This camp is a one week practice in finding your inner voice through journaling and art therapy. The instructor will guide students through a process that they can return to repeatedly for creative inspiration, starting by hand-making paper to bind an original journal and ending with a completed artwork using mixed-media: watercolor, ink, gouache, colored-pencil, and collage.

This camp is meant to be a holistic approach to art, and treats art-making as an essential human need. Tying in ideas from philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and somatic exercises, this camp provides a wealth of tools for creative youngsters to implement into their budding creative practice.

Here are some of the activities you can look forward to:

Paper making from start to finish
Dream journaling
Creating a dictionary of personal symbols
Gouache, watercolor, and ink techniques demonstration
Collage and colored-pencil techniques demonstration
Artist Affirmations

When: July 8-12

Who: 10-13 year olds

Camp runs from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off after 9:30am in the morning and picked up between 3:00-3:30pm. Snacks are provided but please send your camper with a cold lunch.

Cell Phone Policy

Campers are not allowed to use cell phones or electronic devices during camp at any time. They may bring them to camp as long as they are kept in their bags. If a parent needs to contact their child please call Verge at (916) 448-2985.

Lunch Break/Snack Policy

Campers get an hour break for lunch between 12:00pm-1:00pm. During this time our outdoor space will be available for them to eat and play. Games and toys are provided and once or twice a week there is an instructor-led activity. Campers may bring snacks for themselves to be eaten during free time before and after camp. Water is provided but please send your camper with a water bottle.

Notes

Maximum enrollment for a summer camp is 15 campers to ensure that all campers get a quality experience. A waitlist for camps is available but there is no guarantee a spot will become available.

After registering, please download and fill out this Camp Registration Form. Return to Hannah Simons at education@vergecontemporary.org or Verge Center for the Arts, c/o Hannah Simons, 625 S St., Sacramento, CA 95811

Scholarships

Financial aid scholarships are available for students in the Sacramento area who qualify for a free lunch at school. If you know someone who would like to attend camp at Verge using a full or partial scholarship please contact Hannah at hannah@vergecontemporary.org.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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Summer Camp: Symbolic Journaling & Mixed Media Art