SUMMER CAMPS
Summertime at the CMA
In CMA summer camps, students
experience an international collection of art
while exploring a variety of techniques and
creating their own works. The goal of our
summer programs is to serve as a bridge
connecting one school year to the next by
offering children ages 4-18 the opportunity
to continue using their critical thinking
and problem solving skills, creativity, and
artistic energy over the summer months.
Registration for summer camps is
underway. The CMA collection and the
exhibitions Found in Translation: The Art
of Steven Naifeh and Picasso: Master Prints
serve as inspiration for 26 different camps.
Featuring many new camps this year,
including:
I Spy Picasso! where our youngest campers
use color, shape and line to create works
inspired by this popular artist.
The Geometric Garden explores
artist Steven Naifeh’s use of geometry,
symmetrical patterning found in Islamic
art and architecture and a fusion of East
meets West design principles. Campers use
a variety of materials including concrete,
wire and glass tile to create garden
sculptures.
Handmade America illuminates the
history and craft of folk art as students
learn to work with clay, fiber art and more.
The CMA Teen Academy is the place to
be this summer for 13-18 year-olds to gain
new skills and expand their portfolios.
These workshops are designed to provide
students the opportunity to work with
tools and materials not often found in
school-based art programs. Teens can focus
on a variety of topics including metal work,
ceramics, drawing, and photography.
“I was amazed that my son learned to use
power tools and built a chair using his own
design. There is no other place in town
that could have provided this experience,”
parent Robert Feinstein said.
Our award-winning CMA education
staff, local artists and experienced art
educators lead the camps. Not only do
students learn about art, they also discuss
connections to history, science, literature
and mathematics through gallery tours and
camp assignments.
“My child was engaged and loved the
projects and making his own materials.
Curb-side pick-up and drop-off makes
navigating downtown much easier,” parent
Suzanne Miller said.
The CMA understands the needs of
working parents. Curb-side drop-off/
pick-up is a safe and easy way for parents
to travel downtown by providing an
alternative to parking—perfect for families
with young children still in car seats! Back
by popular demand is our lunch buddies
program, giving your child the option
to stay all day through morning and
afternoon camps.
Another way to get the most out of
a CMA summer is to have your high
school or college student be part of our
intern program. This program is a great
opportunity to learn about art, education
and museums, while adding valuable
community service experience to college
applications and resumes.
The CMA makes summer camps and
workshops accessible to all families
through our scholarship program. The
Marilyn Morgan fund and Constance
Myers scholarship provide students in need
with the opportunity for a summer camp
experience.
For more information about our
scholarship and intern programs, please
contact the education department at
803.343.2215. Visit columbiamuseum.org
for a full list of camps. n
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