Collections Spring 2013 Volume 95 | Page 9

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 columbiamuseum.org 7