Summer Camp
Mastering the art of summer fun.
Join us this summer!
June 8 – June 19, 2020
SFArtsED summers are magical times, as children ages 6-14 immerse themselves in the arts—collaborating with many of the same extraordinary artists who teach in our residence programs in the public schools, and in our Players musical theater company.
With multiple sessions to choose from, children have an opportunity to play, explore, and experience to their hearts’ content. Perhaps they’ll paint a mural, sing and hoof in a classic musical, or play drums under the sun; draw, tumble, or create an original piece of fashion. Or even dance beside members of one of San Francisco’s most venerable companies.
Really, the possibilities are endless.
Our campers have such a good time, it can be hard to realize that they are also actively learning—making creative decisions, honing their focus, collaborating with peers—and acquiring new skills they can take with them back to school.
“The camp opened up a lot of new avenues for my daughter’s artistic expression. She’s excited to continue in the years to come.”
— Craig Berger, SFArtsED Summer Camp Dad
EXPLORATION
(Ages 6-9)
An exhilarating smorgasbord of creative expression taught by our cadre of experienced artist mentors, Exploration Camp is ideal for younger campers, who thrill to the mash-up of visual and performing arts—including world rhythms, dance, choral singing, instrument making, theater, and story telling.
Online Classes
Session One : June 8 – June 19
BROADWAY BOUND
(Ages 9-14)
This rich immersion in musical theater has older kids singing, acting, and dancing, taught by our staff of stage directors, vocal coaches, and choreographers. Every session is different, and culminates with a showcase performance on the final day for family and friends. Please note: Enrollment in a Broadway Bound session is a prerequisite for consideration for the SFArtsED Players, our invitation-only musical theater company.
Online Classes
Session One: June 8 – June 19
Session Two: June 22 – July 2 (no camp on Friday, July 3)
Session Three: July 6 – July 17
ART AND DESIGN
(Ages 10-14)
Three unique sessions offer campers a hands-on immersion in various aspects of the visual arts, from sculpture to fine arts to mixed media. A curated exhibition in SFArtsED’s Minnesota Street Project gallery will feature work created in all three Art & Design sessions running August 3 through September 28.
Online Classes
Session One : Painting, Drawing & Illustration | June 22 – July 2 (no camp on Friday, July 3)
Fine Arts mentors focus on imparting essential skills in painting, drawing, and illustration.
Session Two : Mixed Media | July 6 – July 17
Mixed Media invites young artists to combine artistic approaches—including collage, paint, stencils, and more.
FASHION
(Ages 10-14)
Designers have three sessions to explore their fashion-forward creativity, and this summer each session will build on the last, which means that students will have the opportunity to create a large-scale fashion project/concept over 2-6 consecutive weeks.
Online Classes
Session One: June 8 – June 19
Session Two: June 22 – July 2 (no camp on Friday, July 3)
DESIGN FOR THEATER
(Ages 10-14)
New this year!
Scenic artist and Stacey Ransom and costume designer Tiersa Nureyev will lead this exciting new workshop for young people interested in creating theater magic. Focus will be on designing and building the costumes, sets, and properties for the stage. There will also be special visits during the session with other theater professionals including a stage manager and a hands-on work session with a make-up artist.
Online Classes
Session Three : July 6 – July 17
PRODUCTION LAB:
Musical Theater Training for High School Students
(Ages 14-18)
Cancelled
This special two-week session offers intensive training in singing, dancing, and acting for high school students in collaboration with Artist Mentors Anne Marie Ullman and Jamie Yuen Shore. Songs will pull from Sondheim’s impressive repertoire including Company, Into The Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story and more. Participants should have some musical theater experience and come ready to work hard. The session will culminate in a Sondheim Revue to be performed at the end of the session.
