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Summer programs: Arts

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 03.16.2008
A Beaucoup Conge
3725 W. Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85741
744-6277
beadholiday.com
cher@beadholiday.com
Kid’s Camp — Ages 6-14. Fri 3-5 p.m., June 6-July 25. $13 per visit. Different beaded project each week.
Access Tucson
124 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85701
624-9833, Ext. 109
www.accesstucson.org
lisa@accesstucson.org
Summer Session Studio Production — Ages 9 and up. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 23-27. $150. Make a TV show while getting multi-camera studio production training. Participate in studio lighting, audio, camera operation and directing.
Summer Session Video Production — Ages 9 and up. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 16-27. $200. Make a movie while shooting video on location. Camera technique, lighting, audio, scripting and computer-based editing are included.
Allegro Guitar
4641 N. First Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85718
670-9162
www.allegroguitar.com
contact@allegroguitar.com
Beginner Guitar Camp — Ages 7-12. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-noon, June 9-13. $199 ($149 by April 1). No guitar purchase is necessary.
Guitar “Styles” Camp — For students with at least one year experience. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 16-20. $199 ($149 by April 1). Students are exposed to many guitar styles.
Arizona Theatre Company
343 S. Scott Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
884-8210
www.arizonatheatre.org
aterry@arizonatheatre.org
Summer on Stage 2008 — High school students. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., June 30-Aug. 1. $575 until May 1; $625 until June 1. Classroom work and intensive rehearsal lead to full productions at the Temple of Music and Art.
Arts Express Inc.
2950 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
319-0400
www.arts-express.org
artsexpress@qwest.net
High School Musical Theatre — Grades 9-12. Mon-Fri 1-5 p.m., May 28-June 27. $250 for the session. Participate in the study and production of a well-known musical. Auditions during first three days.
Junior Musical Theatre — Grades 5-8. Mon-Fri 1-5 p.m., June 2-27. $250 for the session. Participate in the study and production of an age-appropriate musical.
Fine Arts Youth Academy — Grades 4-8. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-noon, June 2-27. $225 for the session. Instruction in band, orchestra, percussion, guitar, drama, dance, visual arts, cartooning, mariachi, folklorico and hip-hop.
Arts for Life Community
288 N. Church Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
881-2196
artsforlifecommunity.org
register@artsforlifecommunity.org
Arts for Life Music and Arts Camp — Grades 2-8. Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m., Aug. 11-15. $75. Various music and arts classes taught by professionals.
Arts for Life Summer Classes — Grades 2-8. Mon-Tue, one-hour classes, 4-8 p.m., June 2-July 1; July 7-Aug. 5. $40 per class per five-week session. Classes held at the Z Mansion, 288 N. Church Ave., include film acting, keyboard, guitar, journalism, vocal workshop and musical theater taught by professionsals.
Az Scrapbook Store
101 S. La Cañada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614
393-7755
www.azscrapbookstore.com
classes@azscrapbookstore.com
Decorate your room with all things scrapbook — Ages 5-10. Mon-Thu 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., June 9-12. $20 per day or $80 for all four days; includes lunch.
Teen Summer Scrapbook — Ages 10-15. Mon-Thu 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., June 23-26. $25 per day or $80 for all four days; includes lunch. Create and embellish a scrapbook.
Bianco Theatre Co.
for Kids & Teens
4475 N. Summerset Loop
Tucson, AZ 85750
886-0860
ddbianco011256@yahoo.com
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” — Ages 6-16. Cast A: Mon, Wed 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat 9-11:30 a.m. June 7-29. Cast B: Thu 4-5:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7-29. $300 for each cast, includes costumes. Rehearse and perform “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at the Top Hat Theatre. Learn performance skills, stage presence, movement and song. All kids audition, all receive a part.
CHISPA Productions
4563 S. Park Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85714
544-9543
www.vivaperformingarts.com
vivaperformingarts@gmail.com
Viva Arizona! Hispanic Performing Arts Conference — Ages 5 years to adult. Wed-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m., July 30-Aug. 3. Starting at $65. Hosted by the University of Arizona, at the School of Music. Music and dance workshops in flamenco, salsa, folklorico, hip-hop, mariachi, classical guitar and voice. Beginner to advanced levels.
Viva Performing Arts Center Dance Camp — Ages 4-14. Tues, Thurs 5-7 p.m., June 2-Aug. 7. $50. Dance workshops offered in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, Mexican folklorico, flamenco and tap.
Creative Dance Arts
5741 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
887-5658
www.creativedancearts.com
office@creativedancearts.com
Dance Sampler — Ages 3-12. Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 16-Aug. 2. Classes start at $13 per hour. Combo classes in ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz.
Intermediate-Advanced Workshops — Ages 8-17. Mon-Thu 4:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4-14. Classes start at $8 per hour. Classes meet twice a week and include ballet, pointe, jazz, lyric/modern, hip-hop and tap.
Performing Company — Auditions are April 13.
Two-Week Dance Workshops — Ages 5-17. Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 16-26, June 30-July 10. Classes start at $8 per hour. Twice-a-week classes in ballet, pilates, tap, jazz and hip-hop.
CYT Tucson
7557 E. Knollwood Circle
Tucson, AZ 85750
751-7510
www.cyttucson.org
syaude@cyttucson.org
CYT Summer Camp — Ages age 5-18, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Age 5-grade 5: June 9-13. 5-7/$100; age 8-grade 5/$150. Grade 6-age 18: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 16-20. $150. A hands-on, multi-faceted theater experience. Campers learn drama, voice, dance and more and perform “Newsies.”
CYT Summer Camp — Ages age 8-18. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23-27. $150. A hands-on, multi-faceted theater experience. Campers learn drama, voice, dance and more, and perform “High School Musical.”
All camps are at Amphitheater High School. See Web site for discounts.
The Drawing Studio
33 S. Sixth Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
620-0947
www.thedrawingstudio.org
The Art of Summer VII —Weekly and monthly fine-art immersion programs begin May 27 and end Aug. 1, for ages 9-12 and 13-18, mornings and afternoons. Weekly prices are $150; monthly prices $475. Instruction in painting, drawing, printmaking, clay and metals, in a professional studio setting. Scholarships available.
Open house, 2-5 p.m. April 6.
Grand Cinemas Crossroads
4811 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
326-2929
Oracle View
4690 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
292-2430
www.movievalue.com
Summer Kids Club — All ages. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-noon, June 2-Aug. 8. Free for ages 10 and under; $2 for everyone else. See children’s titles; concession specials.
J M McClary Creative Arts & Instruction
Lessons given at your location.
Call for schedule availability.
219-8525
Programs geared toward children’s individual abilities, including those with special needs.
Expressive Arts Exploration — Ages 5 and up. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m., May 27-Aug 15. $20 per half-hour, weekly lesson. Lessons in music, movement, writing, drama and the visual arts.
Fine Arts Lessons — Ages 5 and up. Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m., May 27-Aug 15. $20 per half-hour weekly lesson. Instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, cultural arts and historical art.
Piano Lessons — Ages 5 and up. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 8 - 3 p.m., May 27-Aug 15. $20 per half-hour weekly lesson. Music theory and composition included.
KidzArt
Locations throughout Pima County
495-4952
www.kidzartaz.com
info@kidzartaz.com
KidzArt Color Your Summer Camp — Ages 5-11. Times and dates vary by location. June 2 - Aug 5. $85-$125 per week, varies by location. Wide range of projects to take home that change each camp.
Kindermusik at Musical Steps Academy
8625 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
885-3362
www.kindermusikwithmary.com
marytrudy@gmail.com
Kindermusik Around the World — Ages 5-8. Mon 1-2:30 p.m., June 2-July 14; Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 4-8. $130 per session, includes materials. Musical discovery through songs, dances, instruments and drama. Summer camps also available for children up at age 5. Details on Web site.
Kino School
6625 N. First Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85718
297-7278
www.kinoschool.org info@kinoschool.org
A Week of Latin America with Virginia Maier — Ages 8-10. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 2-6. $150. Explore South America, Central America and Mexico. Create God’s eyes made with New World Red Dye, along with an Aztec headband and pendant.
Make Your Own Ceramic Tiles — Ages 10 and up. Mon-Fri noon-3 p.m., June 23-27. $150. Make ceramic tiles using ceramic clay. Students will have tiles to take home.
Creating a Mosaic — Ages 10 and up. Mon-Fri noon-3 p.m., July 7-11. $150. Learn how to lay tile in mosaic form. Students will finish a mosaic plaque or mirror with mosaic frame.
Live Theatre Workshop
5317 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85712
327-0160
www.livetheatreworkshop.org
livethworkshop@qwest.net
Musical Theatre Summer Camps — Ages 5-18, divided by age group or grade. Ages 5-7, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-noon, June 16-20. $115 half-day. All other camps Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $225 full day, per week. Grades 3-4, June 23-27; Grades 5-6, June 30-July 4; Grades 7-8, July 7-11; Grades 9-12, July 14-18. Ages 8-18, July 21-25. Students learn acting, singing and dancing while working to produce a Broadway-style performance for family and friends.
Maguire Academy
of Irish Dance
7036 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85710
319-0204
www.maguireacademy.com
info@celticacademytucson.org
Traditional Irish Step Dancing — Ages 4-adult. Mon-Fri June 2-6; June 9-13. Prices and times vary depending on level. Taught by former “Riverdance” star Darren Maguire.
Musical Hearts
Guitar Academy
Tucson, AZ 85741
299-3797
musicalheartsguitar@yahoo.com
Guitar Lessons —Ages 5 and older. Mon-Sat 4-7 p.m., May 1-Sept. 1. $20 per half-hour private lesson. Step-by-step method that focuses on technique, music reading and interpretation.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
2450 E. Fort Lowell Road
Tucson, AZ 85719
327-7121
www.northminstertucson.org
office@northminstertucson.org
Fine Arts Camp — Age 4 (by June 1) through grade 5. Mon-Wed 9 a.m.-noon, July 28-30. $7 per day, $18 full program. Explore and learn about art in Christian setting. Includes jewelry making, pottery, music and dance, theater and more.
Odaiko Sonora
1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
327-1228
tucsontaiko.org
info@tucsontaiko.org
Taiko ‘Tweens — Ages 8-12. Thu 5:30-6:30 p.m., ongoing in five-week increments in May, June and July. $15/class or $60/month. Full scholarships available. Learn the rudiments of Japanese ensemble drumming with an emphasis on fun.
Taiko Youth Group — Ages 13-18. Thu 6:15-7:30 p.m., ongoing May, June and July in five-week increments. $15/class or $60/month. Full scholarships available. Learn the rudiments of Japanese ensemble drumming, including basic terms, dojo etiquette and some historical and cultural details.
1week2rock.com
Tucson, Arizona 85716
320-6626
web site: 1week2rock.com
email: info@1week2rock.com
1WEEK2ROCK.COM
Ages: 8 - 15 years old. Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. followed by a live performance
Camp Dates: 6/2 -6, 6/9-13, 6/16-20, 6/23-27, 7/7-11 and 7/14-18 (6-weeks total)
One week sessions
Cost: $475 per session
Location: Amphi Middle School
Play in your own band, write songs, perform on stage and record your music. Kids will be grouped into bands by experience level, no experience necessary. Guitar, keyboard, bass, drums and vocal instruction.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
320-6626
Once Upon A Time
Held at Catalina Foothills
High School
Tucson, AZ 85748
670-9010
www.onceuponatime.bz
misslaura@onceuponatime.bz
Sessions are for girls ages 5-12. Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $265. Include arts and crafts, dancing, games and activities.
Colonial Times — June 23-27. Wear Colonial dress, make costume accessories and foods and learn about women of the times.
Discover Ancient Egypt — June 2-6. Make an Egyptian outfit, explore the lives of children and families in the times.
Discover India — June 16-20. Wear traditional Indian dress, explore the lives of children and familes and special holidays of the culture.
Japanese Culture — June 9-13. Girls will make their own kimono, discover the lives of children in Japan.
Victorian England — July 7-11. Make costume accessories, learn the language of the fan, Victorian etiquette and ceremonies.
Women in History — July 14-18. Explore positive female role models in history and today. Dress as women in history and make costume accessories.
Oro Valley Music & Dance Academy
7954 N. Oracle Road
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
219-9950
www.maoft.com
info@maoft.com
Many more camps available. Check with the school for details.
Flute and Saxophone Camp — Ages 10-15. Mon-Fri 2-4 p.m, June 2-6. $160. Learn the basics, proper posture, sound production and note reading.
Little Princess Camp — Ages 4-7. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 2-6; July 7-11. $160. Explore a different princess theme each day through dance and hands-on crafts. Camp ends with a performance for family and friends.
Little Superhero Camp — Ages 4-7. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 9-13, July14-18. $160. Explore a different hero theme each day through movement and hands-on crafts. Camp ends with a performance.
Musical Theater Camp — Ages 9-15. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon, June 23-27. $160. Perform music and scenes from musical theater, pop, movies and operetta. pop, jazz, show tunes and more. This camp culminates in a performance.
Outside Art Workshops
P.O. Box 41221
Tucson, AZ 85717
991-7191
www.aestheticartists.com
dmalosh@aestheticartists.com
Classes are held at various locations including Augua Caliente Park and the Reid Park Zoo. Registration required.
Abstractions of Nature Pastel Workshop — Ages 13-16. Tue-Thu 7-10 a.m., July 22-24. $200.
Animal Mask Workshop —Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 9-11 a.m., Aug. 5-7. $200.
Animal Sculpture Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 9-11 a.m., July 8-10. $200.
Animal Sketching Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 9-11 a.m., Aug. 19-21. $120.
Botanical Illustration Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 8-11 a.m., June 24-26. $200.
Drawing Animals Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 9-11 a.m., June 17-19. $90.
Sumi-e Painting Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 8-10 a.m., July 29-31. $120.
Surrealistic Scenes of Nature Workshop — Ages 13-16. Tue-Thu 7-10 a.m., Aug. 12-14. $200.
Watercolor Landscape Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 7-10 a.m., June 10-12. $180.
Zoomorphic Illustration Workshop — Ages 8-13. Tue-Thu 9-11 a.m., July 15-17. $200.
Pima County Public Library
101 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
791-4009
www.
library.
pima.gov/
teenzone/art matt.landon @pima.gov
That’s My Take 2008: Summer Video Shootout —Ages 13-19. Sat 1-3 p.m., June 7-July 26. Free. A series of workshops at various library locations let teens work with professional filmmakers to write, direct andproduce short films. The program will close with a competition at the end of the summer. See Web site for details.
Satori School
3801 N. First Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
887-4003
satorischool.org
info@satorischool.org
Confetti Days — Ages 3-4. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 21-Aug. 1. $255. Create a new party every day. Ride a “carousel,” play balancing games, sing songs in Spanish and English.
Hip-Hop ’n’ Jazz — Ages 7-9. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 7-18. $340. Build skills daily, develop personal style and learn about choreography. Final dance performance.
Musical Theater — Ages 7-9. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 2-20. $510. Develop performance and musicianship skills. Camp culminates in a performance.
Near & Far — Ages 5-6. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 21-Aug. 1. $255. Learn to make your own musical instruments and participate in a performance.
Sew Fun of Tucson
Tucson, AZ
561-9169
www.geocities.com/sewfun
oftucson
ckmalone@vtc.net
Fiber Arts Camp —Ages 12-18. Mon-Fri 1-4 p.m., July 14-18. Free, donations accepted. For intermediate sewers who have attended a Sew Fun Camp before. Sewing, quilting and fiber arts. Machines and supplies provided. Enrollment limited to 15. Location: Christ Community Church, 7801 E. Kenyon Drive.
Fiber Arts Camp — Ages 12-18. Mon-Fri 1-4 p.m., July 28-Aug. 1. Free, donations accepted. Sewing, quilting and fiber arts for beginners. Machines and supplies provided. Location: Kino Teen Center, 2801
E. Ajo Way.
T Rex Museum
3835 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
888-0746
www.trexmuseum.org
admin@biopark.org
DinoKids Summer Camp —Ages 5-12. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18. $150 per week. Everything dinosaur from arts and crafts, science journals, movies, discovery, explorations and fossil digs.
Little DinoKids — Ages 3-6. Mon-Wed 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 30-July 2, July 21-23. $99. Age-appropriate activities from arts and crafts, movies, explorations of dino-play and more.
The Montessori Schoolhouse
1301 E. Fort Lowell Road
Tucson, AZ 85719
319-8668
www.themontessori
schoolhouse.com
mont1301@aol.com
The Art in Science — Ages 3-10. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., June 16-July 25. $150 per week half-day; $175 per week full day. Discover art in science with hands-on materials.
The Troubadour Theatre
3110 E. Fort Lowell
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-401-4833
http://www.troubadourtheatre.com alex@troubadourtheatre.com
Summer Theatre Camp —Ages 9-15. Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 14-July 25. $275 tuition, Only $250 for early mail-in enrollment! (Discount of $25). Camp will be at Top Hat Theatre Club. Students will learn acting and theatrical design. Camp will conclude with a performance of a musical play. Download a registration form: troubadourtheatre.com.
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