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JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SummeR AdventureS 2018 The summer programs, camps, and other educational opportunities listed in this brochure are offered by local community and cultural organizations for Louisville area students. They are designed to promote and enhance TM real-world experiences and nurture and support lifelong learning.
Table of Contents Sponsoring Organization Page No. Asia Institute-Crane House..................................................................................................18 Belle of Louisville................................................................................................................3 Blackacre State Nature Preserve..........................................................................................3, 4 Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.......................................................................................12 Commonwealth Theatre Center...........................................................................................1 Derby Dinner Playhouse.....................................................................................................5, 7 Drama by George...............................................................................................................1, 6 Food Literacy Project...........................................................................................................8, 14 Frazier History Museum......................................................................................................9 Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium......................................................................9 Howard Steamboat Museum...............................................................................................7 Jefferson Memorial Forest....................................................................................................9 KMAC Museum...................................................................................................................12 Kentucky Derby Museum....................................................................................................2, 20 Kentucky Historical Society.................................................................................................4, 8 Kentucky Humane Society...................................................................................................13 Kentucky Science Center.....................................................................................................17 Kentucky Shakespeare.........................................................................................................5, 6 Lincoln Foundation..............................................................................................................15, 16 Looking for Lilith Theatre Company.....................................................................................19 Los Monitos Language Company..........................................................................................11 Louisville Academy of Music...............................................................................................12 Louisville Ballet School.......................................................................................................14 Louisville Central Community Centers .................................................................................20 Louisville Free Public Library...............................................................................................19, 21 Louisville Nature Center......................................................................................................16, 21 Louisville Slugger Museum..................................................................................................13 Louisville Visual Art.............................................................................................................14 Louisville Zoo......................................................................................................................15 Muhammad Ali Center.........................................................................................................2 My Gym Louisville...............................................................................................................16 Oldham County Schools Arts Center.....................................................................................2 Portland Museum.................................................................................................................6, 11 Rockin’ Rhythms Music........................................................................................................17 Second Chances Wildlife Center...........................................................................................8 Silver Lining Stable...............................................................................................................10 Sons of the American Revolution..........................................................................................10 Speed Art Museum................................................................................................................17, 18 Squallis Puppeteers...............................................................................................................18 St. Francis School..................................................................................................................5 StageOne Family Theatre.......................................................................................................8 Summerbridge Louisville.......................................................................................................20 University of Louisville Dance Academy...............................................................................19 World Affairs Council............................................................................................................13 Youth Repertory Theatre.........................................................................................................15 Youth Performing Art School..................................................................................................7 Zaniac Learning....................................................................................................................10
Act in the Summer Academy When: Advanced Center Stage Camp: July 9–20, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Mon.–Fri. Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth Theatre Comedy Improv Camp: July 23–27, 9 a.m.–12 noon Center daily Contact Person: Isaac Spradlin, Where: Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd., isaac@commonwealththeatre.org, (502) 589-0084 Louisville, KY 40205 Grades: 3–7 Transportation: No Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, Cost: Advanced Center Stage Camp: $349, Comedy theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts Improv Camp: $149 Who: For students (ages 8–13) of all experience Registration: Register online at levels who want summer fun and the opportunity to www.dramabygeorge.com/camps. produce a play for the stage, including a final public performance with sets, props, and costumes What: Visit vivid Oz, and bring Frank L. Baum’s classic O to the stage! Kids spend three weeks learning the actor’s toolkit and rehearsing this play for three public Acting, Imagination, performances featuring professional set, lights, and costumes. Novices and experienced young actors work Shakespeare, and Fine Art together as an ensemble, staying active and having a Sponsoring Organization: Commonwealth Theatre blast. Center When: Three-week sessions meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Person: Isaac Spradlin, weekdays with performances on the final Friday and isaac@commonwealththeatre.org, (502) 589-0084 Saturday of each session. Eight sessions available: May Grades: PreK to high school seniors 30–June 16, June 4–23, June 11–July 30, June 25–July 14, July 2–July 21, July 9–July 28, July 16–August 4, Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, July 23–August 11 theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts Where: Commonwealth Theatre Center, 1123 Payne St., Who: For young people ages 3–18 of all experience Louisville, KY 40204 levels who want to learn theatre, try out dramatic storytelling, or hone skills in acting, musical theatre, Transportation: No auditioning, and more. Cost: $495 (aftercare additional through 5 p.m.) A $200 What: Preschool, Imagination, and Art programs nonrefundable deposit is required to enroll. for kids plus Shakespeare, Acting, Audition Skills, O Musical Theatre, and more for teens. Programs develop communication, teamwork, and confidence for novices and experienced young actors alike and are an exciting Acting Camps for Middle and way to make friends and have blast! High School Students When: Programs run all summer, from June 4 to August 10, in one-, two-, and three-week increments. See Sponsoring Organization: Drama by George commonwealththeatre.org/summer for details. Contact Person: George Halitzka, artistic director, Where: Commonwealth Theatre Center, 1123 Payne St., (502) 718-5090 Louisville, KY 40204 Grades: rising 6–11; Age requirements vary by camp; Transportation: No please see website. Cost: $160–$495 depending on program and duration Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, Registration: Call (502) 589-0084, or visit theatre, visual arts) commonwealththeatre.org/summer. Sessions are Who: Children ages 11–16; two separate camps for limited to the number of speaking roles. A completed middle and high schoolers who enjoy acting or comedy enrollment form and payment (deposit or in-full) What: Advanced Center Stage Camp—Rehearse a reserve a space in each camp. No audition is required. fully staged play as you take your acting skills to the next level in this two-week camp for experienced performers. Comedy Improv Camp—Have a blast learning the basics of comic acting without a script. We’ll show you the funny at Comedy Improv Camp! 1
art. We’ll also provide a behind-the-scenes, hands-on O experience with our curatorial staff, learning about the conservation and preservation of artifacts. America to Zanzibar: Muslim What: Each day of camp will feature a different art Cultures Near and Far medium, led by local artists and museum professionals. We will create works of art in painting, sketching, Sponsoring Organization: Muhammad Ali Center printmaking, sculpture, hat-making, and photography. Contact Person: Elliot Mitrani, emitrani@alicenter.org When: July 30–August 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Grades: 1–12 Where: Kentucky Derby Museum, 700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), Mathematics, Social Studies, World Transportation: None Languages Cost: $250 a student for all five days. Art supplies Who: Families and students and professional provided; however, sack lunches and snacks are not. development for teachers There is a 20-student maximum for this camp. What: On May 25, a new temporary exhibit will be Registration: Call Ronnie Dreistadt, manager of opening at the Muhammad Ali Center called America education services, at (502) 992-5911. to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far. This exhibit will celebrate and explore the diversity of Muslim cultures in America and around the world through art, O Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance architecture, design, music, travel, trade, and more, and it is enjoyable for all ages. The exhibit includes exploring world mosques/designing your own Muslim architecture buildings; creating your own music Summer Camps compositions; exploring the meaning of home through Sponsoring Organization: Oldham County Schools Arts objects, art, stories, and music; bartering and trading Center at an international souk; and so much more! Guided Contact Person: Leslie Daland or Heidi VanderZouwen, curriculum tours are offered based on the exhibit for arts.center@oldham.kyschools.us students. Grades: Ages 4–18 When: May 25 to Dec. 31 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, Where: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., theatre, visual arts) Louisville, KY 40202 Who: Camps for all children, ages 0–18. Dance classes Transportation: We provide bus parking for student and private voice and music lessons are available groups. throughout the summer for ages 4–adult. Cost: General admission prices for families and student What: More than 40 camps and classes are offered prices for youth group tours ($6 dollars a student) in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Most O summer camps are a half day each and run for one week. Camps may be combined for a full-day camp experience with a supervised lunch break. Full-day Art-Questrians: Art Camp at campers may have an extended day from 8:30 a.m.– the Racetrack 4:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $15. Weekly lessons are offered to students in dance, Junior Orchestra, and Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Derby Museum private voice and music instruction. For a complete description of camp offerings, please visit Contact Person: Ronnie Dreistadt www.ocsartscenter.org. Grades: Ages 10–14 When: Camps are offered weekly, June 11–August 3 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, Where: Oldham County Schools Arts Center, 7105 music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Floydsburg Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014 Environmental Education, Practical Living (physical education [PE], health, consumerism, career studies), Transportation: No Science, Social Studies, Technology Cost: Art Camps—$75 and up, Music Camps—$120 Who: For students who want to learn, create, and and up, Theatre Camps—$135 and up, Dance exhibit works of art from some of Louisville’s most Camps—$125 and up creative and gifted artists—you! Every day will feature Registration: You may register online at a different art medium as we tell the story of our www.ocsartscenter.org or call the Arts Center at (502) great horse race, the Kentucky Derby, through our 241-6018. 2
O O Belle of Louisville Historic Belle of Louisville 2018 Summer Summer Cruises Field Trips Sponsoring Organization: Belle of Louisville Sponsoring Organization: Belle of Louisville Contact Person: Kadie Contact Person: Engstrom, Education Reservations—Betty Cissell; Coordinator—Call for specific Education Assistance—Kadie historic and educational Engstrom information, resources, or Grades: K–8 questions. Content Standards: Grades: All Arts (dance, media arts, Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology Studies, Technology Who: All students (In groups only—tickets are not sold Who: All students, teachers, school personnel, and to individuals.) families What: An exceptional opportunity to have students What: Cruise on the oldest operating steam-powered experience the oldest operating river steamboat in the river vessel of her kind in the world. It’s an exciting country. Educational materials are available. Many adventure, and it’s fun and educational too! Bring your social studies content connections are possible; this friends and family, and be ready to explore an original is also a cross-curriculum approach with elements of paddlewheel steamboat that’s more than 100 years old art, science, math, and language arts. Kadie Engstrom, and one of a kind! education coordinator, can help connect the experience When: Memorial Day–Labor Day; Most Thursday and to your school curriculum. Friday evenings, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday When: Dates are available in June and July. Call for afternoons. Additional cruises and special events information. Boarding begins at 10:30 a.m.; cruising is are available in the late spring and early fall. Call from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for information on specific cruise dates and times. Where: 4th St. Wharf, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY Schedules may vary. Check the event calendar at 40202 www.belleoflouisville.org. Narrated Harbor History cruises on the riverboat Mary M. Miller are every Transportation: Not provided, but city buses have a Saturday afternoon, June–October. drop-off stop at 4th and Main (a walking distance of two blocks). School buses can park free in front of the Where: 4th St. Wharf, 4th St. and River Rd. (downtown boat. Louisville). Mailing address—401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202. GPS systems do not get people to Cost: $7 a student; 1 free adult for every 10 students, us easily, so call for directions. $12 in advance for each additional adult Transportation: Not provided, but city buses have a Registration: Call the Belle of Louisville office at (502) drop-off stop at 4th and Main (a walking distance of 574-2992, and ask for Group Sales. two blocks) and trolleys stop in front of the Galt House Hotel or at the corner of 4th and Main. Vehicle parking O is close by on the wharf or under the Galt House. Cost: Adults—$21, Seniors (ages 60+)—$20, Children Lost in the Woods ... at Blackacre! (ages 4–12)—$12. Lunch and dinner buffets are also Sponsoring Organization: Blackacre State Nature available; advance reservations are required. Call for Preserve and Historic Homestead information and prices. Contact Person: Allison Wroblewski Registration: Call the Belle of Louisville office at (502) Grades: 2–4 (ages 7–10) 574-2992 or (toll free) (866) 832-0011, or purchase tickets online. Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education, Mathematics, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Science, Social Studies 3
Who: Children ages 7–10 (This is great in combination with Wee Explorers for kids with younger siblings.) O Boy Scout Genealogy Merit What: During a fun-filled week, campers learn the skills needed to become a true explorer! Activities include hands-on experience learning nature safety, navigation in the forest, and how to build shelters. Campers will Badge Day Camp also take part in a group obstacle course and nature Sponsoring Organization: Sons of the American photo safari capturing all of their adventures! Revolution When: July 9–13, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Contact Person: Rae Ann Sauer Where: Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Grades: 5–12 Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, KY Content Standards: Social Studies 40299 Who: Boy Scouts interested in genealogy and history Transportation: No What: Join us for a day camp to earn your Genealogy Cost: $100/child Merit Badge and learn about early American history. Registration: Visit our website at Campers will be completing the Genealogy Merit www.blackacreconservancy.org for information on Badge Workbook as well as participating in fun how to register or contact our office at (502) 792-2505. activities, such as writing with quill pen and ink, playing Declaration of Independence Bingo, and O learning about Colonial camp life. When: Tuesday, June 12, and Thursday, June 21 Blackacre Wee Explorers Where: Sons of the American Revolution, 809 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 Sponsoring Organization: Blackacre State Nature Transportation: No Preserve and Historic Homestead Cost: $40 Contact Person: Allison Wroblewski Registration: Contact Rae Ann Sauer at (502) 588-6130 Grades: K–1 (ages 4–7; must be potty-trained) or rsauer@sar.org by June 7. Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education, Mathematics, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, O career studies), Science, Social Studies Who: Children in kindergarten and first grade. (This is Camp ArtyFact great in combination with our Lost in the Woods … at Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Historical Society Blackacre! summer camp for kids with older siblings.) (KHS) What: Can you stretch tall as a tree? Or hop like a Contact Person: Julie Sawnor bullfrog? Wee Explorers use their senses to discover the wonders of nature. Campers enjoy a daily nature Grades: K–6 theme through animal-inspired yoga poses, hands-on Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, explorations, crafts, games, and stories. Your explorer music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, will develop an awareness and appreciation for our Environmental Education, Practical Living (PE, health, natural environment. consumerism, career studies), Science, Social Studies, When: July 9–13, 9–11:30 a.m. Technology Where: Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Who: Children ages 5 through 12 Homestead, 3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, KY What: Camp ArtyFact takes children throughout the 40299 KHS history campus—exhibits and museum storage to Transportation: No the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum—and into downtown Frankfort. Campers learn Cost: $100/child Kentucky history and make their own creations inspired Registration: Visit our website at by historical artifacts, events, and culture. Learn more www.blackacreconservancy.org for information on at https://history.ky.gov/camp-artyfact/. how to register or contact our office at (502) 792-2505. When: June 11–15, June 18–22, June 25–29, July 9–13, July 16–20, July 23–27, July 30–August 3, with sessions in the morning and afternoon Where: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601 Transportation: No 4
Cost: $70 a student for KHS members and $75 a Summer Suncatchers; and Happy Birthday, Eric Carle! student for nonmembers Every Tuesday is splash day where campers can cool off Registration: Register online at https://history.ky.gov with sprinklers and water tables! /camp-artyfact/, or call (502) 564-1792, Ext. 4408. When: June 4–29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. O Where: St. Francis School, 11000 U.S. Highway 42, Goshen, KY 40026 Camp Curious K–8 Camps Transportation: No Cost: $195 Sponsoring Organization: St. Francis School Registration: Information and registration at www Contact Person: Debbie Adkins, director of Summer .stfrancisschool.org. Please call Renee Hennessy, Programs, (502) 795-3860, dadkins@stfrancisschool preschool director, at (502) 694-9369 for questions. .org Grades: Entering kindergarten–grade 8 Content Standards: Arts (dance, O media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education, Camp Rapunzel Practical Living (PE, health, Sponsoring Organization: Derby Dinner Playhouse consumerism, career studies), Performing Arts Academy Science, Technology, World Languages Contact Person: Tina Jo Wallace Who: Elementary and middle school students Grades: PreK–2 (ages 5–7) What: Experience 64 acres of summer fun with full Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, and half-day camps, Monday–Friday starting at 9 a.m. theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts Specialty camps include Camp Invention, Bricks 4 Kidz, Scratch, Wildlife Gardener, musical theater, art, Who: Students ages 5–7 who are interested in drama and more! and musical theatre When: May 29–July 20, starting at 9 a.m. with varying What: See the professional production of Rapunzel, end times meet with the cast for a postperformance talk-back and pictures, and take a behind-the-scenes tour. After Where: St. Francis School, 11000 U.S. Highway 42, lunch, students take three short classes where they learn Goshen, KY 40026 a song and dance from the show to share at the end of Transportation: No the day and get their own camp T-shirt and certificate. Cost: $180–$460 When: Thursday, June 7, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or Registration: Information and registration at Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. www.stfrancisschool.org. Please call Debbie Adkins, Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., director of Summer Programs, at (502) 795-3860 for Clarksville, IN 47129 questions. Transportation: No, but free parking is available. O Cost: $60 (includes ticket to show, class, and camp T-shirt) Camp Curious Preschool Camps Registration: Download forms at www.derbydinner.com/classes/. Sponsoring Organization: St. Francis School Email wallace@derbydinner.com, or call (812) 288- Contact Person: Renee Hennessy, preschool director, 2632, Ext. 132. (502) 694-9369, rhennessy@stfrancisschool.org Grades: Preschool–kindergarten Content Standards: Arts (dance, O media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), Environmental Education, Camp Shakespeare Science Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare Who: Children ages 2 through 5 years old (Children Contact Person: Hannah Pruitt must be 2 by the first day of the session.) Grades: PreK–12 What: Half-day camps, Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m.–1 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, p.m., with weekly themes guiding new experiences. theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts Themes include Treasure Hunters; Once Upon a Time; 5
Who: For students ages 4–18 who have a passion to grow as theatre artists in a creative, fun, and engaging environment O What: Camp Shakespeare creates opportunities for Can You Dig It? History Camp children and young adults to explore the theatre arts Sponsoring Organization: Portland Museum through imaginative play, visual arts, movement, storytelling, language, and more. At the end of each Contact Person: Teresa Lee session, campers have the opportunity to perform on Grades: 5–9 the Central Park stage! Content Standards: Social Studies When: Various sessions and locations are offered June Who: Students interested in history and preservation 11–July 28. Sessions are 1–5 weeks in length; half-day methods and techniques options available for ages 4–6. What: Young preservationists will work with Where: Main Campus, St. Francis High School, 233 W. archaeologists, artists, conservationists, restoration Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202 carpenters, and museum staff to explore the Transportation: No preservation and restoration of the 1819 timber-framed Cost: $125–$495; price varies per camp session and Squire Earick House. Participants will learn preservation session length. techniques and processes used to study, understand, and restore this important part of Louisville’s history. Registration: Visit www.kyshakespeare.com/education /camps for information and kentuckyshakespeare When: June 25–29, 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; July 16–20, .squarespace.com to register. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Where: Squire Earick House, 719 N. 34th St., O Louisville, KY 40212 Transportation: No Camp Shakespeare at Locust Cost: $150/week; scholarships are available. Grove Registration: tlee@iglou.com or (502) 776-7678; registration deadlines—June 13 and July 11 Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Shakespeare Contact Person: Hannah Pruitt Grades: 2–7 O Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, Center Stage Drama Camp theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social Sponsoring Organization: Drama by George Studies Contact Person: Who: For students ages 7–12 who have a passion to George Halitzka, grow as theatre artists in a creative, fun, and engaging artistic director, environment (502) 718-5090 What: Our unique camp experience at another exciting Grades: Rising location! This customized opportunity will introduce 3rd–7th graders campers to theatre, Shakespeare’s works, and how to build an ensemble-based performance piece by Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork. Campers theatre, visual arts) will explore the rich history of Locust Grove and grow Who: Children ages 8–12 who want to rehearse and as artists at the same time! perform a play in just one week When: June 4–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. What: Here’s your chance to learn basic acting skills Where: Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., as you rehearse and perform a short play. Find out why Louisville, KY 40207 theatre is so much fun at Center Stage Drama Camp! Transportation: No When: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–12 noon daily Cost: $195 Where: Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205 Registration: Visit www.kyshakespeare.com /education/camps for information and Transportation: No kentuckyshakespeare.squarespace.com to register. Cost: $149 Registration: Register online at www.dramabygeorge .com/camps. 6
When: Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays O and major holidays). Tuesday–Saturday, house opens at 10 a.m.; Sunday, house opens at 1 p.m. On all days, Clint Vaught Young Actors the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Institute Where: 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Transportation: No Sponsoring Organization: Youth Performing Arts School Cost: Adults–$7, Seniors–$6, Students–$5 (YPAS) Registration: Call (812) 283-3728 for information. Contact Person: Nikki Gregory, Groups of 10 or more must make a 2-week advance nikki.gregory@jefferson.kyschools.us, reservation. Tours can be guided or self-guided. (502) 313-4960 Grades: 4–8 (ages 10–14) O Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social Derby Dinner Summer Musical Studies Who: For students ages 10–14 of all experience levels Theatre Camp who would enjoy the opportunity to produce Disney’s Sponsoring Organization: Derby Dinner Playhouse Aladdin Junior for the stage. The play will include full Performing Arts Academy sets, props, and costumes. Contact Person: Tina Jo Wallace What: We fulfill the hopes, dreams, and aspirations Grades: 1–12 of 10- to 14-year-old artists in our local community Content Standards: by providing a theatrical program that demonstrates a Arts (dance, media arts, professional level of customer service with reliable, up- music, theatre, visual to-date, and emerging performing art techniques. arts), English/Language When: The program runs June 4–15. This two-week Arts session meets 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays with three Who: Students, ages 7–17 who are interested in drama performances on the final day of camp (11 a.m., 3:30 and musical theatre p.m., and 5:30 p.m.), Friday, June 15. What: Derby Dinner Playhouse Performing Arts Where: YPAS, 1517 S. 2nd St., 40208 Academy Summer Musical Theatre Camp is a 1-week Transportation: No theatre camp that focuses on music, dance, and drama. Cost: $360 (A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required.) Taught by Derby Dinner Playhouse professionals, campers explore songs, dances, and scenes from Registration: Call (502) 313-4960, or visit ypas.org. A Broadway musicals. Each camp culminates in a final completed enrollment form and payment (deposit or in sharing on the Playhouse stage. full) reserve a space in our camp. Auditions will take place the first day of the camp. When: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Week 1: June 11–15 meets Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., O Fri. Come Home to the Howards Week 2: June 18–22 meets Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. Sponsoring Organization: Howard Steamboat Museum Week 3: July 16–21 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Contact Person: Keith Norrington (no camp on Wed.) Grades: K–12 Week 4: July 23–28 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. (no camp on Wed.) Content Standards: Social Studies, Technology Week 5: July 30–Aug. 4 meets Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Who: Students, teachers, school administrators, parents Sat. (no camp on Wed.) What: This lovingly restored Victorian-Era house Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., museum is a magnificent example of architecture Clarksville, IN 47129 and history rolled into one. The Howard family is represented, and models, artifacts, photographs, and Transportation: No (Free parking is available.) other exhibits highlight the industry of steamboat Cost: $175 a week (includes camp T-shirt); $25 building that was the Howards’ way of life. It’s a discount for siblings magnificent link to our river-area cultural past. Registration: Download forms at www.derbydinner .com/classes/. Email wallace@derbydinner.com, or call (812) 288-2632, Ext. 132. 7
When: July 9–13 2018; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. O July 30–August 3 2018; 9 a.m.–3 p.m. DramaWorks Theatre Camps Where: Second Chances Wildlife Center, 487 Gentry Ln., Mt. Washington, KY 40047 Sponsoring Organization: StageOne Family Theatre Transportation: No Contact Person: Jamie Lynn Sutton Cost: $350 Grades: PreK–12 Registration: Visit secondchanceswildlife.org to print Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, form. theatre, visual arts) Who: Ages 4–18. Younger students explore theatre basics using dramatic play to create characters and O imaginative worlds, while older students are immersed in the creative process of performance and production. Family Workshops Camps are led by professional artists and educators Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Historical Society from StageOne’s DramaWorks Camps. (KHS) What: From storybook theatre to filmmaking, Contact Person: Carol Bolton from audition techniques to performance camps, Grades: 1–6 DramaWorks camps offer instruction for everyone from the novice actor to the proficient performer. Students Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, use body, voice, and imagination to problem-solve, theatre, visual arts), Social Studies work together as a team, and strengthen confidence Who: Children ages 6 through 12 (but all ages and poise in a ridiculously fun environment! are welcome) and their parents and grandparents; When: June 4–August 3. All-day, half-day, and especially ideal for homeschoolers multiweek options are available depending on the What: Dig deep into Kentucky history through these session. Extended day options also available. interactive workshops for the whole family! We’ll Where: Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School explore a new topic each month, examining artifacts, (LPAS), 930 E. Main St., 40206 images, and documents from KHS collections to reveal the commonwealth’s past. Craft projects allow Transportation: No participants to build new skills and take their learning Cost: Costs vary depending on the session. home. Learn more at https://history.ky.gov/ Multibooking and Family Pass membership discounts family-workshops/. are available. When: June 12, July 10, and Aug. 14, 10 a.m.–12 noon Registration: Registration is now open. Visit Where: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, stageone.org/kids/camp, or call (502) 498-2436. 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601 Transportation: No O Cost: $10 a family, which includes an adult and two children. Additional family members are $5 each. If you Educamp are a current KHS member, you will receive $5 off the total cost. Sponsoring Organization: Second Chances Wildlife Center Registration: Call (502) 564-1792, Ext. 4408. Payment is due the day of the workshop. Contact Person: Brigette Brouillard Grades: 2–6 O Content Standards: Environmental Education, Science Who: Children ages 8–12 Field-to-Fork Summer Field What: Learn about Kentucky wildlife, why it’s Study important, and how we care for wildlife. Each camper will “adopt” one rescue animal for the duration of Sponsoring Organization: The Food Literacy Project at camp. Campers will have the opportunity to meet Oxmoor Farm live educational animals each day. We will offer Contact Person: Erin Hargrove educational and fun games, hands-on learning Grades: All grades activities, outdoor activities, indoor free exploration time, and snacks. T-shirt included. Lunch provided Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical Friday. Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Science 8
Who: School-age children enrolled in Louisville agency Transportation: Yes—Shuttle service provided from summer programs, churches, schools, and any other George Rogers Clark Park, 1024 Thruston Ave. (at groups interested in outdoor education experiences Thruston and Poplar Level Rd.). The cost is $30 per What: Participants experience hands-on activities as camper, per week. they get their hands dirty, taste new foods fresh from Cost: $150–$200 the field, and get involved in the work of Oxmoor Registration: Download a registration form at Farm, our living classroom. Students are challenged by www.memorialforest.com, or call (502) 368-5404 to inquiry-based group programs that emphasize authentic request that a registration packet be mailed to you. experiences and use all their senses. When: Monday–Friday, May–August O Frazier History Museum Where: Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm, 9001 Limehouse Ln., Louisville, KY 40222 Transportation: No Summer Camps Cost: Priced per group. $250 (up to 25 participants), Sponsoring Organization: Frazier History Museum $450 (26–50 participants) Contact Person: Mick Sullivan, Registration: Visit www.foodliteracyproject.org for msullivan@fraziermuseum.org, (502) 753-5660 applications and more information, or email program manager Erin Hargrove at erin@foodliteracyproject.org, Grades: Rising 1st–7th (Varies by camp. See individual or call (502) 491-0072. descriptions.) Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, O theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Social Forest Nature Day Camps Studies Who: We welcome young minds who like to take their Sponsoring Organization: Jefferson Memorial Forest learning with a big helping of fun. We love students Contact Person: Andrea Clark and David Grissom and parents with a basic or deep interest in history, Grades: 2–9 drama, arts, and great stories in general. Content Standards: Arts (dance, What: If you’re hungry for a summer full of fun, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), learning, creativity, and camaraderie, the Frazier’s English/Language Arts, Environmental Summer Camp of Blockbusters will be your ticket. Our Education, Practical Living (PE, health, energetic and engaging Summer Camps are designed consumerism, career studies), Science, for rising 1st through 7th graders. (Please see individual Social Studies camp descriptions for suggested age range.) Who: Children ages 7–15 When: Various themes weekly from June 4–August 3. Check website for details. Hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with What: By combining scientific study, experiments, aftercare available. and exploration with summer camp fun, your child will have an educational adventure to remember Where: 829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 for a lifetime. Visit memorialforest.com for more Transportation: No information. Cost: Weeklong—$205 nonmember, $180 member; When: Adventure Camp: June 11–15 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)/ day camps—$40 nonmember, $35 member July 16–20 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) Registration: www.fraziermuseum.org/summercamps, Wilderness Survival Camp: June 18–22 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)/ mail, or call (502) 753-5660 July 23–27 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) Water Wonders Camp: June 25–29 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) Eco Extreme Camp: July 9–13 (9 a.m.–4 p.m. with one O overnight) Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium Summer Camps Fairy, Trolls, and Gnomes Camp: July 9–13 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.)/July 30–August 3 (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) Nature Camp at Locust Grove: July 30–August 3 (9 Sponsoring Organization: Gheens Science Hall and a.m.–4 p.m.) Rauch Planetarium Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest, Horine Reservation, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118, and Locust Grove Nature Camp, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 9
Contact Person: Kim Whitehead Cost: $249 half-day and $399 full-day—Early bird Grades: Grades 2–9 coupon code: coolcamps2018 Content Standards: Science Registration: zaniaclearning.com/hurstbourne /programs/summer-camps/ Who: Elementary, middle, and entering high school What: The planetarium summer camps are weeklong, O full-day experiences that plunge campers into stimulating, engaging, educational projects that Horse Riding and Care Summer Camp incorporate scientific inquiry to spark a lifelong love of science as well as build problem-solving and collaboration skills that translate to lifelong success in Sponsoring Organization: Silver Lining Stable all areas of life. Contact Person: Nicole Reason When: Grades: 1–8 Space Adventure Camp (entering grades 2–4): June 25–29 and July 16–20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Space Exploration Camp (entering grades 5–6): June Science 11–15 and July 30–August 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Who: Children ages 5–13 Space Engineering Camp (entering grades 7–9): June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. What: This camp is designed for children to safely experience being on a working horse farm. The children Where: Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium, will learn how to ride, groom, and tack up the horses. University of Louisville Belknap Campus, Louisville, KY We will cover basic horse care, riding, grooming, tack, 40292 and a variety of other topics related to horse care. Transportation: No We will also do horse crafts, swim, and hear a guest Cost: $150 for planetarium family members, $200 for speaker. nonmembers When: June 11–15 and July 16–20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Early Registration: Register online at www.planetarium drop-off and late pick-up are available. .louisville.edu, or call (502) 852-6665. Where: Silver Lining Stable, 9300 Old Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291 O Transportation: No Cost: $325 a child—A discount is available for multiple Hands-On S.T.E.A.M. Camps children of the same family. Sponsoring Organization: Zaniac Learning @ Registration: Register online at www Hurstbourne .silverliningstablesky.com. Call or text (502) 295-6683, or email ngtreason@yahoo.com. Contact Person: Tammy Gnagy Grades: K–8 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, O theatre, visual arts), Mathematics, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), Science, I Spy in the American Technology Revolution Who: K–grade 8 students Sponsoring Organization: Sons of the American What: Calling all coders, explorers, engineers, and Revolution designers! Zaniac Summer Camps are ideal for Contact Person: Rae Ann Sauer your curious child. Go on a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) adventure with us! Grades: 5–8 Each camp is tailored to children’s needs and grouped Content Standards: Social Studies for your child’s age and grade. Space is limited, so Who: Children aged 10–14 interested in history and enroll today! spying! When: Weekly from May 30–August 10. Full-day What: Secret codes, invisible ink, and aliases—all these camps from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (lunch provided); half-day tools and more were employed by both the Americans camps from 8 a.m.–12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and British. Campers will discover traitors, uncover Where: Zaniac Hurstbourne, 1257 S. Hurstbourne espionage secrets of the American Revolution, and use Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222 spy techniques to protect vital messages. Get ready to Transportation: No send your own secret messages! 10
When: Thursday, July 26, and Tuesday, July 31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. O Where: Sons of the American Revolution, 809 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 International Spy Camp (ISC) Transportation: No Sponsoring Organization: Los Monitos Language Cost: $40 Company Registration: Contact Rae Ann Sauer at (502) 588-6130 or rsauer@sar.org. Please R.S.V.P. by July 23. O Contact Person: Chelsea Winchell Grades: Ages 8–12 International Adventure and Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Social Cooking Camps Studies, World Languages Sponsoring Organization: Los Monitos Language Who: Children ages 8–12. No previous knowledge of Company foreign language or travel is required. Contact Person: Chelsea Winchell, (440) 856-6209, What: Two continentally focused spy camps are chelsea@losmonitos.com offered, which expose operatives-in-training to all the skills and knowledge that a successful international Grades: Ages 6–10 spy must possess. Regions of Europe (France, Germany, Content Standards: Arts (dance, Italy, and Spain) and Asia (China, Japan, India, and S. media arts, music, theatre, visual Korea) are explored through daily briefings, exposure arts), English/Language Arts, to written and spoken world languages, cooking, Social Studies, World Languages traveling, and field trips. Who: Children ages 6–10. No When: All camps are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with pick-up previous knowledge of foreign language or travel is available until 4:30 p.m. required. July 16–20: ISC Asia What: Your children won’t realize how much they’re July 23–27: ISC Europe learning this summer! Six camps are offered: Spanish Cooking, French Cooking, European Cooking, Asian Where: 503 Washburn Ave., Suite 201, 40222 Cooking, Spanish Treasure Hunters, French Filmmakers, Transportation: No and Los Artistas. Campers interact with native speakers Cost: $189 while they absorb foreign languages and the culture and geography of other countries through hands-on Registration: Visit www.losmonitos.com activities, music, media, and food. /summercamps. Call (502) 893-0933 with any questions. When: June 4–8: Los Artistas O June 11–15: French Cooking June 18–22: European Cooking iRead Summer Reading Camp June 25–29: French Filmmakers Sponsoring Organization: Portland Museum July 2, 3, 5, 6 (4-day camp): Spanish Treasure Hunters Contact Person: Teresa Lee July 9–13: Asian Cooking Grades: 3–5 July 30–August 3: Spanish Cooking Content Standards: English/Language Arts Where: 503 Washburn Ave., Suite 201, 40222 Who: Students who want to improve their reading skills Transportation: No as well as students seeking extra practice to prevent the “summer slide” during summer break. Cost: $189 What: The Portland Museum’s 2-week summer iRead Registration: Visit www.losmonitos.com program develops the reading skills of children of /summercamps. Call (502) 893-0933 with any all reading levels. Led by a trained reading instructor questions. who provides instruction geared to the child’s individual abilities. Participants receive reading 11
level recommendations, one-on-one mentoring, Who: Kids ages 8–14 who are already taking music supplemental art activities, and daily snacks in a lessons or complete beginners to music are welcome! supportive environment with friends. What: The Orff Ensemble Camp will teach children When: Session 1, June 4–15, M–F, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon to play recorders, xylophones, and small percussion Session 2, June 18–19, M–F, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon instruments in a diverse repertoire of world music. The Children’s Choir Camp will provide children the Where: Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Ave., opportunity to develop their music talents through Louisville, KY 40212 singing. We’ll explore choral repertoire of the highest Transportation: No quality folk and art music from around the world. Cost: $25/2-week session. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit https://thelorffensemble. wikispaces.com/. Registration: Email tlee@iglou.com, or call (502) 776-7678. Registration deadline: Session 1—May When: July 23–August 3, morning and afternoon 30, Session 2—June 13 sessions Where: The Louisville Academy of Music, 2740 O Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 Transportation: No Junior Curator Cost: $150 a week Sponsoring Organization: The Conrad-Caldwell House Registration: Contact Penelope Quesada at zq195012@ Museum gmail.com, and read more about her teaching at https://thelorffensemble.wikispaces .com/. Contact Person: Kate Meador Grades: 4–6 O Content Standards: English/Language Arts, Social Studies KMAC Museum Summer Art Who: For students interested in history and architecture Camps What: The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, also Sponsoring Organization: KMAC Museum known as “Louisville’s Castle,” is located on beautiful Contact Person: Mary Clore, Education Coordinator St. James Court in the heart of Old Louisville. On Wednesday afternoons at our 1 p.m. tour, we will offer Grades: K–8 a “junior curators” tour of the collection. Peek into the Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, nooks and crannies of the museum, examine items over music, theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, 100 years old, and experience what life was like in a Environmental Education, Mathematics, Science, Social time when indoor plumbing was new! Studies When: Wednesdays at 1 p.m., May 30–August 1 Who: Students ages 5–14 Where: The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. What: This summer at KMAC, get your hands messy James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208 with Sculptacular Camp, where campers will be Transportation: No introduced to sculpture and inspired to create their own. In Art Exploration Camp, campers will be Cost: $6 for students; $8 for seniors/military; $10 for introduced to an array of different media. Teen artists adults can wonder, discover, and create among nature at Registration: Email Kate Meador at Blackacre Camp. kmeador@conradcaldwell.org, or call (502) 636-5023. When: O June 11–15: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp, ages 5–8 Kid’s Choir and Orff Ensemble June 18–22: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp, ages 8–11 Summer Camps June 25–29: Blackacre: Art-in-Nature Camp, ages 11–14 Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Academy of Music July 9–13: Sculptacular: Sculpture and Clay Camp, ages Contact Person: Penelope Quesada, 5–8 penelope.quesada@jefferson.kyschools.us July 16–20: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp, ages Grades: 3–8 5–8 Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, July 23–27: Art Exploration: Mixed Media Camp, ages theatre, visual arts), World Languages 8–11 12
Full day, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; half-day mornings, 9 a.m.–12 noon; or half-day afternoons, 1–4 p.m. O Where: KMAC Museum, 715 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202, and Blackacre Conservancy, 3200 Tucker Legends Never Die! The Sandlot Station Rd., Louisville, KY 40299 (Blackacre Camp only) Celebrates 25 Years Transportation: No Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory Cost: $230/week (full day), $115/week (half day), 10 percent off for KMAC members Contact Person: Deana Lockman/Terecia Helm Registration: Visit www.kmacmuseum.org/camps. For Grades: K–12 more information, send an email to Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, education@kmacmuseum.org. theatre, visual arts), English/Language Arts, Practical Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), O Social Studies Who: Students K–12 will find Legends Never Die fun Konnichiwa, Summer! Japanese and educational. Jamboree Camp What: As part of the 25th anniversary of its theatrical release, the hit movie that will be “For-Ev-Ver” Sponsoring Organization: World Affairs Council of remembered with pop-culture touchstones like The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Beast, Wendy Peffercorn, and “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!” has teamed-up with Louisville Slugger Contact Person: Ayako Nakajima Museum and Factory for a mini-exhibit showcasing Grades: 1–8 authentic props from the movie, artwork, and behind- Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, the-scenes photography. theatre, visual arts), Social Studies, World Languages When: March 31–September 9 Who: Where: Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, 800 Group One: 6- to 10-year old students, up to a class W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 limit of 20 Transportation: No Group Two: 11- to 14-year-old students, up to a class Cost: Admission to Legends Never Die is free with limit of 20 regular museum admission—$15 (13–59), $14 (60+), What: Konnichiwa! Let’s learn Japanese culture! $8 (6–12), and 5 and younger are free. You will have the chance to explore Japanese art, Registration: No registration is necessary. language, food, and great memories of amazing summer adventures with new friends. It will be a great opportunity to discover the real Japan. Camp activities O include Origami, Japanese songs, write your name in Japanese, and calligraphy. Lifelong Friends Camp When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Humane Society Group One: July 16–20 Contact Person: Shelby Schulz, (502) 272-1062 Group Two: July 23–27 Grades: Ages 6–11 Where: Louisville Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary Content Standards: Practical Living (PE, health, Ave., Louisville, KY 40204 consumerism, career studies) Transportation: No Who: Children who have a desire to learn about dogs Cost: $85 per student and cats Registration: Visit www.worldkentucky.org/ What: Campers are immersed in learning about academic-programs/japan/. pet care and responsibility via hands-on activities, demonstrations, games, crafts, skits, and more— learning compassion while having fun. When: 8 weeks, June–July Where: Kentucky Humane Society East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Ln., Louisville, KY 40222 13
Transportation: No What: Can’t make it to visit us on the farm? We bring Cost: $200 a week the farm to you with Truck Farm, our mobile, edible, educational garden growing in the bed of a pickup Registration: www.kyhumane.org/camp truck! Participants experience hands-on activities as they get their hands dirty, taste fresh foods, and learn O about creative growing practices. When: Times are determined by organization. Louisville Ballet School Summer Where: We come to you! Semester Programs Transportation: No Sponsoring Organization: The Louisville Ballet School Cost: Price depends on program length and location. Contact Person: Kristine Orms, director of Education Registration: Visit www.foodliteracyproject.org for applications and more information, or email program Grades: PreK–12 manager Erin Hargrove at erin@foodliteracyproject.org, Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, or call (502) 491-0072. theatre, visual arts) Who: Students ages 3–18 who are interested in dance, O movement, and the arts What: The Louisville Ballet School offers camps, Louisville Visual Art Clifton classes, and workshops for those just beginning their Summer Camps dance journey and for those who have a growing Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Visual Art (LVA) passion for dance. With so many options and 9 weeks of programming, you are sure to find the perfect Contact Person: Annette Cable, program for you! annette@louisvillevisualart.org When: June 4–August 3. Various sessions are available. Grades: 2–8 (Ages 7–14) Visit louisvilleballetschool.org for specific session dates Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, and times. theatre, visual arts) Where: Louisville Ballet School, St. Matthews Studio, Who: Young artists ages 7–14 4121 Shelbyville Rd., 40207, and Louisville Ballet, What: Join LVA for our exciting summer art camps, Downtown Studio, 315 E. Main St., 40202 including Stop-Motion Animation, Digital Photography, Transportation: No Painting Lab, Creature Feature, Food Fight, Comic Art, Cost: Varies by session: Cardboard Laboratory, and more. Students work with teaching artists to stretch their imaginations, learn new $50–100 (Workshops/Master Classes) techniques, explore new media, and spend the summer $65–$170 (Weekly Classes) creating! $210–$475 (Camps and Intensives) When: Weekly, June 4–August 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration: Submit registrations online, via email to Where: Holy Trinity Clifton Campus (formerly Clifton school@louisvilleballet.org, by fax to 583-0006, or Center), 2117 Payne St., Louisville, KY 40206 by mail to Louisville Ballet School, 315 E. Main St., Transportation: No 40202. For questions, call Tara Gardner at 583-3150, Ext. 1. Cost: $230/full-day camp O Registration: Register online at www.louisvillevisualart .org/camps-workshops. Louisville Truck Farm O Louisville Visual Art “Off-Site” Sponsoring Organization: The Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm Contact Person: Erin Hargrove Camps Grades: All ages, all grades Sponsoring Organization: Louisville Visual Art Content Standards: Environmental Education, Practical Contact Person: Annette Cable, Living (PE, health, consumerism, career studies), annette@louisvillevisualart.org Science Grades: 2–6, ages 7–12 Who: School-age children enrolled in Louisville agency summer programs, churches, schools, and any other Content Standards: Arts (dance, media arts, music, groups interested in outdoor education experiences theatre, visual arts) 14
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