ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP
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Age Requirements Ages 4 - 14
All Camps are Full Day 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Before Care 8:00 am - 9:00 am starting at $40 per week of camp After Care 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm starting at $60 per week of camp |
Creative Cauldron's Arts Adventure Camps use a theme-based approach to explore the performing and visual arts. Our one-week Spring Break camp offers an opportunity for time travel. Our summer camp offerings begin and end with a two-week Musical Theater Camp that gives young performers to a chance to try on some Broadway razzle dazzle. In our signature three-week summer performance camps, science, myth, folklore and music all play a role in the development of original stories and works of art based on the theme. We nurture a fun and engaging learning community and create an original, one-hour final production.
Each day, campers work with an amazing group of experienced professional teaching artists who guide them through rotating activities in drama, music, dance and visual art. They also have some outdoor classroom and recreation time at nearby local parks. And, in the summer, campers enjoy fun afternoon swims at a local pool. All of the inspirations and ideas that bubble up throughout each session are gently shaped into an original sharing performance which is presented for family and friends on the final day. It's a memorable experience that they will really enjoy. |
Health Form
Form Must Be Completed and Returned
no later than 14 days prior to start of camp
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If you have participated in Arts Adventure Camp in recent years we likely still have your Health History Form on file. Please notify us if your Health History Form needs to be updated.
Submit Your Completed Form HERE |
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Session Details
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"Travel Through Time" Spring Break Camp April 6 - 10 Bring your imagination and get ready to take a journey on a magic time machine through fun exercises in drama, music, movement and visual art. Each day campers will set their course and visit past and future worlds. Original stories will be crafted and dramatized for a final presentation for family and friends on the last day. Final showcase April 10 at 3:00 pm $370/$360 with $50 donation (code DONOR) Before Care add $40 - After Care add $60 Musical Theater Session One
June 15 - 26 From Broadway smash hit's like Hamilton or Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King or Frozen, musical theater has never been more popular. Working with experienced professionals, campers will learn choreography, vocal selections and scenes from Broadway musicals, plus Creative Cauldron's own original musicals, readying them for a final performance. Campers will also have hands on instruction in scenic, costume and lighting design form our award-winning resident designer, learning techniques that make these shows spectacular. Final showcase is on June 26th at 3:00 pm $740/ $720 with $50 donation (code DONOR) Before Care add $80 - After Care add $120 "Magical, Mythical Creatures"
June 29 - July 17 Unicorns, dragons, fairies oh my! Wherever your imagination can take you magical, mythical creatures abound. Creative Cauldron returns to one of our most popular Arts Adventure Camp themes as we explore the stories and art of imaginary creatures from ancient legends all over the world. Guided by our professional teaching artists, campers will create a fantastical final production to share with family and friends on the last day of camp. Final performance July 17th at 2:00 pm $1,110/ 1,080 with $50 donation (code DONOR) Before Care add $120 - After Care add $180 |
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"Tales from Mother Earth"
July 20 - August 7 Revered as a deity or goddess, Mother Earth has many names and faces. Call her Gaia, Pachamama, Houto, or Spider Grandmother, she appears in the creation stories and mythology of many different cultural traditions. Through ancient stories our modern day campers will learn how different peoples around the world live in harmony with nature, and honor Mother Earth's lessons. Our final production will be a celebration of all that our beautiful blue planet provides for us. Final performance August 7 at 2:00 pm. $1,110/ $1,080 with $50 donation (code DONOR) Before Care add $120 - After Care add $180 Musical Theater Camp Final Session August 10 - 21 One of our most popular Arts Adventure Camps (See description above) This camp is always a sell out so make sure to book early! Final showcase August 21 at 3:00 pm $740 / $720 with $50 Donation (code DONOR) |
Scholarships are available for those with financial need. Download and complete the scholarship application.
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Save on your enrollment fee
If you make a tax-deductible donation, or have made a donation of $50 or more in the last year
use code DONOR at checkout for discount if you make a donation or have made a donation in the last 12 months
**discount is not automatic with donation**
**discount is not automatic with donation**
Know an older teen looking for a sweet summer gig? Creative Cauldron seeks applicants for counselor positions! Please fill out the form below, and return it to info@creativecauldron.org.
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Please note that you will be required to create a log-in and verify your contact information. You will then be prompted to add family members to your "household." This will allow for easier registration with no need to enter your child's information for each camp, workshop or class. You will be required to sign the release form prior to registration and will be required to pay to confirm enrollment. If you need to be invoiced and pay with an alternative method or if you have any issues or questions about the new system give us a call at (703) 436-9948.
Use code DONOR at checkout for discount if you make a donation or have made a donation in the last 12 months
**discount is not automatically applied with donation**
Frequently Asked Questions
How should my child prepare for camp each day?
At Arts Adventure Camp we have a physically active schedule and lots of outdoor classroom time as well as indoor, so it’s important to have your child do the following:
- Apply sunscreen and bug spray liberally before coming to camp
- Wear comfortable clothes that can get messy on nature walks and in art classes
- Wear close-toed shoes or sneakers. Please NO SANDALS or FLIP FLOPS.
What should my child bring to camp each day?
Because we move around a good deal, backpacks are the most efficient way to keep everything in one place. Here’s a checklist for your child’s backpack each day:
- Morning Snack and lunch
- Bathing Suit and Towel LABELED WITH THEIR NAME
- Water Bottle WE REFILL REGULARLY SO IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE LARGE
- Any medicine needed by camper (This should be clearly noted on Health History Form)
- Lots of imagination!!!
What is the daily schedule of activities?
Our days begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:30pm with what we call a “cauldron.” This group gathering of the entire camp ensemble gives campers a chance to share individual ideas, songs, poems, etc. that they may not have had the opportunity to share during the regular camp day. It helps build rapport and community.
Beginning at 9:30 am, campers will be engaged in 40-minute rotating segments of creative drama, music and movement. Some sessions will be held indoors in our home at ArtSpace Falls Church and some will be held outdoors in nearby Cavalier Trail or Big Chimneys Park. Our professional teaching artists, with the aid of an associate producer (our term for counselor) and one or two junior producers, will lead these sessions.
We break for lunch at 12 noon. Lunch is usually one-half hour with sometimes a little extra free time on the playground.
Afternoon segments start at 12:30 pm and include visual arts and craft activities, or movement every day, plus swimming three times a week during our summer camps, trail hikes at local parks, and other special activities. Each camp has a specific focus or stated theme that will guide these activities.
Beginning at 9:30 am, campers will be engaged in 40-minute rotating segments of creative drama, music and movement. Some sessions will be held indoors in our home at ArtSpace Falls Church and some will be held outdoors in nearby Cavalier Trail or Big Chimneys Park. Our professional teaching artists, with the aid of an associate producer (our term for counselor) and one or two junior producers, will lead these sessions.
We break for lunch at 12 noon. Lunch is usually one-half hour with sometimes a little extra free time on the playground.
Afternoon segments start at 12:30 pm and include visual arts and craft activities, or movement every day, plus swimming three times a week during our summer camps, trail hikes at local parks, and other special activities. Each camp has a specific focus or stated theme that will guide these activities.
Do you have before and after care available?
Before Care is available from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
After Care is available from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
You will see a space on the registration form for both of these options and the fees for them
After Care is available from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
You will see a space on the registration form for both of these options and the fees for them
Who are the faculty for Arts Adventure Camp and What is their training?
Creative Cauldron has an amazing team of professional teaching artists who work with us each year. Their bios are available on the Our Circle page. Guest faculty will also be included throughout the summer, and our field trips include visits with trained naturalists at local parks.
Make sure you get to know your child’s "Associate Producer" as well. We have an exceptional support staff of caring and nurturing young people. They will deal with any special needs that your camper might have throughout the session.
Make sure you get to know your child’s "Associate Producer" as well. We have an exceptional support staff of caring and nurturing young people. They will deal with any special needs that your camper might have throughout the session.
What is the supervisory ratio for campers?
One staff member for every eight campers ages 6 to 8, one for every 10 campers ages 9 to 14. For groups with children younger than 6 we have at least one additional staff member present with them at all times.
Where do you swim?
We now swim at the pool at the Lee Square Apartments. This is a small private pool with an excellent management and lifeguard staff. They are strict about enforcing rules and help us keep this a fun and safe activity each year. Lee Square is a 10 minute neighborhood walk from our site at Pearson Square.
My child doesn't know how to swim. will he/she be safe at the pool?
Your permission form requires that you let us know about the swimming level of your child, and this helps us with supervision at the pool. Non-swimmers remain in the shallow end of the pool. Each camper will be given a swim test by the lifeguard on the first day of swimming. Lee Square does permit flotation devices and vests if you want to send them with a non-swimmer for extra protection.
HOw do you transport children to activities that happen off premises?
We currently walk to all of our nearby destinations, taking special precautions if we need to cross a neighborhood street. We like the fact that we have this healthy and completely green mode of transportation for our campers.
HOw do we reach you during camp hours?
Creative Cauldron's phone number is (703) 436-9948. If we do not answer please leave a message as we do check the messages frequently throughout the day.
What if my child can no longer attend a camp we have registered for?
At Creative Cauldron, we understand that schedules change and you may need to cancel a registration. Our policy is that any camper may request a cancellation and refund (minus a $25 registration fee) up to 30 days prior to the first day of the camp that you are registered for. Within that 30 days you may request a refund, which will be given only if Creative Cauldron is able to fill that slot.
To discuss the policy and/or to cancel a registration please email us at info@creativecauldron.org
To discuss the policy and/or to cancel a registration please email us at info@creativecauldron.org