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(860) 868-0740
programming[AT]afterschoolartsprogram.org
Washington Montessori School
240 Litchfield Turnpike
New Preston, Connecticut 06777
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
ASAP Office
6 Bee Brook Road
Washington Depot, CT
06794
CAMPER AGES: 4.5-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: ASAP’s full-day summer camp offers a comprehensive arts camp experience like no other in the area. Campers have the chance to take part in visual arts, creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, textile arts, circus arts, magic arts, yoga, and costume making with teaching artists who are all professionals in their fields. Organic nut-free and gluten-free snacks are offered daily. Children must bring a nut-free lunch. The camp will culminate with a festival on the last day featuring participants’ art in special exhibits and performances. An ice cream party and refreshments will be included as part of the festivities.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: This camp will take place at the Washington Montessori School at 240 Litchfield Turnpike, New Preston, CT.
CAMP FACILITIES: Each teaching artist will have a designated classroom in the school and outside areas will be used for lunch, play, and art activities that require the outdoors.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers have the chance to take part in visual arts, creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, textile arts, circus arts, magic arts, yoga, and costume making with teaching artists who are all professionals in their fields.
For more information on our teaching artists please visit: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: In conjunction with the Summer Camp, ASAP offers a Counselor-in-Training Program. Hoping to fill a much needed gap in summer camp experiences for ages 14-17, ASAP teens will be taught how to work with and lead the younger campers, attend daily life skills workshops, take a first aid class, work with artists in the medium that they are interested in as well as sit in on an artist panel. CITs have the chance to take part in visual arts, creative writing, dance, drama, music, photography, videography, textile arts, circus arts, and costume making. Participants will learn tips for college and job success from our career coach Susie Case, Harvard Business School MBA and professor of business communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ASAP provides meaningful learning experiences through our workshops that that will stay with our participants for a lifetime. We are here to support families and to give all kids a chance to challenge themselves and grow with the guidance of creative professionals.
Financial aid is available to those in need. Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: ASAP offers arts programs for children year round. Please visit us at: Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org To see a full list of what we offer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ASAP Summer Camp
Ages 4.5-14 | August 3-14
Washington Montessori School, New Preston
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
240 Litchfield Turnpike, New Preston, CT 06777
For more information about this camp or any of the other camps and programs we offer please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: afterschoolartsprogram.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
ASAP needs a few responsible people, high school seniors or older, who have experience working with children to work at our ASAP Summer Camp this August. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding summer job please contact us via phone (860) 868-0740 or email asap[AT]afterschoolartsprogram.org.
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