Summer 2011 Camp Line-Up for Girls & Boys

American Girl Camp-Julie & Ivy
Ivy and Julie are the most recent American Girl Dolls to be featured at Wonderworks . This summer we will explore their world of 1974 with pet rocks, chocolate fondue and painting a beautiful wooden bed. We will also create a portable house and participate in activities that they would have had fun doing.We will also read their stories and go to the park to play kick ball, just like Julie and Ivy. Bring an American Girl doll with you, anyone will do, as well as a peanut free snack. Grades K- 6 ,June 27-June 30 9-12pm 4 days $140, or
Aug. 25-29,1pm-4pm 5 days $175

 
   
Cupcakes, Cookies & Candies One word is used to describe this camp, YUMMY! Cupcake Wars with you as the creator make chocolate goodies, testing cookie recipes and eating them will be a part of this great tasting week. Some demonstration of techniques will take place, as well lots of hands-on cooking.We regret that due to the nature of the camp, we cannot fully ensure that all food allergies and religious observances can be accomodated, but we will try our best. We appreciate your cooperation. Grades 3 -8. June 27-30 4 days $165,
Aug. 15-19 1-4pm 5 days $205

Hand & Machine Sewing Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew or do you know how but want to do some more fun projects?. Join us as we enjoy some handsewing projects such as felt animals, a cool leggy doll that you will design clothes for, make a bag using the sewing machine and learn some basic embroidery stitches. Please bring a peanut free snack and drink. Grades 3-9. Aug. 1-5, 9am-12pm, $155

Wood & Lego Construction Do you like to hammer, saw, nail and build things with wook? During this camp we will do all that, as well as paint our wook creations. Kids will learn basic skill, while ensuring safety measures. Our Lego building will consist of free form creations, specific challenges and group builds while under a time deadline. Please bring a peanut free snack and drink. Grades 3-8, July 5-8, Aug. 1-5 9am-12pm,
4 days Fee $160

Fancy Nancy-Glitter, Glue & Glam Who doesn"t love Fancy Nancy? We sure do and will help you have fun being as fancy as she is! A tea party complete with the MOST outrageous hats and ourfits will be held. Extensive use of glitter and jewels is a must for all projects. Fancy Nancy loves dogs, and we will create our own gorgeous pet to take home. Bring a peanut free snack. Grades K-5, July 11-15, or
July. 25-29, 9am-12pm $170

Extreme Gross & Gooey Science Yuck gross, disgusting. Are these your favorite words? Good, then you will have a blast at gross and gooey science camp. We will discover why disgusting smells occur, amke our own slime, go looking for creepy, crawly bugs in dirt and more things that will make your hair stand on end. Bring a peanut free snack and a drink. Grades 1-8, Aug. 8-12 1-4pm 5 days $170
or Aug.29-Sept. 1, 9am-12pm 4 days $135

1/2 Day Art Camps-Fabric Art or Sculpture & 3D In Fabric Art 1/2 day camp we will work on collage, weaving and sewing Japanese softies. We will also design and print our own fabric and sew a pillow with it. In Sculpture and 3D, we will be making large and small-scale sculptures using foam, paper, found objects and plaster. We will also be painting and embellishing these art objects. Bring a peanut free snack and a drink. Grades 1-8, July 18-22, 1-4pm , 5 days $160 Fabric
July 18-22 1-4pm , 5 days $160 , Sculpture & 3D
Aug.29-Sept. 1st, 1-4pm, 4 days $128, Both fabric and sculpture

Pinkalicious For fans of the stories it seems a perfect fit for Wonderworks to have a camp that has to do with color, fun and whimsy! We will also be painting from Purplicious, making unicorns, princess hats and more from Goldicious,. Games and activities will also be a part of this whimsical week of coloricious fun! Bring a peanut free snack. Ages 4-7yrs, June 14-17 1-3 pm (mini camp)$120
Aug. 8-12 9am-12pm $175

Creepy Crawly Bugs Do you love things that slither, hop, and chirp? Despite their small size, bugs offer a variety of artistic options. We can recreate them in clay, paper and recycled materials so they look really cool. We will also go to the park and hunt for bugs, and make a bughouse so we can collect them too. Swamp monsters will also rule when made out of plaster and grossed out by you! Bring a peanut free snack and drink. Grades K-5, July 5-8, 1-4pm 4 days $125

Animals & Art Animals are everywhere, and especialy at Wonderworks! We will create animal art in a variety of mediums from collage, clay, fabric and more. An oversized portrait of your favorite animal will be painted. A little mouse house will also be made and the interior decorated with hand designed wall paper, furniture and lots of imagination This is for the artist who loves animals. Please bring a peanut free snack and a drink. Grades 2-8. July 11-15, 1-4, Aug. 8-12, 9am-12pm $155

Interior Decorating & Design Have you ever wanted to redesign your room, but didn't think mom would like it? We will give you the chance to flex your design skills using a miniature model of what your room could look like if you were given the chance. You will creae your model to scale, make furniture, curtains and more, using form core, wood, fabric and a lot of imagination. We will also make real life accessories for your room like a mosaic lamp base, light switch plates, a garbage can made oout of magazines and a few other goodies. Please bring a peanut free snack and a drink. Grades 4-9, July 5-8 1-4pm or Aug. 8-12, 9am-12pm $155

Disney Princess Mini-Camp Ariel, Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel? Come dressed like your favorite girl everyday if yoou want! Do you like to dress up like these girls and to do things like they do? We will have our own princess week where we paint pottery, draw pictures, sing songs, and play in our own castle and more. What a great way to start off the summer? Ages 3-7. June 13-17, 9:30am-11:30pm $120

American Girl Doll Camp What fun we have playing and learning about our American Girl dolls! Each day we will learn about a new doll, play games that they played, create new friendships and amke cool crafts for our dolls. We will read from the American Girl books and create a scrapbook of our adventures . Please bring your best doll friend, a peanut free snack and a drink.
Ages K-5, Aug. 15-19, 9am-12pm $175

Summer Extras Just For You...

Dart Art Balloon We get a little crazy with balloons filled with paint, a t-shirt and darts. Don't try this at home! Do bring a friend for double the fun. Come dressed for a mess. Grades 3-9. June 28, July 28 6:30-8:00pm $18 (t-shirt included)

Parent's Saturday Night Out Give your parents a break for a night. Come to a fun filled night of crafts, snacks and a good time. We will make all the mess here instead of at your house! 2 or more kids from the same family take $5 off per child. Grades 1-6
June 25 Troll House (boys & girls) 6-9pm $20
July 23 American Girl (girls) 6-9pm $20
Aug 13 Loads of Crafts (boys & girls) 6-6pm $20

Register by calling 248-258-2900 or mail to 2227 Cole St, Birmingham, MI 48009

Clay Time Hands on time with clay. Free form animals, coil pots and more can be made. It is just limited by your imagination! Sign-up for at least two sessions, so you can create and glaze your creations. Grades K-8 June 23, July 14, Aug. 4, Aug 18
6-7:30pm $18

Open Studio Open Studio time is available during the summer Monday-Friday
10am-4pm . You just drop in and paint pottery, do mosaics, collage pieces, stuff animals or paint wood birdhouses, trucks or trains. We charge a $5 sitting fee per participant plus the price of the projects. Prices start at $5 ranging up to $40/
Ages K-5, Aug. 15-19, 9am-12pm $175

 

Things to know about camp at Wonderworks Art Studio

Lunch Option
Are you staying for both the morning and afternoon sessions? If you are then please rigister for the lunch period 12-1pm. If you are attending either a morning or afternoon camp you can add the one hour lunch time to make pick-ups/drop-offs more convenient or just extend the fun a bit more!We go outside, weather permitting, and play a variety of games under supervision Please bring a peanut-free lunch and drink. $18 for all week

Snack Credits
When you register you can also put on a $10 snack credit so you don't have to worry about snack that week. We will provide a chilled bottle of water and choice of a bag of chips or candy each day. Snacks and waters are also sold individually and can be purchased by your child.

Registration Notes
The grades listed reflect the upcoming school year. We often go outside, so wear appropriate shoes and bring or wear sunscreen. Preregistration is REQUIRED. Dropping in to attend camp can lead to disappointment if we do not have materials or personnel available. We do not prorate for days that will be missed or if you start camp late. Payment in full for the camp is required on month ahead, with a $50 deposit required to reserve your space. Fees are refundable if cancelled 5 days before the start of camp. Once a camp has begun there are no refunds or credits.

 

June 13-17____ Disney Princess Mini-Camp 9:30-11:30am Ages 3-7
_______________Pinkalicious Mini-Camp 1-3pm Ages 4-7
June 20-24 ____All Day Art Camp 9am-4pm Grades 1-8
June 27-30 ____American Girl Doll Julie & Ivy 9-12pm /Grades K-5
_______________Cupcakes, Cookies and Candy 1-4 Grades 3-8
July 5-8________Wood & Lego 9-12pm Grades 3-8
_______________Bugs 1-4 Grades K-5
_______________Interior Decorating and Design 1-4 Grades 4-9
July 11-15 _____Fancy Nancy-Glitter, Glam & Glue 9-12 Grades K-5
_______________Animals & Art 1-4 Grades 2-8
July 18-22 _____1/2 Day Art Camp-Fabric Art 9-12 Grades 1-8
_______________1/2 Day Art Camp-Sculpture & 3D 1-4 Grades 1-8
July 25-29______Fancy Nancy-Glitter, Glam & Glue 9-12 Grades K-5
_______________American Girl Doll Julie & Ivy 1-4pm /Grades K-5

Aug. 1-5___ ____Wood and Lego 9-12 Grades 3-8
________________Hand & Machine Sewing 9-12 Grades 3-9
________________Interior Decorating & Design 1-4 Grades 4-9
Aug.8-12_______Pinkalicious 9-12 Ages 4-7
________________Animals & Art 9-12 Grades 2-8
________________Extreme Gross & Gooey 1-4 Grades 1-8
Aug. 15-19______AMERICAN Girl Doll Camp 9-12 Grades K-5
________________Cupcakes, Cookies and Candy 1-4 Grades 3-8
Aug. 22-26 _____All DAy Art Camp 9-4 Grades 1-8
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 _Extreme Gross & Gooey 1-4 Grades 1-8
________________1/2 Day Art Camp- 9-12 Grades 1-8

 

IMPORTANT NOTES RE: CAMPS –
You can stay all day with us; just add $15 to your total for lunch supervision for the week.
Please bring a peanut free snack and drink for 1/2-day camps. Grades listed reflect the upcoming year. We often go outside, so wear appropriate shoes and bring or wear sunscreen. Preregistration is REQUIRED. Dropping in to attend camp can lead to disappointment if we do not have space or materials available. We do not prorate for days that will be missed or if you start camp a day late. Payment in full for the camp is required one month ahead, with a $50 deposit required to reserve your space. Fees are refundable if cancelled 5 days before the start of camp. Once a camp has begun there are no refunds or credits.

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