SUMMER ART CAMP 2012 Summer Art Camp provides real art making experiences in a variety of media for children ages 4 to 16. Campers use our professional-quality studios and authentic equipment and materials to make their own works of art. While creativity and self-expression are strongly encouraged, the development of basic art making skills is a major objective. Summer Art Camp classes are held in Rust Hall, Overton Park (map). CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM OUR 2011 SUMMER ART CAMP SHOWCASE! QUICK LINKS: Camp Schedule Courses
Staff Tuition Registration Scholarships Updates Contact JUNIOR CAMPS Summer Art Camp, Junior (Midtown Campus) Summer Art in the Park (Germantown)
SCHEDULE We offer flexible scheduling, with week-long sessions and morning and afternoon classes. Campers can choose morning only, afternoon only or attend the full day. Extended care is also available before and after camp hours for an additional fee. Summer Art Camp (ages 5 - 16) DATES
Week 1: June 11 - 15 Week 2: June 18 - 22 Week 3: June 25 - 29 Week 4: July 9 - 13
TIMES Morning session: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Afternoon session: 1 to 4 p.m. Full day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended care mornings: 8 to 9 a.m. Extended care afternoons: 4 to 5 p.m.
Back to top COURSE LINKS Age 5-7 Age 8-10 Age 11-13 Age 14+ COURSES Age 5-7 (rising to Kindergarten, grade 1 or grade 2) Classes in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media are featured each week. Half-day campers choose one class in either our morning or afternoon session. Full-day campers choose one morning class and one afternoon class (one 2D and one 3D). Click for complete course schedule and descriptions for Age 5-7 Week 1 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 2 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 3 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 4 Course list will be posted on March 1 Back to top COURSES Age 8-10 (rising to grade 3, 4 or 5) Classes in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media are featured each week. Half-day campers choose one class in either our morning or afternoon session. Full-day campers choose one morning class and one afternoon class (one 2D and one 3D). Click for complete course schedule and descriptions for Age 8-10 Week 1 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 2 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 3 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 4 Course list will be posted on March 1
Back to top COURSES Age 11-13 (rising to grade 6, 7 or 8) Full-day campers select one morning class and one afternoon class. Half-day campers select one class for the session they are attending, morning or afternoon. Click for complete course schedule and descriptions for Age 11-13 Week 1 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 2 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 3 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 4 Course list will be posted on March 1 Back to top COURSES Age 14+ (rising to grade 9 or above) Full-day campers select one morning class and one afternoon class. Half-day campers select one class for the session they are attending, morning or afternoon. Click for complete course schedule and descriptions for Age 14+ Week 1 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 2 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 3 Course list will be posted on March 1 Week 4 Course list will be posted on March 1 Back to top STAFF Our instructors have a passion for sharing the joy of art making with young people. Instructors are teaching artists with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Degree minimum. Many of our instructors hold higher degrees and/or teaching certificates. Most classes also have a dedicated adult teaching assistant, making the adult/child ratio no greater than 1 to 8. All Summer Art Camp instructors and staff are carefully screened and subjected to a thorough background check. Back to top TUITION Tuition includes supplies and equipment. Exceptions, such as cameras for Digital Photography, are noted in the course descriptions. Full-day tuition includes lunch. Summer Art Camp Full day, one week: $295 Full day, two or more weeks: $290 per week Half day, one week: $155 Half day, two or more weeks: $150 per week Extended care: $25 per week REGISTRATION Registration deadline is at noon on the Monday of the previous week for each week of camp. Registration is complete only with payment in full and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes fill quickly; registering early is strongly advised for the best class selection. REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 2. Registration deadlines: Week 1 - Monday, June 4 Week 2 - Monday, June11 Week 3 - Monday, June 18 Week 4 - Monday, July 2 Summer Art Camp, Junior - Monday, July 2 Back to top SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are awarded on a merit basis for Summer Art Camp, Saturday School and Portfolio Development classes. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee; all decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. Scholarship awards must be accepted by recipient at least 10 working days prior to the first class session. Payment for any portion of tuition not covered by partial scholarships is due at the time the scholarship is accepted.
Summer 2012 scholarship application deadline is Thursday, May 3 at 4 pm.
To apply for a scholarship send:
1. PORTFOLIO with 3 original pieces of art work that must include a portrait, still life and landscape (one of each) drawn or painted from life (not from photos or other works of art). Works should be submitted on standard, 8 1/2” x 11” paper and may be originals or color photocopies of originals. Up to 3 additional pieces may be submitted, but are not required.
2. LETTER OF INTEREST from the child explaining why s/he would benefit from attending the program.
3. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher, youth leader, coach or spiritual leader.
4. REGISTRATION FORMS completed, including medical release form.
5. LARGE ENVELOPE self-addressed with correct return postage for returning portfolio. Portfolios without postage will not be returned.
Please call our office at 901-272-5142 if you have any questions about preparing your scholarship submission. 
Download Scholarship Guide Mail or drop off scholarship applications to:
Memphis College of Art
Community Education
1939 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104 Back to top JUNIOR CAMPS Summer Art Camp, Junior Ages 4 - 5 Monday - Thursday July 9 - 12 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $95 (includes supplies) Our junior version of Summer Art Camp features age-appropriate art activities in a fun, exploratory environment.
Summer Art in the Park (Germantown) Ages 4 - 6 Monday - Friday June 18 - 22 9 to 11 a.m. $120 (includes supplies) Location: Cameron-Brown Park, 8626 Farmington Boulevard
Nuture a child’s creativity outdoors. Kids discover drawing, painting and other engaging art media in this delightful art adventure. Supplies are provided. Bring a snack. Space is limited.
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Back to top CONTACT We are happy to provide additional information or answer any questions you may have about Summer Art Camp. Please call (901) 272-5142 or email commed@mca.edu if you need our assistance. Our office is open 8:30 to 4:30 weekdays. SUMMER HOURS: The office closes at noon on Friday May 18 through July 27. If you have an urgent or emergency call and cannot reach us in the office, you may call MCA's front desk at (901) 272-5100. Back to top | 
