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Visit Our Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp Website
952-473-7361
registration[AT]minnetonkaarts.org
2240 North Shore Drive
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon-Fri, Morning (9-noon) and Afternoon (1-4) sessions, Full or Half day
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: With more than 65 years providing quality arts education, and more than 20 years offering summer arts programming, The Minnetonka Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp offers the most robust summer arts camp program in the Twin Cities. Young artists work in professional art studios with quality art materials. Projects are thoughtfully fine-tuned to four age tracks, to engage and challenge, as well as to create success and build confidence. Classes are limited to 16 campers or less.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: The Minnetonka Center for the Arts is accessible to students with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please let the Registrar know two weeks prior to class. We will be happy to accommodate your needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more. A Broad Spectrum Of Disciplines & Art Forms Are Offered Through Our Summer Camp Program: Watercolor / Acrylics / Tempera Paints / Mixed-media / Papier-mache / Mosaic / Printmaking / Stone Carving / Book Arts / Fiber Arts / Jewelry Making / Photography / Clay Handbuilding / Potter's Wheel / Sculpture / Drawing / Comic Arts / Glass Fusing / & More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis near the shores of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata. Please visit our website for photos and videos from the Art Center and the Summer Arts Camp program.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have professional studios for specific media, such as the ceramics, sculpture, multi-media and painting studios.
We have a museum-quality gallery, where students may tour and gain inspiration.
Our building is filled with artwork and natural sunlight, and we have great outdoor spaces for classes to use as needed.
We offer an on-site cafe (open 9-1:30), where parents and students can enjoy snacks, coffee, and lunch. (Free Wi-Fi)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are taught by working artists and all have quality teaching experience. You can view details about each of our Artist-Instructors on our website (About Us). Every class has an assigned instructor and many have assistants. Class sizes are limited to ensure personal attention and encouragement.
We believe that the visual arts are indispensable to a healthy community.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer camp internship opportunities will be posted on our website.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships based on financial need are available for campers. Funds are limited, so please apply at least 14 days prior to the class start date. Ask the Registrar for information or download an application from from our website.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Throughout the year, we provide opportunities for families to take classes together through our family and multigenerational workshops. We also have ongoing programming for all ages, interests and abilities.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Arts Camp 2020 runs June 8 through August 21. Visit our website for a full listing of classes and fees. At an average cost of $15/hour for members, including most materials, campers receive quality arts instruction for roughly the cost of childcare.
Sampler (1/2) day classes typically cost $47 for non-members.
1/2 Day Mon-Fri sessions (morning or afternoon) average $235 for five days of camp.
Membership starts at just $60/year.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are an artist interested in teaching at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, please send a letter of interest, current resume/CV and digital images of your work (or link to your website/webpage) to:
Children and Youth Program Director
Nicole Buchholz
nbuchholz[AT]minnetonkaarts.org
(952) 473-7361, ext. 190
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