Mount Saint Charles
Fine Arts Summer 2011 Camp Course Description

Asian Art: This Eastern Arts and Crafs class will introduce you to such Eastern skills as sumi painting, making fans and kites, cartooning (manga), making traditional masks, and paper sculpture.

All The World's a Stage: This course will help you develop all your dramatic skills - you will learn pantomime, do improv, and collaborate on skits and sketches.

Art Attack!: This hands-on art course will allow you to work in a variety of art media, including 3-D, clay, and paper sculpture.

Band: Study advanced techniques for woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Rehearse & perform band music of composers from the Baroque period to the 20th century. A minimum of 1 year experience is required.

Beginning Handbells: So you always wanted to play in the bell choir - here is your chance. This class is designed to introduce students to the art of English Handbell Ringing. Learn basic techniques and you will quickly be performing music on a three octave set of Malmark handchimes and a beautiful five octave set of Malmark handbells.

Beginning Jazz Band/Improvisation: Here is your chance to play in a jazz band every day of the week! Explore the world of jazz as you play many classic jazz tunes and improve your skills as a soloist. Learn to blow some mean licks on a blues chorus.

Broadway Bound: This class will help you improve your acting, singing, and dancing skills by having you study, rehearse, and perform a full scale musical. You will combine with two other classes to perform a show at the end of camp.

Checkmate!: For beginners as well as experienced players, this course will immerse you in the great game of chess. Taught by a nationally ranked Canadian chess player, the course will help you learn the basics as well as advanced strategies of the "game of kings."

Classic Calligraphy: Got s steady hand? Put it to good use as you learn to do fancy lettering in this introduction to the tools and techniques of calligraphy. Give your writing a touch of class

Crafty Painting: This class uses a variety of wooden pieces- picture frames, bird houses, and others - that you will paint to create beautiful crafts and gifts.

CSI: Back by poular demand, we offer this exciting course in crime scene investigation. You'll learn the basics of forensic science and use your powers of reasoning and observation to solve several crimes!

Cross-stitch: Learn the basics of counted cross-stitch as you begin with a simple but beautiful bookmark and work your way up to a framed project that you will want to hang at your house when camp finishes.

Kumihimo Braidmaking; Kumihimo is the Japanese art of braidmaking (made poular by the samurai). In this course you learn to use a Japanese braiding board to create intricate braids as art works, decorations, bracelets, belts and gifts..

Film Fest '11: We will watch, analyze, and discuss movies, and you'll learn the terminology and basic principles of movie criticism. Two thumbs up!

Flag Football: The emphasis is on fun in this popular recreational team competition. Your coaches will make fair teams, and boys and girls are both guaranteed to have a blast as you compete in daily games and week-long team competitions.

Guitar: So many people would love to learn to play guitar but never seem to get started. Our teachers will make it fun for you to learn how if you're a beginner and to progress in technique if you've got experience on the six-string.

Handbells: So you always wanted to play in the bell choir -here is your chance. This class is designed to introduce students to the art of English Handbell Ringing. Learn basic techniques and you will quickly be performing music on a three octave set of Malmark handchimes and a beautiful five octave set of Malmark handbells.

Hip Hop Dance: Here's your chance to dance like famous stars like Outkast. Learn the secrets of "Boy Band" success. Girls, learn to dance like Beyonce and others. No prior dance experience required. Dance to the hottest new songs heard of the radio and seen on MTV! This class is all about fun! Just think how impressed your friends will be when they see you at the next school dance!

Household Physics: Could you design a container that will fall four stories without the egg breaking?In this fun and informative science course you'll use common household items to create and compete in science experiments and competitions.

It’s All About ME --  Still-lifes and portraits are okay, but in this new class, you are going to create a series of art work based on the subject you know best -- YOU!

Jazz Band/Improvisation: Here is your chance to play in a jazz band every day of the week! Explore the world of jazz as you play many classic jazz tunes and improve your skills as a soloist. Learn to blow some mean licks on a blues chorus.

Jazz Dance: This innovative, cutting edge and high-energy class is designed for the dancer with at least 1 year of dance experience. Experience movement like you never have before while learning the newest leaps, turns and choreography sure to impress anyone. This fast paced dance class will expose the dancer to various styles of jazz with emphasis on technique and style. Join us in this exciting class designed for those who desire the very best dance has to offer - lots of explosive energy, excitement and of course FUN - FUN - Fun! This class offers the opportunity for students to perform at the end of the camp.

Just Shoot Me: This course will introduce you to the art of photography. You'll learn how photography involves so much more than "Say cheese!" NOTE: CAMPERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN CAMERAS (DISPOSABLE IS FINE) AND FILM AND GET THEIR OWN PICTURES DEVELOPED.

Karaoke: Love to sing in the shower? Enjoy imitating your favorite singing stars? Get a kick out of singing with friends? This new course will allow you to show off your pipes. In the second week we'll do our own "American Idol!"

Knitwits: Knitting is becoming popular with people of all ages. Find out why in this new course that will introduce you to this fun and relaxing activity.

Kicking It Old Skool Krafts -- Let's look back to the 70’s and 80’s and use some of those crazy crafts. Design your own latch hook rug pillow, use plastic canvas to create purses and more. The sky is the limit!

Lyrical Dance: This course allows dancers with at least 1 year of ballet and/or jazz the opportunity to express themselves through interpretive dance. This new trend for dance competitions everywhere is the increased exposure to lyrical dance. With emphasis on technique, flexibility, expression and interaction between dancers and their audience, this class is sure to offer a unique learning experience packed with fun for everyone. This class offers the opportunity for students to perform at the end of the camp.

Mathletics: This course takes an active, fun approach to math through mini-mysteries, problem-solving, logic games, and physics experiments.

Mind Games: In this course you'll learn and compete in a variety of interactive group games that will test your knowledge of trivia, improv acting, drawing, and logic. You'll play group games such as Cranium, Apples to Apples, Cadoo, and others.

Minute to Win It: This new course based on the populat TV game show will have you competing individually and in teams. You'll be given physical and intellectual challenges and compete for the title of MTNI Champ and prizes.

Multimedia Art: In this course you will draw, paint, build, and assemble works of art with a variety of materials and in a variety of dimensions.

Outside the Box Weaving -- Using basic weaving techniques and not so basic or ordinary materials, you will create one of a kind art.

Party Games: Cara's break-time party games were so popular that we decided to create this course. You'll play Charades, Train Wreck, Blind Man's Bluff, Ultimate Simon Says, Twenty Questions, and many more.

Pep Band: We won't bore you with symphonies in this band class- WE WILL ROCK YOU! It's strictly the favorite tunes, songs,and cheers you hear at high school, college and professional sporting events.

Ping Pong: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll have a blast in this fun sport class. You'll compete individually and in pairs, in around robin tornament for the title of King of the Table!

Photography: This course will introduce you to the art of photography. You'll learn how photography involves so much more than "Say cheese!" NOTE: CAMPERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN CAMERAS (DISPOSABLE IS FINE) AND FILM AND GET THEIR OWN PICTURES DEVELOPED.

Pottery: Learn how to craft your own creations in clay. This course will take you beyond basic pottery and teach you to create artistic masterpieces, like exotic, colorful African masks. You'll do your own sculpting, painting, and glazing in this fun and informative hands-on course.

Puppetry: This is a fun, creative course – with no strings attached! You will learn to design functional puppets – and you will have a blast conceiving your own mini-puppet shows.

Quilting: You don't have to be old and gray to enjoy the artistic and relaxing craft of quilting. This course will introduce you to the basics of quilting and get you started making your own colorful creations.

Rockappella: This course will introduce you to acappella singing. We'll teach you to sing in a variety of styles and time periods, from do-wop and Beach Boys to barbershop quartet, and boy and girl band harmonies like N'Sync and Destiny's Child.

Rockestra!: This course, intended for musicians with at least 2 years experience on their instruments, will make you a part of the rock-jazz-ska fusion band we call Rockestra. Whatever you play, guitar, bass, drums, brass, piano, or anything else you'll participate in jam sessions, learn some cool versions of popular songs, and perform for campers and family members in a show-stopping Rockestra number at our closing exhibitions.

Science Challenge: The emphasis is on fun in this science course that gets you creating and competing.  You’ll develop your problem-solving skills and learn to apply the basics of physics, chemistry and aerodynamics on your own and in teams as you compete in an exciting Science Olympiad.

Scrapbooking: Get in on the latest craft craze - scrapbooking! Design your own book of personal and summer camp memories. You'll learn to use various crafting tools and art media to create a colorful and meaningful book that will preserve your good times with family and friends.

South American Art: This South American arts and crafts class will have you creating Mexican clay figures, weavings, yarn picture, copper pressed art, and papier mache.

Stage Combat : Experience the fun of armed stage combat. Learn to duel on stage in choreographed routines using quarter-staffs - a must for all would-be Hamlets!

Stage Combat II: Experience the fun of armed stage combat. Learn to duel on stage in choreographed routines using swords - a must for all would-be Hamlets!

Stained Glass: This new class teaches you to create colorful works like those found in churches and cathedrals. You will use plastic, wire and paint to create amazing decorative pieces of "stained glas" art.

Stamps, Ink.: This course will teach you a variety of techniques using rubber stamps. Once you learn these, you'll work on your own stamping projects, including cards and pins.

Steel Drums: Yo, mon! In this class you'll learn to play steel drums of various sizes and tones to create a percussion ensemble and perform for friends and family.

Street Art: One man's tagging is another man's masterpiece. You'll learn about the history of street art, from ancient graffiti to Bansky, and use chalk and paint to create your own amazing scenes.

Tap Dance: This class wilhelp you complete your dance repertoire by teaching you one of the most fun forms of dancing - tap!

Texas Hold' Em: That's right - here's your chance to enter a big ol' Poker Tournament, as seen on TV. Whether you're a poker beginner or an experienced hustler, you'll learn the ins and outs of no-limits poker. You'll score points for each chip you win and compete for the title of Camp Poker Champ!

Tribal Art:  This course will introduce you to African arts and crafts. You will make masks, shields, fan, jingle sticks, rain sticks, do printing on fabric, and create African wire sculpture.

Theater Games: Everybody's favorite drama activities are ice-breaking, role-playing games, - and in this new course, you'll learn all of the most fun ones as you improve your acting, improv and miming skills.

Toon Town: Are you the next Stan Lee? Find out in this introduction to comics and cartooning. You'll create your own characters and learn techniques in drawing , perspective, shading and coloring.

3D Design:  Put away your 3-D glasses. Your art is about to jump right off the page! In this class we will explore the unique characteristics of the 3rd dimension as we create realistic and abstract sculptures. Get ready for an "all around" fun experience.

Ultimate Frisbee: This new course features everyone's favorite flying disk. You'll experience a variety of individual and team competitions including Frisbee Golf, Frisbee Horseshoes, and of course, Ultimate Frisbee.

Web Design: In this class you’ll get to utilize our new, state-of-the-art computer lab as you learn to create your own web page.  You’ll learn how to design your page with text, pictures and media files.

Web Quest: In this class you'll learn to use some cool search engines and web tools and compete in fun oline scavenger hunts, mysteries, medical diagnoses, and other cyber adventures.

Wearable Art: This class will teach you to create exciting decorative pieces that you can wear. You'll decorate clothing and design jewelry that will make great gifts for friends and family.

Whose Line is it Anyway?:This popular course is based on everyone's favorite comedy improv show. You'll learn all the best games and skits in this fast-paced group and individual comedy course. You could be the next Ryan, Colin, or Wayne!

Wire Art: Whether your laid back or hyper, this new craft class will have you "wired." You'll use wire to make some neat 3-D sculptures, accessories, and decorations.

- Camp Director

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