Cultural Quarterly Online

Summer 2008
Volume XXI, Number 3

FEATURE ARTICLES

From Kinetic Realism to Surrealistically Sublime,
the Art of Harumi Abe
Draws You In
By Rachel Galvin

Exercising Creativity:
Developing the Whole Child through the Arts
By Susan F. Davis

Darby Hayes
Innovator, Teacher,
Life-long Learner
By Susan F. Davis

Summer Arts Camps
Show the Way
For Kids to Learn Along with Play
By Helene Foster

Broward County Excels
in the Art of Arts Education
By Stephanie Krulik

Summer Arts Camps Show the Way
For Kids to Learn Along with Play
By Helene Foster

2008 Summer Camps List

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Every summer Kris Coffett looks forward to seeing her campers become more and more polished as thespians. As the artistic director for Curtain Call Playhouse, she watches them “blossom” and hone their acting talents year after year.

“Summer time is the perfect chance for children to spend their free time participating in a very creative, useful and fun activity,” Coffett explains. “Arts camps give the children an opportunity to take part in workshops that they may not have during the school year.”

Curtain Call Playhouse is entering the 11th season of its drama camp. It is one of many area theaters and arts organization tailoring their summer programs to arts education. Curtain Call Playhouse runs its nearly month-long camp in June, concluding with a full-scale production featuring all of the campers.

“We will present Rapunzel this summer,” she adds. “The children will help write the script, add their own improvisations and create a version that is very funny and very unexpected. Everyone is

incorporated into the show, regardless of his or her level of experience. They really grow as performers by the end of camp.”

Youngsters who attend the Performing Arts Summer Camp at the University Center for the Performing Arts in Davie will find their mornings full of learning to act, dance, sing, study scenes and analyze characters. They also learn about stage movement and makeup. After lunch, they rehearse for their full-scale musical productions, which take place after each four-week session.

“This is our 23rd year of camp,” says Vindhya Khare, director and president of the University Center for the Performing Arts, “The camp is very fun, very high energy and we provide a high quality education. The children are taught by our professional faculty who also teach classes throughout the year.”

For those interested in the fine arts, there are many camp and summer class options as well. At Young At Art Children’s Museum in Davie, children spend the summer painting, sculpting and drawing. They also learn about art history in a unique way, according to Adrienne Chadwick, the museum’s director of education.

“Each week deals with different themes,” she says. “For the past eight years we have based our

themes on summer hit movies to entice the kids. This summer we will incorporate such new movies as Speed Racer and Kung Fu Panda.” The styles of art masters as well as local artists will be explored through projects using clay, paint, mixed media and other materials.

Camps in the arts introduce children to new skills, allow them to discover a new talent or enjoy a hobby. Some programs are “samplers” while others have a specific focus. For those who like cartooning, for example, Young At Art also offers “Cartooning with Rob Cabrera,” an intensive summer workshop for children up to age 13, taught by a syndicated cartoonist.

In Pembroke Pines, hundreds of children have gotten in the “act” by selecting from fine or performing arts camps each summer. During the school year they also can learn an instrument, take acting lessons or explore the fine arts.

“Our programs have developed such a great reputation over the years that we fill up in a matter of days,” says Robyn Vegas, cultural arts coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “Even though the schools are cutting budgets, we are growing our arts programs to fill the need.”

So, whether your youngsters have their sights set on Broadway, the Louvre or a destination yet unknown, there’s probably a summer arts camp that will help their creativity soar. To find out what’s available from the organizations mentioned above and many others, go to our Calendar of Events.

2008 Summer Arts Camps

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Summer Arts Camp 2008
June 9-August 15 (various camps all end August 15)
Contact: Susan Rakes, Director of Education
954-921-3274 ext. 232
srakes@artandculturecenter.org
www.ArtAndCultureCenter.org
Location varies depending upon camp program selected
Visual, performing and interdisciplinary arts programs available for ages 6-19 (camp programs are geared to specific age ranges)
For children who love to dabble in the arts, we offer 10 weeks of our Young Actor/Young Artist series. For talented performers who enjoy the spotlight, we offer nine weeks of our Broadway Actors series. For the older Broadway actor students, we are introducing our Broadway Actors Advanced program.

Art-Rageous Camp
Young At Art Children’s Museum
Weekly Sessions: June 2 - August 22
954-424-0085 x27
FrontDesk@YoungAtArtMuseum.org
www.YoungAtArtMuseum.org
Visual art camp for ages 3-13
Campers will explore various art media: ceramics, painting, print-making and more.

Camp Discovery at the Museum of Discovery and Science
June 9- August 15 weekly sessions
401 S.W. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
954-713-0930
www.mods.org
Science camp for ages 6 – 12 years old
Campers will discover science through hands-on activities, experiments and exploration. Explore a different theme each week!

Classical Ballet Summer Intensive Program
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
July 7 to August 2 - 2008
Contact: Ruby Issaev
2646 NE 189th Terrace, Miami, Fl 33180
305-935-3232 artsballet@bellsouth.net
www.artsballettheatre.org
Classical Ballet camp for ages 10 – 19
This exciting and intense program has been designed to provide serious students ages 10 to 19 with a complete dance-training program. There are four levels of study available; Intermediate I, Intermediate 2, Advanced and Pre-Professional. The curriculum includes a complete dance-training program for both male and female students who will be able to receive a unique approach to authentic, traditional Russian ballet training with the finest Russian teachers. Featuring: Russian ballet technique directly from the Vaganova Ballet Academy (Kirov) given by teachers who come from the prestigious academy. All ballet teachers have been students of Vaganova, Tarazov, Plaht, among others, with a high quality expertise in Russian, American, European and Latin American ballet companies. Instruction will concentrate on ballet technique, Pointe, adagios, and variations, port de bras, pirouettes, small and big jumps, variations and allegros. Each group will receive Ballet Technique, Pointe, Female and Male Variations, Character, Pas de Deux classes, Modern, Flamenco, Pilates and Gyrokenesis classes.

Coral Springs Chinese School Summer Arts Camp 2008
Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Association
7/28/08 – 8/2/08 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Contact: Chester Yuan or Shirley Chang
8343 West Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs FL 33071
954-753-4788
info@coralspringschinese.org
www.coralspringschinese.org
Visual, performing and interdisciplinary arts programs for ages 4-18 (camp programs are geared to specific age ranges)
Taught by superb professionals from Taiwan. The activity includes Chinese Kung Fu, Chinese Folk Dance, Chinese Yo-Yo, Tops, Double Dutch, Arts/Crafts and etc.

Curtain Call Playhouse's June 9th- 27th Drama Camp
Contact: Kris Coffelt
Emma Lou Olson Center; 1801 N.E. 6th Street, Pompano Beach, Fl. 33060
954-784-0768
curtaincallplyhs@bellsouth.net
www.curtaincallplayhouse.com
Theatre Camp for ages 6- 15 yrs.
Taught by theatre professionals, the camp offers opportunities to develop your child's talent while having fun! Many aspects of the theatre are taught- improvisation, pantomime, character development, scene work, voice, body movement, creative skills, drama exercises, and more. The camp ends with a full scale production performed by the children.

Children’s Green Mini Camp
City of Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department
8601 W. Commercial Blvd., Tamarac
Theatre Camp for ages 6- 15 yrs.
954 597 3620
Join environmentalist, Susan Buzzi, to learn about block printing and collage techniques. Children will create unique book marks and cards. Enjoy story telling with related craft projects and creating masks from various materials. Snacks and educational materials will be provided.

Fine Arts and Actor’s Studio Drama Camps
City of Pembroke Pines
Fletcher Art & Cultural Center, 7960 Johnson Street,
Fine Art and Drama Camp for ages 6-11 for Art/ 8-11 for Drama
2 week sessions June 9- August 15
Contact: Robyn Vegas or Deborah Hartner
954-986-5027 rvegas@ppines.com
www.ppines.com
Art Camp- fine art instruction, dress up days, field trips, swimming, art show. Two week sessions cost $231 Limited space. Drama Camp- Students write their own plays and perform at end of each session. Four week sessions cost $330 for ½ day or $440 for all day. Limited space.

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre Summer Fun Theatre Camp
Location of arts camp varies depending upon camp program selected
Performing Arts with dance, acting, vocal and design components for ages 31/2 to 18 (camp programs are geared to specific age ranges)
Summer Stage Theatre Camp (1st session June 9-27 2nd session June 30-july 18) Jelly bean camp (1st session June 9-13 2nd session June 16-20 3rd session July 7-11 4th session July 14-18) F.A.S.T. Track for teens (1st session June 9-27 2nd session June 30- July 18)
Contact: Scott Sherven, Camp Director
954-763-6882
scott@flctstar.org
www.FLCT.org
For over 56 years, FLCT has been providing excellent youth for youth programming including a summer camp program featuring specially designed programs for the following age groups: Jellybean Camp, ages 31/2-6, Summer Stage Theatre Camp, ages 7-14, F.A.S.T. Track ages 15-18. Call 954-763-6882 or visit www.FLCT.org to learn more!

Inside Out Theatre's Performing Ars Summer Conservatory 2008
Imagine Charter School, 2500 Glades Circle, Weston, FL. 33326 (Performance to take place at The Hollywood Playhouse) Museum Of Art/Fort Lauderdale 1 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Performing Arts camp for ages 8-14
Weston (June16-July 3rd) MOA (July 14-July 25, July 28-August1)
Contact: Robin Braun
954-385-3060
insidebraun@aol.com
www.insideouttheatre.org
An exciting conservatory style program which includes instruction in a variety of theatre arts taught by professional theatre artists. Classes include acting, voice, dance, stage combat, mime, masks, stage make-up and more. Students will help create a show to be performed at the end of the session.

Mad Science Camps
Mad Science South Florida
Sawgrass Springs Middle School, 12500 West Sample Road, Coral Springs
Science Camp for ages 4 - 12
Contact: City of Coral Springs or Mad Science South Florida
954-345-2200 or 954-344-4403
Weekly themed science camps focusing on physical and life sciences.

Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Creative Summer Art Camp 2008
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Studio Arts Annex on Las Olas & Andrews Avenue.
FIVE TWO-WEEK SESSIONS: June 9-20 | June 23-July 3 | July 7-18* | July 21-Aug 1* | Aug 4-15
Curriculum based art camp focusing on visual arts (not activity based). *Our III & IV sessions will also offer Musical Theatre Production in collaboration with Inside Out Theatre Company for students aged 9 - 12. Students in grades 5 - 8 will participate in Set Design classes when enrolled during our regular Creative Summer Art Camp Sessions III & IV. For grades 1 – 12
Contact: The Education Department
954-525-5500 ext 239
education1@moafl.org
www.moafl.org
Creative Summer Art Camp is a series of five two-week intensive art workshops, taught by local professional artists. These curriculum-based workshops offer focused instruction geared toward developing skills and knowledge of various artistic mediums and subjects. Times: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm per two-week session. Lunch and extended care available.

River of Grass Actor’s Studio
Fantasy Theater Factory in cooperation with the City of Pembroke Pines Parks & Recreation Department River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines
Theater camp for students in grades 3-5
954-986-5027
Focusing on movement, creative storytelling, vocal techniques, improvisation, playwriting, staging and creating characters.

Summer Art Camp
The City of Pembroke Pines Cultural Program
Fletcher Art & Culture Center, 7960 Johnson Street & River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street
Fine arts camp for ages 6- 11 yrs.
954-986-5027
Includes fine art instruction every day, games, dress up days, outside play time, children’s art show, swimming and one field trip per session.

Summer Camp ArtShops in a Museum
Coral Springs Museum of Art
2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
Visual arts camp for ages 6-15 (camp programs are geared to specific age ranges)
Contact: Barry Treu, Director of Education
954-340-5000
ctbwt@coralsprings.org
www.csmart.org
Summer ArtShops consist of either a 3 hour morning (9-12) or afternoon (1:15-4:15) ArtShop. Children may attend both sessions, the Museum offers lunchtime supervision for $5/day, attendees must bring their own lunch. ArtShop fees are $110 and up. Workshops are divided by age groups and subject, some of the workshops offered are Ceramic Hand-building (2 week course), Exploring Sculpture, Art of the Animal, Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Cartooning, Comic Book Design, Papiér Mache, Green Art Explorations, ArtShops and much more! Classes are taught by professional artists and class size is limited!

Summer Drama Camp at American Heritage School
Performing Arts for ages 8-14
954-472-0022
Six weeks of intensive classes in acting, singing and dance. Final musical performance held in Black Box Theatre. Classes given by Mr. Lovejoy & Ms. Wright-Ballard, Directors of Willy Wonka, Cats and Urinetown.

Town of Davie Summer Youth Performing Arts Camp
Pine Island Multi-purpose Center (3801 Pine Island Rd, Davie)
Performing Arts (dance, drama, singing, and improv) for ages 7-12
Contact: Matthew Mlodzinski
954-797-1076
www.davie-fl.gov
Beginning June 9th through August first, students will be introduced to a wide range of performing arts. A production will be performed at the conclusion of the Summer Program.

Florida Apprentice Ballet School
South Florida Ballet Theater
2044 Hollywood Blvd.
Dance camp for ages 5-Intermidiate level
Contact: Linda DeChane
954-929-4601
southfloridaballet@bellsouth.net
www.southfloridaballettheater.com
Apprentice Ballet School is a performing arts school. The students are involved in wide selections of technique classes consisting of classical ballet, character, pre-pointe, Pointe, men's techniques, partnering, variations, drama and mime. Florida is a wonderful home for our fine new company. Our goal is to enrich the lives of families in our community by developing the talents and skills of fine local dancers. With your help, SFBT will set the stage for becoming the definition of excellence in classical ballet in Broward County.

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