AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like self-inquiry and self-expression.

CITYSMARTS ARTS AND SCIENCE CAMP

team sports

Who designs the logo of the team to identify the team players and look cool? What is the best way for Drew Brees to throw his passes to the receiver? Who designed his shoes for traction and style? How can soccer players score on an indirect kick? Group sports depend on art and science to fine-tune team skills and provide a unified team look. Join this camp and learn all about it!

individual sports

Did you ever wonder who designs skateboards? How do pole vaulters use leverage to improve their performance? Who created the sculpture of Babe Zaharis? How were golf clubs designed for her to hit the golf ball further? Join us and find out how individual players use science and art to improve their games and their profile.

backyard sports

Examine the inner workings of the tools and equipment used in simple backyard games. How can marbles be improved? Who writes the rules and leads the action in tag? What kind of arm swing guarantees a ringer in horseshoes? How have wheels on roller skates changed to go faster? Learn the inside facts in this camp!

SUMMER ARTS INTENSIVES

film and theatre

June 7 - 10

Ever dreamed of being on the stage or screen? Perhaps makeup, costumes, or special effects? The Film and Theatre Summer Intensive will show you how to turn 'play' into a potential career. So come play! And create commercials with the assistance of the Acadiana Open Channel, Acting Up (in Acadiana) and the Acadiana Center for the Arts.

graphic design

Learn the basics of graphic design by creating an original logo and poster design. This four-day course will take you through the entire creative process and will include lessons on concept, illustration, photography, typography, composition, and color theory.

dance

Gear Up to Dance! Here is your opportunity to experience the passion and focus it takes to dance like you see on TV! During this four-day workshop, take classes with the incredible teachers and dancers of the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. They will teach classes in Jazz, Contemporary, Modern and Hip Hop with a chance to show what you learned on the last day in an informal performance. Students will also learn about choreography, improvisation, costumes, make-up and more!

storyboarding

Join us for a peek behind the scenes of a major motion picture and learn to create professional storyboards by working with an actual screenplay. Storyboards are used by directors to help guide the filmmaking process. Lessons will include drawing, sequential storytelling, linear perspective, and even a bit of acting.

SUMMER ART STUDIOS

These week-long art camps are for kids ages 6 - 12 and teach beginning basic skills in the arts.

art in nature: painting

This beginning painting class will teach the basic skills for students to create their own masterpiece using nature as inspiration. Students will learn about the color wheel, the use and care of painting tools, some basic techniques and still have plenty of opportunity for their personal touch.

art in nature: drawing

Students will learn a variety of drawing techniques, to expand their understanding of the principles of 2-D art. Students will learn about native plants and animals and develop skills in observation and drawing in a range of materials such as charcoal, pencils, pen and ink, or oil pastels.

passport to the arts

Explore world cultures through art making. This multicultural art camp encourages children to explore the vitality of other world cultures through the visual and performing arts. Sign up for one day, or spend the week with us!

Tuesday, July 5: Mexico

Wednesday, July 6: Japan

Thursday, July 7: Italy

Friday, July 8: Island Cultures

the music in you

August 2-4 There is a musician in everyone ready to be discovered! Learn how to express your ideas and emotions through music and create your own songs. We will be recording our music and designing artwork for CD covers and T-shirts... with a final performance to top it all off.

EXTENDED DAY

The AcA offers an extended day for all of our summer camps and intensives. Morning extended day session is from 7:30 - 9:00. Afternoon extended day session is from 4:00 - 5:30. Each has a cost of $5 per session per day. Pre-registration discounts: Register in advance for all 5 morning and afternoon sessions for $40.