We are proud to present camp sessions for ages 6–14 in a range of artistic disciplines. No matter what the interests of your child or teen may be, Montalvo has something to engage and inspire them.
This summer, we are hosting camps in accordance with Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 guidelines. With small class sizes, focused instruction by professional artists, and private camp locations, we believe Montalvo summer camps will be a doubly rewarding experience this year—especially after so many months at home! In a supportive environment, your child will learn to flex their creative muscles as they make new friends and discover unique ways of expressing themselves… all within the natural scenery and fresh air of our gorgeous grounds.
This summer, we are hosting camps in accordance with Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 guidelines. With small class sizes, focused instruction by professional artists, and private camp locations, we believe Montalvo summer camps will be a doubly rewarding experience this year—especially after so many months at home! In a supportive environment, your child will learn to flex their creative muscles as they make new friends and discover unique ways of expressing themselves… all within the natural scenery and fresh air of our gorgeous grounds.
TO NOTE:
- County COVID-19 health guidelines are constantly being updated. Please contact camp@montalvoarts.org with any questions you may have. Camp registration means you agree to follow all COVID-19 protocols.
- Camps designated “ages 6–10” can accommodate older students but will feature a curriculum targeted towards a 6–10-year-old audience.
- No experience in the artistic discipline is necessary for any camp.
- All content is subject to change.
- By registering, you agree to our Anti-Bullying Policy. Our Refund Policy is as follows: To receive a full refund (minus fees), submit a written request no less than two weeks prior to the start of the registered camp(s).
For more information, please e-mail camp@montalvoarts.org.
2021 Summer Camps:
One- and two-week camps are offered from June 14 – July 30, 2021.
MIXED MEDIA
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WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
CONSTRUCTING COMMUNITY JULY 26–JULY 30 • 1–4PM (M–F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Students learn the art of mixed media through building a world of their own. Using new and recycled/reused materials, young makers will explore ideas about both the individual and the community while constructing models of their own ideal home, then coming together as a group to form their ideal neighborhood. |
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FABRIC, FIBER, AND FASHION DESIGN JULY 12–JULY 23 • 9AM–4PM (M–F) • AGES 9–14 • $985 Aspiring designers will create their very own collection of upcycled apparel and sculptural objects through the use of creative materials and methods. Students will first learn and explore different fiber and textile processes, sewing techniques, pattern designs, and naturally dyeing fabrics. Then they’ll work together to envision their concepts, experiment with fabric manipulation, and showcase a portfolio of sketches, fabric designs, and collection inspirations. |
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DIGITAL
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STORYTELLING THROUGH THE LENS:
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY JULY 26–JULY 30 • 9AM–12PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Explore the elements of photography—light, time, and space—to create your own world. This workshop will provide young artists with a strong technical, conceptual, and experimental foundation for taking photographs. Through learning DSLR camera functions, basic editing programs, digital printing, and portfolio development, students will take ownership of their worlds through engaging with storytelling that is driven by but not limited to themes of community, place, and identity. Note: Cameras are not included—please provide your own with manual functionality. |
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CULINARY
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TWO WEEK CAMP:
COOKING UP FUN: TASTE OF MONTALVO JUNE 14–JUNE 25 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–10 • $985 Let’s get outside! Through the influence of nature, science, and art, students will explore new cooking techniques and discoveries to make their very own creative meals and snacks. While exploring Montalvo’s grounds and community garden, campers will reconnect with nature, engage their senses, and prepare foods to nourish themselves along the way. A mix of cooking and visual arts makes this class a hands-on feast of fun for aspiring chefs, who will develop a connection between what they eat and where it comes from. |
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2D AND 3D
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BEGINNING DRAWING:
DRAWING WITH DIMENSION JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 9AM–12PM (M-F) • AGES 6–10 • $290 So much more than an ordinary drawing class! Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to use simple shapes to create drawings of everyday objects. After mastering basic concepts including line, form, and color, they will move on to practice techniques such as shading, texture, and perspective to add dimension to their work. All the while, the young artists will hone their fine motor skills and enhance their work with vibrant imagination. |
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EXPLORING ETCHING:
RELIEF PRINTMAKING JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 8–14 • $595 Create your own limited edition and one-of-a-kind prints using the method of relief printmaking! Relief printmaking is a form of printmaking in which the image to be printed is raised from the surface, similar to a stamp. Students will learn how to use simple objects to carve into a surface and create unique prints. After mastering the basic concepts of etching and printing, young artists will collaborate on a final project that incorporates different printmaking styles through an imaginary narrative. |
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BECOMING A TREE
JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 1–4PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Young artists will walk the grounds and explore the trees of Montalvo, learning about the ways they are different and the ways they are interconnected. Using these trees as both inspiration and metaphor, students will create 3D portraits of themselves as fantasy trees, then collaborate to connect every tree into a larger grove. |
ENGINEERING
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TWO WEEK CAMP:
TREEHOUSE 101 JULY 12–JULY 23 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $1,045 Learn the fundamental aspects of architecture through the design of a treehouse! Students will experience properly building a treehouse through designing, constructing, and learning safe tool handling. Working as a group, young builders will draw inspiration from diverse animals and geometric shapes in nature and delve into these concepts to complete the design of a final structure. |
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THEATRICAL
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TWO WEEK CAMP:
A CAMP OF WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDRY INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER JUNE 14–JUNE 25 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 8–14 • $1,025 Come live out your fantasy as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in this magical two-week camp. Imagine being sorted into your House, brewing a lucky potion, or even making your very own wand! Each day is packed with creative craft projects and exciting ensemble-building activities, inspired by the wizarding world of the Boy Who Lived. Young thespians will also rehearse scenes from the beloved films to showcase in a spellbinding performance for family and friends to enjoy. |
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TWO WEEK CAMP:
FAIRYTALES REIMAGINED: SLEEPING BEAUTY & RAPUNZEL JULY 12–JULY 23 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–12 • $1,025 Imagine being asleep for one hundred years, or having hair that is 100 yards long! These are the creative ideas behind the classic fairy tales Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. In this two-week theatre camp, students will reimagine these stories, adapting them for the modern day with a fresh take and 21st-Century sensibility. Under the guidance of a veteran Bay Area artist and instructor, aspiring actors will work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of stagecraft, explore different choreography techniques, design costumes and sets, and put on their own production. Adventure awaits at Montalvo! |
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CINDERELLA
JULY 26–JULY 30 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–14 • $595 Have you ever been to a ball? Or wished you had a fairy godmother? Have you ever done a kindness for someone, only to have that kindness returned in a most unexpected way? In this one-week summer camp, participants will bring the fairytale of Cinderella to life. Under the guidance of a veteran Bay Area artist, young actors will work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of stagecraft, from how to audition and dance a waltz to costume and set design. With a little twist on this classic tale, we will see that kindness is…magical! |
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