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SUmmer camps

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.

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.

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.
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MIXED MEDIA

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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TWO WEEK CAMP:
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

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

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

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.

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ENGINEERING

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

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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CINDERELLA
JULY 26–JULY 30 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–14 • $595
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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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