2024 Summer Camps
Explore the Arts this Summer at the Chaffee Art Center!
MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR CAMPS/CLASSES:
802-775-0356 or [email protected]
BEFORE & AFTER CARE: Available for all camps 8–9am and 4–5pm, must pre-register. $15/hr. Also, please add $15 if they need to stay for lunch 12–1pm. Must pre-register.
Camp forms:
Camp and Class sign-up 2024
Camp Permission Form 2024
Camp Financial Aid 2024
Camp Medical Form 2024
Fantasy Creatures
Dates: June 24–28
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Create fantasy creatures as we travel to different cultures and experience their stories.
Instructor: Deb Dauphinais
Minimum enrollment: 5
The Art of Nature
Dates: June 24–28
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Explore the Art of Nature using natural elements such as rocks to create sculptures, collages and to use for mandala painting, plus, some fun surprises!
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
Fun with Music 3-Day Camp
Dates: July 1, 2 & 3
Time: 9am–1pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $115
Campers will learn how to have fun with music using games and instruments as they develop their musical skills.
Instructor: James Gram
Minimum enrollment: 5
Adventure Camp
Dates: July 8–12
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $140
Each day campers will explore a theme through yoga, play, activities and mindfulness. They will have fun learning ways to be adventuresome, and also how to relax and be present.
Instructor: Cristy Lauzon, All Together Yoga
Explore Our World with Sculptures — FULL
(We’ve added a second sculpture camp, check it out below)
Dates: July 8–12
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Campers will use clay, wood, mixed textiles, paint & papier-maché to create Sculpture art and more! They will also use other mediums to tell a story about their creations.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
Intro to Music Camp I
Dates: July 15–19
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Discover your passion for music! Campers will develop skills as they experience the world of music with games, singing, and more!
Instructor: James Gram
Minimum enrollment: 5
Song Writing & Music Production Camp I
Dates: July 15–19
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 9+
Cost: $140
A camp all about creating music! Learn how to write a song and then how to produce it. Campers will have fun working with the program “Sound Trap”
Instructor: James Gram
Minimum enrollment: 5
Explore Our World with Sculptures — 2nd Camp
NOTE: We have added this 2nd camp as the 1st Sculpture camp is full.
Dates: July 22–26
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Campers will use clay, wood, mixed textiles, paint & paper mâché to create Sculpture art and more! They will also use other mediums to tell a story about their creations.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
Fun with Food 2-day Camp
Dates: July 29 and July 30
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $140
Campers will learn to make dough and turn it into poptarts in their favorite flavor, as well as how to make crepes. Chef Lisa is a licensed teacher and will instruct on food prep techniques and kitchen safety. Location: Chaffee Art Center
Instructor: Chef Lisa, Marble Valley Kitchen
Minimum enrollment: 5
Musical Theater — FULL DAY CAMP
Dates: July 29–Aug. 2
Time: 9am–4pm (hour break for lunch)
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $285
The world’s a stage and there’s music playing! Campers will explore the world of theater through a musical lens, working with dance and singing to create characters and hone performance skills. This camp ends with a showcase where campers will present a musical performance for friends and family. .
Instructor: Marisa Valent
Minimum enrollment: 5
Intro to Music Camp II
Dates: Aug. 5–9
Time: 9am–12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $140
Discover your passion for music! Campers will develop skills as they experience the world of music with games, singing, and more!
Instructor: James Gram
Minimum enrollment: 5
Song Writing & Music Production Camp II
Dates: Aug. 5–9
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 9+
Cost: $140
A camp all about creating music! Learn how to write a song and then how to produce it. Campers will have fun working with the program “Sound Trap”
Instructor: James Gram
Minimum enrollment: 5
Teen Summer Workshops (11+)
TEEN WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Saturday, May 4
12:30–2pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
Ages 11–15
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished watercolor painting.
Image: TBD
MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 1st Saturday]
YOUTH PET PAINTING featuring Rutland Humane Society Animals
3-week workshop
Wednesdays: May 15, 22, 29
5–6:30pm
Ages: 11–18
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$65 per person for the 3 classes, includes all supplies
Min: 5
Attendees will choose a Rutland Humane Society Animal to paint.
The instructor will teach the grid method of drawing the animal, then techniques for painting in acrylic.
These paintings will be donated to the Rutland Humane Society and featured during their event at the Chaffee June 6.
If time allows, they may do an additional project.
MUST PRE-REGISTER
TEEN ACRYLIC PAINTING AGES 12–18
Saturday, May 18
12:30–2pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished painting. MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 3rd Saturday]
YOUTH INTRO TO MIXED MEDIA
3-WEEK WORKSHOP
Wednesdays: June 5, 12, 19
5–6:30pm
Ages: 11–18
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$65 per person for the 3 classes, includes all supplies
Min: 5
Attendees will get the opportunity to work with multiple
mediums to create a mixed media piece.
MUST PRE-REGISTER at https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
LARGE SCALE GROUP PAINTING PROJECT
Wednesdays: July 17 and 24
5–7pm
Ages: 10+
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$60 per person for the 2 classes, includes all supplies
Min: 5
Students will discuss mural painting, and then collaborate on their own large-scale
design to be displayed at the Chaffee Art Center during the “Connections, Intergenerational Exhibit” July 26-Sept 6.
MUST PRE-REGISTER at https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
TEEN DRAWING 4-WEEK SESSIONS
Wednesdays: July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21
5–6:30pm
Ages: 11–18
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$85 per person for the 4 classes, includes all supplies
Min: 5
MUST PRE-REGISTER at https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
Payments and Refunds
- Checks payable to: Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main Street, Rutland VT 05701 / [email protected]
- Full payment is required to secure your space in camps/classes. There are minimum and maximum enrollment limits, so be sure to register quickly to ensure your place. Students will be notified if a camp/class is to be canceled due to low registration at least a week in advance and will be refunded in full.
- Effective April 22, 2024 — Refund requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the camp/class. An administration fee of 50% (plus credit card fees if applicable) of the camp/class price is non-refundable. After the two-week window, a partial camp/class credit may be processed at the discretion of the Chaffee Executive Director. Camp/class credits are non-refundable.