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Love to make art? This exciting and super creative camp is for you! From 3-D projects like paper mache hot air balloons and giant pencils that really work to clever glow-in-the-dark paintings paper collages and much more. A $20 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 classes l $135R/$149N
Ages 4-6 l Code 55137
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 10 am-Noon
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
5 classes l $165R/$182N
Ages 7-11 l Code 55138
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
This is like 5 art classes rolled into one, with a different theme each day! Themes for this year include: Paint a Pet, Mini Master-pieces, Plein Air Painting, How Sweet It Is, and Amazing Art. We'll use watercolors and acrylics, collage, clay and much more to learn about art styles and techniques. A $20 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 classes l $135R/$149N
Ages 4-6 l Code 55155
Monday-Friday, July 29-August 2, 10 am-Noon
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
5 classes l $165R/$182N
Ages 6-11 l Code 55156
Monday-Friday, July 29-August 2, 1 pm-4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
Learn about modern, pop and contemporary art in this fun and adventurous camp while making some amazing and creative projects. Make a huge Dali melting clock, a Chihuly 'glass' bowl, a Thiebaud gumball machine, a modern 3-D exhibit and tons more! A $20 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 classes l $135R/$149N
Ages 4-6 l Code 55157
Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 10 am-Noon
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
5 classes l $165R/$182N
Ages 6-11 l Code 55158
Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
Jr. Transportation Workshop
Learn to draw all the different modes of transportation we use to get around - maybe even some we don't use! Cars, trains, airplanes, helicopters and more. We will complete our last day with one large scene including as many roads, bridges and vehicles as we can draw. Pencils, color pencils and markers will be used. A $15 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 classes l $99R/$109N
Ages 6-8 l Code 55614
Monday-Friday, August 12-16, 1 pm-3 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Young Rembrandts
Superhero Cartoon Drawing Workshop
Pow! Bang! Wow! Learn to draw your own comic book superhero. EAch day we will complete several drawings while we explore a variety of characters. We will learn to draw the basic muscular superhero and adapt it to the character of our choice while learning to draw action and movement to complete the scenes. Our collection of drawings will be impressive!
5 classes l $165R/$182N
Ages 8-13 l Code 55601
Monday-Friday, August 12-16, 10:30 pm-12:30 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: Young Rembrandts
Ages 8–17
Campers will receive real-time feedback and instruction in a safe and age-appropriate environment. Those registered for two or more weeks of this camp (of the first three weeks) will have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience July 18 and 19. Campers must provide their own lunch. A small afternoon snack is provided.
Intensive—Audition Techniques
Campers will focus on the exciting world of theatrical auditions from “cold reads” and musical auditions to what is expected of performers from the audition announcement to callbacks! In addition to Civic Arts camp staff, local theater professionals will add to this theatrically educational experience. This is a great way to start the summer for those registered for Aladdin Jr. and Seussical Jr. Musical Performance Camps!
5 classes | $160R/$176N
Code 55183
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: City Staff
Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 12:30-4:30pm
Intensive—Being In The Moment
It’s time to lose one’s self in the art of theater. Young performers will engage in exercises and discussions designed to help them focus on being in the moment and committing to the reality created on stage. Come find out what it really means to “live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”
4 classes | $128R/$141N
Code 55184
Amador Theater | Instructor: City Staff
Monday-Wednesday,/Friday, July 1-5*, 12:30-4:30pm
*No camp 7/4
Intensive—Characterization
Who am I? What do I want? How do I get what I want? Basic questions young performers will learn to answer in depth about the characters they will portray on stage. Campers will engage in physical activities, scene study, improv, theater games, and more in the interest of helping young performer build the skills necessary to create memorable characters.
5 classes | $160R/$176N
Code 55185
Amador Theater | Instructor: City Staff
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 12:30-4:30pm
Intensive—Ensemble Scene Work
Let’s work together! Young performers will focus their attention to their fellow actors as they learn to create scenes together. Campers will compile the knowledge they have gained throughout the summer to engage in ensemble scene work and focus a bit more on ensemble improvisation.
4 classes | $128R/$141N
Code 55186
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: City Staff
Monday-Thursday, July 15-18, 12:30-4:30p
Learn to use watercolors like the pros! Instruction includes transferring drawing to watercolor paper, laying washes, mixing colors, applying and controlling watercolors, brush techniques. Learn how to combine multiple techniques in the same painting. Bring a snack. Dress appropriately! A $25 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 Classes | $155.00R/$171.00N
Ages 9-16 l Code 55234
Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 9 am - Noon
Firehouse Arts Center l Instructor: Madelynn Ellis
Learn the basics of acting for the stage, technical theater, and more in this cast of summer camps.
Aladdin Jr.—Musical Performance
Our musical performance camp is now bigger and better than ever! The focus of this camp is all about working together, having fun, and learning what it takes to put on a production of Aladdin Jr. Each participant will have a great time in this production-based camp! Final performances will be held Thursday 7/25 at 7:30pm and Friday 7/26 at 2:00pm.
17 Classes | $439.00R/$483.00N
Ages 9-16 l Code 55180
Monday-Friday, July 1-26*, 9 am-Noon
*(No camp 7/4)
Firehouse Arts Center l Instructor: City Staff
Seussical, Jr. - Musical Performance
This camp is all about working together, having fun, and learning what it takes to put on a production of Seussical Jr. Each participant will have a great time in this production-based camp! Final performances will be held Thursday 7/25 at 2:00pm and Friday 7/26 at 7:30pm.
17 Classes | $439.00R/$483.00N
Ages 8-17 l Code 55179
Monday-Friday, July 1-24*, 9 am-Noon
*(No camp 7/4)
Amador Theater l Instructor: City Staff
Extreme fun! Each day you will be introduced to a different contemporary artist. Learn the techniques to use in creating your own unique sculpture! Be amazed as you use a wide variety of familiar materials (NOT CLAY) in new ways. Dress appropriately. Bring snack! A $25 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 Classes | $155.00R/$171.00N
Ages 9-16 l Code 55235
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 1 pm-4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center l Instructor: Madelynn Ellis
Build your drawing skills in this fun-filled camp using assorted drawing materials in black, white and color. Learn techniques to compose your own unique drawings in a variety of styles working from still life, photos, and imagination. Bring a snack. A $10 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 Classes | $155.00R/$171.00N
Ages 9-16 l Code 55236
Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 1 pm-4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center l Instructor: Madelynn Ellis
After an introduction to contemporary abstract artists, create your own abstract artwork in 2 and 3 dimensions. Pouring and throwing paint are just two of the activities! Wear old clothes and bring a snack. Come prepared to have fun and express yourself! A $25 supply fee is due at the time of registration.
5 Classes | $155.00R/$171.00N
Ages 9-16 l Code 55237
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 1 pm-4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center l Instructor: Madelynn Ellis
Young artists (10-17) will travel to Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center to learn the history of the mural movement and will take a walking tour to view popular San Francisco murals. Civic Arts staff will facilitate a fun day of visual arts as they travel by bus and BART. Participants must provide their own lunch. Fee includes transportation, tour fees, and staff supervision. Participants will meet at and return to the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.
1 class | $44R/$49N
Ages 10-17 l Code 55550
Wednesday, August 14, 8 am-5 pm
Firehouse Arts Center | Instructor: City Staff
Beaches, boats, oceans and sea life - this workshop covers them all! Join the fun as we use real sand to create a tropical ocean scene, paint our own beach attire, make a 3-D porthole, and make some cool undersea creatures come to life.
One class | $85R/$94N
Ages 5-11 l Code 55133
Wednesday, July 10, 10 am - 4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center Classroom | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
If you're a crafty girly girl, you'll love this creative one day camp. We'll be making our own art aprons, cakes on canvas, a 3-D fairy tale castle, paper collage portraits and glittery, jeweled treasure boxes, plus much more. Get ready to craft, create and have a blast!
One class | $85R/$94N
Ages 5-10 l Code 55134
Monday, July 15, 10 am - 4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center Classroom | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
Join us as we doodle, draw and paint our way through a day of art! From cool collages to patterned pictures, we'll learn about some fundamentals of art including line, color, shape and form cleverly disguised as fun.
One class | $85R/$94N
Ages 5-10 l Code 55135
Wednesday, July 17, 10 am - 4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center Classroom | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
We'll be drawing, painting and sculpting some of your favorite safari animals, pets, reptiles, amphibians, jungle creatures and much more using lots of different art techniques including painted paper collage, paint on canvas, and oil pastel resist. Come enjoy a day making amazing animal art!
One class | $85R/$94N
Ages 5-10 l Code 55136
Thursday, July 18, 10 am - 4 pm
Firehouse Arts Center Classroom | Instructor: Debbie Wardrope
