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The document summarizes Plymouth Meeting Friends School's 2011 Summer Arts Camp, which offers a dynamic arts education program from June 27th to August 12th. Campers ages 3-15 can explore the visual and performing arts through classes like drawing, ceramics, Broadway, and more. The camp has flexible scheduling, takes place on a beautiful 13-acre campus, and aims to help campers develop their artistic potential through hands-on creative experiences.

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Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp June 27 - August 12
Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp Situated on the beautiful 13-acre green campus of Plymouth Meeting Friends School, Summer Arts Camp is the perfect place for children to explore their artistic potential, develop their artistic imaginations, try new activities, and experience the joy of summer. We offer a dynamic arts education program with flexible scheduling for children ages 3 - 15. What Makes PMFS Summer Arts Camp Unique? u Four developmentally appropriate art camp programs to choose from u 28 summers providing arts education for campers of all ages and backgrounds u A central focus on the visual and performing arts u Instruction with local and regional artists, musicians and teachers u Group experiences and one-on-one instruction u Additional offerings such as Robotics, Spanish, Sports, and more u Campers build their own schedule u Outdoor activities on a beautiful 13-acre green campus u Air conditioned facilities u Auditorium performance space with stage and seating for 300 u Light-filled art studio with clay and kiln rooms Plymouth Meeting Friends School Located at the corner of Germantown Pike and Butler Pike in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Plymouth Meeting Friends School has provided Quaker education to children since 1780. Serving children ages three years old through sixth grade, PMFS features a program rich in the arts, offering drama, violin, art, art history and more. The campus has ample space for outdoor play, nature and science study, and art activities. The schools Multipurpose Building includes an auditorium/gym that easily accommodates dance and drama programs. The campus also has an art studio, music building, computer and science rooms, library, and a space devoted solely to our youngest campers in Junior Camp.
Four Great Camp Programs (Ages 3-15) PMFS Summer Arts Camp includes four different programming options: u Junior Camp (ages 3-6) u Explorers Camp (age 6) u Intermediate Camp (ages 7-14) u Leadership Camp (ages 13-15) Junior Camp: Ages 3-6 years In this program our youngest campers participate in traditional early elementary school activities such as craft time, story time, play time, and water play. In addition, campers are exposed to a series of specialists who engage them in a variety of performing and visual art activities. Both full and half day programs are available. Campers may register for one week only or for the full seven weeks. Morning Program, 9-1pm Afternoon Program 1-5pm Dance Spanish Art Fitness Creative Drama Nature Music Story Time Explorers Camp 6 year olds Explorers Camp is designed to bridge the gap between Junior Camp and Intermediate Camp for 7-13 year olds. Campers in Explorers Camp participate in Junior Camp activities and, for an additional fee, can attend classes of their choice from the Intermediate Camp program. See Camp Schedule. Tuition and Fees Junior Camp: Number of weeks Full day Half day 7 $2,400 $1,430 6 $2,160 $1,275 5 $1,840 $1,080 4 $1,515 $888 3 $1,170 $688 2 $780 $475 Explorers Camp: The Explorers will follow the Junior Camp tuition (see box). An additional fee will be added for each intermediate course selected.* 7 weeks 1 class 2 classes 3 classes $200 $350 $475 * Fee is adjusted according to number of weeks attending.
Intermediate Camp Ages 7 14 Our Intermediate Camp is tailored for beginner, intermediate and advanced campers ages seven through 14. There are two program options to choose from, depending on your campers age (see Camp Schedule). Classes meet five times per week and enrollment in each class ranges from eight to 20 campers. Full time campers in the Intermediate Camp select four to six classes per day and are eligible for Game Time during their camp day. Part time campers select two to three classes (back-to-back) per day. The minimum registration for Intermediate Camp is three weeks. Leadership Program Ages 13-15 Open to campers who are 13 years of age or older, our Leadership Program is designed to teach your child the art of leadership and provide him/her with leadership opportunities. Students learn how to care for children, conduct engaging and safe activities, manage basic first aid, as well as work cooperatively with the camp staff. This course is a prerequisite for senior campers who are training for our CIT program. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees are adjusted for campers attending for fewer than seven weeks (3-6 weeks). The mid-afternoon snack provided to all campers is included in the tuition. The lunch program will be billed weekly to participating families. Intermediate Camp Tuition (7 weeks*) Number of classes Tuition 5 (9-5 day) $3,150 4 (9-5 day) $2,625 3 (back to back) $1,950 2 (back to back) $1,306 * For customized schedules with additional classes or fewer weeks of attendance, please contact the camp office for fees (three week minimum for this program). Leadership Camp Leadership: A seven week program designed for campers who are 13 years of age or older. Participants take the leadership class and two other classes of their choice (see Camp Schedule); for the remainder of their day they assist the camp staff. Lunch is provided. The fee for this program is $1,260. Leadership II: Designed for young leaders who have completed the leadership program. Participants take three classes of their choice (see Camp Schedule); for the remainder of their day they assist the camp staff. Lunch is provided. The fee for this program is $815.
Visual Arts Classes Visual Arts Classes The following visual arts classes are available to campers in our Explorers, Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs.to camperscanour Explorers, The following visual arts classes are available Campers in select one or more visual arts classes based on the offerings Campers canperiodone Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs. in each time select (see Camp Schedule,arts classes based on the offerings in each time period (see or more visual p. 14). Camp Schedule). Arts & Crafts Drawing and Painting A course designed to expose our In drawing, students work on drawing campers to a variety of art forms, such elements such as line, value, texture, as printmaking, papier-m但ch辿, and proportion, and space. In painting, hand-built items in various media. students use a variety of media and paint in the style of various periods Cartooning of art. Campers explore the art of illustration through the use of caricature. Graphic Arts This course offers an introduction to Ceramics the theory and practice of technology Campers learn to hand-build original in the graphic arts. pieces and glaze their creations. Jewelry Making Cooking Campers make their own jewelry Campers learn cooking fundamentals using beads, clay, found objects, and and create both cooked and non- treasures from home. cooked meals. Sewing and Knitting Design Arts Campers learn basic stitches as well as Students apply their art skills to machine sewing and explore detailing various aspects of design, including and color patterning. This course will fashion, architecture, and product also focus on the two basic knitting design. stitches, knit and purl. Digital Photography Web Page Design Campers explore digital photography Using a web page design program, and editing techniques. students create a class web site and learn to view and understand HTML. Digital Video & Animation In this course campers will learn to Campers learn video techniques and prepare text, photos, and sound for video animation, including editing web pages. their videos and burning DVDs.
Performing Arts Classes The following performing arts classes are available to campers in our Explorers, Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs. Campers select classes based on the offerings in each time period (see Camp Schedule). Broadway Song & Dance* Puppet Theater Campers are introduced to show busi- This class combines the craft of ness through song and dance by two puppet building and the theatrics of professionals in the field who team- puppeteering. Campers will build teach the class. different styles of puppets, develop characters, and perform. Circus Arts* Develop hand-eye coordination with Private Lessons techniques such as juggling, diablo, Campers choosing a private lesson plate spinning, and unicycling. receive two thirty minute lessons each week, with additional supervised Drama* practice three times each week. Through improvisation, role-play, Lessons are available in any stringed body movement, puppeteering, and instrument (including guitar), the staging of short plays, campers woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, learn the basics of acting and voice, and dance. No previous production. experience is necessary. Jazz Ballet* Experience the fundamentals of Rock Band Musicians of all levels will be dance through basic ballet and jazz included in Rock Band on traditional movement. instruments. All music lovers and Mostly Improv instrumentation will be welcome. Through daily practice of verbal Come and have some fun learning improvisation and the development classic and modern rock songs on of memory strength, campers learn your favorite instrument. By joining individual and team communication Rock Band classes, campers will have as well as spontaneous performance the benefit of playing with other techniques. musicians. Practicing and playing with other musicians is highly motivational Music and Computing and very important part of music Campers learn how to compose education. and arrange music using digital * Indicates a performance class which technologies. For campers with some requires a minimum attendance of six knowledge of computers and an weeks interest in music.
Spanish, Sports, Robotics, and More! In addition to visual and performing arts classes, campers have a variety of additional classes to choose from. Campers select classes based on the offerings in each time period (see Camp Schedule). Creative Writing Robotics Campers discover their imaginative In this course, campers build many voices through poetry, storytelling, robotics systems. Through this letter writing, and word play. process they will learn mechanical design, construction, programming, Spanish Immersion and teamwork skills. In addition, Explore the customs of Spanish the students will explore engines, speaking people. Classes will immerse construction, motion, and simple/ campers in the Spanish language complex machines. through song, games, and conversation and life experiences. Game Time This activity is available free of charge Math Support for campers who are enrolled for four Class size will be small and instruction or more classes. When campers are will be individualized. Curriculum will not scheduled for a class, they will be created to suit individual campers' participate in an organized game or needs. cooperative sport. Reading Support Sports Center Class size will be small and instruction Students will learn the skills and rules will be individualized. Curriculum will of several popular sports, including be created to suit individual campers' soccer, basketball, baseball, football, needs. lacrosse, hockey, and racquet sports. Class time will include scrimmages Swimming while emphasizing teamwork and Campers enrolled in this class will sportsmanship. travel to the Plymouth Meeting Recreational Center for swim time. Swimmers will be transported in the PMFS van.
Camp Schedule - Build Your Own! Camp Schedule - Build Your Own! Explorers Camp, Intermediate Camp, Leadership Camp Explorers Camp, Intermediate Camp, Leadership Camp Time Program A (ages 7-10) Program B (ages 11-14) Time Program A (ages 7-10) Program B (ages 11-14) 9:00-10:00 Jazz Ballet * Digital Video & Animation 2:40-3:40 Cartooning Circus Arts* Creative Writing Drawing & Painting Ceramics Cooking Reading Support Mostly Improv Computer Graphics Sewing & Knitting Reading Support Drama* Creative Writing Private Lesson Private Lesson Private Lesson Drama* Game Time** Game Time ** Robotics Private Lesson 10:10-11:10 Drawing & Painting Jazz Ballet * Game Time ** Game Time ** Mostly Improv Sewing & Knitting 3:45-4:00 Snack Time Snack Time Rock Band Web Page Design 4:00-5:00 Circus Arts* Cartooning Math Support Math Support Drama* Photography Private Lesson Private Lesson Cooking Art of Leading Game Time** Game Time ** Puppet Theater Ceramics Rock Band Private Lesson Puppet Theatre 11:15-12:15 Broadway Song & Dance* Game Time ** Private Lesson Ceramics Game Time ** Lunch Jewelry * Indicates a performance class which requires a minimum attendance of six weeks Music & Computer ** Game Time is offered free of charge to any camper registered for four classes Swimming For Registration Forms: www.pmfs1780.org Private Lesson 12:20-1:20 Broadway Song & Dance* Our registration fee is $350 and is non-refundable. The registration fee is deducted from the total tuition cost. Design Arts Jewelry Lunch Register on-site: PMFS Camp Open House Events 6:30-8:30 pm Music & Computer Swimming February 23, 2011 u April 19, 2011 u May 31, 2011 Private Lesson Register by mail: Camp Contact: 1:30-2:30 Arts and Crafts Design Arts Computer Graphics Drama PMFS Summer Arts Camp Karen Mudry, Camp Director Spanish Spanish 2150 Butler Pike email: artscamp@pmfs1780.org Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 phone: 610.828.2589 Sports Center Sports Center Private Lesson Private Lesson Lunch Program Lunch includes entr辿e, drink, and snack. It can be ordered on Game Time ** Robotics a daily or a weekly basis. The fee is $6.00 per day. Game Time ** Pre & Post Camp Pre Camp: 8-9 am $50 per week u Post Camp: 5-6 pm $50 per week
M eeting Frien th ds ou Sch Plym oo l 1780 Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp 2150 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

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  • 1. Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp June 27 - August 12
  • 2. Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp Situated on the beautiful 13-acre green campus of Plymouth Meeting Friends School, Summer Arts Camp is the perfect place for children to explore their artistic potential, develop their artistic imaginations, try new activities, and experience the joy of summer. We offer a dynamic arts education program with flexible scheduling for children ages 3 - 15. What Makes PMFS Summer Arts Camp Unique? u Four developmentally appropriate art camp programs to choose from u 28 summers providing arts education for campers of all ages and backgrounds u A central focus on the visual and performing arts u Instruction with local and regional artists, musicians and teachers u Group experiences and one-on-one instruction u Additional offerings such as Robotics, Spanish, Sports, and more u Campers build their own schedule u Outdoor activities on a beautiful 13-acre green campus u Air conditioned facilities u Auditorium performance space with stage and seating for 300 u Light-filled art studio with clay and kiln rooms Plymouth Meeting Friends School Located at the corner of Germantown Pike and Butler Pike in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Plymouth Meeting Friends School has provided Quaker education to children since 1780. Serving children ages three years old through sixth grade, PMFS features a program rich in the arts, offering drama, violin, art, art history and more. The campus has ample space for outdoor play, nature and science study, and art activities. The schools Multipurpose Building includes an auditorium/gym that easily accommodates dance and drama programs. The campus also has an art studio, music building, computer and science rooms, library, and a space devoted solely to our youngest campers in Junior Camp.
  • 3. Four Great Camp Programs (Ages 3-15) PMFS Summer Arts Camp includes four different programming options: u Junior Camp (ages 3-6) u Explorers Camp (age 6) u Intermediate Camp (ages 7-14) u Leadership Camp (ages 13-15) Junior Camp: Ages 3-6 years In this program our youngest campers participate in traditional early elementary school activities such as craft time, story time, play time, and water play. In addition, campers are exposed to a series of specialists who engage them in a variety of performing and visual art activities. Both full and half day programs are available. Campers may register for one week only or for the full seven weeks. Morning Program, 9-1pm Afternoon Program 1-5pm Dance Spanish Art Fitness Creative Drama Nature Music Story Time Explorers Camp 6 year olds Explorers Camp is designed to bridge the gap between Junior Camp and Intermediate Camp for 7-13 year olds. Campers in Explorers Camp participate in Junior Camp activities and, for an additional fee, can attend classes of their choice from the Intermediate Camp program. See Camp Schedule. Tuition and Fees Junior Camp: Number of weeks Full day Half day 7 $2,400 $1,430 6 $2,160 $1,275 5 $1,840 $1,080 4 $1,515 $888 3 $1,170 $688 2 $780 $475 Explorers Camp: The Explorers will follow the Junior Camp tuition (see box). An additional fee will be added for each intermediate course selected.* 7 weeks 1 class 2 classes 3 classes $200 $350 $475 * Fee is adjusted according to number of weeks attending.
  • 4. Intermediate Camp Ages 7 14 Our Intermediate Camp is tailored for beginner, intermediate and advanced campers ages seven through 14. There are two program options to choose from, depending on your campers age (see Camp Schedule). Classes meet five times per week and enrollment in each class ranges from eight to 20 campers. Full time campers in the Intermediate Camp select four to six classes per day and are eligible for Game Time during their camp day. Part time campers select two to three classes (back-to-back) per day. The minimum registration for Intermediate Camp is three weeks. Leadership Program Ages 13-15 Open to campers who are 13 years of age or older, our Leadership Program is designed to teach your child the art of leadership and provide him/her with leadership opportunities. Students learn how to care for children, conduct engaging and safe activities, manage basic first aid, as well as work cooperatively with the camp staff. This course is a prerequisite for senior campers who are training for our CIT program. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees are adjusted for campers attending for fewer than seven weeks (3-6 weeks). The mid-afternoon snack provided to all campers is included in the tuition. The lunch program will be billed weekly to participating families. Intermediate Camp Tuition (7 weeks*) Number of classes Tuition 5 (9-5 day) $3,150 4 (9-5 day) $2,625 3 (back to back) $1,950 2 (back to back) $1,306 * For customized schedules with additional classes or fewer weeks of attendance, please contact the camp office for fees (three week minimum for this program). Leadership Camp Leadership: A seven week program designed for campers who are 13 years of age or older. Participants take the leadership class and two other classes of their choice (see Camp Schedule); for the remainder of their day they assist the camp staff. Lunch is provided. The fee for this program is $1,260. Leadership II: Designed for young leaders who have completed the leadership program. Participants take three classes of their choice (see Camp Schedule); for the remainder of their day they assist the camp staff. Lunch is provided. The fee for this program is $815.
  • 5. Visual Arts Classes Visual Arts Classes The following visual arts classes are available to campers in our Explorers, Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs.to camperscanour Explorers, The following visual arts classes are available Campers in select one or more visual arts classes based on the offerings Campers canperiodone Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs. in each time select (see Camp Schedule,arts classes based on the offerings in each time period (see or more visual p. 14). Camp Schedule). Arts & Crafts Drawing and Painting A course designed to expose our In drawing, students work on drawing campers to a variety of art forms, such elements such as line, value, texture, as printmaking, papier-m但ch辿, and proportion, and space. In painting, hand-built items in various media. students use a variety of media and paint in the style of various periods Cartooning of art. Campers explore the art of illustration through the use of caricature. Graphic Arts This course offers an introduction to Ceramics the theory and practice of technology Campers learn to hand-build original in the graphic arts. pieces and glaze their creations. Jewelry Making Cooking Campers make their own jewelry Campers learn cooking fundamentals using beads, clay, found objects, and and create both cooked and non- treasures from home. cooked meals. Sewing and Knitting Design Arts Campers learn basic stitches as well as Students apply their art skills to machine sewing and explore detailing various aspects of design, including and color patterning. This course will fashion, architecture, and product also focus on the two basic knitting design. stitches, knit and purl. Digital Photography Web Page Design Campers explore digital photography Using a web page design program, and editing techniques. students create a class web site and learn to view and understand HTML. Digital Video & Animation In this course campers will learn to Campers learn video techniques and prepare text, photos, and sound for video animation, including editing web pages. their videos and burning DVDs.
  • 6. Performing Arts Classes The following performing arts classes are available to campers in our Explorers, Intermediate, and Leadership Camp programs. Campers select classes based on the offerings in each time period (see Camp Schedule). Broadway Song & Dance* Puppet Theater Campers are introduced to show busi- This class combines the craft of ness through song and dance by two puppet building and the theatrics of professionals in the field who team- puppeteering. Campers will build teach the class. different styles of puppets, develop characters, and perform. Circus Arts* Develop hand-eye coordination with Private Lessons techniques such as juggling, diablo, Campers choosing a private lesson plate spinning, and unicycling. receive two thirty minute lessons each week, with additional supervised Drama* practice three times each week. Through improvisation, role-play, Lessons are available in any stringed body movement, puppeteering, and instrument (including guitar), the staging of short plays, campers woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, learn the basics of acting and voice, and dance. No previous production. experience is necessary. Jazz Ballet* Experience the fundamentals of Rock Band Musicians of all levels will be dance through basic ballet and jazz included in Rock Band on traditional movement. instruments. All music lovers and Mostly Improv instrumentation will be welcome. Through daily practice of verbal Come and have some fun learning improvisation and the development classic and modern rock songs on of memory strength, campers learn your favorite instrument. By joining individual and team communication Rock Band classes, campers will have as well as spontaneous performance the benefit of playing with other techniques. musicians. Practicing and playing with other musicians is highly motivational Music and Computing and very important part of music Campers learn how to compose education. and arrange music using digital * Indicates a performance class which technologies. For campers with some requires a minimum attendance of six knowledge of computers and an weeks interest in music.
  • 7. Spanish, Sports, Robotics, and More! In addition to visual and performing arts classes, campers have a variety of additional classes to choose from. Campers select classes based on the offerings in each time period (see Camp Schedule). Creative Writing Robotics Campers discover their imaginative In this course, campers build many voices through poetry, storytelling, robotics systems. Through this letter writing, and word play. process they will learn mechanical design, construction, programming, Spanish Immersion and teamwork skills. In addition, Explore the customs of Spanish the students will explore engines, speaking people. Classes will immerse construction, motion, and simple/ campers in the Spanish language complex machines. through song, games, and conversation and life experiences. Game Time This activity is available free of charge Math Support for campers who are enrolled for four Class size will be small and instruction or more classes. When campers are will be individualized. Curriculum will not scheduled for a class, they will be created to suit individual campers' participate in an organized game or needs. cooperative sport. Reading Support Sports Center Class size will be small and instruction Students will learn the skills and rules will be individualized. Curriculum will of several popular sports, including be created to suit individual campers' soccer, basketball, baseball, football, needs. lacrosse, hockey, and racquet sports. Class time will include scrimmages Swimming while emphasizing teamwork and Campers enrolled in this class will sportsmanship. travel to the Plymouth Meeting Recreational Center for swim time. Swimmers will be transported in the PMFS van.
  • 8. Camp Schedule - Build Your Own! Camp Schedule - Build Your Own! Explorers Camp, Intermediate Camp, Leadership Camp Explorers Camp, Intermediate Camp, Leadership Camp Time Program A (ages 7-10) Program B (ages 11-14) Time Program A (ages 7-10) Program B (ages 11-14) 9:00-10:00 Jazz Ballet * Digital Video & Animation 2:40-3:40 Cartooning Circus Arts* Creative Writing Drawing & Painting Ceramics Cooking Reading Support Mostly Improv Computer Graphics Sewing & Knitting Reading Support Drama* Creative Writing Private Lesson Private Lesson Private Lesson Drama* Game Time** Game Time ** Robotics Private Lesson 10:10-11:10 Drawing & Painting Jazz Ballet * Game Time ** Game Time ** Mostly Improv Sewing & Knitting 3:45-4:00 Snack Time Snack Time Rock Band Web Page Design 4:00-5:00 Circus Arts* Cartooning Math Support Math Support Drama* Photography Private Lesson Private Lesson Cooking Art of Leading Game Time** Game Time ** Puppet Theater Ceramics Rock Band Private Lesson Puppet Theatre 11:15-12:15 Broadway Song & Dance* Game Time ** Private Lesson Ceramics Game Time ** Lunch Jewelry * Indicates a performance class which requires a minimum attendance of six weeks Music & Computer ** Game Time is offered free of charge to any camper registered for four classes Swimming For Registration Forms: www.pmfs1780.org Private Lesson 12:20-1:20 Broadway Song & Dance* Our registration fee is $350 and is non-refundable. The registration fee is deducted from the total tuition cost. Design Arts Jewelry Lunch Register on-site: PMFS Camp Open House Events 6:30-8:30 pm Music & Computer Swimming February 23, 2011 u April 19, 2011 u May 31, 2011 Private Lesson Register by mail: Camp Contact: 1:30-2:30 Arts and Crafts Design Arts Computer Graphics Drama PMFS Summer Arts Camp Karen Mudry, Camp Director Spanish Spanish 2150 Butler Pike email: artscamp@pmfs1780.org Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 phone: 610.828.2589 Sports Center Sports Center Private Lesson Private Lesson Lunch Program Lunch includes entr辿e, drink, and snack. It can be ordered on Game Time ** Robotics a daily or a weekly basis. The fee is $6.00 per day. Game Time ** Pre & Post Camp Pre Camp: 8-9 am $50 per week u Post Camp: 5-6 pm $50 per week
  • 9. M eeting Frien th ds ou Sch Plym oo l 1780 Plymouth Meeting Friends School 2011 Summer Arts Camp 2150 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462