2023 Girdwood Arts Camp
Registration for 2023 will open in April
to register, go to www.fourvalleys.org. Registration opens in April.
About Arts Camp
The Girdwood Fine Arts Camp takes place each summer, over 2 weeks at the end of July/Beginning of August. The camp serves children age 5 through late teens. There are 2 sessions for the youngest Campers (Primary, ages 5-8) and 1 session for older children and teens (Intermediate, ages 9-17)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Click here to learn more about volunteering at the Girdwood Fine Arts Camp.
GIRDWOOD FINE ARTS CAMP CONTINUES INTO IT’S 4TH DECADE!
The Girdwood Fine Arts Camp fosters natural artistic talents by giving young artists instruction in the crafts and techniques of the fine arts. Students closely collaborate with professional artists who are chosen to teach at Arts Camp for their ability to teach and inspire. The finest art materials are provided. The Student to adult ratio is 1:6.
Arts Camp is held for two weeks at the end of the summer in the spectacular natural setting of Girdwood Valley. The whole town gets involved with this annual cultural event which inspires and connects everyone who participates with the high energy of artistic spirits. Parents and townspeople are treated to an exhibition of student work on the last day of Camp.
Arts Camp Structure
Arts Camp serves children age 5 through late teens. There are 2 sessions for the youngest Campers, morning and afternoon (Primary, ages 5-8). Older children and teens meet for 4 hours in the afternoons (Intermediate, ages 9-17).
Based on feedback from families, in 2019 we started to offer an extended afternoon Primary session. Our morning session will remain 2 hours long, but the afternoon session will have an added hour of creative movement, making it 3 hours long!
Every day at Arts Camp begins with drawing technique lessons. The students then break into smaller groups to learn and experiment with different media guided by art instructors and their assistants. They typically do two projects per session, with a snack and break in between. The student to adult ratio is 1:6.
The subjects and media offered each year are in part suggested by the Arts Campers themselves. As there is over 60% return rate of students to Arts Camp every year, instruction from one year to the next is a continuing process adding more depth and sophistication to the students’ knowledge.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in spending some time in the awesome, vibrant atmosphere of Arts Camp? We have a caring and dedicated staff, and it takes many to make it happen. Our camp always appreciates volunteers! Many hands make more fun! Parents and GrandParents are welcome to stay for part or all of a session their kid(s) is/are in.
Please contact us for more info.