Enrichment: Art & Theater
For Grades K–12 Crafts, Art, and Acting
Beginning Sewing
Juidi Alongi
Stuffed animals, tooth fairy pillows, and mini-patchwork quilts are just a few of the projects that will be offered in this class. Learn how to thread a needle, do basic hand and embroidery stitches, make a simple pattern, and pin and cut fabric. Use a sewing machine to practice your new knowledge, and take home your many new creations.
July 9–13 • 1:00–4:00
Grades 2–5 • Cost: $195
Castles and Fort Building
Kalin Sloughter Lehner
Build forts and castles while learning about the fortifications built in different cultures throughout history. Each day we will build a different style of fort out of objects that can be found in your own home. Create a magical space using your imagination and our supplies. Continue the fun by exploring what life was like for the people who lived in the past by making armor, dressing in period clothes, and playacting.
July 9–13 • 9:00–12:00
Grades K–2 • Cost: $175
Fairy Houses
Kristen Haferbecker
Step into the magical world of fairies with a weeklong romp through fairyland, where you can entice the fairies to come visit the fairy house you create. Build fantastic fairy houses in the woods, plus make one to keep for your very own fairyland at home. Design furniture, a fairy feast, and structures. Read fairy stories and keep your eyes peeled for fairy sightings!
June 25–29 • 9:00–12:00
Grades K–1 • Cost: $175
Fashion Design Boot Camp
Elizabeth Brown
Get your fashion on with this fun, fast-paced introduction to fashion design, fashion sketching, and garment construction. Students will work with fabrics, recycled fashion, hand-sewing supplies, and their imaginations to create one-of-a-kind wearable pieces. No previous sewing or design experience required. Projects will be tailored to each student’s experience and skill level.
July 9–13 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 6–12 • Cost: $195
Interior Design
Kalin Lehner
Want to learn how simple craft projects can give your bedroom a little color and excitement? In this class we will talk about how interior designers use color, pattern, and layout to create unique living spaces. We will use what we learn to create decorated pillows, lamp shades, message boards, and other cool pieces for your bedroom.
June 25–29 • 1:00–4:00
Grades 2–8 • Cost: $195
It’s Showtime!
Noah Fassell
“Places” everyone! It’s time to put on your costume and step onto the stage with this exciting new Theater Arts Camp! For one action-packed week we will play fun drama games, improvise stories, and rehearse for our final performance on the last day. Every day will consist of a physical and vocal warm-up, theatrical games, costume or set making, and rehearsal of the show we are creating together. Although we aim for a magnificent final performance, the rich experiences of this camp extend far beyond the stage as we develop self-confidence, presence, motor and social skills, and creative expression. All camps are tailored to each group’s abilities to help them succeed and shine through play. So get ready to start applauding for all the new stars of this theater arts camp, because … It’s Showtime!
Session A: July 16–20 • Grades K–2 • 9:00–12:00
Session B: July 16–20 • Grades 3–6 • 1:00–4:00
Cost: $150
Knitting and Felting
Dawn Swanson
Beginning and intermediate knitters come and learn to knit or finger-knit scarves, coin purses, or more advanced projects. We will also dye yarn, make our own needles, and learn the art of felting for rings, soap covers, and beads. No prior knitting experienced required.
July 23–27 • 9:00–12:00
Grades K–5 • Cost: $175
Make it, Take it & Market it
Chelsea Reed
Create items you can really use in this hands-on class. Lip balm, soap, sand art, and candles are just a few of the things you will make. Design original labels and a name for your product line. Use projects as gifts or get ready to market your product.
July 30–August 3 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 3–6 • Cost: $195
Making Messes
Chelsea Reed
Making messes is so much fun, why not do it all week? Make slippery slime, paint with your fingers, and experience clean mud. Make paper goop and draw with dirt. This class is designed to let you create all the messes you crave!
June 25–29 • 1:00–4:00
Grades K–1 • Cost: $175
Paper Making & Recycled Art
Signe Hill
How creative can you be with everyday items? Learn how to transform things that would usually be thrown away into beautiful, one-of-a-kind art pieces. Design sculptures using our mountain of recycled treasures. Learn to see things in a new way as recyclables become amazing art. Make paper out of scraps and turn it into origami, marbled paper, and other paper crafts.
June 25–29 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 3–5 • Cost: $175
Summer School at the Beach
Christine Yoshida
We might be an hour or two away from the surf and sand of the Pacific Ocean, but that won’t stop us from having a summer beach party. Enjoy the same fun arts and crafts, athletic activities, and food and drink that you’d enjoy at the beach, but at OES! Each student will participate in making kites and working with beads, sea shells, and sand to create artwork. We’ll also have a fun field day with races, games, beach balls, and all sorts of fun. It’ll be a tsunami of fun!
July 9–13 • 9:00–12:00
Grades PreK–2 • Cost: $175
Watercolor Painting Made Easier and Fun!
Elaine Bartsch
Explore what happens when sea salt and paint mix. Watch a landscape emerge from under Saran Wrap. Learn these techniques and more! Here is your chance to find out the tricks to control watercolor paints and actually feel good about your results. Take the mystery out of using the painter’s tools and materials. Enjoy some time painting in the out of doors. Build your confidence in painting and discover your inner Monet!
June 25-29 • 1:00–4:00
Grades 6–7 • Cost: $195
Woodworking for Young Ones
Elizabeth Brown
Learn how to safely use hand tools and become familiar with basic building. Projects will include a nature shrine or fairy house, a bird or bat house, basic wooden toys, and much more. Come ready to discover what you can do with wood!
Grades K–3rd • 1:00–4:00
July 9–13 • Cost: $175
