Vacation Programs

Let ArtSpan's Vacation Arts Programs spark your child's imagination with our interdisciplinary and integrated arts curriculum for ages 5 to 11 that includes painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, music, and drama. Campers will have fun exploring different cultures and themes in each of the activity every day of the program! Kids make new friends, develop their creativity and gain confidence through sharing and cooperation. Fridays are a culmination of all of the week’s activities as parents and families are invited to our informal “Share” performance where students present all they’ve accomplished at ArtSpan that week.

Our staff consists of teachers trained in their specific area of the arts, and our counselors are selected for their artistic talents as well as their experience working with kids. Some are previous campers! Kids are grouped according to age as well as individual needs.

Our CIT (Counselor in Training) Program, available in the summer, introduces younger teens, age 12 to 14, to a new level of arts involvement by assisting and participating in the summer’s activities under the direct supervision of our CIT Supervisor. CITs engage in team-building skills by working together on collaborative art projects and gain leadership skills by planning and initiating camp activities. CITs also take weekly day trips to local art institutions to view and discuss art exhibitions.

Please call 781-862-6040 if you have any questions. Click here for answers to Vacatio n Programs Frequently Asked Questions.

ArtSpan Summer Arts Program 2010:

July 5 - August 27, 2010

Week 1. July 5 – July 9: Flower Power. Start your summer with some peace and love! Campers will discover the flower powerful fashion, music, and art of the 1960's. Transform into hippies for a week of harmony and creativity with ArtSpan!

Week 2. July 12 – July 16: Magic, Magic Everywhere. Harry Potter has nothing on us! This week, ArtSpan will transform into a place of magic and mystery. Campers will try their hand at magic tricks and invent their own as well. We'll cast our own spells, concoct our own potions, and put on a wonderful magical presentation for friends and family.

Week 3. July 19 – July 23: Symphony!. A traditional symphony has many musicians all working in harmony to create beautiful music, and this week, ArtSpan will assemble its own symphony of imaginative instruments and sounds. We'll create beautiful music together all week.

Week 4. July 26 – July 30: The Art of Food. Explore a wide variety of culinary creations, both real and imagined, this week. ArtSpan master chefs will explore the amazing route of food from farm to table, We'll invent our own recipes and menus for our restaurants or cafes and prepare a collaborative feast for the eyes and palette at the end of the week.

Week 5. August 2 – August 6: Battle of the Bands! Join ArtSpan this week for a rockin' good time. Campers will form their own bands and design their own instruments, posters and rocker fashions. This week will culminate in an ultimate battle of the bands on Friday—but since every ArtSpan camper is a rock star, we already know who wins!

Week 6. August 9 – August 13: World of Wheels. Wheels make the world go ‘round. Join us this week to discover and invent methods of transportation from the past and into the future. Campers will design their own vehicles and methods of moving using their bodies and sculptural forms.

Week 7. August 16 – August 20: Explore Africa . The second largest continent on our planet, Africa is home to a billion people in 61 territories. This week, ArtSpan campers will explore the ancient and modern histories of a variety of African cultures. We will discover the vast array of African art forms, including music and dance, as we travel to a variety of African countries.

Week 8. August 23 – August 27: Fiesta! End your summer with a fabulous fiesta! Campers will discover the beautiful traditions and art of Mexico and South America to imagine a wonderful party for families and friends. We'll create piñatas and costumes, sing songs, and play games to throw a great party. Come join us.

To accommodate your family’s busy summer schedule, you may sign up for as many weeks as you like.

Summer Arts Program tuition is as follows:

CIT tuition is $275/week

Extended Day AM 7:45am-8:45am $15/day, PM 3:15pm-5:30pm $25/day

Deposits:
If you would like to pay with a deposit of $50/week prior to June 1st to reserve your spot, instead of paying full tuition here and now, please contact Munroe Center directly at 781-862-6040. Note that full tuition will be due on June 1st.

Payment & Refund Policy:
Registrations are made on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are held with a $50 deposit for each week your child is registered until June 1. Full tuition is due June 1st, no exceptions please. If you decide to register after June 1st, no deposits are accepted-payment is due in full for the registered weeks. Full refund requests will be granted if written notice is provided prior to June 1st, less a $50 administrative fee. Withdrawal after June 1st will result in a 50% refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Deposits are non-refundable. If you choose to pay online or via credit card, we cannot accept deposits. Credit card payments must be made in full and are subject to additional fees.

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP: You may download the summer brochure and registration form and register by calling 781.862.6040, by mail, by stopping by the Munroe Center for the Arts at 1403 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington or by registering online.

Parents: For April and Summer Vacation Programs, please download the Vacation Program Welcome Packet and submit to Artspan at least one week prior to vacation start date.

Camp Counselors and Volunteers: Interested in being a camp counselor or volunteer? To be considered for a counselor, you must be at least 16 years of age prior to the start of camp. Download and complete the Counselor Application or Volunteer Application and return the the Munroe Center for the Arts.