The Oakville Academy for the Arts

Elevation
Ballet and Contemporary Dance Intensive
for the serious Dancer

Welcoming all studios and students for one or two week programs!
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Arts Adventure Camps

Voted as Oakville’s Best Camps, year after year!

March Break & Summer Camp registration  2012
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Printable registration forms at the bottom of the page.

MARCH BREAK ARTS INTEGRATION CAMP

Your Child’s Passport to the Arts
Ages 5-12
March 12-16, 2012

Voted as Oakville’s Best Camp, year after year!

We are pleased to offer our award winning camps taught by our award winning Instructors as described below.  Please note that all camps have been retooled with the intention of ensuring an even better experience for your child.  Please see the info below and as always never hesitate to contact us.

Tons of Artistic Fun! Make sure your child's March Break is packed with fun memories and lots of artistic, educational and enriching activities here at The Oakville Academy for the Arts. Let our talented, University educated and passionate Instructors guide your child through energetic Hip Hop, fun Musical Theatre routines, great songs from pop to golden oldies and out of the box art projects and arts and crafts. Half Day, Full Day weeks and partial weeks available for your convenience and as always, caring before and after care from 7:30am to camp start at 9am and after care from 3:30pm until 6pm. Spaces are limited so book today to make certain your child does not miss out!

Extended care is available from 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 6:00pm and will include supervised games and crafts at a fee of $10.00 per hour and must be prepaid at registration.

We kindly ask that Campers bring their peanut/nut free lunches and two snacks. Water bottles are not necessary as we have purified water on site.

Full Days 9am-3:30pm     $269.00 + HST
Half Days 9am-12pm      $179.00 + HST

Camp sizes are limited…so don’t delay and register early to avoid disappointment.

Children are asked to bring their own lunch and snacks.

SUMMER CAMP 2012

ARTS INTEGRATION CAMP       
FULL AND HALF DAY

Ages 5-12
We are pleased to offer our award winning camps taught by our award winning Instructors as
described below. Please note that all camps have been re-tooled with the intention of ensuring an
even better experience for your child. Please see the info below and as always never hesitate to
contact us.
Tons of Artistic Fun! Make sure your child's Summer is packed with fun memories and lots of
artistic, educational and enriching activities here at The Oakville Academy for the Arts. Let our
talented, University educated and passionate Instructors guide your child through energetic Hip
Hop, fun Musical Theatre routines, great songs from pop to golden oldies and out of the box art
projects and arts and crafts. Half Day, Full Day weeks and partial weeks available for your
convenience and as always, caring before and after care from 7:30am to camp start at 9am and
after care from 3:30pm until 6pm. Spaces are limited so book today to make certain your child
does not miss out!

Extended care is available from 7:30am – 6:00pm and will include supervised
games, crafts and videos, at a fee of $10.00 per hour and must be prepaid at
registration.

We kindly ask that Campers bring their peanut free lunches and two snacks. Water
bottles are not necessary as we have purified water on site.

July 3-6 (4 day week)      July 9-13      July 16-20      August 13-17
August 20-24      August 27-31

5 Full Days 9am-3:30pm $279.00 + HST
5 Half Days 9am-12pm $168.00 + HST

ARTS FUNDAMENTALS CAMP HALF DAY

Ages 7-10
This is a wonderful exploration of a variety of media on many different platforms to uncover to
fine artist in your child. Our University educated and very experienced expert instructor will
drive to develop your child's creativity through style, texture and colour. This is an intensive
program designed to let the artist explore beyond the limits of a conventional classroom with lots
of opportunity for personal growth and revelation. All materials are included with a show on the
last afternoon of their masterpieces. Spaces are limited to maintain excellence and Materials are
included.

July 23-27      July 30- August 3
12:30pm-3:30pm     5 Half Days      $189.00 + HST

MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP (2 WEEKS) FULL DAY ONLY

Ages 8-12
Put yourself at centre stage while Acting, Dancing and Singing in this non-stop fun
extravaganza. Our triple threat program receives rave revues as the most intensive, professional
and well rounded program around.
Work with our University qualified, industry working and passionate Instructors in all areas as
you expand your abilities, improve your technique, develop your confidence and experience the
sheer joy of performance. The day will consist of Stretch and Dance programs, Drama
instruction in physical, improvisational and rehearsed acting, as well as character development.
Vocal awareness, technique and breathing training combined with other related workshops such
as relaxation and audition techniques will also be enjoyed. Come be centre stage with the
Oakville Academy for the Arts. This is your place to shine so you won’t want to miss this one!!

July 9-13      July 16-20 (2 weeks)
9:00am-3:30pm     $558.00 + HST

ELEVATION! OUR NEW SPECIALTY BALLET AND
CONTEMPORARY DANCE CAMP!

Join us for our Annual Summer Dance Intensive “Elevation” at the Oakville Academy for the
Arts! Welcoming all studios and students for one or two week programs, offering extreme dance
training in both Ballet and Contemporary, designed with the serious dancer's physical, emotional
and technical prowess at heart. The Intensive will include daily classes (9:00am-5:00pm) in
ballet, repertoire, pre-pointe/pointe (older students), contemporary as well as introduce new
dance forms. Placement will take place on the first two days of classes with groups formed by
age and ability for healthy and intensive training. Committed to the art of Dance, our Ballet
Faculty, Contemporary Specialists and Renowned guest teachers will encourage, instruct and
help dancers achieve their personal goals, set new standards of success while helping them fall
more in love with the world of dance! Call or see the Font Desk to Register.

July 23-August 3
Ages 8-11 (Minimum of RAD Grade 2 or equivalent)
Ages 12-14 (Minimum of RAD Grade 5 or equivalent)
Ages 15+ (Minimum of RAD Grade 8/Intermediate or equivalent)

Class sizes are limited…so don’t delay and register early to avoid disappointment.
Children are asked to bring their own lunch and snacks.

2012 Kinderschool
Summer Arts Adventure Camp

**Campers must be 3 years of age by the end of June 2012 and be fully toilet-trained**

The Kinderschool Summer Arts Adventure Camp at The Oakville Academy for the Arts will take children 3 to 5 years of age through a fun and magical introduction to the expressive arts. The camp will be offered five mornings per week, in 5 one-week sessions, beginning Tuesday, July 3, 2012 and ending Friday August 3, 2012.
Each one week session will offer young campers the opportunity to explore, in depth, a core fine art experience. In addition to the core art experience offered daily, campers will take part in a dance/movement games session, free play and snack. A music session will be presented twice weekly for 5-day participants and once weekly for 2 and 3-day participants.
This dynamic summer program will be taught by our Kinderschool Kindergarten and Preschool teachers as well as Instructors from our Dance and Music Faculty. Participants have their choice of Monday through Friday (5 day option) or Monday, Wednesday and Friday (3 day option) or Tuesday and Thursday (2 day option).

*Children must be three years of age by the end of June, 2012 and be fully toilet-trained* in order to participate in this program. Due to the studio nature of this camp, we will not be able to accept children younger than the required age limit, as well as those who are still in the middle of toilet-learning.

Camp begins daily at 9:00 am and concludes at 11:30 am.
Campers will be lead to the front foyer for dismissal by their teachers. Art packages – consisting of the work created during the week – will be sent home on the Friday of each session.
Snack: Kinderschool campers will not need to bring a snack to camp. All Kinderschool programs are guaranteed nut free. The Academy will provide a snack consisting of a starch (e.g. Goldfish Crackers, granola bars, digestive cookies, rice cakes), fruit and fresh water from our cooler.

What to bring to camp: All campers will be required to bring a full change of labelled clothing to camp in a backpack each day. Even if your child is fully toilet trained, a full change of clothing is required.

Camp and Dance attire: Campers should come to camp in clothing that is comfortable and easy to clean. We will be using an abundant array of art media and small hands can make very big and creative messes! Children will dance in bare feet.

Summer 2012 Sessions:

Session 1 – July 3-6 * Passionate Painting
Children will explore tempera, watercolour and acrylic paints as well as a variety of painting surfaces such watercolour paper, canvas and an array of found objects.
Tuesday-Friday
Wed, Fri
Tues, Thurs

Session 2 – July 9-13 Crazy About Clay
Campers will have opportunities to experiment with sculpting media such as dough, baker’s clay, plasticene, potter’s clay and edible fondant. An assortment of sculpting tools ranging from found tools to professional
potter’s tools will be offered.
Monday-Friday
Mon, Wed, Fri
Tues,Thurs

Session 3 – July 16-20 Welcome to Light and Shadow World
Using scrims and small scale light and shadow theatres, children will explore the properties of light and shadow. As well, campers will haveopportunities to work with paper to create shadow puppets and present shadow plays to their peers.
Monday-Friday
Wed, Fri
Tues, Thurs

Session 4 – July 23-27 Tantalizing Textures and Textiles
Using an abundant array of fabrics in glorious colours and textures, children will have opportunities to dye, weave, make collage, sew and more!
Monday-Friday
Mon, Wed, Fri
Tues, Thurs

Session 5 – July 30-Aug 3 Passionate Painting II
Children will explore tempera, watercolour and acrylic paints as well as a variety of painting surfaces such as
watercolour paper, canvas and an array of found objects. Mono-printing using tempera paint will be a focus
during this session.
Monday -Friday
Mon,Wed, Fri
Tues, Thurs
 

Printable March Break Registration Form PDF

Printable Summer Camp Registration Form PDF

Printable Kinder School Registration Form PDF
 

Class sizes are limited…so don’t delay and register early to avoid disappointment.

Children are asked to bring their own peanut/nut free lunch and snacks.

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Elevation

Ballet and Contemporary Dance Intensive for the serious Dancer

Welcoming all studios and students for one or two week programs, offering extreme dance training in both Ballet and Contemporary, designed with the serious dancer’s physical, emotional and technical prowess at heart.  The Intensive will include daily classes in ballet, repertoire, pre-pointe/pointe, contemporary as well as introduce new dance forms. 

Committed to the art of Dance, our Ballet Faculty, Contemporary Specialists and Renowned guest teachers will encourage, instruct and help dancers achieve their personal goals, set new standards of success while helping the student fall more in love with the world of dance and elevate them to the next level.

July 23-August 3

Ages 8-11 (Minimum of RAD Grade 2 or equivalent)
Ages 12-14 (Minimum of RAD Grade 5 or equivalent)
Ages 15+ (Minimum of RAD Grade 8/Intermediate or equivalent)

Application Form PDF

*All applications are to be returned to the Front Desk and must be accompanied by a full-length portrait of the dancer standing with one leg in tendu a la seconde, arms in 2^nd position as well as a reference letter from your Ballet teacher.