Camp Carnegie 2008
for rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
 Camp Carnegie 2007 |
 Camp Carnegie 2007 |
Camp Carnegie is a series of half-day, one-week summer camps for rising middle school students. The camps are designed to be both hands-on and educational. All camps are taught by instructors with field experience in the camp topic. Participation is limited to 25 students per camp, $50 per camp. A reduced price of $15 per camp is available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Inquire at the front desk or call (859) 254-4175 for more information about scholarships. Payment reserves the participant痴 space in the camp.
FROM JAZZ TO HIP-HOP: EXPLORING DANCE, RHYTHM, & SONG
Mon-Fri July 7-11 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Did you know that the popular music and dances we enjoy today have their roots in African drum rhythms and dances? Come and find out this summer. Explore different African-based dances from Stepping to the Charleston and more. Kick up your heels and get down! Taught by Aminata Cairo.
WHAT担 YOUR STORY? A WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS
Mon-Fri July 7-11 1:00-5:00 pm
If you like to write, this is the camp for you! We値l explore creative writing in all its forms and draw on the world around us to turn ideas, dreams, images, memories, and secrets into stories, poems, memoirs, and more. Bring a pen, paper, and your wildest imagination. Taught by Sarah Combs.
SPEAK UP
Mon-Fri July 14-18 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Always getting in trouble for talking too much? Have you dreamed of being a news anchor, speech writer, meteorologist, or lawyer? This is your chance to shine! Join us for an exploration of communication and gain the polish and self-confidence to work with any audience. We値l work with local personalities, get tips from the pros, and help you develop your skills behind the mike. If you池e not a natural, don稚 worry, we値l work on writing, speaking, improvisation, poise and confidence. Taught by Johanna Truesdell.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Mon-Fri July 14-18 1:00-5:00 pmA
Are you an artist, a techie, or a fashion guru? From glossy magazines to do-it- yourself t-shirts, graphic design is all around us. Our camp will focus on exploring the fast-paced graphic design industry, including drawing basics, color theory, and layout. You値l get to try your hand with projects like stencil, t-shirt, and magazine design, and learn about all the career possibilities linked to design. Taught by Andrew Owens.
SLAM ON IT! POETRY FOR THE PAGE, POETRY FOR THE STAGE
Mon-Fri July 21-25 8:30 am-12:30 pm
This workshop will focus on two very important aspects of writing and speaking our work: First we値l create images using our five senses and learn how to write and perform spoken word poems such as the Rant! Communicating images to an audience is just as important as writing them down, so we値l also be viewing professional performance poets and attempting to recreate their power in our own way. Taught by Bianca Spriggs-Floyd.
YOUR MEDIA, YOUR MESSAGE
Mon-Fri July 21-25 1:00-5:00 pm
Wish the cafeteria staff would change their lunch menu? Want to help clean up your neighborhood or change the laws in your community? Like real journalists, we値l spend a week learning how to use photography, video, and the Web to make youth voices and issues heard, and like professional advocates you値l mount a campaign to get that information out to the public. Taught by Aaron Hutson.
 Camp Carnegie 2007 |