ALLEGAN AREA ARTS COUNCIL
Many parents have asked us about summer art experiences for their youngsters. Because we are grateful to any parent who considers art an important ingredient in summer fun, we compiled the following list of Allegan area camps for you and your children to consider:
Allegan Area Arts Council is sponsoring two camps in August: one at the Griswold Auditorium during the week of August 17 - 21, so be sure to review that offering for children ages 6 - 10 as well as for 11 - 14 year olds under the AAAC News heading here on our website. The morning camp is $40, same price as last year, thanks to our sponsors and contributors! The other camp we are sponsoring is in Wayland during the week of August 10 - 14.
Just down the road, Plainwell Arts Council has put together a camp week for grade schoolers July 13 - 17 at the Plainwell Community Center. For $40, you get a choice of two from the following: theatre, bike repair, creative writing, painting, dance, storytelling, woodworking, and scuplture. Call 269-685-8287 for more information.
The Fennville Children's Museum has two morning camps for 8 - 12 year olds in July, too. One is called Top Secret Art Adventure (July 7 - 10) and the other is an Outdoor Camp (July 14 - 17). Cost is $65 each and you must call 269-561-8494 to register. They have two camps for younger kids, ages 4 - 7, as well.
South Haven Center for the Arts and the Saugatuck Center for the Arts also have excellent and diverse summer art programs for children. Take a look at their websites: www.southhavenarts.org and www.sc4a.org to see if there is something that appeals to your kids this summer. If those camps are too far for you to travel, try Fernwood Farm in Fennville. Artist/owner Dawn Soltysiak offers an entertaining pottery program at her Khnemu Studio on the farm. See www.khnemustudio.com for specifics.
Enjoy summer!
Linda Clark, Chair
Allegan Area Arts Council
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