YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase / YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center Specialty: Arts Camps | YMCA DC

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase / YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center Specialty: Arts Camps

KIDS GONE CRAFTY

Craft a creation! This unique, hands-on camp introduces young artists to a variety of art mediums that may include drawing, painting, clay creations, plaster of paris, paper mâché, and more! Please send campers in appropriate clothing that allow for freedom of expression or send a smock.  

LET’S PAINT

Unleash your child’s creative spirit!  In this engaging and enriching class, campers will focus on the various painting mediums of oil, acrylic, watercolor, and inks.  Beyond realizing their own creations, kids will explore new techniques and learn about the artists who made each style famous.  

SAVOR THE FLAVOR

Campers will explore techniques and cuisine from around the world in this fun camp that will have them making a variety of delectable delights! After learning the basics of following recipes, as well as measuring and cutting techniques, campers will learn to prepare appetizers, healthy snacks, and of course, they’ll get their just desserts!  Key kitchen protocols help campers understand best practices in cleanliness and nutrition as they plan and create a 3-course meal.   

CURTAIN CALL

Campers will learn aspects of theatre and performance from character creation to costumes, and set design to performance. Improvisation, make-up, props and characterization are just some of the techniques to be practiced as they work towards a final Friday performance.