FunCamps for Kids this Summer

Open Enrollment begins April 1
What are your children doing this summer? Sign them up for FunCamps this summer at Fairytale Town. June through August, Fairytale Town is offering week-long programs where children can explore topics in art, drama, music, gardening, food, animals, and more. New this year is a special parent and tot class designed for toddlers.  Children ages 3-12 can explore new areas of interest or dive deeper into old favorites.
 
Open registration begins April 1 and Fairytale Town members receive a discount.  For more information call 916-808-7462 and online registration available at www.fairytaletown.org.
Children Ages 3 - 4

...Got Tots?:

August 8 - 12, 10AM - 12PM, Ages: 3 - 4

Introduction to FunCamps designed for pre-Preschoolers! One-hundred percent parent interaction is required as they lead their toddlers through specific routines and play interactive games designed to help children transition into class and group settings.
Children Ages 4 - 6

Farmer Brown's Barn-Owls

June 13 - 17 & July 18 - 22, 9AM - 12PM, Ages: 4 - 6

Introduction to the daily regimens that keep our friendly flock of farm animals fit and healthy. Campers will have plenty of hands-on contact with our fuzzy, furry barnyard buddies, learn historical information and participate in related hands-on activities. Please note: Campers will have direct contact with Fairytale Town animals and animal feed. Some children may be allergic to natural oils found in animal fur/hair and feed.

Earthworks Garden FunCamp

June 20 - 24, 9AM - 12PM, Ages: 4 - 6

Green thumb fun with a special guest gardener. Learn the basic essentials of home gardening with an accent on environmentally "green" themes. Campers will also receive an up close perspective on Fairytale Town's own unique gardens and plants.

RockSchool

June 27 - July 1, 9AM - 12PM, Ages: 4 - 6

Channel your inner rock star! This camp features hands-on experience with several instruments including, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Campers will also learn lots of rock history and participate in rock-related art activities. RockSchool is perfect for beginner musicians (no previous experience is necessary), please note this FunCamp gets loud!

Art Start

July 11 - 15, 9AM - 12PM, Ages: 4 - 6

Introduction to art and basic art concepts to beginning budding artists. Campers participate in a wonderful week of art projects featuring wall to wall drawing, cutting, pasting and painting in a relaxed environment. Topics explored may include primary and secondary colors, drawing, sand art and patterns.

Once Upon A Puppet

July 25 - 29 & August 1 - 5, 9AM - 12PM, Ages: 4 - 6

Every playset at Fairytale Town tells a story, and every story can be told with puppets! This FunCamp teaches students the original nursery rhymes and fairytales that inspired Fairytale Town and our various playsets. Campers are then inspired to retell the classic tales through a variety of techniques using puppets that they create.
Children Ages 6 - 12

Zap! Boom! Pow! Comic Book Basics

June 20 - 24, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

The perfect FunCamp for budding artists who want to draw, draw and draw some more! A special emphasis is placed on dynamic anatomy, character development and sequential story telling techniques using both the Golden Age & Silver Age historical data and profiles. Campers will have the option to create their own comic book or a freestanding art piece to display in a "comic book convention" setting!

Art Tricks & Techniques

June 27 - July 1 & July 18 - 22, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

An exciting variety of adventures in mixed media including painting with water colors, printmaking and clay sculpture. Plus, an added exploration into "Found Objects" and "Environmental Art". This camp is specifically designed for the young artist who wants to try it all!

Sing! Sing! Sing!

July 11 - 15, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

Young singers will learn to hit the high notes in this musical, magical FunCamp! Features plenty of one on one instruction at the piano as well as introducing group choral techniques. This camp is perfect for the beginning crooners or seasoned song stylists who wish to hone their craft.

RockSchool

July 25 - 29, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

 This camp features hands-on experience with several instruments including, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Campers will also learn lots of rock history and participate in rock-related art activities. RockSchool is perfect for beginning or seasoned musicians (but no previous experience is necessary), please note this FunCamp gets loud!

DramaRama!

August 1 - 5 & August 15 - 19, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

A beginning Theatre Arts FunCamp that emphasizes self-expression, public speaking, teamwork, and self confidence through a variety of exercises and theatre games. Campers will be introduced to pantomime, diaphragmatic breathing, the works of William Shakespeare, and prepare a talent show that features group-led activities and showcases individual performance strengths.

Kitchen Chemistry

August 8 - 12, 1PM - 4PM, Ages: 6 - 12

Cooking is just the tip of the iceberg! Campers will learn nutritional theory and explore the science and history of food preparation through a series of fun hands-on experiments utilizing  "Kitchen Chemistry". Please note: Campers will not be using a stove or cooking with an open flame at any time.

All FunCamps and schedules are subject to change.