Fairytale Town Presents Summer FunCamps for Children

This summer, Fairytale Town offers more than 15 exciting and innovative educational camps for children ages 3 through 12. Each weeklong FunCamp is designed for a specific age group and features a unique theme. Camp themes range from the visual and theatre arts, literature and puppetry to animals, gardening and more. Children can explore new areas of interest or dive deeper into their favorite topic. New themes explore the theatre and culinary arts and creative writing techniques.

FunCamps are $130 per camp, and registration opens April 1. Visit www.fairytaletown.org to register. Fairytale Town members receive advance registration and camp discounts.

For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

Children Ages 3 - 4

Got Tots?

Monday - Friday, June 11 - 15

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In this joint parent and toddler FunCamp, parents lead their toddlers through specific routines and play interactive games designed to help children transition into class and group settings. Instructor: Kelsee McHann.



Children Ages 4 - 6



Farmer Brown's Junior Farmers

Monday - Friday, Jun. 18 - 22 & Aug. 13 - 17
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Farmer Brown introduces campers to the daily regimens that keep Fairytale Town's friendly flock of farm animals fit and healthy. Campers will get to know these barnyard buddies while learning historical information and participating 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 the natural oils found in animal fur/hair and feed. Instructor: Jim Hernandez.



Earthworks Garden FunCamp

Monday - Friday, Jun. 25 - 29 & Jul. 23 - 27
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fairytale Town offers plenty of green-thumb fun in this gardening camp. This FunCamp covers the basic essentials of home gardening with a focus on environmentally "green" practices. Campers will also receive an up-close perspective on Fairytale Town's own unique gardens and plants. Instructor: Trina Lee.



Little Artists

Monday - Friday, Jul. 9 - 13 & Aug. 6 - 10
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This camp introduces the world of art and basic art concepts to 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 include primary and secondary colors, drawing, sand art and patterns. Instructor: Elizabeth Vang.



Puppet Palooza

Monday - Friday, Jul. 16 - 20
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Every story can be told with puppets! This FunCamp teaches students the original nursery rhymes and fairytales that inspired the play sets at Fairytale Town. Campers are then encouraged and inspired to retell the classic tales using puppets they create. Each day brings a new story! Campers will make a variety of puppets, including paper bag, sock and marionettes. Instructor: Kayla Willett.



RockSchool

Monday - Friday, Jul. 30 - Aug. 3
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Channel your inner rock star in this rockin' FunCamp! This camp features hands-on experience with several instruments, including guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Campers will also explore rock 'n' roll history and participate in rock-related art activities. RockSchool is perfect for beginning musicians, but no previous experience is necessary. Please note: This FunCamp gets loud! Instructor: Sean Iwata.



Ages 6 - 12



Write Now!

Monday - Friday, Jun. 18 - 22
1 - 4 p.m.

Fairytale Town proudly presents a brand new creative writing FunCamp! Aspiring authors who wish to strengthen their storytelling skills will find a happy haven of literary enthusiasts packed with plenty of artful advice, energetic exercises and freestyle fun. The camp will cover fiction, non-fiction, prose and poetry. Instructor: April Peletta.



Zap! Boom! Pow! Comic Book Basics

Monday - Friday, Jun. 25 - 29
1 - 4 p.m.

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 storytelling techniques referencing characters and profiles from the golden and silver ages of comics. Campers will have the option to create their own comic book or a freestanding art piece to display in a "comic book convention" setting. Instructor: John Lee.



Curtains Up!

Monday - Friday, Jul. 9 - 13
1 - 4 p.m.

Fairytale Town presents a new theatre arts FunCamp that emphasizes creative playmaking onstage, offstage and backstage. Curtains Up stresses the technical aspects of theatre, including scriptwriting, costume design and set and prop construction. Students will write, design, produce and perform their own short play in one fast-paced, fun-filled week. Instructor: Daphne Burgess.



Sing! Sing! Sing!

Monday - Friday, Jul. 16 - 20
1 - 4 p.m.

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



Kitchen Chemistry

Monday - Friday, Jul. 23 - 27
1 - 4 p.m.

Cooking is just the tip of the iceberg in this unique new FunCamp. Campers will learn nutritional basics 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. Instructor: Pat Peck.



Young Picassos

Monday - Friday, Jul. 30 - Aug. 3
1 - 4 p.m.

This FunCamp covers the exciting variety found in the world of art! Campers will try their hand at different art media, including watercolors, prints, clay and mixed media. Campers will also explore making 3-D works of art and creating with found objects. This camp is specifically designed for the young artist who wants to try it all. Instructor: Andy Graham.



DramaRama!

Monday - Friday, Aug. 6 - 10
1 - 4 p.m.

A beginning theatre arts FunCamp that emphasizes important life skills--including self-expression, public speaking, teamwork and self confidence--through a variety of exercises and theatre games. Campers will be introduced to pantomime, diaphragmatic breathing and the works of William Shakespeare. A talent show featuring group-led activities and individual performances will cap off the week. Instructor: John Lee



RockSchool

Monday - Friday, Aug. 13 - 17
1 - 4 p.m.

Channel your inner rock star in this rockin' FunCamp! This camp features hands-on experience with several instruments, including guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Campers will also explore rock 'n' roll history and participate in rock-related art activities. RockSchool is perfect for beginning musicians, but no previous experience is necessary. Please note: This FunCamp gets loud! Instructor: Sean Iwata.