Camp
Art Farm Summer Camp is a seriously fun art immersion experience for children and preteens who love art, animals and the great outdoors. Located on 10 rustic acres in a hidden valley in the heart of Old Carlsbad, Art Farm Camp introduces students to core skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, monoprint, and much more.
Weekly sessions use different animal and nature themes to explore art fundamentals (line, shape, value, texture, color mixing, pictorial composition, artistic perspective, etc.). Emphasis is on drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking using a variety of artist-grade media. Students work from live animal models and through direct observation of the surrounding natural environment. Instruction includes an introduction to basic animal and botanical anatomy and structure to give young artists a greater feel for their subject. Elements of art history are introduced using games, images and other resources that augment studio lessons.
Art Farm Camp or Art Farm Camp Lite for Siblings?
Art Farm classes are taught in small groups by trained artists who work one-on-one with each student at an age-appropriate level. We have experience teaching children studio art skills and know how to encourage young artists without frustrating them. This is important. Too many art programs lump children together for a one-size-fits-all lesson that is too demanding for the youngest students and not challenging enough for the oldest.
Art Farm Camp is designed for students entering second-grade through middle school. While students across this age range explore the same art themes, skills and subject matter, they are grouped according to their age and ability. Because we keep class sizes small, we are able to work and interact with each student individually. For students who are really into art, attending more than one camp session can be a very beneficial investment.
Art Camp Lite for Siblings is a program for children entering kindergarten or first-grade who have older siblings attending camp. It is taught by a separate instructor. This program recognizes that – with this age group – the process of making art is what matters. Children at Art Camp Lite enjoy smooshing around new art materials, interacting with animals and simply making direct physical contact with the natural world.
Camp Rates and Hours
Art Farm Camp and Art Farm Camp Lite run concurrently in weekly sessions (see schedule below). Camp hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. By prior arrangement only, courtesy drop-off and pick-up are available at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Please note that Art Farm Camp for older students requires that students arrive on time and be able to attend for all five days. This is because we work progressively on projects throughout the week.
- Art Farm Camp is $250 for a one-week session.
- Art Farm Lite is $175 for a one-week session.
- Art Farm Lite is available to children without siblings at camp, on a space availability basis, at a rate of $200 per session
Reservations
Art Farm camps fill quickly. We require a $50 non-refundable deposit per child to reserve a space. To reserve your child’s space, check the schedule below and choose a session. Email Director Perrin Weston Coman at perrincoman@sbcglobal.net with the following information:
- The name of your child and the grade he or she will be entering in the fall.
- Your preferred camp session date.
- A telephone number where you may be reached
We will contact you promptly to confirm availability of a session date.
Camp Sessions Schedule
Session dates are:
- Session One: June 16 – 20
- Session Two: June 23 -27
- Session Three: June 30 -July4
- Session Four: July 7 – 11
- Session Five: July 14 – 18
- Session Six: July 21 – 25
- Session Seven: July 28 – Aug. 1
- Session Eight: Aug. 4 – Aug. 8
Lunch and Snacks
All students need to bring a packed lunch. We will supply water and a light snack.
Camp Clothing
Carlsbad Art Farm is woodsy and rustic, much like an environment that you might take the family to for a weekend of camping. We ask that all students wear sturdy long trousers (jeans are ideal), socks and sturdy shoes. There is plenty of tree shade and we are located in a temperate valley, so don’t worry about summer heat.
The paint does fly at Art Farm, so we highly recommend that students come to camp wearing old clothes and shoes that might need to be tossed at the end of the week. We want students to concentrate on making art and not fret about their clothes.
Further Information
For further information about
Carlsbad Art Farm Summer Camp and other programs, please contact Director Perrin Weston Coman at
perrincoman@sbcglobal.net
