This summer, students may participate in a variety of activities, including dance, acting, music and the visual arts.
Location: Fruit Valley Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in third through sixth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: Students will learn the basics of comedic theatre and practice thinking on their feet and teamwork skills.
Location: Lincoln Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in fourth through eighth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: Students will have the opportunity to explore color through pastel, paint and photography! Students will learn to mix their own unique colors, learn about artists and explore painting techniques.
Location: Lake Shore Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in second through eighth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: Students will increase their piano skills, learn the basics of composition and create songs of their own. Created songs will be put on a CD.
Location:
Lincoln Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in third through sixth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: A variety of dance styles, including ballet, modern and jazz, will be explored in this workshop. Students will work individually and in partners to strengthen their dance technique and choreographic skills.
Location:
Eisenhower Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in fourth through eighth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: Students will learn sheet music reading skills, harmonization, dynamics and choral singing techniques as they join together to form a choir.
Location:
Eisenhower Elementary
Dates and times:
July 8–12
9 a.m. to noon
Grade levels: Students in second through sixth grades during the 2018-19 school year
Course description: Students will use yarn, string and thread to create 2D images on paper. Students will learn weaving patterns and techniques to create balance.
Summer arts workshops are offered free to students currently enrolled in Vancouver Public Schools.
To register for these free opportunities:
- Download and fill out the registration and permission forms. Return the forms by June 7, 2019, to your school office, or scan and email them to Libby Odren. You also can mail them to Libby Odren, JPC-VaPA, 2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
Questions? Please email Ann Medellin.