Looking for a spot where your children can spend a fun summer exploring the arts? UNM offers four programs designed to stimulate creative potential in youth.
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology’s summer camp invites children ages 8-12 to discover the past, explore the present and create the future. Two weeklong day camps will be offered, June 12-16 and July 10-14, with daily themes including “Music From Around the World,” “Skulls & Skills,” “Making a Living the Ancient Way,” “Spanish Colonial Life and Arts” and “Archaeology.” Early registration prices are $30 day or $125 week before May 12, and thereafter $35 day or $150 week. Call 277-2924 for more information.
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers the Summer Theatre Academy, two two-week intensive training sessions in the performing arts led by experienced UNM faculty and professional artists. Students explore acting, musical theater, playwriting, voice and movement, directing, auditioning, stage combat and elements of design and technical theater.
The Middle School Theatre Academy for grades 6-8 will be held June 19-30. The High School Theatre Academy for grades 9-12 will be held July 10-21. Each costs $300. Call 277-6162 or email angelgrl@unm.edu for more information.
The UNM Music Prep School is for children from birth through grade 6 taught by experienced music educators from the community. The summer session, June 3 - July 29, offers general music classes as well as piano, guitar, Suzuki violin and viola, drumming and percussion and Spanish music. Call 277-8816 or email musprep@unm.edu for more information.
Continuing Education offers a low-cost opportunity for children and youth ages 4-17 to try new experiences. Classes include drawing and painting, sewing, pottery, music, acting, film, crafts and more. Dates and prices vary. Call 277-0077 or email registration@dce.unm.edu for more information.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at May 16, 2006 03:47 PM