Alaska Fine Arts Academy Camps
Where: Alaska Fine Arts Academy 12340 Old Glenn Highway, Suite 200, Eagle River
Contact: Holly Lindsay, frontdesk@akfinearts.org; 694-8909
Beginning/Family Strings Camp
AFAA resident Suzuki artist Koy Haven invites beginning string players and their families for a summer jump start to the school year. The Suzuki method begins with listening, focuses on repetition and requires parent involvement. This nurturing and encouraging environment will help introduce students to music reading and novice musical pieces that will prepare students for their first year of orchestra.
Age or grade level: Beginning string players and families
When: 10 a.m.-noon, July 20-23
Cost: $125
Advanced Strings Camp
AFAA resident Suzuki artist Koy Haven invites intermediate and advanced strings to participate in this chamber ensemble style music camp. Music reading is required. This camp is designed to help with festival, solo and ensemble and fall auditions.
Age or grade level: 6th-12th grade
When: 2-4 p.m., June 20-23
Cost: $125
Magic Camp
Come learn the art of illusion from Alaska's premier magician, Don Russell. This camp includes hand magic, group work, storytelling and laughs for all ages. End of the week performances showcases students and what they have learned.
Age or grade level: Ages 7-16
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 15-18
Cost: $200
Aladdin Junior Theatre Intensive Camp
In the mornings, students receive a voice class, a dance class and an acting class. In the afternoons, students work on the show itself. The story of Aladdin is a shortened version of the Disney tale with many of the songs we all know and love.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-16
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 6-30
Cost: $250
Princesses and Pirates Theatre Camp
The AFAA cordially invites all princesses and pirates to come sing, dance, act and create. Students will learn songs from Disney's Princess and the Frog, Frozen, Peter Pan and Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance. Students will have singing, acting and dance class in the morning with art class and rehearsal in the afternoon. End of the week performance on Thursday.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-12
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 29-July 2
Cost: $200
Legally Blonde Junior Musical Theatre Intensive
Participate in the summer intensive program that brought you Into the Woods Jr. last summer. Every day students receive private instruction in acting, dance and voice. Every afternoon the students work on the show. Price includes t-shirt and lunch on Thursdays.
Age or grade level: Ages 13-21
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 26-June 18
Cost: $250
Alaska Dance Theatre Camps
Where: 550 E. 33rd Ave.
Contact: 277-9591; info@alaskadancetheatre.org
Full-Day Summer Intensive
Train with four guest artists from the Lower 48 as well as a variety of local artists. Daily classes in ballet, classical repertoire, jazz and contemporary as well as pilates and stretch. End of intensive performance to showcase work of all participants will be held at ADT.
Age or grade level: Ages 12 and older (minimum of three years ballet experience)
When: 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m., June 1-12
Cost: $925 (audition required)
Half-Day Summer Intensive
For the up and coming dancer, offering training in ballet, modern and jazz, culminating in an in-studio performance for family and friends to enjoy showcasing the material covered by all participating dancers.
Age or grade level: Level 2-3 or equivalent
When: 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., July 13-24
Cost: $500
Summer Session
Classes available in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, dance industry skills and creative movement; all ages and abilities.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-adult
When: Various times, June 15-July 2
Creative Movement Summer Dance Camp
Join Alaska Dance Theatre as we explore the story of Peter Pan through movement, music and arts and crafts. Camp culminates into an in-studio performance for family and friends to enjoy.
Age or grade level: Ages 4-5
When: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 15-18
Cost: $225
Creative Movement Summer Dance Camp
Join Alaska Dance Theatre as we explore the story of Peter Pan through movement, music and arts and crafts. Camp culminates into an in-studio performance for family and friends to enjoy.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-8
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 22-25
Cost: $225
Anchorage Music and Dance Center Camps
Where: Anchorage Music and Dance Center, 9210 Vanguard Drive, No. 1
Contact: 345-1555; or for Music Machine Camps: Janet Carr-Campbell, themusicmachine@live.com; 345-9039, 227-0509
Disney's Aladdin Kids Theatre Camp
A musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides. Script book and CD of music included. Students trying for Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine audition April 24. Other cast members: No audition necessary. Performance June 12.
Age or grade level: Ages 6 and older
When: 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 4-12 (no weekends)
Cost: $375 (includes two tickets to performance; registration fee may apply)
Angelina Ballerina Ballet Camp
Designed to promote physical health, confidence and creativity while teaching proper dance technique. Based on the book, Angelina's Sleepover, dancers will explore Angelina's passion for dance. Daily activities in the visual arts are also incorporated.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-5
When: 9-11 a.m. for 3-4 years, 12-2 p.m. for 4-5 years, June 1-5
Cost: $220 (registration fee may apply)
Peace, Love and Music Rock Star Camp Alaska Summer Tour
Rock out learning your favorite classic rock songs from the 60s and 70s. Musicians and vocalists of all levels welcome, especially beginners. Students play in a group setting and receive one on one instruction. Performance will be held June 26.
Age or grade level: Ages 7 and older
When: 8:45a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 22-26
Cost: $285; registration fee may apply
The Music Machine
This six-workshop in musical theatre, directed by Janet Carr-Campbell, ends with shows at ACPA's Discovery Theatre. Kids develop teamwork and a sense of pride through song and dance. Auditions are May 9 and are not competitive.
Age or grade level: Group I, ages 6-9; Group II, ages 10-12; Group III, ages 12-18
When: June 29-Aug. 8
Group I, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays; Group II, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Mondays-Thursday; Group III, 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Cost: Group I, $275; Group II or III, $325; $15 discount if paid by June 1
The Dance Machine
This six-week class, directed by Carly Campbell, Jessie Embley and Jack Klauschie, gives dancers the opportunity to work on jazz and musical theatre dance styles featured in The Music Machine shows Aug. 5-8. Auditions are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 9.
Age or grade level: Group I, ages 6-9; Group II, ages 10-12; Group III, ages 12-18
When: Mondays and Wednesdays only, June 29-Aug. 8. Group I, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.; Group II, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Group III, 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Group I, $200; Group II or III $240; $15 discount if paid by June 1
The Mini Music Machine
Fun classes for kids in creative music and movement, directed by Ashley Petito. Performance on final day for families. June theme "Goin' Buggy;" July theme, "Goin' to the Zoo." Registration 10 a.m., May 9.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
When: Session I: June 15-25; Session II: July 7-24
Ages 3-4, 10-11 a.m.; Ages 5-6, 11 a.m. to noon Mondays-Thursdays in June or Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in July
Cost: $110/session
Voice: Basic Training Music Camp
Sponsor: Vocal instructor Kim Gaines
Instructor Kim Gaines invites your children to have fun preparing for choir, piano, music theory and more. Let's move to a new rhythm together. Space is limited. Reserve now. Charter school dollars can be used.
Age or grade level: Pre-K-6th
When: June 1-5, July 13-17, Aug. 3-7
Where: 13420 Baywind Drive
Cost: $125
Contact: Kim Gaines, 348-0077; jksgaines@gci.net
Irish Dance Camp
Sponsor: Northern Lights Celtic Dance
Join us to learn basic Irish dance steps including jigs and reels.
Age or grade level: Ages 5 and older
When: 6:45-7:30 p.m., May 26-28 and June 2-4
Where: Northern Lights Celtic Dance Studio, 1515 E. Tudor Road, Suite 12
Cost: $60
Contact: Miriam Dean, celticmiriam@aol.com, 344-2562 or 952-3185
Each session ends with a concert during the academy's two-week day camp. Weekly camps in guitar, ukulele, jazz and rock are offered for middle and high school students.
Age or grade level: 3rd - 12th grade
Where: Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 1612 Ocean View Drive
Cost: $175 or $65 - $100 for a week-long session
Contact: 231-2360
The Art House Camps
Where: 6461 Reed Lane
Contact: Betty Dye, dye@gci.net
Painting Rocks
Turn a rock into a little work of art. Common rocks become animals, houses and flowers etc. Learn some basic acrylic painting techniques along the way.
Age or grade level: Ages 8 and up
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 10-12
Cost: $65
Acrylic Painting
Learn the basics of composition, the importance of understanding values, texture and how color theory is used in mixing paints to get just the right color for shadows.
Age or grade level: Ages 8 and up
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 27-30
Cost: $115
Watercolor Painting for Teens and Adults
Learn the basic and special effects techniques used in all watercolor painting .Students will work from a photo of their choice using the techniques we have learned. Palette and sketchbook to take home included.
Age or grade level: Ages 12-adult
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 20-23
Cost: $130
Charcoal Drawing
Study the importance of value, light and shadow and also cover basic composition with a first project and then choose your own subject matter for other projects from my picture files here or your own.
Age or grade level: Ages 8 and up
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 14-17
Cost: $90
Jewelry Making-Stringing and Earrings
Super fun and useful class, learning to use the proper tools needed for making necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Lots of beads for you to choose from here so no need to bring your own.
Age or grade level: Ages 10 and up
When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 22-25
Soft Pastel Drawing
Beginning with a small class project we will explore composition, color theory and values. Students will then work on a project of their own choosing from my files of animals and landscapes or photos from home.
Age or grade level: Ages 8 and up
When: 2-4 p.m., May 26-29
Cost: $100
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy Camps
Where: Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy, 501 W. International Airport Road, Suite 22
Contact: info@anchorageballet.org; 569-3267
Butterfly Dance Camp
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's one-day camps are a creative introduction to music, art and dance. Each themed camp offers professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other day camps, ACBA's one-day camps are a completely rounded and exploratory experience, combining structured lessons and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-6
When: July 11, July 25, August 11
Cost: $55
Angelina Ballerina Dance Camp
This five-day camp is designed to promote physical health, confidence and creativity while teaching proper ballet technique. Promoting reading and literacy, this complete camp curriculum focuses on reading and studying the book, "Angelina's Perfect Party." Also included are sessions in nutrition and creating a strong, healthy body, educational activity sheets and craft projects that will create excitement among young dancers.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-5
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 6-10
Cost: $250
Fairy Princess Arts Camp
This camp is a creative and magical introduction to music, art and dance. This one-week camp offers quality professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other arts camps Fairy Princess Arts Camp is a complete magical experience with time for stories and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations. See a dance studio transform into an imaginative play land where fairies sing, dance and grow.
Age or grade level: Ages 4-8
When: 9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m., June 22-26
Cost: $250
Crazy 4 Dance Camp
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's one-day camps are a creative introduction to music, art and dance. Each themed camp offers professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other day camps, ACBA's one-day camps are a completely rounded and exploratory experience, combining structured lessons and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-9
When: July 17, July 18, July 31, August 13
Cost: $55
Jazz Jam Dance Camp
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's one-day camps are a creative introduction to music, art and dance. Each themed camp offers professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other day camps, ACBA's one-day camps are a completely rounded and exploratory experience, combining structured lessons and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 5-9
When: July 17, July 31, August 1, August 13
Cost: $55
Ballerina for a Day Camp
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's one-day camps are a creative introduction to music, art and dance. Each themed camp offers professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other day camps, ACBA's one-day camps are a completely rounded and exploratory experience, combining structured lessons and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-4 or 7-9
When: July 18, July 24, August 13
Cost: $55
Super Hero Dance Camp
Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy's one-day camps are a creative introduction to music, art and dance. Each themed camp offers professional instruction in a uniquely fun learning environment. Unlike other day camps, ACBA's one-day camps are a completely rounded and exploratory experience, combining structured lessons and free play to explore and stimulate young imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-4When: July 17, July 31
Cost: $55
Red, White, Blue Crew Marching Band
Sponsor: Anchorage Fairs and Festivals
Musicians age 12 through adult are invited to join our lively colorful marching band as we perform for Anchorage July 4. Special guests include 10 members of the University of Washington Husky Marching Band, including their drum major, who will lead us along the park strip parade route. Our conductor is Dimond High Band Director Jason Edwards. Members include students from across the city, parents dusting off their instruments to join in the fun, community band members and music teachers. Please like our Facebook page for the most up to date information on rehearsal location, tunes, times and dates.
Age or grade level: Ages 12-adult
When: 7-9 p.m., July 1-3 (July 4 parade, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Where: To be announced.
Cost: Free
Contact: Facebook-Red, White, and Blue Crew Marching Band; anchoragemarchingband@hotmail.com
Alaska Band Summer Music Classes
Sponsor: Rick Zelinsky and The Music Man
Saxophone artist and educator Rick Zelinsky offers his 15th year of summer music classes from July 29-Aug. 13 every Tuesday-Thursday (see times below). Concert at the Alaska Zoo on Aug. 13 Summer Classes in Band (beginning and intermediate); Jazz/Rock Improvisation, Percussion, electric guitar and electric bass. Rick Zelinsky (ASD and UAA teacher/Yamaha performing artist).
Age or grade level: 4th grade-adult
When: Tuesdays-Thursdays, July 29-Aug. 13; 4th grade and older, 3-4 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate Percussion class with Brady Byers; 4-5 p.m. Beginning Guitar with Mark Manners; and with Rick Zelinsky, the following classes: Beginning Band for 4th grade and older, 5-6 p.m.; 7th grade to adult, Summer Band, 6-7:15 p.m.; Jazz Improvisation, 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Where: The Music Man, 4637 Old Seward Highway.
Cost: $145 and $15 registration fee. $15 discount for one student taking multiple classes
Contact: Rick Zelinsky, 250-9454; rickzelinsky@mac.com
Where: Birchwood Camp in Chugiak
Contact: info@alaskastringcamps.org; 696-2267 (message phone)
Age or grade level: Completed 7th-8th
Open to developing string players who have played for at least one school year. The camper will participate in orchestra rehearsals, technique, music theory, improvisation and outdoor activities. Camp is 4 days, 3 nights, all inclusive. Registration is open until full.
Dates: July 15-18
Cost: $435
Age or grade level: Completed 4th-6th
Open to students who have had at least one school year of playing experiences. They will participate in orchestra rehearsals, small group instruction, fiddling, music theory and outdoor recreation. After three days and two nights, the group plays for family a demonstration of what they have learned. Registration is now open online.
Dates: July 12-14
Cost: $340
Age or grade level: Completed 9th-12th
Open to advancing students who have played for at least two years. There is a wide range of elective class choices along with group rehearsals, small group instruction and recreation time. Some past electives include: ballroom dancing, music in film, composition, technique, electronics in music. Campers will spend 5 days, 4 nights all inclusive in a relaxed atmosphere while reinforcing their education. The time ends with a family demonstration.
Dates: July 20-24
Cost: $470
Art Kids Studio Art Camp emphasizes developing artistic abilities and projects. Camp Sessions can be repeated for beneficial development and new projects. Art supplies are included.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-18
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., June 1-July 31 (week-long sessions)
Where: Fireweed and A Street
Contact: jatkins@gci.net, 646-7938
All Day Art Camp
Art Kids draw, paint or create printmaking projects in the morning and build sculptural mixed media projects in the afternoon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $380/session
Morning Art Camp
Art Kids draw, paint or create printmaking projects, 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $150/session
Afternoon Art Camp
Art Kids build sculptural and mixed media projects, 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $225/session
Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp (13th Annual)
Sponsor: Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp and 90.3 FM KNBA
Improve your guitar, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, voice and songwriting on a picturesque lake nestled under some of Alaska's most beautiful mountains. Small classes/jams ensure great learning experiences. All musical ability levels welcome. Tuition includes shuttle, meals and camping. Heated cabins are also available. 2015 Recording Artist Instructors Include: World-renowned Fingerstylist Peppino D'Agostino; National Flatpicking Champion Steve Kaufman; Singer-songwriter Ellis; Bluesman Brooks Williams; Mandolinist Emory Lester; Guitar Master Mark Stuart; Ukulele wizard Jim Boggia; and Clawhammerin' Steve Baughman. Let the Moose be your Muse.
Age or grade level: Ages 16 and older
Dates: Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Where: Wasilla, Alaska
Cost: $729
Contact: Joe Becker, camp@acousticalaska.com, 331-4864
Sponsor: Alaska Theatre of Youth
Alaska Theatre of Youth's 29th annual summer youth theatre program is hosted at Aquarian Charter School. Three intensive weeks of skill-building classes (like acting, improvisation, mime, stage combat, dance, music) and rehearsal culminate in fully staged performances at UAA's Fine Arts Theatre on June 26 and 27. Make new friends and enjoy an experience that will last a lifetime this summer with ATY. Youth participation in the arts is known to relate to higher test scores, increase the chances of finishing school, going to college and more. Enroll your child at Summer Conservatory and let their story unfold.
Age or grade level: Ages 8-18
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June 8-27
Where: Aquarian Charter School, June 8-19, 1705 W. 32nd Ave.; UAA Fine Arts Bldg: June 22-27
Cost: $495, discount of $50 off for each subsequent sibling enrolled in the full-time program
Contact: aty@alaskatheatreofyouth.org, 338-4901
Alaska Moving Arts Center Camps
Where: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River
Contact: Becky Hesser, 694-8915; Becky@AlaskaMovingArtsCenter.org
Tiny Dancers in Storyland
Young movers will dance and tumble their way through a different story each day. They will explore characters and themes from a well known tale using props and their imaginations.
Age or grade level: Ages 3-5
When: 1-3 p.m., July 14-16
Cost: $50 plus $35 Alaska Moving Arts registration fee, good until September 2016.
Jump, Spin and Roll
A high-energy camp which allows young people to try several different movement forms. They will develop strength, flexibility and creativity as they explore tumbling, ballet, contemporary and jazz dance. Each form is taught by experienced teachers.
Age or grade level: Ages 6-12
When: 1-4 p.m., June 22-26
Cost: $100 plus $35 Alaska Moving Arts registration, good until Sept. 2016
Contact: Trena Whisnant, 696-3283; trenandave@mtaonline.net
Where: 10901 Mausel Street, Eagle River
Piano Prep
Piano preparation for the young child. Music and note reading. Music theory and how to apply it to the piano.
Age or grade level: Ages 4-6
When: 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays, June 2-June 20
Cost: Tuition $65; materials $35; $35 Alaska Moving Arts registration, good until Sept. 2016
Kindermusik "Summer at the Ocean"
Toddler and preschool music and movement
Age or grade level: 18 months-4 years
When: 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, June 2-June 20
Cost: Tuition $65; materials $35; $35 Alaska Moving Arts registration, good until Sept. 2016