Creative Apprentices – CAPS
Rising Grade 7 - 8
The Creative Apprentice Program is geared to offer a combination of summer camp fun and job preparation to rising 7th & 8th grade students. The program presents students with the opportunity to divide their time between being campers in the classroom and camp helpers. It serves as the perfect bridge between our Young Creator camp program and our Counselors In Training Program.
The Creative Apprenticeship Program is best described as a summer job internship in a fun and creative camp environment. Its purpose is twofold: 1) To instill leadership skills in students that they can carry with them into the school year or into any youth summer camp job positions they may pursue in the future. 2) To allow our maturing students the ability to still enjoy the CASA experience as campers. In short, creative apprentices hold the unique position of being “Half-Camper/Half-Helper”.
Campers choose four daily classes for the session. All classes will repeat throughout the summer with curriculum changes each session. Class descriptions are below.
*CAPs must attend the full two week session.
Dates & Fees
Session I
June 24 – July 3
(2-week session - Closed July 4th & 5th for Independence Day)
$695
Session II
July 8 - July 19
(2-week session)
$850
Session III
July 22 - August 2
(2-week session)
$850
Quick Facts
- Rising Grade 7-8 in fall 2024
- Full-day program: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Mentored by teachers and program managers
- Variety of classes to explore
- Job training
- Responsive Classroom: camper participates in decision-making
- Emphasis on leadership, creativity, independence, and collaboration
Classes
Period 1
Do you like to think on your feet? Does your imagination soar at a second's notice? This is the class for you. You'll learn acting basics and the secrets to successful improv performance.
Learn traditional pinch, coil, and slab techniques of hand-building ceramics to make take-home treasures. CASA's two studios teach the same methods, producing different projects.
Campers will brush, blend and mix as they explore color theory, watercolor and even pointillism! There are so many possibilities to discover in this unique class full of color and creativity!
Campers will walk to our local trails, where they will explore the woods, plants, animal life, and birdwatch. Snakes, frogs, snails, and animal footprints are something to look forward to in this discovery-filled class in the Great Outdoors.
Does music move you? This class presents fundamental concepts and skills from contemporary modern, ballet, and jazz dance forms such as floor work, inversion, and improvisation. Classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics, and spatial awareness.
This class highlights the principles of offense and defense. Goalie skills, dribbling, heading, trapping, controlling, and team formation will be taught. This class will be held outdoors only.
Get the maximum fun from a camcorder. Start with the basics of movie-making and explore creating music videos, sitcoms, and drama.
Whether you're hoping to improve your skills on the court or are new to the game of basketball, this class promises lots of fun for hoopsters of all levels.
What's cookin'? Learn to make omelets, pancakes, muffins, poached eggs, and other breakfast treats. Yum!
Future architects and engineers, this is for you! Each week, you'll tackle a new Lego challenge. Teachers will help you visualize parts of the whole to construct efficient, astounding Lego creations.
Does music move you? This class presents fundamental concepts and skills from contemporary modern, ballet, and jazz dance forms such as floor work, inversion, and improvisation. Classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics, and spatial awareness.
In this class, campers will learn the discipline of drawing, painting, and two-dimensional design. This class emphasizes materials, techniques, process, and the language of art.
Building robots is fun, easy, and can be done by nearly anyone. There's a new challenge to solve, a new experiment to conduct, and a new robot to build each session.
Imagine the wizardry you can conjure up in the laboratories of CASA! We're not precisely Hogwarts, but you'll learn potions and amazing scientific tricks.
Period 2
Whether you're hoping to improve your skills on the court or are new to the game of basketball, this class promises excellent fun for hoopsters of all levels.
Replicate one of the world's oldest art forms as you make ceramic tiles, master the technique of glazing, and explore the ancient art of mosaics.
This class is designed to be an introduction to clay work. Learn to press, squeeze, poke, and reshape various clay materials into different shapes.
Fresh veggies and homegrown herbs will be an essential part of the recipes of this meatless cooking class.
Campers will immerse themselves in this roleplaying game about storytelling in the worlds of sword and sorcery. Each camper creates an adventurer and teams up with other characters played by friends.
Does music move you? This class presents fundamental concepts and skills from contemporary modern, ballet, and jazz dance forms such as floor work, inversion, and improvisation. Classwork develops efficient alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, dynamics, and spatial awareness.
Step behind the camera and take a seat in the director’s chair as you learn the secrets behind Hollywood movies and create some of your own! In this class, campers will collaborate to write, direct, and produce their own mini film.
Future architects and engineers, this is for you! Each week, you'll tackle a new Lego challenge. Teachers will help you visualize parts of the whole to construct efficient, astounding Lego creations.
Experiment and engage with dance in a whole new way! Create movements and pieces that come from your imagination.
Campers find tons of fun playing classic board games like Risk, Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Battleship, Connect Four, backgammon, and much more…
A class for all of our yarn enthusiasts! Sewing, knitting, crocheting and more!
Explore arts and crafts using materials ranging from soda cans to CDs to egg cartons!
Enjoy the outdoors while discovering different ways to combine nature and art. Natural dying, shadows of other elements, printing, and collage-making will be part of this inspiring class.
This class highlights the principles of offense and defense. Goalie skills, dribbling, heading, trapping, controlling, and team formation will be taught. This class will be held outdoors only.
Find out what makes a show run behind the scenes! Learn about stage makeup, props, and lighting!
Period 3
Campers will learn to use recycled materials to make unique 3D objects. Come and explore a new world with us!
This class will teach campers how to create animations with different supplies and tools. This is an "animation lab" class!
Under the guidance of a talented group of theater artists/teachers, campers participate in acting, dance, voice, music, costume, prop, and set design that ends in mini-Broadway-style production. This is a smaller-scale version of our popular CASA Musical for campers and gives our younger campers a sense of what it feels like to be part of a musical.
CASA Blog is back! Write, edit, illustrate, design, and lay out the CASA blog. Practice creative writing, roam the camp, interview staff and campers, conduct polls, create puzzles and then put it all together in our official blog!
Join us in a delicious round-the-world journey as we savor multicultural delicacies from different nations. Bon Appetit!
Experiment with all types of clay to create incredible, imaginative pots, cups, plates and more! Campers must have foundational knowledge and prior experience in ceramics.
Get your groove on! Enjoy "street style" hip-hop movements and appreciate the various cultural influences this rhythm brings to life.
Come and join us in this awesome fashion workshop where wearable masterpieces are made.
Experiment with clay and create works from your own imagination. Perfect for our younger campers or those new to ceramics!
Campers will learn how to play Minecraft and experience exploring, crafting, and building things in the Minecraft world. With the teacher's guidance, players will push the limits of the construction tools Minecraft people have made.
Learn how to illustrate and tell your own action packed or comedic stories in comic strips!
In this class, campers will have three of their favorites all at once: gymnastics, movement, and fun!
Splish-splash! Cool down with water games. Campers will play all games on the playground in good weather. Make sure to pack a bathing suit and towel!
Sing along as you learn basic chords and strumming patterns on the ukulele. No prior experience required. This class will be fun for all!
In this class, campers will develop their storytelling talents, apply storytelling techniques, create storytelling guides, and perform a story for an audience. They will also read a book that campers will select together during the first week of camp.
Period 4
Move over, Betty Crocker. CASA campers will be whipping up delicious desserts, cakes, loaves of bread, and cookies.
Campers will learn how to play Minecraft and experience exploring, crafting, and building things in the Minecraft world. With the teacher's guidance, players will push the limits of the construction tools Minecraft people have made.
Under the guidance of a talented group of theater artists/teachers, campers participate in acting, dance, voice, music, costume, prop, and set design that ends in mini-Broadway-style production. This is a smaller-scale version of our popular CASA Musical for campers and gives our younger campers a sense of what it feels like to be part of a musical.
Here's the scoop: become a reporter, news anchor, or TV producer. Entertainment, sports, and news come alive at CASA!
If you're a clay-niac, this class is for you! Learn the secrets of working with clay, and you'll soon be making the most unique pieces.
Game on! Dodgeball, kickball, volleyball, new games, and old favorites will keep you and your teammates on the ball.
Get creative by using beads, crystals, and other materials to fashion beautiful jewelry pieces that can make for great gifts or be worn by you!
See the world of CASA through a whole new lens! Campers will learn the basics of digital photography and compose their own mini portfolios.
Imagine the wizardry you can conjure up in the laboratories of CASA! We're not precisely Hogwarts, but you'll learn potions and amazing scientific tricks.
Get your groove on! Enjoy “street style” hip-hop movements and appreciate the various cultural influences this rhythm brings to life.
Enter the wonderful world of puppetry! Campers will learn how to create various types of puppets and try out basic puppetry techniques.
This class introduces campers to basic slow-pitch softball knowledge and skills. Instruction includes fundamentals in throwing, catching, pitching, hitting, base running, base coaching, and game rules will be part of this class.
Create incredible, unique, imaginative art by hand or with the wheel. This class will show more techniques and advanced features for clay lovers. Campers must have foundational knowledge and prior experience in ceramics.
Solve puzzles or challenge yourself to create your own during this fantastic class!
Dive into greater self-expression, body awareness, social skills, positive thinking, and environmental sensitivity through basic yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.
A Day @ Casa
8:30-9:00 am
Arrival and Morning Meeting
9:00-9:55 am
Class #1
9:30-10:20 am
Activity Time
10:00-10:25 am
Recess & Snack
10:30-11:20 am
Class #2
11:25am-12:05 pm
Festival Period (Free Choice)
12:10-12:50pm
Lunch & Recess
12:55-1:25pm
One O'Show
1:30-2:20pm
Class #3
2:25-3:15pm
Class #4
3:20-3:30pm
Afternoon Meeting
3:30pm