JDCAC Summer Camps

We'll See You This Summer at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center!

Every summer, the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) is filled with creativity and imagination as children of all ages participate in visual arts camps. These camps create an opportunity for children to engage in educational activities while having a great time! Come join the excitement in Auburn's art community today and make a difference for the younger generation's future!

Interested in participating in summer camps as an instructor, volunteer or participant? Contact the JDCAC at 334-501-2963.

Scroll down for Art Camp dates and descriptions. If you are interested in signing up for one or more of the classes, please do so through MyRec. Citizens must have an online MyRec account to register for any Parks and Recreation programs. To access the online system and create an account visit auburnalabama.org/parks/register.

Programs with an associated cost will require payment which can be made online using a credit card. Individuals who wish to pay with cash or check can register and pay in person at the Harris Center, located at 425 Perry St., Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will only be accepted from participants who live or work in the City of Auburn during the first two weeks of registration.

Please read ALL instructions prior to registration!

Location: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (222 E. Drake Ave.)

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made by Wednesday at 5 p.m. prior to the week you are cancelling in order to receive a refund.

Refund requests will need to be completed through our registration platform under the refunds tab. Refunds will take 10 business days to be processed.

Registration Instructions: If you do not already have an account with MyRec, consider making one before the registration date. Add any children you want to register for camp to your account. Make sure you do not add them as a paying member.

Day of Registration

• Log into MyRec
• Click Register
• Click Programs
• Look for Camps Category
• Click on Camps
• Register your campers for the weeks needed
• You can click the box beside your campers' names add to cart and then add another week
• You only have 15 minutes to check out once you add it to your cart
• If you want your camper to attend both sessions you must register them for each week
• Please make sure you include all allergies and medical information that will be important for us to know. We also will not allow anyone to pick up your child from camp that is not a parent/guardian or on the pick-up list so please make sure that section is completed if anyone other than a legal parent/guardian will be picking up your child.
• If for some reason you are only able to register one child and the other child ends up on the waitlist, please contact Sara Custer at scuster@auburnalabama.org.

Art For Young Children

Art for Young Children is an ART CAMP created by Chichi Lovett and coordinated by Sara Custer, Cultural Arts Administrator, and Emillie Dombrowski, Art Education Specialist. Art camps provide a supportive and creative learning environment where instruction is collaborative and taught by experienced artists and art educators. Campers will explore different mediums while learning about artists, history, movements and cultures. We are an ART workshop with emphasis on aesthetics and the process of creating art. We will inspire your child to experiment with materials and try new techniques while learning about the elements and principles of design in a variety of age-appropriate lessons. A special exhibition of the children’s artwork will be held at the end of each session. For more information, please contact the JDCAC. Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required.

$60/week/child. Price includes cost of all materials and snacks.

Contact: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center • (334) 501-2963 • scuster@auburnalabama.org

Visual Art Workshops for Children

Visual Arts Workshops for Children is an ART CAMP created by Chichi Lovett and coordinated by Sara Custer, Cultural Arts Administrator, and Emillie Dombrowski, Art Education Specialist. Art camps provide a supportive and creative learning environment where instruction is collaborative and taught by experienced artists and art educators. Campers will explore different mediums while learning about artists, history, movements and cultures. We are an ART workshop with emphasis on aesthetics and the process of creating art. We will inspire your child to experiment with materials and try new techniques while learning about the elements and principles of design in a variety of age-appropriate lessons. A special exhibition of the children’s artwork will be held at the end of each session. For more information, please contact JDCAC. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required.

$80/week/child. Price includes cost of all materials and snacks.

Contact: Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center • (334) 501-2963 • scuster@auburnalabama.org

Creative Kids - Art Camp

Creative art is a fundamental skill that should be learned by all children. The young artist will be introduced to basic drawing, painting, crafting, and clay with a fun subject while developing learning and creative skills. Creative expression will be emphasized while students work with a variety of media such as watercolor, oil pastel, color pencil, clay, collage etc. $225.

Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • dongshang@hotmail.com

Sketching with Pencils, Painting with Brushes – Art Camp

In this fun and engaging class, students will learn how to draw, shade, and create gradation with pencils. Learn watercolor painting skills and color pencils. Students will develop basic art skills and techniques through these sketching and painting practices. $225.

Contact: Dong Shang • (229) 347-6293 • dongshang@hotmail.com

Science Camp

At science camp, kids will be hands on with exciting experiments and explorations. They will watch awesome demos, work with partners and groups to conduct science experiments and learn safe and easy experiments they can perform at home! , Join us for partner science experiments, cool demos and friendly building competitions daily! Action packed fun guaranteed to please your favorite Einstein! $100.

Contact: Summer Williams • (334) 329-9361 • winsleycoan@icloud.com

Superhero Training Camp

Calling all superheroes! Wear your favorite costume and come get STRONG with an obstacle course, get SMART with science experiments, and get SPRIGHTLY with art projects-all superhero themed! $100.

Contact: Summer Williams • (334) 329-9361 • winsleycoan@icloud.com

AACT Academy Musical Theater Camp

Love to sing, dance and act? Then join us for Musical Theater Camp! Whether you have been on stage many times or never, this camp is for you! You'll learn music, choreography and do character development activities for several Broadway Musical numbers. Each year we choose new songs and different musicals, so you always have a fresh experience. We are grateful to Auburn University's Department of Theater and Dance for sponsoring us. Your actor will have a chance to shine on a real stage for family and friends at the end of camp!$160/ACT Jr. ACT I. $180/ ACT II & III (includes a t-shirt and snack each day). Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships available. Scholarships are at auburnact.org.

Friday June 28th - There will be extra rehearsal times (TBA) for everyone to prepare for the Parent Presentation that will be held at 5:30., , Tutuion includes: T-shirt, snacks and purchased sheet music.

Coordinator: Melanie Brown/AACT • (334) 332-6834 • mbrown@auburnact.org

AACT Academy Summer Intensive

This is a theatre skills and techniques camp appropriate for all levels of experience. Whether you are a beginning or experienced actor, you will be able to learn something new. This fun and fast paced camp will focus on voice and movement, improvisation and scene studies. Each year, we plan different ways to present and practice theater skills, so there is always something new!
$180/child (includes a t-shirt and snack each day). Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships available. Scholarships are at auburnact.org

Parent Presentation will be held Friday, July 19 at 4 p.m.
*Children ages 3 - 5 must be potty-trained to attend.

Coordinator: Melanie Brown/AACT • (334) 332-6834 • mbrown@auburnact.org

AACT Academy Summer “Play” and Tech Camp

From auditions to performance, young actors will be able to go through the whole process of producing a play. Using children's literature as a base, they will be able to write some of their lines, develop their character, create their own set, costume, and makeup design sketches. We will not build their set designs, but we will use simple stage makeup, costumes, and props. Be prepared to have them raiding the closets to find what they need to create their own costume! Actors will be expected to practice their lines and do some character development work at home. This year we are adding a Technical Skills Track focusing on lighting, sound and set design. Students participating in this option will need to bring a laptop, or iPad. $200/child (includes a t-shirt and snack each day). Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships available. Scholarships details are at auburnact.org

Coordinator: Melanie Brown/AACT • (334) 332-6834 • mbrown@auburnact.org

AACT Academy Summer “Play” in the Woods

Join us for a "All the world's a stage" theater experience. Wear your hiking shoes, bring water, and apply sunscreen and bug spray. Using the woods as our backdrop, we are excited to explore theater techniques and put on a play in the great outdoors! On Friday the 7th, camp will run until 5:00 in order to prepare for the Parent Presentation at 5:30. $180/child (includes a t-shirt and snack each day). Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships available. Scholarships details are at auburnact.org

Coordinator: Melanie Brown/AACT • (334) 332-6834 • mbrown@auburnact.org

Make sure to create a MyRec account and register with us!