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THE GUIDE SUMMER CAMPS 2O21 JUNE 1–AUGUST 20 | AGES 3–21

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CULINARY CAMP SPONSOR SPONSOR SUPPORTING CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS WELCOME At COCA, the well-being of our community continues to guide our decision-making. HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES Our staff and faculty have been hard at work ensuring that our COCA family will be WHY COCA? able to connect, learn, and create in a safe and welcoming environment. COCA’s Health & Safety Procedures have been approved by St. Louis County. We have OUR AMAZING FACULTY been open and operating safely since last August and continue to review our Our campers enjoy a unique and -filled summer experience taught procedures to ensure all protocols are in accordance with the latest public health by professional artists and teachers! COCA’s talented teaching artists recommendations. also work professionally as exhibiting artists or performers throughout the region. Upon arrival to COCA’s campus each day, staff, teaching artists, teaching assistants, and campers will provide responses to a short screening

CAMP BASICS OUR PERSONALIZED APPROACH questionnaire. Temperatures will be taken and recorded using a non-contact We provide a safe, comfortable, arts-learning environment where our digital thermometer. campers can truly enjoy and the art-making process. Many of our camps are multidisciplinary and are taught by multiple teaching artists. Masks are to be worn at all times on the COCA campus in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Camp activities will be modified to maintain social distancing at COCA camps are designed to engage all types of learners. all times. There will be no shared supplies for in-person camps, and we will be operating with limited camp sizes. PRESENTATIONS & PERFORMANCES Campers learn in a FUN, RELAXED environment where they can express Campers will be given a break from activities every 60–90 minutes to wash their and gain self-confidence. Each Friday, campers have an hands. Hand sanitizer will be available in the classrooms. Families are also opportunity to spotlight the work created throughout the week. encouraged to have hand sanitizer in the car for use after camp.

A LONGER SUMMER While our drinking fountains are closed, our touchless water bottle filling station Our camps start the day after Memorial Day and run through August 20, will remain open. Campers are expected to bring their own water bottle. providing your family with 12 full weeks of summer arts opportunities! Campers enrolled in outdoor camps will only go inside to use the restroom or refill their water bottles.

NO EXTRA FEES Snack/break locations will remain outdoors, staggered and locations spread and All art supplies, groceries, technology supplies, and equipment, as well an outdoor lunch location is available for families who select that option. There as field trips, are included (when applicable) in the camp price. will be no microwave, ice, dishes, coffee, or utensils for use, and there will be no food sharing in classrooms or at lunchtime. A VARIETY OF OPTIONS FOR SUMMER FUN With hundreds of camps and a variety of options, COCA offers summer All high-touch areas and floors will be sanitized frequently during and in- between camps using Electrostatic spray equipment. arts camp experiences that meet your family’s needs. Choose from indoor, outdoor, and virtual camps, as well as morning, afternoon, and We thank you for your cooperation and commitment to the health and safety of our full day camp options. entire COCA community.

View COCA’s complete Health & Safety Procedures: JOIN US THIS SUMMER & FIND YOUR PASSION! cocastl.org/campus-safety

4 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 5 8–10 AM 19343 Rock & Roll Printmaking 42 JUNE 1–4 (no camp on may 31) 8–10 AM 19344 Breakfast Club 35 BUILD YOUR COCA CAMP DAY ages time code title p 8–10 PM 19351 Broadway Blockbusters 35 3–5 AM 19248 Circle of Life 12 8–10 PM 19353 Canine Comic Craft 35 3–5 AM 19249 Beach Party 12 8–10 PM 19356 One Yard Creations 42 4–5 PM 19263 Magic Trunk 18 8–10 PM 19359 Kid Me! 41 4–5 PM 19264 In the Garden 17 11–13 AM 19341 Radical ‘80s Art 50 COCA provides stimulating arts camps plus 6–7 AM 19246 Move It 25 14–18 Full Day 19342 Acting for the Camera 58 6–7 AM 19247 Batman & Beyond 20 supervised care from 7:30AM to 6:00PM, all 6–7 AM 19251 Fashion First 22 JUNE 21–25 6–7 AM 19253 Play with Your Food 26 ages time code title p summer long. Find the right combination to solve 6–7 PM 19260 Circus Circus 21 3–5 AM 19385 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 14 6–7 PM 19270 Hip-Hop Basics 23 4–5 PM 19401 Cookie Monster 17 8–10 AM 19254 Street Dance 43 6–7 AM 19380 Circus Circus 21 your family’s summer puzzle! 8–10 AM 19256 Swiftie Songwriters 44 6–7 AM 19381 Who Ya Gonna Call? 28 8–10 PM 19261 COCAescape 36 6–7 AM 19386 Cartooning Character Creations 21 8–10 PM 19262 Villainous Versions 44 6–7 AM 19388 Musical Moves 25 8–10 PM 19266 Fashion Design 37 6–7 PM 19399 Where’s My Supersuit 28 8–10 PM 19267 Impressionist Inspiration 40 6–7 PM 19404 Monster Experiments 25 8–10 PM 19268 Ice Cream Camp 40 6–7 PM 19405 Mostly Mosaics 25 11–13 AM 19252 Artist Toolbox 48 6–7 PM 19409 Singing in 27 11–13 PM 19269 Dance Exploration 49 8–10 AM 19389 Simply Silly Inventions 43 BEFORE & AFTER 12–18 AM 19250 Computer Animation 55 8–10 AM 19391 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 38 12–18 PM 19265 Movie Magic 55 8–10 AM 19392 A Play a Day 34 CARE AVAILABLE INTENSIVE Full Day 19255 Musical Theatre Biz Intensive 59 8–10 PM 19400 Act Up 34 INTENSIVE Full Day 19302 Ballet & Contemporary Intensive* 59 8–10 PM 19402 Drawing Manga 37 (AGES 5+) 8–10 PM 19407 Zombie TV 44 AM CAMP JUNE 7–11 11–13 AM 19382 Action Movie 48 BEFORE CARE ages time code title p 11–13 PM 19398 Circus Explorer 48 7:30–9:00AM 9:00–11:45AM 3–5 AM 19295 Candy Land 12 12–18 AM 19390 Clean Cooking & Baking 55 3–5 AM 19296 Famous Firsts 13 14–18 AM 19387 Indie Music 2 58 AFTER CARE Combine with a PM 4–5 PM 19309 Magic Carpet 18 14–18 PM 19403 Cine Soundscape 58 3:00–6:00PM camp for a full day 4–5 PM 19310 Circus Stars 17 14–18 Full Day 19383 Musical Theatre Audition Studio 58 camp experience! 6–7 AM 19294 Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo 20 INTENSIVE Full Day 19384 Tap Intensive 59 6–7 AM 19298 Sew Fabulous 26 6–7 AM 19299 Jinkies 24 JUNE 28–JULY 2 6–7 PM 19308 Little Dancers 24 ages time code title p 6–7 PM 19312 Junior Prankster 24 3–5 AM 19436 Zip, Chug, Zoom 15 6–7 PM 19313 iPad Movie Basics 23 3–5 AM 19437 Ballet Stories 12 8–10 AM 19297 iPad Music Making 41 4–5 PM 19455 Under the Sea 19 8–10 AM 19301 Grillin’ & Chillin’ 39 6–7 AM 19435 Clones, Aliens & Jedi 21 8–10 PM 19307 Battles 35 6–7 AM 19443 Once Upon a Kitchen 25 FULL DAY 8–10 PM 19311 Fashion Makeover 37 6–7 AM 19446 C.O.C.A.D.R.E.A.M. 20 8–10 PM 19315 Illustration 40 6–7 PM 19454 Young Illustrator 28 CAMP 11–13 AM 19293 Kid Me2! 49 6–7 PM 19456 One Minute Movie 25 11–13 PM 19314 Brand U 48 6–7 PM 19458 Broadway Blockbuster 20 9:00AM–3:00PM PM CAMP 11–13 Full Day 19292 Open Musical: Moana JR.* 50 8–10 AM 19438 Tinker Time 44 12–18 Full Day 19300 Passport 56 8–10 AM 19441 Swiftie Songwriters 44 12:15–3:00PM 8–10 AM 19442 Manga Go 41 JUNE 14–17 (no camp on june 18) 8–10 AM 19444 This is the Way 44 Combine with an AM ages time code title p 8–10 PM 19457 Going Gaga 39 camp for a full day 3–5 AM 19338 Popstar Superstar 15 8–10 PM 19459 Global Art 38 camp experience! 3–5 AM 19339 Monster Party 14 8–10 PM 19461 Fundamentals of Stage Combat 38 4–5 PM 19354 More Than a Box 19 8–10 PM 19463 Page to Stage 42 6–7 AM 19336 COCA Comedy Club 21 8–10 PM 19464 Comic Books & Graphic Novels 36 6–7 AM 19345 Hip-Hop Basics 23 11–13 AM 19439 Thrift Store Fashion 51 6–7 PM 19355 Legomation Basics 24 11–13 AM 19445 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 49 6–7 PM 19357 Draw, Paint, Print 22 11–13 PM 19453 The COCA Improv Project 51 6–7 PM 19358 Chocolate Factory 21 11–13 PM 19460 Secret Ingredient 50 6–7 PM 19885 Circus Circus 21 11–13 PM 19462 COCAescape 48 6–7 Full Day 19352 Lullaby of Broadway 24 14–18 Full Day 19431 Flip & Fly 58 8–10 AM 19337 DC vs. Marvel 37 INTENSIVE Full Day 19433 Filmmaking Intensive+ 59 8–10 AM 19340 Legomation 41 6 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide *2-week camp +3-week camp cocastl.org | 7 6–7 PM 19599 Legomation Basics 24 8–10 AM 19688 DC vs. Marvel 37 JULY 6–9 (no camp on july 5) 6–7 PM 19601 Cooking with Color 22 8–10 AM 19689 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 38 ages time code title p 6–7 Full Day 19583 Superhero Movie Making 1 27 8–10 PM 19696 Circus COCA 36 3–5 AM 19486 May the Force Be With You 14 8–10 AM 19581 Legomation 41 8–10 PM 19701 Canine Comic Craft 35 3–5 AM 19487 Girl Power 13 8–10 AM 19585 Feed the Mind 38 8–10 PM 19708 Arts Around the World 35 4–5 PM 19502 Minion Madness 18 8–10 AM 19588 Hogwarts: Journey Continues 40 11–13 AM 19685 Rock & Roll Printmaking 50 6–7 AM 19488 Future Filmmaker 22 8–10 PM 19597 Harry Pottery 39 11–13 PM 19703 Indie Music Production 49 6–7 AM 19490 Pop Nation 26 8–10 PM 19602 Dance, Dance, Dance 37 12–18 AM 19687 Hip-Hop Studio 55 6–7 AM 19491 Young Artist Studio 28 8–10 PM 19603 Kid Me! 41 12–18 PM 19704 Advocacy & Graphic Design 55 6–7 AM 19493 First Act 22 8–10 PM 19608 Stage Makeup 43 12–18 PM 19706 Spoken Word Slam 56 6–7 PM 19501 Third Dimension 28 11–13 AM 19589 Cosplay Costumes 1 48 12–18 Full Day 19690 Film Trailer Reboot 55 6–7 PM 19504 Fashion First 22 11–13 PM 19600 Manga 50 6–7 PM 19505 Disney Dreamers 22 11–13 Full Day 19582 Voice Studio 51 AUGUST 9–13 6–7 PM 19507 Ice Cream Camp 23 12–18 AM 19592 Stage Makeup 2 56 ages time code title p 8–10 AM 19492 Culinary Road Trip 36 12–18 PM 19609 Projection Design 56 3–5 AM 19734 Ponyville Adventures 15 8–10 AM 19494 Kid Me! 41 14–18 AM 19584 Manga for Teens 58 3–5 AM 19733 Pet Parade 14 8–10 PM 19510 iPad Movie Making 40 14–18 PM 19605 Cosplay Costumes 2 58 4–5 PM 19750 Leader of the Flock 18 8–10 PM 19503 Open Mic 42 4–5 PM 19751 Magical Music Makers 18 8–10 PM 19506 Hello Dali 39 JULY 26–30 6–7 AM 19731 Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo 20 8–10 PM 19508 Dance, Dance, Dance 37 ages time code title p 6–7 AM 19732 Where in the World 28 8–10 Full Day 19495 Superhero Movie Making 2 43 3–5 AM 19630 Summer in a Suitcase 15 6–7 AM 19737 Calder Creations 20 9–10 Full Day 19484 First Musical: Frozen KIDS* 38 3–5 AM 19631 Let it Go, Let it Snow 14 6–7 PM 19747 Circus Circus 21 11–13 AM 19489 Canine Comic Craft 48 4–5 PM 19648 Jurassic Art 18 6–7 PM 19749 Disney Dreamers 22 11–13 PM 19509 The Upside Down 51 4–5 PM 19649 Unicorn Adventures 19 6–7 PM 19752 Legomation Basics 24 INTENSIVE Full Day 19485 Ballet Studio Junior Intensive+ 59 6–7 AM 19629 Where’s My Supersuit 28 6–7 PM 19755 Perfect Cookie Camp 26 6–7 AM 19636 Summer Chef 27 6–7 PM 19756 Musical Moves 25 JULY 12–16 6–7 AM 19638 Happy Feet 23 6–7 Full Day 19736 Pop Divas 26 ages time code title p 6–7 PM 19650 Basics 20 8–10 AM 19729 Circus COCA 36 3–5 AM 19530 Broadway Stars 12 6–7 PM 19652 Pop Nation 26 8–10 AM 19735 Animation 34 3–5 AM 19531 Icky Sticky Fun 13 6–7 PM 19653 Hip-Hop Basics 23 8–10 AM 19738 Kitchen Creative 41 4–5 PM 19549 Pajama Hero! 19 6–7 PM 19654 Into the Unknown 23 8–10 AM 19739 Act Up 34 6–7 AM 19529 Singing in Style 27 6–7 PM 19655 “How-To” Movie Making 23 8–10 AM 19744 Stage Makeup 43 6–7 AM 19534 Jinkies 24 8–10 AM 19628 Broadway Believers 35 8–10 PM 19748 Fundamentals of Stage Combat 38 6–7 AM 19536 Kitchen Wizard 24 8–10 AM 19635 Architect Explorer 34 8–10 PM 19753 COCA Sketch Comedy 36 6–7 AM 19539 Move It 25 8–10 AM 19637 This is the Way 44 8–10 PM 19754 Go Van Gogh 39 6–7 PM 19550 Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo 20 8–10 AM 19639 Video How To: Dance Moves 44 8–10 PM 19757 Acting for the Camera 34 6–7 PM 19553 Junior Prankster 24 8–10 PM 19645 Rock the House 43 8–10 PM 19760 Thrift Store Fashion 44 6–7 PM 19554 The Sorting Hat 27 8–10 PM 19646 Revolting Roald 42 8–10 Full Day 19730 New York Minute 42 8–10 AM 19535 Art Reflections 35 8–10 PM 19651 Decked-Out Donuts 37 11–13 AM 19740 Acting for the Camera 48 8–10 AM 19538 Hocus Pocus 39 11–13 PM 19647 Rhythm, Dance & Body Percussion 50 11–13 AM 19743 Costume Design 49 8–10 AM 19540 Legomation 41 11–13 Full Day 19633 Fashion Challenge 49 11–13 PM 19758 Fashion Blog 49 8–10 AM 19544 Stage Makeup 43 12–18 Full Day 19632 Musical Marketing: Hairspray JR. 56 11–13 PM 19761 Stage Makeup 2 50 8–10 PM 19547 Musical Moves 41 INTENSIVE Full Day 19634 Voice Intensive I 59 8–10 PM 19548 Claymation 36 AUGUST 16–20 8–10 PM 19552 Say Cheese 43 AUGUST 2–6 ages time code title p 8–10 PM 19557 Costume Design 36 ages time code title p 3–5 AM 19783 Circus Stars 13 8–10 Full Day 19533 Girls Rock 38 3–5 AM 19680 Supersonic Superheroes 15 3–5 AM 19784 Earth Savers 13 11–13 AM 19543 Costume Design 49 3–5 AM 19681 Sassafras Solutions 15 4–5 PM 19794 Dragon’s Lair 17 11–13 PM 19558 Stage Makeup 51 4–5 PM 19699 Ninja Heroes 19 4–5 PM 19795 Peacemakers 19 12–18 PM 19551 Upcycle Design Challenge 56 4–5 PM 19700 Fairyland 17 6–7 AM 19781 Jinkies 24 14–18 Full Day 19532 Drawing & Studio 58 6–7 AM 19677 Circus Circus 21 6–7 AM 19785 iPad Movie Basics 23 INTENSIVE Full Day 19537 Voice Intensive II 59 6–7 AM 19679 Superhero(ine) Power 27 6–7 AM 19789 Shake & Bake 26 6–7 AM 19682 Claymation Basics 21 6–7 PM 19793 Superhero(ine) Power 27 JULY 19–23 6–7 PM 19697 Move It 25 6–7 PM 19798 Things That Go Zoom 28 ages time code title p 6–7 PM 19698 Who? What? 28 6–7 Full Day 19782 Sing Dance Act 26 3–5 AM 19578 Down on the Farm 13 6–7 PM 19702 First Photo 22 8–10 AM 19786 Illustration 40 3–5 AM 19579 Perfectly Powerful Princesses 14 6–7 PM 19705 Ice Cream Camp 23 8–10 AM 19787 Act Up 34 4–5 PM 19598 Jungle Jammin’ 17 6–7 PM 19707 Singing in Style 27 8–10 PM 19799 Art is Sweet! 34 6–7 AM 19593 Cartooning Character Creations 21 8–10 AM 19678 Dance, Dance, Dance 37 8–10 PM 19796 iPad Movie Making 40 6–7 AM 19586 The Power of Princesses 27 8–10 AM 19683 Photography 42 8–10 PM 19800 Street Dance 43 6–7 AM 19587 Class Clown 21 8–10 AM 19684 Demo Creation 37 8–10 Full Day 19780 Musical Theatre Masterpieces 42 6–7 PM 19604 Broadway Blockbuster 20 8–10 AM 19686 Health Moves 39 11–13 PM 19797 Animation & Live Action 48 12–18 AM 19788 Mixed Media 55 *2-week camp +3-week camp 8 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 9 JUNE 1–4 (no camp on may 31) AUGUST 2–6 JUNE 1–4 (no camp on may 31) JULY 26–30 ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p 6–7 PM 19271 Art Explosion 29 6–7 AM 19691 Colorful World 29 3–5 AM 19258 Broadway Stars 16 3–5 AM 19642 Meet the Masters 16 8–10 AM 19257 Catch Some Sun 45 6–7 PM 19709 Garden Art 29 6–7 PM 19275 Spies & Secret Agents 33 6–7 PM 19658 The Power of Princesses 33 8–10 PM 19272 Oh What a Beautiful Morning 45 8–10 AM 19692 Oh What a Beautiful Morning 45 6–10 AM 19259 Health Moves 32 6–10 AM 19644 Broadway Blockbusters 31 8–10 PM 19710 Wild About Art 46 8–10 PM 19274 Page to Stage 47 8–10 PM 19660 Cupcakes and Trifles 47 JUNE 7–11 11–13 PM 19273 Legomation Music Video 53 11–13 AM 19643 Selfie 54 ages time code title p AUGUST 9–13 11–13 PM 19659 Podcast 53 6–7 PM 19316 Fly Away 29 ages time code title p JUNE 7–11 8–10 AM 19303 Plein-Air Drawing & Painting Basics 46 6–7 AM 19741 More Than a T-Shirt 30 ages time code title p AUGUST 2–6 8–10 AM 19304 Art Attack 45 8–10 PM 19759 To Dye For 46 3–5 AM 19306 Perfectly Powerful Princesses 16 ages time code title p 8–10 PM 19317 Songwriting 46 12–18 Full Day 19742 Live at the Drive-In 57 6–10 AM 19305 Broadway Blockbusters 31 3–5 AM 19693 Circle of Life 16 6–10 PM 19318 iPad Movie Making 33 6–7 AM 19695 Pop Nation 33 JUNE 14–17 (no camp on june 18) AUGUST 16–20 11–13 PM 19319 Seasonal Chef 53 6–7 PM 19711 Chocolate Factory 31 ages time code title p ages time code title p 6–10 PM 19712 Animation 31 6–7 AM 19346 More Than a T-Shirt 30 6–7 PM 19801 Balloons, Bubbles, & Juggling Balls 29 JUNE 14–17 (no camp on june 18) 8–10 AM 19694 Stage Makeup 47 6–7 AM 19347 Balloons, Bubbles, & Juggling Balls 29 8–10 AM 19790 Plein-Air Drawing & Painting Basics 46 ages time code title p 8–10 PM 19361 Bridles & Bits 45 12–18 PM 19802 Eco-Art 57 3–5 AM 19348 Space Odyssey 16 AUGUST 9–13 11–13 PM 19360 Deck Design 52 6–7 AM 19350 Spies & Secret Agents 33 ages time code title p 6–10 PM 19362 Summer Chef 33 3–5 AM 19745 Space Odyssey 16 JUNE 21–25 8–10 AM 19349 Songwriting 47 6–10 AM 19746 Art is Sweet! 31 ages time code title p 11–13 PM 19363 Health Moves 2 53 6–10 PM 19763 Architecture 31 AM 19394 Garden Art 29 6–7 11–13 PM 19762 Podcast 53 8–10 AM 19393 Chalk Drawings & Street Art 45 JUNE 21–25 8–10 PM 19411 Spoken Word 46 ages time code title p AUGUST 16–20 12–18 PM 19410 Plein-Air Drawing & Painting 57 3–5 AM 19395 Meet the Masters 16 ages time code title p 6–7 AM 19397 Colorful World 32 3–5 AM 19792 Famous Firsts 16 JUNE 28–JULY 2 6–10 PM 19413 Chocolate Factory 31 6–7 PM 19804 Clones, Aliens & Jedi 32 ages time code title p 8–10 AM 19396 Stage Makeup 47 6–10 AM 19791 Summer Chef 33 6–7 AM 19448 Sing a Song of Sunshine 30 11–13 PM 19412 Viral Video 54 8–10 PM 19803 Page to Stage 47 6–7 PM 19465 Fly Away! 29 8–10 AM 19447 Blowin’ in the Wind 45 JUNE 28–JULY 2 11–13 PM 19466 Rap & Rhyme 52 ages time code title p 3–5 AM 19449 Perfectly Powerful Princesses 16 JULY 6–9 (no camp on july 5) 6–7 AM 19450 Clones, Aliens & Jedi 32 ages time code title p 6–10 PM 19467 Draw, Paint, Print 32 6–7 PM 19511 Toon Town 30 8–10 AM 19451 Health Moves 47 8–10 AM 19496 Magnificent Mosaics 45 11–13 AM 19452 Selfie 54 12–18 Full Day 19497 Dancing in the Streets 57 JULY 6–9 (no camp on july 5) JULY 12–16 ages time code title p ages time code title p 3–5 AM 19498 Circle of Life 16 6–7 AM 19542 Plain Paper, Planes & Planets 30 6–10 AM 19499 Pop Nation 33 6–7 PM 19556 I Am Poetry 30 6–10 PM 19512 Animation 31 8–10 PM 19555 Songwriting 46 11–13 AM 19500 Indie Music Production 53 12–18 AM 19541 Deck Design 57 JULY 12–16 JULY 19–23 ages time code title p ages time code title p 3–5 AM 19545 Famous Firsts 16 6–7 AM 19591 Colorful World 29 6–10 AM 19546 Revolting Roald 33 6–7 PM 19606 Dragon’s Lore 29 6–10 PM 19560 iPad Movie Making 33 8–10 AM 19590 Oh What a Beautiful Morning 45 11–13 PM 19559 Seasonal Chef 53 8–10 PM 19607 Rap & Rhyme 46 JULY 19–23 JULY 26–30 ages time code title p ages time code title p 3–5 AM 19594 Broadway Stars 16 AM 19640 Art Explosion 29 6–7 6–7 AM 19596 Colorful World 32 PM 19657 Sing a Song of Sunshine 30 6–7 6–10 PM 19610 Culinary Passport 32 PM 19656 Catch Some Sun 45 8–10 8–10 AM 19595 Sew Fabulous 47 AM 19641 Yarn, Sidewalk Chalk, Street Art 52 11–13 11–13 PM 19611 Viral Video 54

10 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 11 BEACH PARTY CANDY LAND EARTH SAVERS GIRL POWER 3 TO 5 Explore the marvels of sea 3 TO 5 Join us on an adventure 3 TO 5 Explore ways to help our 3 TO 5 We look to some incredible and sand in this camp for beach through Molasses Swamp and the environment and celebrate the female superheroes to inspire our enthusiasts. We practice hula dance, Gumdrop Mountains to Candy of our world! We read and tell girl power—Bat Girl who tinkers tie dye T-shirts, string shark tooth Castle in this camp inspired by the stories like The Tiny Seed, Red Sings with technology, Black Canary who necklaces, build magnificent castles, beloved game. Campers create their from Treetops, and Seasons and go harnesses the power of her voice, and read about the beach in books own characters, stories, and lands on a nature walk on COCA property and Wonderwoman who always tells like At the Beach and Sea and Sand to explore while we make mosaics, to find inspiration and natural the truth. And, don’t forget Captain and Me. Along the way, we learn gingerbread houses, and masks materials to add to our artwork. We Marvel, the most powerful superhero some beach-inspired music to share decorated with candy. learn about recycling/creative reuse of all time, who absorbs energy and with family and friends on the final and create instruments from recycled has a seventh sense! We prepare for Features multiple professional teaching day of camp. artists to present a variety of arts materials, learn to play them, then battle with super obstacle courses, move to the rhythms of the planet! make capes and masks, and read Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. stories about our favorite heroines! artists to present a variety of arts Children must be fully toilet trained to Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. attend camps at COCA. artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. BALLET STORIES Children must be fully toilet trained to CIRCUS STARS artists to present a variety of arts COCA–U. City MORNING 3 TO 5 Explore some of the world’s 3 TO 5 Calling all tightrope walkers, disciplines. attend camps at COCA. 19295 Children must be fully toilet trained to best-loved ballets using movement, lion tamers, and acrobats! Campers attend camps at COCA. Children must be fully toilet trained to COCA–U. City MORNING JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM art, books, and stories. Campers enjoy tumbling, balancing, and attend camps at COCA. 19249 $165 learn simple ballet steps to classic learning circus skills like ring juggling COCA–U. City MORNING JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM 19784 ballet music, such as Coppélia, Swan and feather balancing. This circus- COCA–U. City MORNING $132 AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM 19487 Lake, and Sleeping Beauty, and get CIRCLE OF LIFE themed camp combines movement $165 JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM inspired by books like Bunheads, 3 TO 5 Explore the timeless with fun visual arts activities. We $132 Firebird, and Boys Dance. We make BROADWAY STARS characters, stories, and themes create circus art and masks using simple costumes, art projects, and 3 TO 5 It’s never too early to imagine from The Lion King like “I Just Can’t paint, sculpture, and collage. FAMOUS FIRSTS props related to our favorite ballet being on Broadway! We explore Wait to Be King!” We read various 3 TO 5 Celebrate people who made Features multiple professional teaching ICKY STICKY FUN music and movement from some of prequels, sequels, and versions of history by being the first to achieve This messy art camp is for stories. artists to present a variety of arts 3 TO 5 Broadway’s most beloved musicals, the folktale; create a lion puppet; and something new. Using books like campers who love slime, jumping in Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. such as Peter Pan, Annie, and The paint a picture of the African savanna. Firebird, Catching the Moon, and puddles, or squishing finger paint artists to present a variety of arts Children must be fully toilet trained to disciplines. Little Mermaid. Then, we reimagine Each day in movement class, we Ada Twist, Scientist, we learn about and doughs! We read stories that the themes and stories through our complete unique obstacle courses attend camps at COCA. heroic individuals who expand celebrate fun like Beautiful Oops!, Children must be fully toilet trained to own visual art creations. to train for our upcoming battle for COCA–U. City MORNING thinking and break ground. We explore explosive movement to attend camps at COCA. Pride Rock as we learn to find our 19783 explore their accomplishments and high-energy music, work with paper Features multiple professional teaching AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING artists to present a variety of arts place on the path unwinding. imagine our own possible “firsts” maché, and finger paint with our 19437 $165 through art, movement, and drama. hands and feet! disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching $165 Children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. disciplines. DOWN ON THE FARM artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. disciplines. Children must be fully toilet trained to 3 TO 5 Through stories, songs, COCA–U. City MORNING movement, and art, we explore the 19530 attend camps at COCA. Children must be fully toilet trained to Children must be fully toilet trained to The safety and health of animals, people, and plants that live attend camps at COCA. JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM attend camps at COCA. our campers, staff, faculty, COCA–U. City MORNING on a farm. We decorate a container $165 19248 and family members is of garden and plant vegetable COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City MORNING JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM 19296 19531 seeds, make model magic chicks the utmost importance. $132 JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM to populate our farm, and learn a Masks are required at all $165 $165 in-person COCA camps. country square dance. Mr. Brown can moo, can you?

Features multiple professional teaching View COCA’s complete artists to present a variety of arts Health & Safety Procedures: disciplines. cocastl.org/campus-safety Children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA.

COCA–U. City MORNING 19578 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM $165

12 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 13 LET IT GO, LET IT SNOW PERFECTLY POWERFUL PONYVILLE ADVENTURES SUPERSONIC SUPERHEROES 3 TO 5 Cool off from the heat with PRINCESSES 3 TO 5 Explore your favorite little 3 TO 5 Campers use the exciting some frozen winter fun. Campers are 3 TO 5 From Mulan to Merida, ponies, such as Twilight Sparkle, adventures of Superman, Batman, inspired by their favorite movies as princesses these days are no Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie, Mr. Incredible, and Spider-Man to they sing and dance, create “snow” delicate flowers. Today’s princesses or create your own pony identity inspire their own superhero identities. sculptures, and decorate winter are strong and smart. In this camp, through visual art projects and We create capes, masks, and special capes. Through storytelling, creative we explore these and other brave creative drama. We draw, paint with superhero gadgets; move like play, and visual art activities, campers princess stories through drama, watercolors, and sculpt. Then, we use superheroes that fly through the air, explore and inhabit characters like movement, and art. Camp ends with our original and familiar characters to stick to the ceiling, and walk through Elsa and Olaf and create their own a storytelling for family and friends. create an exciting adventure focusing walls; and imagine stories about the characters to add to the fun! on the magic of friendship. heroes’ everyday lives. Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. disciplines. disciplines. Children must be fully toilet trained to Children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. Children must be fully toilet trained to Children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. MONSTER PARTY attend camps at COCA. SASSAFRAS SOLUTIONS attend camps at COCA. COCA–U. City MORNING 3 TO 5 Sun Down, Monsters UP! 3 TO 5 First, we create “thinking 19579 COCA–U. City MORNING We train “preschool style” like our COCA–U. City MORNING goggles” to wear because there COCA–U. City MORNING 19631 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM 19734 19680 super monster friends. Then, we is magic, mystery, science, and JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM create our own fantastic monsters, adventure coming! We create $165 $165 $165 build fabulous masks and costumes, magical animals through art and inhabit those creatures, and bring PET PARADE imagine ways that they need our MAY THE FORCE BE WITH them to life with sound and music. 3 TO 5 Are you a pet lover or future POPSTAR SUPERSTAR help. Then, we create our own ZIP, CHUG, ZOOM YOU Not for the faint hearted! veterinarian? Through stories, books, 3 TO 5 We celebrate each child’s science journals to investigate and 3 TO 5 Beep Beep Beep! All aboard 3 TO 5 Young space travelers explore songs, movement, and art, we uniqueness and superstar potential experiment our way to solutions just this camp designed to constructively Features multiple professional teaching elements of the Star Wars legends explore traditional, non-traditional through movement, drama, vocal channel the energy and imagination artists to present a variety of arts like Zoey and Sassafras! through children’s books like Good and even make-believe pets. We music, and art, and by reading books of those who love cars, trucks, trains, disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching Night Darth Vader, A Pop-Up Guide look at some famous pets throughout like Incredible You!. Our superstar and planes. Using paint, clay, boxes, artists to present a variety of arts to the Galaxy, and Star Wars: Heroes. Children must be fully toilet trained to history and in our favorite movies preschoolers creatively combine tape, and more, we enjoy making attend camps at COCA. disciplines. Then, we create our own Jedi, aliens, to inspire our own pet “characters,” family-friendly pop vocals and things that go! Children explore Children must be fully toilet trained to clones, creatures, and stories through COCA–U. City MORNING making masks, “self” pet portraits, movement with fun props. songs, movement, and drama to get art, movement, and drama. Expand 19339 habitats, and toys for them. attend camps at COCA. those wheels spinning! We might Features multiple professional teaching your imagination into a galaxy far, far JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING even see our favorite blue truck Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts $132 19681 away! artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. along the way! AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching Children must be fully toilet trained to $165 artists to present a variety of arts OB–LA–DI, OB–LA–DA Children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. 3 TO 5 It’s a backyard adventure attend camps at COCA. disciplines. COCA–U. City MORNING Children must be fully toilet trained to inspired by Buzz, Crick, and all their SUMMER IN A SUITCASE Children must be fully toilet trained to COCA–U. City MORNING 19338 attend camps at COCA. friends. We make antennae hats and 3 TO 5 Come on a trip around the attend camps at COCA. 19733 JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM bug self-portraits, learn songs by the world! We “travel” to a variety of MORNING AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM $132 MORNING COCA–U. City Beatles, and hold a dance party in countries in Africa, Asia, , COCA–U. City 19486 $165 19436 the Village Green on the final day of and South America, where we create JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM camp. artwork, drama, and dance inspired $132 $165 by the cultures we visit. No need to Features multiple professional teaching bring a passport, we create our own! artists to present a variety of arts The safety and health of disciplines. our campers, staff, faculty, Features multiple professional teaching Children must be fully toilet trained to and family members is of artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. attend camps at COCA. the utmost importance. Children must be fully toilet trained to COCA–U. City MORNING Masks are required at all 19385 in-person COCA camps. attend camps at COCA. JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING $165 19630 View COCA’s complete JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM Health & Safety Procedures: $165 cocastl.org/campus-safety

14 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 15 VIRTUAL BROADWAY STARS VIRTUAL FAMOUS FIRSTS VIRTUAL PERFECTLY CIRCUS STARS DRAGON’S LAIR 3 TO 5 It’s never too early to imagine 3 TO 5 Celebrate people who POWERFUL PRINCESSES 4 TO 5 Calling all tightrope walkers, 4 TO 5 Return to “once upon a being on Broadway! We explore made history by being the first 3 TO 5 From Mulan to Kaya, lion tamers, and acrobats! Campers time”—a time of castles, knights, and, music and movement from some of to achieve something new. Using princesses these days are no delicate enjoy tumbling, balancing, and most importantly, dragons. We create Broadway’s most beloved musicals, books like Firebird, Catching the flowers. Today’s princesses are strong learning circus skills like ring juggling our own shining armor, princess hats, such as Peter Pan, Annie, and The Moon, and Ada Twist, Scientist, we and smart. In this camp, we explore and feather balancing. This circus- and dragon masks. We read about Little Mermaid. Then, we reimagine learn about heroic individuals who these and other brave princess themed camp combines movement favorite dragons in books like Me and the themes and stories through our expand thinking and break ground. stories through drama, movement, with fun visual arts activities. We My Dragon, Waking Dragons, and own visual art creations. We explore their accomplishments and art. create circus art and masks using Dragons Love as we imagine and imagine our own through art, paint, sculpture, and collage. and put together our own legends Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL movement, and drama. and train for imaginary dragon battles. camps is pre-recorded to work at camps is pre-recorded to work at Features multiple professional teaching student’s own pace. Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL student’s own pace. artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching camps is pre-recorded to work at Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts student’s own pace. disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts Children must be fully toilet trained to disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. attend camps at COCA. Children must be fully toilet trained to artists to present a variety of arts attend camps at COCA. IN THE GARDEN VIRTUAL VIRTUAL COCA–U. City AFTERNOON disciplines. 4 TO 5 Explore gardens through art, 19258 19306 19310 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON stories, and planting! We investigate JUN 1–4 | self-paced, family-driven VIRTUAL JUN 7–11 | self-paced, family-driven JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM 19794 imagined gardens through watercolor $45 19545 $45 $165 AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM images, read books like The Carrot JUL 12–16 | self-paced, family-driven $165 Seed and The Tiny Seed, and create VIRTUAL $45 VIRTUAL our own garden tales through 19594 19449 COOKIE MONSTER 4 TO 5 Inspired by popular children’s FAIRYLAND dramatic play. Finally, we take a turn JUL 19–23 | self-paced, family-driven VIRTUAL JUN 28–2 | self-paced, family-driven books like If You Give a Mouse a 4 TO 5 Sprinkle yourself with pixie at gardening ourselves as we plant $45 19792 $45 Cookie, Maisy Makes Gingerbread, dust and come along as we create treasures in COCA’s flower beds as AUG 16–20 | self-paced, family-driven and Fortune Cookie Fortunes, we our own magical fairyland. We read well as some to bring home! $45 VIRTUAL CIRCLE OF LIFE VIRTUAL SPACE ODYSSEY read, create art projects, and bake about and get to know familiar fairy Features multiple professional teaching 3 TO 5 Explore the timeless 3 TO 5 Come explore the galaxy as different kinds of cookies each characters, such as Tinker Bell, the artists to present a variety of arts characters, stories, and themes from we read, imagine, and tell stories VIRTUAL MEET THE day. Lessons include simple food Fairy Godmother, and the Blue Fairy. disciplines. The Lion King like “Just Can’t Wait to MASTERS about faraway places. We create preparation with an emphasis on Then, we invent brand new fairy Be King!” We read various versions of 3 TO 5 Campers enter the world of alien and astronaut characters and skills, such as measuring, mixing, and creatures and build the wings, wands, Children must be fully toilet trained to the folktale, create a lion puppet, and arts masters in a variety of disciplines, a spaceship to take us on journeys decorating. and flower necklaces to bring them attend camps at COCA. paint a picture of the African savanna. and then, using music, movement, through the universe. We even build to life in our own fairy dance. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON You must list any food restrictions or Each day in movement class, we train visual arts, and creative drama, create reflective space hats to communicate 19264 food allergies under “special needs” Features multiple professional teaching for our upcoming battle for Pride their own small “masterworks.” They with friends in faraway places! JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM on the registration form or call COCA artists to present a variety of arts Rock as we learn to find our place on paint like Picasso, learn ballet steps $132 Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL at least two weeks prior to camp to disciplines. the path unwinding. to Swan Lake, and create rhythms like camps is pre-recorded to work at provide information about allergies. All Children must be fully toilet trained to Henry Gibson. student’s own pace. culinary supplies and groceries included Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL attend camps at COCA. in price. JUNGLE JAMMIN’ camps is pre-recorded to work at Content in Early Childhood VIRTUAL Features multiple professional teaching 4 TO 5 Join us on a musical COCA–U. City AFTERNOON student’s own pace. camps is pre-recorded to work at artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching jungle journey! We make our own student’s own pace. artists to present a variety of arts 19700 Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. percussion instruments and create disciplines. AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM artists to present a variety of arts a drum circle; dance like birds, Features multiple professional teaching VIRTUAL $165 disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts 19348 Children must be fully toilet trained to capuchin monkeys, and giraffes; read disciplines. attend camps at COCA. and tell lively jungle stories; and use VIRTUAL JUN 14–17 | self-paced, family-driven items we gather outdoors for our 19498 VIRTUAL $45 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON The safety and health of creative art projects! JUL 6–9 | self-paced, family-driven 19395 19401 our campers, staff, faculty, $45 JUN 21–25 | self-paced, family-driven VIRTUAL JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM and family members is of Features multiple professional teaching $180 $45 19745 the utmost importance. artists to present a variety of arts AUG 9–13 | self-paced, family-driven disciplines. VIRTUAL Masks are required at all 19693 VIRTUAL $45 in-person COCA camps. Children must be fully toilet trained to AUG 2–6 | self-paced, family-driven 19642 attend camps at COCA. $45 JUL 26–30 | self-paced, family-driven COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $45 View COCA’s complete 19598 Health & Safety Procedures: JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM cocastl.org/campus-safety $165

16 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 17 JURASSIC ART MAGICAL MUSIC MAKERS MORE THAN A BOX UNDER THE SEA 4 TO 5 Calling all preschool 4 TO 5 Campers enter the magical 4 TO 5 Boats...cities...castles... 4 TO 5 Explore the marvels of the paleontologists! Join us for world of music—listening, singing spaceships...even characters! There ocean floor as we sing like Ariel. brontosaurus building, diplodocus songs, and moving to the beat. Each is nothing we can’t make from a Using visual art activities, drama, dancing, stegosaurus sculpture and day, we listen to a short classical giant cardboard box, a lot of cool and movement, we create a world of ankylosaurus acting. We create our piece by composers like Strauss, art materials, and our imagination. starfish, imaginative sea creatures, own fossils and dino art as well as Tchaikovsky, or Saint Saens. We play Campers build large-scale projects coral reefs, and other watery read, tell, and imagine stories about rhythm instruments like the West then animate them through wonders. We might even meet our our favorite dinosaurs. Come explore African djembe or shekere and the storytelling, creative drama, and favorite mermaid or bubble guppy the Jurassic period and create some Mexican guiro. In the art room, we movement. Discover the huge range fish—anything is possible when we pre-historic fun. Don’t forget to bring craft our own unique drums, rain of possibilities in this imaginative use our imaginations! So, let’s put your imagination! sticks, and other instruments using camp. on our water wings and jump into everyday items. Through song, underwater fun. Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching sound, and movement, we discover artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. that music really is all around us. Let disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts the music begin! disciplines. Children must be fully toilet trained to MAGIC CARPET Children must be fully toilet trained to PAJAMA HERO! attend camps at COCA. 4 TO 5 Hop on the magic carpet and Features multiple professional teaching attend camps at COCA. 4 TO 5 “All Shout Hooray!,” for a Children must be fully toilet trained to fly with COCA to explore our whole artists to present a variety of arts fun chance to play and save the attend camps at COCA. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON new world! Be sure and pack your disciplines. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON day. Campers create characters with 19648 19354 imagination as we use creative drama, special powers and make animal COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM Children must be fully toilet trained to JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM 19455 visual art, and movement to explore amulets and masks while they $165 attend camps at COCA. $132 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM clouds, weather, and bird life; look imagine their own adventure stories $165 at a variety of countries and cultures; COCA–U. City AFTERNOON and ways to defeat Romeo and Luna. 19751 LEADER OF THE FLOCK and even “swim” through oceans and NINJA HEROES They train on obstacle courses and AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM 4 TO 5 Travel to Mossy Bottom Farm coral reefs to explore the sea. 4 TO 5 High-energy campers get sing “Heroes Forever.” UNICORN ADVENTURES $165 where campers pretend to be Shaun a kick out of exploring all things 4 TO 5 Campers go on a sparkly, Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching the Sheep and other human-like farm ninja. We read books like The Boy magical adventure in this camp for artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts animals. Explore comic adventures disciplines. MINION MADNESS Who Cried Ninja, Ninja, Ninja Never disciplines. children who dream of unicorns. like Timmy in the City, create sheep 4 TO 5 Pwede na? (Can we start Stop, and Three Ninja Pigs. Then, We create unicorn characters, self- using fingerprints, and move to Children must be fully toilet trained to now?) High-energy campers we create our own versions through Children must be fully toilet trained to portraits, and masks. Inspired by a the song “Feels Like Summer” as attend camps at COCA. enjoy making mischief, going on dramatic play. Campers decipher attend camps at COCA. range of unicorn books, we create campers learn all about what it COCA–U. City AFTERNOON adventures and dancing to playful codes and create ninja stars and COCA–U. City AFTERNOON our own collective story. means to be the leader of the flock. 19309 tunes. We create goggles and masks. We even practice ninja moves 19549 Features multiple professional teaching JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM gadgets and come up with our very and “train”on our obstacle course JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts $165 $165 artists to present a variety of arts own distinct characters to embark to ready ourselves for battles yet to disciplines. disciplines. upon adventures big and small. come. Children must be fully toilet trained to Children must be fully toilet trained to MAGIC TRUNK Features multiple professional teaching Features multiple professional teaching PEACEMAKERS attend camps at COCA. attend camps at COCA. 4 TO 5 Open the magic trunk and artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts 4 TO 5 Be inspired by stories of let your imagination soar! One day, disciplines. disciplines. peace in books like The Peace Book COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19649 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON we discover a pirate’s costume or and A Million Visions of Peace. We 19750 Children must be fully toilet trained to Children must be fully toilet trained to JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM fantastic sunken treasure. Another create a life-size paper doll peace AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM attend camps at COCA. attend camps at COCA. $165 day, we find fairy dust and jewels! chain and a dove sculpture as we $165 Campers use their found treasures to COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON sing and move to sweet songs 19502 19699 inspire them as they move, sing, and of peace and like “The JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM create their own adventure. Come Rainbow Song.” $132 $165 The safety and health of join us to discover what the magic Features multiple professional teaching trunk contains! our campers, staff, faculty, artists to present a variety of arts and family members is of disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching the utmost importance. artists to present a variety of arts Children must be fully toilet trained to disciplines. Masks are required at all attend camps at COCA. in-person COCA camps. Children must be fully toilet trained to COCA–U. City AFTERNOON attend camps at COCA. 19795 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM View COCA’s complete 19263 $165 Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM cocastl.org/campus-safety $132

18 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 19 ARCHITECTURE BASICS BIBBIDI-BOBBIDI-BOO CARTOONING CHARACTER CIRCUS CIRCUS CLAYMATION BASICS 6 TO 7 If your camper is curious 6 TO 7 Learn rhythm, musicality, CREATIONS 6 TO 7 Athletic campers enjoy 6 TO 7 We write a short scene, about buildings and loves to try to spacing, and basic musical theatre 6 TO 7 Campers uncover the range exploring the world of the Circus create a corresponding storyboard, figure things out, working with an dance steps in this dance camp for of comic book genres as we design with circus professionals! Campers and build clay characters and a set architect on the basics of design children who love Disney musicals. original cartoon characters and place practice tumbling and trampoline; to bring it all to life through the might be just the thing! In this special We dance to favorites from Frozen, them in our own comic strips. We work on stilt walking, rola bola, and video art of claymation! There is a partnership with American Institute of Cinderella, and Mary Poppins, and learn how to strengthen our drawing rolling globe; and explore tightrope screening on the final day of camp, Architecture (AIA), campers identify explore “a whole new world” of skills as we work on facial expressions walking, juggling, spinning plates, and each camper leaves with access the materials and geometry found dance. We share our dances with and poses. We develop crazy critters balancing peacock feathers, diablo, to the videos created in the camp. in architecture, and discover how family and friends on the final day of and magnificent monsters, super- flower sticks, and clowning skills. Art and technology supplies and big buildings are really made up of camp. villains, and heroes. Then, we pull Camp ends with an interactive circus equipment use included in price. smaller parts. Then, they explore them together in stories to create our studio for family and friends. No previous experience or dance wear how it all comes together through own comic strips and books. COCA–U. City MORNING required. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON drawings and model making. Features multiple professional teaching 19260 19682 COCA–U. City MORNING AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19294 artists to present a variety of arts JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM $180 19650 JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM C.O.C.A.D.R.E.A.M. disciplines. $132 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM 6 TO 7 Calling all Siwanatorz! $165 COCA–U. City MORNING $165 Campers practice hip-hop steps 19386 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON CLONES, ALIENS & JEDI and explore rhythm, formations and 19885 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM 6 TO 7 Engage the hyper-drive and spacing as they learn choreography BATMAN & BEYOND 19550 $165 JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM make the creative jump! Campers to their favorite songs. Then, we $132 explore the elements of the Star 6 TO 7 Can’t wait for the next JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM work with a fashion teaching artist superhero movie to come out? $165 COCA–U. City MORNING Wars universe. We create our own to create bows, sparkly T-shirts, and Let’s create a new story ourselves! 19593 COCA–U. City MORNING characters (be they clones, aliens, skirts to wear when we dance. You 19380 Campers explore the exciting COCA–U. City MORNING JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM or Jedi) to create a collective story believe it, you achieve it! stories and powers of superheroes 19731 $165 JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM from our own imaginations. Campers $165 like Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM Features multiple professional teaching create backdrops and props to support our story. May the force be Woman, Flash, and Superman to $165 artists to present a variety of arts CHOCOLATE FACTORY COCA–U. City MORNING with us! create sets, costumes, and visual disciplines. If your child ever dreamt 6 TO 7 19677 art pieces. We use these famous COCA–U. City MORNING of being Charlie in the Chocolate Features multiple professional teaching AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM characters as inspiration to create BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER 19446 Factory, then this camp is a dream artists to present a variety of arts $165 disciplines. superhero (or super-villain) identities 6 TO 7 Learn familiar songs from JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM come true. Campers learn to create of our own. Then, we weave our some of Broadway’s biggest hits! $165 cake, chocolate mousse, double COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON characters together to bring to life a Develop vocal technique and gain chocolate ice creams, dips, and 19747 19435 new superhero universe. confidence as a performer while sauces inspired by the Roald Dahl CALDER CREATIONS AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM staging songs through simple story while practicing kitchen safety Features multiple professional teaching 6 TO 7 Campers explore the world $165 $165 artists to present a variety of arts movement and the use of props. of balance, shape, color, and design and reinforcing basic cooking skills. disciplines. Campers explore material from as we construct moving sculptures. You must list any food restrictions or shows like The Wiz and The Lion CLASS CLOWN COCA COMEDY CLUB COCA–U. City MORNING Inspired by the work of Alexander food allergies under “special needs” 6 TO 7 Through improvisation and King. Camp ends with a performance 6 TO 7 The lessons of this camp span 19247 Calder, these young artists use paper, on the registration form or call COCA theatre games, campers develop at least two weeks prior to camp to the worlds of magic, circus, comedy, JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM for family and friends. wire, beads, and cardboard to create provide information about allergies. science, and gags. We learn many original, funny characters and scenes. unique suspended mobiles and $132 Features multiple professional teaching impromptu skills, such as how to We explore a variety of conventions artists to present a variety of arts balanced standing sculptures. These All culinary supplies and groceries used to spark ideas and create included in price. balance a sheet of newspaper on our disciplines. unique art pieces ”dance” in air nose, and make a catapult out of a popular comic skits, scenes, and bits. currents and wind. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Camp ends with a hilarious sharing The safety and health of COCA–U. City AFTERNOON spoon, a paperclip float, a Mentos 19358 for family and friends. 19458 COCA–U. City MORNING geyser, and much more. This is the our campers, staff, faculty, JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM 19737 perfect camp for the future class and family members is of $152 COCA–U. City MORNING $165 AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM the utmost importance. clown or anyone who loves to be just 19336 $165 a little bit silly. Masks are required at all JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $132 in-person COCA camps. 19604 COCA–U. City MORNING 19587 JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 View COCA’s complete $165 Health & Safety Procedures: cocastl.org/campus-safety

20 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 21 COOKING WITH COLOR DRAW, PAINT, PRINT FIRST ACT HAPPY FEET “HOW-TO” MOVIE MAKING 6 TO 7 Join us as we explore the 6 TO 7 Campers draw, paint, and 6 TO 7 Campers work on the basics 6 TO 7 Designed for beginning 6 TO 7 Campers show off their creative potential and “color wheel” print using diverse materials and of plot and characterization as we dancers and inspired by the little expertise as they create one-minute inside any kitchen. We create kids’ techniques. We explore each of these improvise short scenes based on penguin who loved to dance, this “how-to” movies to teach their favorites, such as vegetable pasta, disciplines while looking to master classic stories, fairy tales and current camp offers an introduction to tap favorite skill, art form, or activity fresh lemonade, and -based artists as inspiration for their work. pop culture. We formalize some and jazz for enthusiastic young to friends and family. Along the desserts, that demonstrate both We create several pieces of art in of our best ideas into short written campers. Each day, campers warm way, they practice skills in writing/ the health and artfulness of being each area—drawing, painting, and scenes to refine, revise, and rehearse. up and explore dance steps and storyboarding as well as use of the mindful of the colors on our plates. printmaking—adding imagination Camp ends with a sharing of what we energetic choreography. Campers iPad as a camera. On the final day, and creativity to make our own learned. also build props that connect to their they share our “how-to” movies. You must list any food restrictions or personal masterpieces. performance pieces. Art and technology supplies and food allergies under “special needs” COCA–U. City MORNING on the registration form or call COCA equipment use included in price. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19493 There is no need to buy special shoes for at least two weeks prior to camp to 19357 JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM this camp; campers may dance in bare COCA–U. City AFTERNOON provide information about allergies. JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM $132 feet and in sneakers. 19655

All culinary supplies and groceries $132 COCA–U. City MORNING JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM included in price. 19638 $180 INTO THE UNKNOWN FIRST PHOTO 6 TO 7 Campers journey into the COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Campers learn photography JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM FASHION FIRST 6 TO 7 “unknown” to create their own 19601 Campers create or embellish basics as we experiment with $165 6 TO 7 ICE CREAM CAMP adventure inspired by favorite JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM fashion and accessories in this photographing nature, architecture, What is better on a hot 6 TO 7 characters and themes. Inspired $190 fashion camp. Campers learn fabric still life creations, and people. We summer day than your favorite ice HIP-HOP BASICS by Elsa’s journey to discover the painting, cutting, tying, and beading learn how to use composition, light cream treats? How about learning 6 TO 7 Aspiring dancers learn hip- root of her powers, we invent our techniques, then use these skills to and shadow, and point of view to to make your own? Campers spend hop steps and connect them with own characters with amazing gifts, make and decorate items such as communicate ideas. We have lots each day with COCA’s culinary DISNEY DREAMERS freestyle steps of their own creation collectively create an adventurous headbands, T-shirts, and bags. Some of fun learning how to photograph instructor learning how to make 6 TO 7 Learn songs from some of your to put together high-energy group story, and build the props and basic sewing and no-sew techniques family, friends, and the world around some of the most popular summer favorite Disney musicals as you develop choreography. Campers gain an costume accessories to share a fun, are explored. us! treats, from their favorite flavor of ice vocal technique and gain confidence understanding of dance concepts, magnificent, and musical tale. in group performance. We explore such as rhythm, musicality, spacing, cream to warm brownie sundaes with COCA–U. City MORNING Art and technology supplies and hot fudge. Along the way, we learn Features multiple professional teaching material from shows like The Little 19251 equipment use included in price. and levels. They also create a hip- Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and hop “crew” name and design a about kitchen safety and practice artists to present a variety of arts JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM disciplines. Peter Pan, and we work on skills in both COCA–U. City AFTERNOON T-shirt. Camp ends with a sharing of basic cooking skills. $144 19702 singing and musical theatre dance. what was learned. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM You must list any food restrictions or food allergies under ”special needs” 19654 Features multiple professional teaching COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $180 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM artists to present a variety of arts 19504 19270 on the registration form or call COCA at least two weeks prior to camp to $165 disciplines. JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM provide information about allergies. $144 FUTURE FILMMAKER $132 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Calling all aspiring 6 TO 7 All culinary supplies and groceries IPAD MOVIE BASICS 19505 filmmakers! We cooperatively plan, included in price. 6 TO 7 Aspiring young filmmakers JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM direct, stage, shoot, and edit a digital COCA–U. City MORNING 19345 explore the world of iPad movie $132 The safety and health of video film using our fellow campers COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM making as we collaboratively plan, our campers, staff, faculty, as performers. We may choose to 19507 $132 direct, perform in, shoot, and edit a COCA–U. City AFTERNOON and family members is of create parodies, commercials, or JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM 19749 $152 simple, short digital video using only the utmost importance. mini-documentaries. We screen the video capacity, tools, and apps on AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM Masks are required at all the films for family and friends on COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19653 an iPad. Campers receive access to the $165 the final day of camp, and each COCA–U. City AFTERNOON in-person COCA camps. JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM video shorts developed in the camp. camper receives a copy of the films 19705 $165 developed in the camp. AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM Art and technology supplies and $190 equipment use included in price. View COCA’s complete Art and technology supplies and Health & Safety Procedures: equipment use included in price. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON cocastl.org/campus-safety 19313 COCA–U. City MORNING JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM 19488 $180 JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM $144 COCA–U. City MORNING 19785 AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM $180

22 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 23 JINKIES KITCHEN WIZARD MONSTER EXPERIMENTS MOVE IT 6 TO 7 Scooby-Doo, Where are you? 6 TO 7 Campers learn how to fuel 6 TO 7 Campers create and put on 6 TO 7 Designed for high-energy Meddling kids should join Mystery their adventures by creating their their thinking goggles, and build kids, this camp introduces basic Inc. to create the characters inspired own wizarding sweets, such as those and keep a science journal like their jazz and hip-hop moves. They learn by Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy, one might find at Honeydukes: favorite heroine Zoey. They do fun rhythm and musicality, spacing, and or create their own friends and foes licorice wands, cauldron cakes, and, experiments like creating exploding even invent a few moves of their to round out the story. Campers of course, butterbeer. Along the way, volcanoes, inflating balloons with own! Campers put them all together create a funny and mysterious they learn basic kitchen safety and fizzy reactions, and playing music into fun and lively choreography to script, build scenery and props, and develop new cooking skills. with a makey makey. They learn to popular music, create a T-shirt and polish their acting skills in this fun, think like a scientist while adding a other crafts. You must list any food restrictions or multidisciplinary offering. pinch of COCA creativity—creating food allergies under “special needs” No previous experience required. characters, props, and writing a Features multiple professional teaching on the registration form or call COCA COCA–U. City MORNING artists to present a variety of arts at least two weeks prior to camp to collaborative story to act out on the 19246 disciplines. provide information about allergies. final day of camp. JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM All culinary supplies and groceries Features multiple professional teaching COCA–U. City MORNING $132 19299 included in price. LITTLE DANCERS artists to present a variety of arts ONCE UPON A KITCHEN 6 TO 7 Explore some of the world’s disciplines. 6 TO 7 What would Snow White be JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING best loved ballets using movement, COCA–U. City MORNING without the famous apple? In this $165 19536 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19539 art, and stories. Learn ballet steps camp, we explore storybook-based JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM 19404 JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM to classical ballet music, such as foods from classic and contemporary COCA–U. City MORNING $190 JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 19534 Coppelia, Swan Lake, and Sleeping $165 favorites like Cloudy with a Chance JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM Beauty. Get inspired and create art of , If You Give a Pig a projects and props related to favorite COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Pancake, and Hansel and Gretel. We $165 19697 LEGOMATION BASICS story ballets. By the end of the week, MOSTLY MOSAICS prepare (and ) signature foods AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM 6 TO 7 If your child loves Legos, this you become a “Little Dancer.” 6 TO 7 Experiment with a range of from stories while also exploring the COCA–U. City MORNING $165 camp is their chance to bring Legos organic and structure patterns using stories through art and drama. 19781 to life! We work in groups to develop Campers should attend with ballet ancient techniques and cool new AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM simple storyboards, stage the shoes. No additional dress code, and no materials. We piece together images You must list any food restrictions or $165 previous experience required. MUSICAL MOVES food allergies under “special needs” building blocks, and learn how to use using blocks of color in a variety of Beginner level dancers learn 6 TO 7 on the registration form or call COCA stop motion animation techniques as COCA–U. City AFTERNOON media such as paper, tissue, found basic musical theatre jazz found in at least two weeks prior to camp to we shoot footage to develop into a 19308 objects, leaves, bark and stone. JUNIOR PRANKSTER musicals, such as Mary Poppins, provide information about allergies. 6 TO 7 If your child wishes every short film. Campers receive access to JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM Using this technique campers create Annie, and The Wiz. We learn steps All culinary supplies and groceries day was April Fools’ Day, then all films produced in the camp. $165 beautiful wall hangings as well as and vocabulary and work on timing, Junior Prankster is the perfect camp. personal items like boxes and picture included in price. Art and technology supplies and choreography, and even how to add Campers dream up, rehearse, and frames that express their view of the MORNING equipment use included in price. LULLABY OF BROADWAY steps and ideas of our own. We make COCA–U. City pull pranks on their fellow campers— world around them. 19443 6 TO 7 Future triple threats explore and use fun props to embellish our COCA–U. City AFTERNOON using things like plastic bugs or the world of musical theatre! Each numbers. JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM 19355 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON look-alike food to create hilarious day, they spend time on choral $190 JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM 19405 No previous experience required. results. They take home pranks to singing, dance/choreography, and $144 JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM trick their parents and learn to never MORNING creating/performing scenes from $165 COCA–U. City reveal a secret! Campers beware... musicals. They explore a wide 19388 ONE MINUTE MOVIE COCA–U. City AFTERNOON your teaching artists might just pull a range of classic and contemporary JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM 6 TO 7 Love the super short films 19599 prank (or two) on you! family-friendly musicals. The camp $165 made popular by YouTube? Campers JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM The safety and health of culminates in a musical revue of cooperatively plan, direct, stage, COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $180 our campers, staff, faculty, 19312 shows popular with campers, such as COCA–U. City AFTERNOON shoot, and edit a very short digital and family members is of 19756 JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM Jungle Book, Annie, and Seussical. video film using other campers as COCA–U. City AFTERNOON the utmost importance. AUG 09–13 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 performers. We may choose to create 19752 Features multiple professional teaching Masks are required at all $165 parodies, commercials, or how-to AUG 09–13 | 12:15–3:00PM artists to present a variety of arts in-person COCA camps. videos. Campers receive a copy of COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $180 disciplines. 19553 the films created in the camp. COCA–U. City FULL DAY JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM 19352 Art and technology supplies and $165 View COCA’s complete equipment use included in price. JUN 14–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Health & Safety Procedures: $236 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON cocastl.org/campus-safety 19456 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM $180

24 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 25 PERFECT COOKIE CAMP POP DIVAS SINGING IN STYLE SUPERHERO MOVIE THE POWER OF 6 TO 7 Come join the quest to make 6 TO 7 Singers work on vocal 6 TO 7 COCA vocal music teachers MAKING 1 PRINCESSES the perfect cookie! We bake several technique and performance skills in help each camper gain confidence as 6 TO 7 Can’t wait for the next 6 TO 7 From Mulan to Kaya and types of cookies each day exploring this pop music camp. We learn to they explore singing from different superhero movie to come out? Merida to Moana, princesses these different cookie styles, such as sing with expression and confidence styles of musical theatre, such as Campers in this camp make their days are no delicate flowers—today’s drop, bar, shaped, refrigerator, and while working on posture, vocal golden age, contemporary standard, own! They work in small groups princesses are strong and smart. In sandwich, and a range of flavors, production, and breathing. Then, and Disney. They work on musicality, to develop classic or original this camp, we explore these and including sugar, cocoa, chocolate create fashion accessories to wear rhythm, breath support, articulation, superheroes and villains. They other brave princess stories from chip, and oatmeal. Along the way, we when you perform. Whether you are and tone; and also performance build the costumes, sets, props, around the world, create our own learn the basics of baking and a dash a fan of Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, skills, such as posture and vocal and environment to help tell the power princess characters, and of personal creativity. Miley Cyrus, or —your expression. Camp ends with a adventure. They also work in small weave them together to create a favorite pop diva knows how to sharing of songs learned. groups to write the story, cast the forceful tale. We train in an obstacle You must list any food restrictions or accessorize and so will you! film, scout locations, film, and even course and build our own weapons, food allergies under “special needs” COCA–U. City AFTERNOON learn a little editing. Campers receive costume pieces, and other props. on the registration form or call COCA Features multiple professional teaching 19409 access to the films created in the at least two weeks prior to camp to artists to present a variety of arts JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM Features multiple professional teaching provide information about allergies. camp. disciplines. SHAKE & BAKE $165 artists to present a variety of arts All culinary supplies and groceries Campers learn to make disciplines. COCA–U. City FULL DAY 6 TO 7 COCA–U. City FULL DAY included in price. healthy versions of some of their 19736 COCA–U. City MORNING 19583 COCA–U. City MORNING favorite snack foods in COCA’s kitchen 19529 JUL 19–23 | 9:00AM–3:00PM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AUG 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 19586 19755 $290 classroom. Then, we get on the dance JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM $290 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM floor with one of COCA’s dance $165 $165 instructors to learn fitness routines $190 POP NATION SUPERHERO(INE) POWER based in hip-hop and jazz. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 6 TO 7 This fun and lively introduction 6 TO 7 Captain Marvel, Wonder 19707 THE SORTING HAT to dance is perfect for those interested You must list any food restrictions or Woman, Batgirl, Mystique, and 6 TO 7 Where would the sorting hat AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD in sampling moves and choreography. food allergies under “special needs” the Black Widow are just a few of send you? Enter the world of Hogwarts on the registration form or call COCA $165 6 TO 7 Join us for the most creative, Inspired by current and classic pop the powerful superheroines from and Harry Potter and discover whether at least two weeks prior to camp to playful experience to be had in music stars and their styles, we learn comic book culture who provide you belong in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, provide information about allergies. any kitchen! Create favorites like a different style of choreography SUMMER CHEF inspiration for our own special super Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. You imagine individual size, “make your own” and dance step each day and create All culinary supplies and groceries 6 TO 7 Campers learn to create identities. With powers like flight, your own student, professor, and , and “everything” cookies. props and accessories to augment our included in price. favorite summertime treats like ice super strength, speed, gadgets, and fantastical creature characters to Then, get your hands dirty as we performance. Features multiple professional teaching cream, lemonade, and spaghetti with fire energy blasts, these heroes know populate an imaginary wizard school. create food sculptures and food art! artists to present a variety of arts homemade sauce from fresh garden how to take on villains! We develop a You create wands and potions—then COCA–U. City MORNING Campers personalize aprons, create disciplines. tomatoes. Campers personalize fantastic story, create sets, costumes, share your tribute to the world of 19490 recipe cards, learn about kitchen kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, and sound effects. Family and friends magic for the final day of camp. JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING safety, and practice basic kitchen 19789 learn about kitchen safety, and are invited to a sharing of what was $132 practice basic skills like measuring learned on the final day of camp. Features multiple professional teaching skills. AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM artists to present a variety of arts and following directions. $190 disciplines. You must list any food restrictions or COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Features multiple professional teaching food allergies under “special needs” You must list any food restrictions or artists to present a variety of arts 19652 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON food allergies under “special needs” disciplines. on the registration form or call COCA JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM 19554 at least two weeks prior to camp to SING DANCE ACT on the registration form or call COCA $165 COCA–U. City MORNING JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM provide information about allergies. Energetic campers are sure at least two weeks prior to camp to 6 TO 7 19679 to have fun enhancing their singing, provide information about allergies. $165 All culinary supplies and groceries AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM SEW FABULOUS dancing and acting skills. Each day, included in price. All culinary supplies and groceries $165 6 TO 7 Add personal style and we explore and practice all three included in price. COCA–U. City MORNING creativity to your room as we make arts disciplines as we work together The safety and health of MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19253 fashionable pillows, wall hangings, to collaboratively create a mini- COCA–U. City our campers, staff, faculty, 19636 19793 JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM boxes, and frames. Update your room production. Camp culminates in a and family members is of JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM $152 with items reflecting your personal musical revue from popular, family- $190 $165 the utmost importance. style and create fresh places to hang friendly musicals, including You’re a Masks are required at all out and stash your stuff. We learn Good Man Charlie Brown and Shrek. in-person COCA camps. painting, embellishment, hand sewing, and dye to express our best ideas! Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts COCA–U. City MORNING disciplines. View COCA’s complete 19298 COCA–U. City FULL DAY Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM 19782 cocastl.org/campus-safety $180 AUG 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $290 26 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 27 THINGS THAT GO ZOOM WHO? WHAT? OUTDOOR ART EXPLOSION OUTDOOR COLORFUL OUTDOOR FLY AWAY 6 TO 7 Discover the many varieties 6 TO 7 Learn about famous people/ 6 TO 7 Adventurous artists use WORLD 6 TO 7 Using COCA’s outdoor of 3D sculpture and motion in events from the past and present splatter techniques, water balloon 6 TO 7 We discover the world of classroom to its fullest, campers this camp. Campers learn about like Albert Einstein, Aretha Franklin, explosions, spin art, and paint- visual art through an exploration of explore STEAM concepts in our the artistry and physics of kinetic and Jane Goodall through creative tinted bubble mix to create fabulous color. Campers use observed and brilliant backyard. They create art sculptures by creating pieces that drama, improvisational games, and creative images in the spirit of artist imaginative palettes as we draw and that flies—windcatchers, kites, float, fly, roll, or “go zoom.” We start even drawing and painting. Then, Jackson Pollock. They explore the paint, create prints, and build sculpture and pinwheels—as we explore the with a variety of media, including we turn the tables and write our own expressive potential in high-energy with a focus on dazzling hues. We science of flight. They paint and cardboard, clay, and wire; then, we “Who is” story about our future- art through a variety of mediums as encounter great artists throughout decorate beautiful birdhouses as we power our creations with motors, famous selves and create a self- they discover their own creative voice history who used color in surprising observe and study local species and wind, weight, and our imaginations. portrait for the cover. in COCA’s outdoor classroom. and amazing ways while creating works habitats. in all the colors of the rainbow. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Features multiple professional teaching COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON Features multiple professional teaching 19798 artists to present a variety of arts 19271 COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING artists to present a variety of arts AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM disciplines. JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM 19591 disciplines.

$165 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $132 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON WHERE’S MY SUPERSUIT 19698 $165 19316 Campers explore superheroes THIRD DIMENSION 6 TO 7 AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM with secret identities like Elastigirl, 19640 COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING 6 TO 7 Working individually and $165 $165 Superman, Batman, and Frozone. in small groups, we imagine, JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM 19691 We then use these famous characters $165 AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM design, and build our own fantastic COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON as inspiration to create our own YOUNG ARTIST STUDIO structures. We explore clay, paper $165 19465 superheroes, super-villains, and secret 6 TO 7 Drawing, painting, maché, tape, and wire as sculptural JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM identities. We create gadgets and printmaking and sculpture are all OUTDOOR BALLOONS, medium as we practice both additive $165 disguises, go on a secret mission/ included in this camp. Although the BUBBLES, & JUGGLING OUTDOOR DRAGON’S and subtractive techniques. From scavenger hunt, and create a final story. emphasis is on enjoying the creative BALLS LORE functional to purely fantastical, we process, we also explore the basics 6 TO 7 Campers work in COCA’s 6 TO 7 Explore myths and dragon OUTDOOR GARDEN ART discover the many different ways to Features multiple professional teaching of art structure, such as line, shape, outdoor classroom where they learn lore from around the world— 6 TO 7 Campers utilize COCA’s see in the third dimension. artists to present a variety of arts value, texture, pattern, space, and to twist balloon animals and engineer focusing on different cultures each outdoor classroom to investigate disciplines. color. Young artists get inspired by complex balloon sculptures. We day. Working in COCA’s outdoor both real and imagined gardens. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON create unbelievably giant bubbles classroom, we create our own 19501 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Michelangelo, Monet, Van Gogh, They make leaf prints; build stepping and design beautiful bubble art. characters and embark on a quest JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM 19399 and more; then, we paint, sculpt, stones; and create rock mandalas, Campers learn the principles of as we create and paint a large-scale $144 JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM and draw, adding imagination and a natural weavings, and watercolor $165 ton of creativity as we make our own juggling two, three, or even four collaborative dragon inspired by all flowers. They also take a turn at personal masterpieces. objects. We even create our own that we learned! gardening—planting treasures in WHERE IN THE WORLD juggling balls to practice with in the COCA–U. City MORNING Features multiple professional teaching COCA’s flower beds as well as some 6 TO 7 Find yourself in a different COCA–U. City MORNING 19629 future! artists to present a variety of arts to bring home! country each day, and uncover the 19491 JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM disciplines. cultural clues to determine where JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING Features multiple professional teaching $165 19347 in the world you are! Dance, draw, $132 COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON artists to present a variety of arts sculpt, sing, and learn some basic JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM 19606 disciplines. $132 JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM language skills as you travel around WHO YA GONNA CALL? YOUNG ILLUSTRATOR COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING 6 TO 7 If you “ain’t afraid of $165 our mysterious globe and explore the 6 TO 7 Young illustrators explore the 19394 no ghosts,” then join us in this AFTERNOON arts from different cultures. Where vastly different illustration styles in COCA–U. City Outdoors JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM comic camp and pretend to be a 19801 will you be? Japan? Iceland? Peru? popular children’s books by Maurice $165 paranormal exterminator. We make AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM Just wait and see! Sendak, Eric Carle, and Lane Smith, The safety and health of our own proton packs, P.K.E. meters, $165 using them as a jumping off point our campers, staff, faculty, COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON Features multiple professional teaching ghost traps, ecto-goggles, and other to create illustrations of their own! and family members is of 19709 artists to present a variety of arts gadgets. We create our own ghost or disciplines. Campers create art in watercolor, ink, AUG 2–AUG 6 | 12:15–3:00PM “buster” character and write our own the utmost importance. tempera, collage, and chalk inspired $165 COCA–U. City MORNING supernatural comedy. Masks are required at all by their favorite stories. We learn 19732 in-person COCA camps. Features multiple professional teaching about the role of the illustrator as we AUG 09–13 | 9:00–11:45AM artists to present a variety of arts create artwork that tells a story. $165 disciplines. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON View COCA’s complete COCA–U. City MORNING 19454 Health & Safety Procedures: 19381 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM cocastl.org/campus-safety JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 $165

28 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 29 OUTDOOR I AM POETRY OUTDOOR PLAIN PAPER, VIRTUAL ANIMATION VIRTUAL BROADWAY 6 TO 7 Swing with the sounds, jump PLANES & PLANETS 6 TO 10 Explore three different styles BLOCKBUSTERS to the beats, and let your imagination 6 TO 7 Paper is a medium with a of animation: stop motion using 6 TO 10 Learn familiar songs from go! Budding writers are introduced to world of possibilities for kids who like legos and clay, hand drawn, and live some of Broadway’s biggest hits! the world of poetry through reading to cut, fold, build, and glue. Working animation. Working in small groups, Develop vocal technique and gain and listening, writing spoken word in COCA’s outdoor classroom, we we write scripts, direct, perform, confidence as a performer while poetry, creating illustrations, and make our own folded books, create shoot, and edit films. staging songs through simple learning rhythm and movement— beautiful origami, sculpt using paper movement and the use of props. Camp supplies include some clay and using all of the arts disciplines to maché, and even make our own legos; campers provide their own phone Campers explore material from shows inspire and develop their voice. paper planet. We construct airplanes or tablet to use while filming. like The Wiz and The Lion King. of all kind and discover what flies the COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON COCA “Create Crate” with art materials furthest—the sky’s the limit! COCA “Create Crate” with art materials 19556 included in price. included in price.

JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING MORNING VIRTUAL AFTERNOON VIRTUAL $165 19542 19512 19305 JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 OUTDOOR TOON TOWN VIRTUAL ART IS SWEET! OUTDOOR MORE THAN A $112 $115 6 TO 7 Do you want to invent your 6 TO 10 Campers split their time T–SHIRT own characters, build an arsenal of between making and decorating Express yourself! Campers VIRTUAL MORNING 6 TO 7 OUTDOOR SING A SONG gags, and earn some jellybeans? VIRTUAL AFTERNOON delicious desserts, such as cupcakes transform plain white T-shirts into 19712 19644 OF SUNSHINE Step away from your computer, grab and ice cream, and creating art a wide array of fashionable items, Working in COCA’s outdoor AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM 6 TO 7 your cream pies, and arm yourself inspired by food using drawing, kimonos, dresses, and bags that classroom, campers learn and sing $135 $115 with creativity. Jump into COCA painting, and sculpture. Inspired reflect a sense of personal style. They songs that celebrate nature and the Toon Town with markers, paint, and by artists like Claes Oldenburg and dye, cut and tie, and add design outdoors in a variety of different cardboard boxes to build a full- Wayne Thiebaud, and by their own VIRTUAL CHOCOLATE elements, including some hand musical styles like folk, classic rock, VIRTUAL ARCHITECTURE sized cartoon town. Then, animate 6 TO 10 If your camper is curious baking, they explore art and food. FACTORY sewing, fabric markers, fabric paint, and pop. Each camper works to your world with pie in your face about buildings and loves to try to Along the way, they learn about 6 TO 10 If your child ever dreamt beads, gems, and other decorative gain confidence as a performer excitement you will never forget. figure things out, working with an kitchen safety and practice basic of being Charlie in the Chocolate techniques. The possibilities are while focusing on musicality, rhythm, Takes place in COCA’s outdoor architect on the basics of design skills like measuring and following Factory, then this camp is a dream endless in this camp that develops articulation, and tone. classroom. might be just the thing! In this unique directions. come true. Campers learn to create imagination. cake, mousse, shakes, dips, and COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING partnership with the American Features multiple professional teaching You must list any food restrictions or 19448 Institute of Architecture (AIA), sauces inspired by the Roald Dahl COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING artists to present a variety of arts food allergies under “special needs” 19346 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM campers identify the materials and story while practicing kitchen safety disciplines. on the registration form or call COCA and reinforcing basic cooking skills. JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 geometry found in architecture and at least two weeks prior to camp to COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON $144 discover how big buildings are really provide information about allergies. You must list any food restrictions or 19511 COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON made up of smaller parts. Then, food allergies under “special needs” JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM Groceries and art materials included on the registration form or call COCA COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING 19657 campers explore how it all comes in price; camper needs access to at least two weeks prior to camp to 19741 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM $132 together through drawings and refrigerator, freezer, and blender. provide information about allergies. AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 model making. Features multiple professional teaching $165 Groceries included in price; camper COCA “Create Crate” with art materials The safety and health of artists to present a variety of arts needs access to kitchen equipment and included in price. disciplines. appliances. our campers, staff, faculty, and family members is of VIRTUAL AFTERNOON VIRTUAL MORNING VIRTUAL AFTERNOON (AGES 6 TO 10) 19763 the utmost importance. 19746 19413 AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM Masks are required at all $135 $140 $140 in-person COCA camps.

VIRTUAL AFTERNOON (AGES 6 TO 7) 19711 View COCA’s complete AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM Health & Safety Procedures: $140 cocastl.org/campus-safety

30 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 31 VIRTUAL CLONES, ALIENS VIRTUAL DRAW, PAINT, VIRTUAL IPAD MOVIE VIRTUAL REVOLTING VIRTUAL SUMMER CHEF & JEDI PRINT MAKING ROALD 6 TO 10 Campers learn to create 6 TO 7 Engage the hyperdrive and 6 TO 10 Campers draw, paint, and 6 TO 10 Campers collaboratively 6 TO 10 If you have a mischievous favorite summertime treats like ice make the creative jump! Campers print using diverse materials and plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, minds, join us to create characters cream, lemonade, and spaghetti with explore the elements of the Star techniques. We explore each of these edit, and perform in a short digital and stories based on the work of homemade sauce from fresh garden Wars universe. We create our own disciplines while looking to master video using tools and apps on an beloved storyteller, Roald Dahl. tomatoes. Campers personalize characters (be they clones, aliens, artists as inspiration for their work. iPad. Aspiring filmmakers explore Inspired by books such as The kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, or Jedi) to create a collective story We create several pieces of art in the world of movie making. Campers Witches, The BFG, James and the learn about kitchen safety, and from our own imaginations. Campers each area—drawing, painting, and provide a phone or tablet for filming Giant Peach, and Matilda, we create practice basic skills like measuring create backdrops and props to printmaking—adding imagination and receive access to the created a comic tale with an unexpected and following directions. support our story. May the force be and creativity to make our own films. twist of our own design. We make You must list any food restrictions or with us! personal masterpieces. exaggerated props and costume COCA “Create Crate” with art materials food allergies under “special needs” pieces. Features multiple professional teaching COCA “Create Crate” with art materials included in price. on the registration form or call COCA artists to present a variety of arts included in price. Features multiple professional teaching at least two weeks prior to camp to VIRTUAL AFTERNOON disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts provide information about allergies. VIRTUAL AFTERNOON 19318 disciplines. COCA “Create Crate” with art materials VIRTUAL CULINARY 19467 JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM Groceries included in price; camper needs access to refrigerator, freezer, and included in price. PASSPORT JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM $130 COCA “Create Crate” with art materials blender. 6 TO 10 Learn about, create, and $115 included in price. VIRTUAL MORNING taste foods from around the world in 19450 VIRTUAL AFTERNOON VIRTUAL AFTERNOON this camp focused on international VIRTUAL MORNING JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM 19560 19546 19362 cuisine! Campers take a culinary trip VIRTUAL HEALTH MOVES $115 JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 12–JUL 16 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM from and France to Korea, the 6 TO 10 Campers have fun creating $130 $115 $117 Philippines, China, Mexico, and the a variety of delicious fresh fruit VIRTUAL AFTERNOON Middle East. They explore a wide smoothies and adapting favorite 19804 snack recipes into healthy versions. VIRTUAL MORNING range of cooking styles. Along the VIRTUAL POP NATION VIRTUAL SPIES & SECRET 19791 AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM They split their time between the 6 TO 10 This fun and lively way, campers learn about kitchen AGENTS AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM $115 kitchen and the studio as they also introduction to dance is perfect for safety and practice basic kitchen 6 TO 7 In this camp, we pretend we $140 skills. enjoy energetic hip-hop and jazz those interested in sampling moves are sleuths solving a COCA mystery. VIRTUAL COLORFUL dance steps, work on musicality, and choreography. Inspired by Then, we turn the tables as we create You must list any food restrictions or spacing, and more. current and classic pop music stars and stage our own secret agent story. WORLD food allergies under “special needs” We discover the world of and their styles, we learn a different We build spy gadgets and create VIRTUAL THE POWER OF 6 TO 7 on the registration form or call COCA You must list any food restrictions or visual art through an exploration of style of choreography and dance clever stories of espionage. PRINCESSES at least two weeks prior to camp to food allergies under “special needs” From Mulan to Kaya and color. Campers use observed and step each day. We even create props 6 TO 7 provide information about allergies. on the registration form or call COCA Features multiple professional teaching Merida to Moana, princesses these imaginative palettes as we draw at least two weeks prior to camp to and accessories to use in our pop Most groceries included in price; camper artists to present a variety of arts days are no delicate flowers—today’s and paint, create prints, and build provide information about allergies. song performance! needs to provide a protein of preference disciplines. princesses are strong and smart. In sculpture with a focus on dazzling and have access to refrigerator, freezer, Groceries included in price; camper COCA “Create Crate” with art materials this camp, we explore these and hues. We encounter great artists COCA “Create Crate” with art materials and blender. needs access to refrigerator, freezer, and included in price. included in price. other brave princess stories from throughout history who used color blender. Features multiple professional teaching VIRTUAL MORNING (AGES 6 TO 10) around the world, create our own in surprising and amazing ways while VIRTUAL AFTERNOON artists to present a variety of arts Features multiple professional teaching 19499 power princess characters, and creating works in all the colors of the disciplines. artists to present a variety of arts JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM 19275 weave them together to create a rainbow. disciplines. $92 JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM forceful tale. We train in an obstacle VIRTUAL AFTERNOON $92 COCA “Create Crate” with art materials 19610 VIRTUAL MORNING course and build our own weapons, included in price. JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM 19259 VIRTUAL MORNING (AGES 6 TO 7) costume pieces, and other props. VIRTUAL MORNING VIRTUAL MORNING $140 JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM 19695 19350 Features multiple professional teaching 19397 $117 AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM artists to present a variety of arts JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM $115 disciplines. $92 $115 COCA “Create Crate” with art materials included in price. VIRTUAL MORNING 19596 VIRTUAL AFTERNOON 19658 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM $115 $115

32 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 33 A PLAY A DAY ARCHITECT EXPLORER ART REFLECTIONS BREAKFAST CLUB 8 TO 10 Race against the clock with 8 TO 10 If you have ever wondered 8 TO 10 We use mirrors, metal, glass, 8 TO 10 We explore the fun and COCA theatre instructors to create why houses are shaped the way that water, and shattered surfaces to see creativity in making delicious five plays in five days. Young actors they are or how a building can lean and reflect the world around us in breakfast items from waffles and and playwrights use improvisation and not fall, this is the camp for you! new ways. We paint and draw our stuffed pancakes to homemade and theatre games, as well as familiar Working with a professional architect observations “through the looking cinnamon rolls, biscuits, and quiche, and fantastic stories to create their in this special partnership with the glass,” experiment with reflections in all while practicing basic kitchen own quick scripts and performances. American Institute of Architects (AIA), photography, and even include mirrors safety and reviewing cooking skills. Putting these energetic creations on campers learn about space and in mixed media creations. Camp ends You must list any food restrictions or their feet, we discover ways to revise design as they create simple floor with an exhibit of created work. food allergies under “special needs” and refine skills in both writing and plans and three-dimensional models on the registration form or call COCA COCA–U. City MORNING acting. Hurry! There is no time to of the perfect home or building. Gain 19535 at least two weeks prior to camp to waste! inspiration to design“ outside the provide information about allergies. JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM box” by looking at some of the most COCA–U. City MORNING $165 All culinary supplies and groceries outlandish buildings from around the 19392 included in price. world, then create their own extreme, JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM ACTING FOR THE CAMERA BROADWAY dream building. ARTS AROUND THE WORLD COCA–U. City MORNING $165 8 TO 10 This camp is designed BLOCKBUSTERS 8 TO 10 Campers dance, draw, 19344 for young performers looking for 8 TO 10 Let’s learn songs from some COCA–U. City MORNING sculpt, sing, and learn some basic JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM practical instruction in acting for of Broadway’s biggest hits! Co-taught 19635 language skills as they travel around $152 ACT UP the camera. A working actor guides by vocal music and dance instructors, COCA theatre artists guide JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM the world and discover the creative 8 TO 10 campers through practicing on- we focus on helping each camper performers through all the steps of $165 differences in our cultures through camera interviews and monologues, gain confidence as a performer acting in a theatre production. We the arts. Working with a number even helping us create a mock BROADWAY BELIEVERS while working in musicality, rhythm, develop an understanding of the of teaching artists, each day of commercial. Throughout the camp, ART IS SWEET! 8 TO 10 Have fun while enhancing articulation, and tone. Campers audition and casting process, gain Campers split their time camp explores a different country we play back our work, gaining 8 TO 10 your singing, dancing, and acting explore material from shows like The insight into readthroughs, learn how between making and decorating and region through various arts peer and instructor feedback to try skills. We explore the world of Addams Family, Big, and Matilda. to notate and remember blocking, delicious desserts, such as cupcakes disciplines, including dance, visual another take. Campers receive access musical theatre, focusing on vocal and use theatre games to better and ice cream, and creating art art, and drama. Features multiple professional teaching to videos of their best on-camera technique, choral singing, dance, understand character development inspired by food using drawing, character creation, and stage artists to present a variety of arts work. Features multiple professional teaching disciplines. and relationships. Then, we painting, and sculpture. Inspired artists to present a variety of arts presence. The camp culminates in a Art and technology supplies and memorize short scenes, build simple by artists like Claes Oldenburg and disciplines. musical revue of songs from popular COCA–U. City AFTERNOON props, and polish our performance equipment use are included in price. Wayne Thiebaud—and by their own musicals, such as Newsies, Mary 19351 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON skills. AFTERNOON baking, they explore art and food. Poppins, and Shrek: The Musical. JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City 19708 19757 Along the way, they learn about $132 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM Features multiple professional teaching AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM kitchen safety and practice basic 19400 artists to present a variety of arts skills like measuring and following $165 JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM $180 disciplines. directions. CANINE COMIC CRAFT $165 8 TO 10 Campers share and learn COCA–U. City MORNING You must list any food restrictions or BATTLES to draw the adventures of their ANIMATION 8 TO 10 Bring your favorite Minecraft 19628 MORNING Explore three different styles food allergies under “special needs” favorite crime-biting canine and the COCA–U. City 8 TO 10 character to life or create a new one! JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM 19739 of animation: stop motion using on the registration form or call COCA world’s evilest cat. They apply those Work with COCA teaching artists to $165 AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM legos and clay, hand drawn, and live at least two weeks prior to camp to cartooning strategies to their own provide information about allergies. create characters and story; build $165 animation. Working in small groups, characters, create stories in narrative helmets and swords; then with safety we write scripts, direct, perform, Features multiple professional teaching panels, create dialogue bubbles filled first as the rule, learn the basics of The safety and health of MORNING shoot, and edit films using COCA artists to present a variety of arts with hilarious wordplay, and ink and COCA–U. City stage combat from punches and 19787 iPads. Everyone receives a copy of disciplines. our campers, staff, faculty, color their cartoons. Get ready for an sword fights, safe falls, and rolls. AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM the videos created. and family members is of even newer breed of justice! COCA–U. City AFTERNOON All the elements come together to $165 19799 the utmost importance. Art and technology supplies and create a mini-play in an arena that we COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Masks are required at all equipment use are included in price. AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM design and build. 19353 $190 in-person COCA camps. JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City MORNING Features multiple professional teaching $132 19735 artists to present a variety of arts AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM disciplines. View COCA’s complete $180 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Health & Safety Procedures: 19701 19307 cocastl.org/campus-safety AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 $165

34 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 35 CIRCUS COCA COCA SKETCH COMEDY DANCE, DANCE, DANCE DECKED-OUT DONUTS DRAWING MANGA 8 TO 10 Athletic campers enjoy 8 TO 10 Through improvisation and 8 TO 10 This is a great introductory 8 TO 10 Create, fill, glaze, frost, and 8 TO 10 Campers learn the practicing tumbling and trampoline. theatre games, campers develop camp for beginning dancers decorate a wide range of deep fried fundamentals of drawing the popular They work on stilt walking, rola bola, original, hilarious characters and interested in energetic movement. and baked donuts as well as churros manga style used in Pokémon and rolling globe, tightrope walking, situations. We explore a variety of Campers learn dance steps in jazz and funnel cakes. Along the way, Astro Boy. They learn how to draw juggling, spinning plates, balancing conventions and formats used to and hip-hop; and work on spacing, campers learn about kitchen safety facial expressions, hands, fabric folds, peacock feathers, diablo, flower write and create popular comedic rhythm, and musicality. We then and practice basic kitchen skills. and forms while developing their sticks, and clowning skills. Camp material then explore comic timing use what we learn in dynamic own characters and stories. They You must list any food restrictions or ends with an interactive circus event choreography. We even develop a as they perform their sketches and food allergies under “special needs” on learn to develop stories in narrative for family and friends. scenes for one another. few steps of our own to include in the registration form or call COCA at panels and ink their images. They our final presented piece. least two weeks prior to camp. conclude the camp with images to COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON frame or put together in a story to 19245 19753 No special shoes or dancewear required. All culinary supplies and groceries form a comic book to take home JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM included. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON once camp has ended. $132 $165 19508 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM 19651 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AFTERNOON COSTUME DESIGN COCA–U. City COCAESCAPE $132 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM 19402 19696 8 TO 10 Learn about the costume JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM 8 TO 10 Work in small teams to $190 AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM design process by reading the scene $165 plan the clues and tricks, build the from a script and creating ideas for COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $165 19602 props, and create the story for your character looks and garments. We own escape room concept. Then, JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM DEMO CREATION FASHION DESIGN COCA–U. City MORNING look at images of costume designs test your ideas as you invite other $165 8 TO 10 Future songwriters work with 8 TO 10 Campers learn about the 19729 from a variety of styles, practice campers to escape COCA! a professional songwriter/musician fashion design process through AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM rendering and illustration, and create COCA–U. City MORNING to create lyrics and melodies that design conceptualization and Features multiple professional teaching a sourced costume from costume $165 19678 creating specific ideas for garments. artists to present a variety of arts storage while we build accessories. express their ideas. They select disciplines. AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM accompaniment on the piano or We practice rendering and CLAYMATION COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $165 guitar and can even choose to have illustration, learn basic machine and 8 TO 10 Want to learn how they COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19557 other campers sing back-up vocals. hand sewing techniques, and build 19261 made The Boxtrolls or Shaun the JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM They rehearse our collective and some simple garments we design JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM DC VS. MARVEL Sheep? We try it step by step. $180 individually composed songs and ourselves. The possibilities are $132 8 TO 10 In an epic battle between Working in small teams, we write a superheroes, who would be then take a field trip to record them endless in this exciting fashion camp. short scene, create a corresponding at Clayton Studio. They also work on CULINARY ROAD TRIP victorious: a DC or Marvel character? COCA–U. City AFTERNOON storyboard, and build clay characters graphics associated with our songs COMIC BOOKS & GRAPHIC 8 TO 10 Explore, create, and taste Select a DC character like Superman, 19266 and a set to bring it all to life through and style. NOVELS food from across the country in this Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, or JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM the video art of claymation! Camp 8 TO 10 Campers delve into a camp focused on American regional Green Lantern OR pick your favorite Price includes field trip and studio use. $144 ends with a screening of the new range of comic book/graphic novel cuisine. From Nashville hot fried Marvel character, such as Iron Man, work for family and friends. Campers storytelling methods, including chicken to Texas chili, we cook food Thor, Spider-Man, or the Hulk. We COCA–U. City MORNING 19684 receive a copy of all the created autobiographical, straight fiction, from a different state or region each collaboratively create our own epic FASHION MAKEOVER AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM Express yourself! Campers videos. manga, superhero, and crime. From day. Along the way, we learn about story, pitting superhero against 8 TO 10 $180 tap into their creativity as they scriptwriting and storyboarding to kitchen safety and practice basic superhero, and create a background, Art and technology supplies and transform plain white T-shirts, basic equipment use included in price. penciling and inking in every style kitchen skills. props, and costume pieces to stage skirts, and other items to new imaginable, we explore how artists, our story. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON creative choices affect the way the You must list any food restrictions or The safety and health of garments and personal items. A skirt 19548 story is understood while working on food allergies under “special needs” Features multiple professional teaching becomes a bag! A T-shirt becomes a on the registration form or call COCA our campers, staff, faculty, JUL 12–J16 | 12:15–3:00PM the technical skills of drawing comic artists to present a variety of arts dress! They further alter and decorate at least two weeks prior to camp to and family members is of $180 disciplines. to reflect their personal style using panels. provide information about allergies. the utmost importance. COCA–U. City MORNING fabric dyeing, batik, and beadwork. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON All culinary supplies and groceries 19337 Masks are required at all They add design elements and fit 19464 included in price. JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM in-person COCA camps. their items using both basic machine JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City MORNING $132 and hand sewing. $165 19492 View COCA’s complete No previous experience required. JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING $152 19688 Health & Safety Procedures: COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM cocastl.org/campus-safety 19311 $165 JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM $180

36 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 37 FIRST MUSICAL: FROZEN FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE GO VAN GOGH HARRY POTTERY KIDS COMBAT 8 TO 10 From Van Gogh to Miró, 8 TO 10 Goblets of fire, cauldrons, 9 TO 10 First Musical: Frozen KIDS 8 TO 10 Campers learn about the master artists can provide tremendous potion bottles, and wands are just is a wonderful introductory stage theatrical art form of stage combat inspiration to help young artists a few of the objects that can be experience for aspiring musical found in live theatre and film in this explore new mediums, styles, and created in this clay camp for lovers of theatre performers. Campers enrolled introductory camp. With safety first subject matter for their own work. all things Hogwartian. Campers learn in this production-oriented camp as the rule, we learn the basics of Each day, campers learn about a coil, slab, and other hand-building spend two weeks of the full-day stage combat, from punches and different artist as we look at our own techniques to fashion and decorate camp session rehearsing this scripted sword fights to safe falls and rolls, artwork, then create work inspired our magical works of art with carving musical. You’ll love this fanciful and learning how to integrate them into by the artist’s life, artistic technique, and slip. COCA will have the clay heartwarming stage adaptation of performances on stage. medium, or subject matter. objects fired and available for pick up the celebrated animated film. Join a week after camp concludes. AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your COCA–U. City 19461 19754 favorite characters as they embark COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM 19597 on an epic, ice-filled journey of self- $165 $165 JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM discovery, camaraderie, and the real FEED THE MIND $180 HELLO DALI Take one pinch of curiosity, a meaning of true love. From Dali to Warhol, 8 TO 10 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON GOING GAGA 8 TO 10 teaspoon of chemistry, and a cup of This show is performed free of charge to 19748 campers explore modern art masters 8 TO 10 Using hand and machine cooking to create the delicious dishes a limited in-person family audience and HEALTH MOVES and the painting techniques they AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM sewing and no sew techniques, create Health conscious campers in this camp. What are three things livestreamed to friends and family at 8 TO 10 used. We create masterpieces as we $165 fashion accessories associated with have fun creating a variety of that can make breads rise? How do 7:00PM on July 17. explore a different style of painting your favorite pop icon. Whether you delicious fresh fruit smoothies and egg whites become meringue on each day while making it our own. Features multiple professional teaching are a fan of Kiss, Michael Jackson, Lady adapting favorite snack recipes into top of a cream pie or does cream artists to present a variety of arts GIRLS ROCK Campers are encouraged to apply Campers are inspired Gaga, or you want to create your own healthy versions. They split their time become butter? We feed our minds disciplines. 8 TO 10 paint like impressionists, see like by their favorite female pop and pop icon character to accessorize, you between the kitchen and the studio (and stomachs) in this culinary camp cubists, create dreams like surrealists, COCA–U. City FULL DAY rock musicians like Ariana Grande, are sure to create something fun and as they also enjoy energetic hip- that explores the science of cooking and create work that expresses their 19484 Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato, and fashionable to wear. Camp includes hop and jazz dance steps, work on and what goes on when we bake, own unique perspectives. JUL 6–16 | 9:00–3:00PM Taylor Swift as we select and polish an in-character, red carpet “step and musicality, spacing, and more. beat, stir, and fold. $490 pop music numbers, create and repeat” photo session. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON You must list any food restrictions or You must list any food restrictions or 19506 rehearse choreography, and even food allergies under “special needs” food allergies under “special needs” COCA–U. City AFTERNOON FUNDAMENTALS OF HIP-HOP design and create our own costumes/ on the registration form or call COCA JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM on the registration form or call COCA 19457 8 TO 10 Beginner through accessories. Camp ends with a rockin’ at least two weeks prior to camp to $132 at least two weeks prior to camp to JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM intermediate level dancers learn performance for family and friends. provide information about allergies. provide information about allergies. $180 high-energy group choreography Features multiple professional teaching All culinary supplies and groceries HOCUS POCUS All culinary supplies and groceries using hip-hop dance elements, such artists to present a variety of arts included in price. 8 TO 10 Amaze your friends and included in price. as breakdancing and pop locking. disciplines. GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’ entertain your family! We learn to 8 TO 10 Nothing says “summer” Features multiple professional teaching COCA–U. City MORNING We also explore the element of perform sleight of hand, misdirection, COCA–U. City FULL DAY like cooking on a grill. In this camp, artists to present a variety of arts 19585 freestyle, create a hip-hop “crew” and many other magic or comedy 19533 campers create a variety of recipes disciplines. JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM name, and design a T-shirt. tricks. Learn the secrets and practice JUL 12–16 | 9:00–3:00PM on the grill—from traditional kebabs $190 COCA–U. City MORNING performing in front of an audience to COCA–U. City MORNING $290 and foil packet grilling to grilling 19686 gain poise, timing, and confidence. 19391 fruit, bread, and other surprising AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM GLOBAL ART ingredients. Campers also create a $190 COCA–U. City MORNING $165 8 TO 10 Look at classic and range of frozen drinks to complement 19538 contemporary master artists from a their grilled fare, such as smoothies, JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING different area of our globe each day. frozen lemonade, and milk shakes. The safety and health of $165 19689 Along the way, learn about kitchen Then, use that work to inspire your our campers, staff, faculty, AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM safety and practice basic kitchen skills. own creations as we paint, draw, and family members is of $165 and sculpt—as individuals and in You must list any food restrictions or the utmost importance. small groups. From Cheri Samba to food allergies under “special needs” Masks are required at all Katsushika Hokusai and Titta Fasciotti on the registration form or call COCA to Frieda Kahlo, we look at art history at least two weeks prior to camp to in-person COCA camps. through a global lens. provide information about allergies.

COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON View COCA’s complete 19301 19459 Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM cocastl.org/campus-safety $165 $190

38 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 39 HOGWARTS: THE JOURNEY IMPRESSIONIST IPAD MUSIC MAKING KITCHEN CREATIVE CONTINUES INSPIRATION 8 TO 10 Learn how to create 8 TO 10 Let your imagination soar 8 TO 10 Campers invent new tales of 8 TO 10 In the 19th century, artists rhythms and melodies in a variety of as you explore creative potential in the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, like Monet, Degas, Cezanne, and styles—from rock and pop to jazz, the kitchen this summer! We explore and the magnificent enchanted castle Seurat began experimenting with classical, and hip-hop. We explore a some of your favorite flavors and of Hogwarts complete with original painting styles to more accurately combination of software instruments, invent some new ones. We make au characters, old favorites, and magical depict light and movement in art. pre-programmed loops, and even gratin potatoes with herbs, create creatures of all types. Campers From plein-air painting to brushstroke use our own voices to produce our own energy ball flavors, and add collaboratively develop and rehearse techniques, their work has inspired songs! We also have the opportunity “everything” to cookies. We play a short script, then craft props, artists for generations. Each day in to use iPads as live instruments, as with our food as we make fantastic backdrops, and costume pieces to this camp, we learn about famous we participate in jam sessions with garnishes and decorative plates for embellish the story. The magic of painters, , and painting other campers. Through this musical our dishes. Along the way, we learn Hogwarts never fails! techniques. Then, we create our journey, we explore the fundamentals about kitchen safety and practice own artwork inspired by the lives of musical composition, improvisation, basic kitchen skills. Features multiple professional teaching and techniques of the masters. We and how to have fun using technology artists to present a variety of arts You must list any food restrictions or have lots of fun exploring a variety of to make music! Everyone receives disciplines. ILLUSTRATION food allergies under “special needs” MANGA GO subject matters and paintings styles Campers learn how words a copy of all the songs they create on the registration form or call COCA 8 TO 10 Do you want to take your COCA–U. City MORNING 8 TO 10 while learning new ways to see art during camp. at least two weeks prior to camp to 19588 and images come together in an interest in manga drawings to the and the world around us. provide information about allergies. JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM illustrated book. We begin by Art and technology supplies and next level? In this camp, we refine our techniques in drawing cartoons and $165 writing a descriptive tale, then use COCA–U. City AFTERNOON equipment use included in price. All culinary supplies and groceries included in price. characters in the Japanese manga the process of a book illustrator 19267 Please bring your own set of earbud to decide which elements to JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM style. Then, we scan our drawings headphones. COCA–U. City MORNING ICE CREAM CAMP communicate through our artwork. $132 and use the COCA iPads to animate What is better on a hot 19738 8 TO 10 We explore and practice many styles COCA–U. City MORNING our characters and bring the stories summer day than your favorite ice AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM of illustration, from pencil drawings 19297 we imagine to life. We conclude the cream treats? How about learning $190 to collage. Then, campers decide IPAD MOVIE MAKING JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM camp with a manga scavenger hunt to make your own? Campers spend 8 TO 10 Campers collaboratively which to use in creating a fully $180 “raid” through the COCA building. each day with COCA’s culinary plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, illustrated mini-book of their own. Using QR codes to embed our edit, and perform in a short digital instructor learning how to make KID ME! LEGOMATION animations, we highlight the artistic some of the most popular summer COCA–U. City AFTERNOON video using tools and apps on an 8 TO 10 Campers who love to play 8 TO 10 If you wish every day was work we completed. 19315 iPad. Aspiring filmmakers explore Lego video games are inspired by treats, from their favorite flavor of ice April Fools’ Day, then Kid Me! is JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM the world of movie making. Campers this opportunity to learn and apply Art and technology supplies and cream to warm brownie sundaes with the perfect camp. We dream up, $165 receive access to the created films. stop motion techniques to their love equipment use included in price. hot fudge. Along the way, we learn rehearse, and pull pranks on our of Legos. We develop simple stories about kitchen safety and practice iPads are provided by COCA. fellow campers—using things like Features multiple professional teaching MORNING in two person teams, envision and artists to present a variety of arts basic cooking skills. COCA–U. City plastic bugs or look-alike food. We 19786 Art and technology supplies and build a Lego cast and set, and then disciplines. You must list any food restrictions or even try some “hidden camera” AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM equipment use included in price. learn and practice stop motion to food allergies under ”special needs” pranks around our building. Campers COCA–U. City MORNING $165 tell our stories entirely out of Legos. on the registration form or call COCA COCA–U. City AFTERNOON beware...your teaching artists might 19442 19510 Campers receive a copy of the films at least two weeks prior to camp to just pull a prank on you! JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM provide information about allergies. JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM developed in the camp. $180 $144 Art and technology supplies and The safety and health of Art and technology supplies and All culinary supplies and groceries equipment use included in price. included in price. our campers, staff, faculty, equipment use included in price. MUSICAL MOVES and family members is of COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AFTERNOON COCA–U. City MORNING 8 TO 10 Beginner level dancers COCA–U. City 19796 19359 19268 the utmost importance. 19340 learn basic musical theatre jazz found AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM Masks are required at all JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM in musicals, such as Mary Poppins, $180 $132 $152 in-person COCA camps. $144 Annie, and The Wiz. We learn steps, vocabulary, work on timing, COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City MORNING choreography, and even add steps and 19494 View COCA’s complete 19540 ideas of our own. We make and use JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM fun props to embellish our numbers. Health & Safety Procedures: $132 $180 cocastl.org/campus-safety No previous experience required.

COCA–U. City AFTERNOON AFTERNOON COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City 19603 19581 19547 JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 12–JUL 16 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 $180 $165

40 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 41 MUSICAL THEATRE OPEN MIC ROCK THE HOUSE SIMPLY SILLY INVENTIONS STREET DANCE MASTERPIECES 8 TO 10 Select and prepare a 8 TO 10 If you “love rock ‘n’ roll,” 8 TO 10 Turn hilarious ideas 8 TO 10 Aspiring dancers explore 8 TO 10 Explore classic musical contemporary song that is right for work with teaching artists in this into extraordinary contraptions! the elements of freestyle as we learn theatre while working on your you and also learn to blend with camp on a variety of group songs Become like the artist/inventor high-energy group choreography to singing, dancing, and acting skills. your fellow campers’ voices in an and solo features from artists like Rube Goldberg and go where your popular contemporary music. Using This camp uses songs from classic ensemble number. We practice vocal Journey, The Beatles, and Queen. imagination takes you. Learn about hip-hop dance elements, such as musicals, such as South Pacific, technique and vocal expression as Practice vocal technique and this cartoonist and the wacky inspired breakdancing and pop locking, we Oliver, Bye Bye Birdie, and Hello, well as use of a microphone as we performance strategies, including machines he created in his cartoons. put together a dance that showcases Dolly!, to strengthen campers’ explore the idea of hosting an “open breath control, posture, and vocal Draw and create inventions using our own special talents and creativity. fundamental skills. The camp mic night.” We share our songs for expression. Create a classic T-shirt— simple machines. We provide the Finally, we create a hip-hop “crew” culminates in a musical revue for family and friends on the final day of and let there be rock! wheels, gears, ramps, marbles, name and design a T-shirt. family and friends. camp. blocks, and other castaway toys. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City MORNING Question like a scientist, create like COCA–U. City FULL DAY COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19645 19254 an artist! 19780 19503 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 16–20 | 9:00–3:00PM JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 COCA–U. City MORNING $132 $290 $132 REVOLTING ROALD 19389 8 TO 10 If you have a mischievous JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON minds, join us to create characters SAY CHEESE Cheese lovers learn classic $165 19800 NEW YORK MINUTE PAGE TO STAGE and stories based on the work 8 TO 10 Campers explore recent Let your imagination soar as as well as unique recipes that feature AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM 8 TO 10 8 TO 10 of beloved storyteller Roald Broadway musicals while working you immerse yourself in the multi- their favorite food?from fondue to $165 Dahl. Inspired by books like The STAGE MAKEUP on our singing, dancing, and acting disciplinary world of theatre. Bring soufflés, from cheese biscuits to Learn stage makeup Witches, The BFG, James and 8 TO 10 skills. Using numbers from shows the stories you imagine to life as you cheese desserts. We even learn to techniques to transform into the Giant Peach, and Matilda, SUPERHERO MOVIE like Matilda, Newsies, and Bring It refine your skills as a script writer. make our own cheese. Then, as part different types of characters for film, we create a comic tale with an MAKING 2 On, we collaborate to write our own Inspired by our favorite stories, of a small team, budding chefs are television, stage performances, Can’t wait for the next unexpected twist of our own 8 TO 10 connecting scenes, learn songs and books, and plays, we write dialogue, challenged to utilize and highlight and even haunted houses. “Age” superhero movie to come out? design. We make exaggerated choreography, and weave it together and doubling as actors, we workshop cheese in the most creative way in a into impossibly old people; create Campers in this camp make their props and costume pieces and even into our own collective creation. our scenes to support each other’s cooking competition to be judged monster and zombie characters; own! Campers work in small groups to create Snozzcumbers to fuel our Camp ends with a musical revue for visions. We share our work with by family and friends on the final day give ourselves animal characteristics; develop classic or original superheroes imaginations. family and friends. friends and family on the last day of camp. and create cuts, bruises, and scars. and villains. They build the costumes, of camp. What are you waiting for? Features multiple professional teaching Campers go on a zombie crawl sets, props, and environment to help Features multiple professional teaching You must list any food restrictions or artists to present a variety of arts artists to present a variety of arts Time to let your star shine! food allergies under “special needs” on through COCA and receive a photo tell the adventure. Campers also work disciplines. disciplines. the registration form or call COCA at record of their transformations. in small groups to write the story, cast COCA–U. City AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON least two weeks prior to camp. the film, scout locations, film, and COCA–U. City FULL DAY 19463 COCA–U. City MORNING 19646 edit. They learn to add special effects 19730 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM All culinary supplies and groceries 19544 JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM makeup and post-production film AUG 9–13 | 9:00–3:00PM $165 included in price. JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM $165 effects. Campers receive access to the $290 $180 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON films created in the camp. PHOTOGRAPHY 19552 ROCK & ROLL COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Art and technology supplies and ONE YARD CREATIONS 8 TO 10 In this introduction to JUL 12–JUL 16 | 12:15–3:00PM PRINTMAKING 19608 equipment use included in price. 8 TO 10 Budding designers create the basics of photography, we $190 8 TO 10 Make your own unique JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM a multitude of sewing creations that photograph people, architecture, COCA–U. City FULL DAY rock & roll works of art through the $180 each use only one yard of fabric. and nature while learning a variety of 19495 printmaking process and learn the art From aprons to pillows, skirts, soft techniques to heighten photo quality. JUL 6–9 | 9:00–3:00PM of making multiples, often applied to sculptures, and bags, we go where Campers are introduced to photo The safety and health of COCA–U. City MORNING $236 poster, flyer, zine, and T-shirt making. 19744 our creative ideas take us. We work composition, light, shadow, and point our campers, staff, faculty, We explore several printmaking AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM on generating creative ideas and of view as we explore a variety of and family members is of techniques, including stencils, relief $180 developing our machine and hand photo assignments. Campers receive cuts, and intaglio. the utmost importance. sewing skills in addition to learning prints of their favorite photos. Masks are required at all a wide range of techniques to add Art and technology supplies and COCA–U. City MORNING in-person COCA camps. decorative embellishment to our equipment use included in price. 19343 creative creations. JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City MORNING $132 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19683 View COCA’s complete 19356 AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM $180 cocastl.org/campus-safety $144

42 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 43 SWIFTIE SONGWRITERS THRIFT STORE FASHION OUTDOOR ART ATTACK OUTDOOR BRIDLES & BITS OUTDOOR MAGNIFICENT 8 TO 10 Calling all singer- 8 TO 10 Transform thrift store 8 TO 10 Campers take inspiration 8 TO 10 Do you love horses? We MOSAICS songwriters! Inspired by our favorite garments into high fashion creations. from images in for the travel to a stable to observe, draw, 8 TO 10 Use glass, stone, tile, and pop musicians, campers write lyrics Go where your creative ideas take creative work in this camp. Using and photograph horses. We also use more to make a mosaic masterpiece. and melodies, work on performance you! Turn a polyester blouse and artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein our “research” as we learn to draw, We learn the art and craft of this skills, and create a fashion accessory pair of paisley pants into a purse as inspiration, we design a personal paint, and sculpt our favorite animal 4,000-year-old art form as we to wear in this pop music creation and a men’s shirt into a cute dress. icon and print it on a T-shirt, create using a variety of media, including experiment with a range of organic camp. They learn a group number We focus on generating creative narrative art using comic strips, and charcoal, acrylics, watercolor, clay, and structure patterns using ancient and perform individual songs; ideas, as well as machine and hand make unique self-portraits using non- ink, and scratchboard. We look at techniques and cool new materials. rehearsals focus on singing with sewing skills, learning a wide range traditional materials and techniques. artists whose work centers on horses We create beautiful wall hangings expression and confidence. of techniques to add decorative and discover the varied ways to and stepping stones for the garden COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING embellishment to our creations. represent these glorious animals. as well as personal items like boxes Features multiple professional teaching 19304 and picture frames. artists to present a variety of arts COCA–U. City AFTERNOON JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON disciplines. 19760 $165 19361 COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING COCA–U. City MORNING AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM 19496 $180 VILLAINOUS VERSIONS $132 JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM 19256 OUTDOOR BLOWIN’ IN THE JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM 8 TO 10 How does Maleficent’s $132 version of Sleeping Beauty differ WIND $144 Create garden art that dance TINKER TIME from Princess Aurora’s, or Cruella’s 8 TO 10 OUTDOOR CATCH SOME Design, invent, explore, and in the wind—from spinners and 8 TO 10 differ from the dalmations? How SUN OUTDOOR OH WHAT A COCA–U. City MORNING play in this camp for young makers. whirligigs to wind chimes and wheels. Campers utilize COCA’s would Rumpelstiltskin, Gaston, or 8 TO 10 BEAUTIFUL MORNING 19441 Utilizing a STEAM-based approach We twist, sculpt, bead, and paint outdoor classroom to explore Working in COCA’s outdoor Scar tell their story? In this camp, 8 TO 10 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM to learning, campers create simple using a range of mediums to create land art. They make leaf prints, classroom, campers learn and we explore fairy tales from the point $180 machines and “circuit bugs,” launch every imaginable style of outdoor build stepping stones, create rock sing songs about the outdoors of view of the evil villain. We weave beautiful bottle rockets, and cause kinetic art—from the beautiful and mandalas, explore natural weavings, from some of Broadway’s biggest together our versions to create a tale color reactions as they engage their meditative to the whimsical—and and watercolor garden landscapes. musicals! Co-taught by vocal music THIS IS THE WAY to perform for family and friends on imaginations at the intersection of try them all out in COCA’s outdoor They go on walks to source materials and dance instructors, we focus on 8 TO 10 Work with COCA theatre the final day of camp. teaching artists to explore the science and art. classroom. to augment their creations and learn helping each camper gain confidence elements of the Star Wars universe COCA–U. City AFTERNOON about the history and traditions of as a performer while working in COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING 19262 outdoor expression. musicality, rhythm, articulation, and and collaborate to create a story 19438 19447 of our own. Using the popular JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM tone. Campers explore material from JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING $132 shows like Oklahoma, Once on This characters, conflicts, and themes as a $165 $165 19257 Island, and Hairspray. jumping off point, we create our own JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM bounty hunters, aliens, droids, and ZOMBIE TV $132 Features multiple professional teaching Mandalorian. Then, we imagine new VIDEO HOW TO: DANCE 8 TO 10 Using our favorite zombie The safety and health of artists to present a variety of arts adventures for them to undertake MOVES disciplines. characters as inspiration, we create COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON 8 TO 10 Campers practice new and our campers, staff, faculty, in the outer reaches. We create our own undead characters and 19656 popular dance steps, and create COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON backgrounds, props, and costume weave them together into a story and family members is of a one-minute “how-to” movie to JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM 19272 pieces to help us tell our stories. that is comic or action-drama. We the utmost importance. teach their favorite dance move $165 JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM learn makeup special effects, practice Masks are required at all Features multiple professional teaching or choreography. Along the way, $132 shuffled steps and muffled grunts, in-person COCA camps. artists to present a variety of arts they practice skills in writing/ OUTDOOR CHALK disciplines. and also work on camera skills. storyboarding, use of the iPad as COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING Working in small groups, we write a DRAWINGS & STREET ART MORNING a camera, and editing in iMovie. Working in COCA’s outdoor 19590 COCA–U. City script, scout locations around COCA, View COCA’s complete 8 TO 10 19444 Campers also leave camp with a copy classroom, we create chalk drawings JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM direct, perform, shoot, and edit a Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM of the films created in camp. using pastels and traditional chalks, $165 short TV episode. Everyone receives $165 cocastl.org/campus-safety explore chalk rubbings, and even Art and technology supplies and a copy of the video created in camp. COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING equipment use included in price. make chalk. We learn about master COCA–U. City MORNING Art and technology supplies and chalk artists and are inspired by 19692 19637 Features multiple professional teaching equipment use included in price. their incredible street art. We even AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM artists to present a variety of arts collaboratively create our own $165 disciplines. Features multiple professional teaching $165 artists to present a variety of arts outdoor masterpiece. COCA–U. City MORNING disciplines. 19639 COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19393 JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM 19407 JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM $180 JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 $180

44 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 45 OUTDOOR SONGWRITING OUTDOOR TO DYE FOR VIRTUAL CUPCAKES & VIRTUAL PAGE TO STAGE 8 TO 10 Future songwriters work with 8 TO 10 Experiment with a variety TRIFLES 8 TO 10 Let your imagination soar as a professional songwriter/musician of fabric dyes, paints, and inks as 8 TO 10 Campers impress their you immerse yourself in the multi- to create lyrics and melodies that you learn about fiber art. Campers families after we learn to create disciplinary world of theatre. Bring express their ideas. They select explore batik, ice dye, and tie impressive, artful, and delicious the stories you imagine to life as you accompaniment on the piano or dye. Campers learn hand sewing desserts. From molten chocolate refine your skills as a script writer. guitar and can even choose to have techniques as they create shirts and cakes to fruited tarts, we focus on Inspired by our favorite stories, other campers sing back-up vocals. bags, design wall hangings, and even creating and plating . books, and plays, we write dialogue, They rehearse our collective and dye and paint shoes. Campers are and doubling as actors, we workshop You must list any food restrictions or individually composed songs and asked to submit sizes in advance of food allergies under “special needs” our scenes to support each other’s perform them, outdoor music festival camp. on the registration form or call COCA visions. We share our work with style, for family and friends in COCA’s at least two weeks prior to camp to friends and family on the last day COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON outdoor classroom. provide information about allergies. of camp. What are you waiting for? 19759 Time to let your star shine! COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM Groceries included in price; camper 19317 $165 needs access to refrigerator, freezer, and COCA “Create Crate” with art materials OUTDOOR PLEIN-AIR JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM blender. included in price. VIRTUAL SONGWRITING $165 8 TO 10 Future songwriters work with DRAWING AND PAINTING VIRTUAL AFTERNOON VIRTUAL AFTERNOON OUTDOOR WILD ABOUT a professional songwriter/musician BASICS 19660 19274 Working in COCA’s new ART to create lyrics and melodies that 8 TO 10 COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON Campers explore fine art JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM outdoor classroom, campers learn 8 TO 10 express their ideas. They select 19555 projects that respect and celebrate $140 $92 the basics of observational and accompaniment on the piano or JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM our natural world. Campers gather environmental sketching. They work $165 guitar and can even choose to have materials to create art project from VIRTUAL AFTERNOON in pencil, pen, ink, and brush to other campers sing back-up vocals. local grounds. They create and VIRTUAL HEALTH MOVES 19803 develop their drawing skills of natural They rehearse their collective and creatively use dyes from materials 8 TO 10 Campers have fun creating AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM elements outdoors. Then, they OUTDOOR SPOKEN WORD individually composed songs. Campers develop their found in nature, create natural light a variety of delicious fresh fruit $115 explore natural color, highlight, and 8 TO 10 voice as they create individual and prints, and build sculptural projects smoothies and adapting favorite VIRTUAL MORNING shadow as they paint using acrylic collaborative spoken word poetry. using seeded paper pulp and other snack recipes into healthy versions. 19349 and watercolor from observation. They split their time between the VIRTUAL SEW FABULOUS They engage across arts disciplines naturally produced materials in Add personal style and JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM kitchen and the studio as they also 8 TO 10 COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING using imagery, music, and movement COCA’s outdoor classroom. creativity to your room as we make $92 19303 as they devise their work. Spoken enjoy energetic hip-hop and jazz COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON fashionable pillows, wall hangings, JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM word is an innately powerful mode dance steps, work on musicality, 19710 boxes, and frames. Update your VIRTUAL STAGE MAKEUP $165 of creative writing that encourages spacing, and more. AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM room with items that reflect your 8 TO 10 Learn stage makeup campers to express their ideas, $165 You must list any food restrictions or personal style and create fresh techniques to transform into COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING experiences, and opinions. Young food allergies under “special needs” places to hang out and stash your different types of characters for film, 19790 writers play with the form of on the registration form or call COCA stuff. We learn building, painting, television, stage performances, AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM spoken word and perform these at least two weeks prior to camp to embellishment, and hand sewing. and even haunted houses. Age The safety and health of provide information about allergies. $165 transformative poems for family and into impossibly old people; create COCA “Create Crate” with art materials friends on the final day of camp. our campers, staff, faculty, Groceries included in price; camper included in price. monster and zombie characters; give and family members is of needs access to refrigerator, freezer, and OUTDOOR RAP & RHYME COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON ourselves animal characteristics; and the utmost importance. blender. VIRTUAL MORNING 8 TO 10 Explore a variety of vocal 19411 create cuts, bruises, and scars. 19595 hip-hop techniques, including JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM Masks are required at all Features multiple professional teaching JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM Makeup kits are provided. beatboxing, rap, rhythm, and rhyme. $165 in-person COCA camps. artists to present a variety of arts $130 Write spoken word poetry and disciplines. VIRTUAL MORNING 19396 independent songs, rehearse, and VIRTUAL MORNING perform individual solo numbers View COCA’s complete 19451 JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM as well as family-friendly group Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM $130 arrangements of contemporary cocastl.org/campus-safety $140 songs. VIRTUAL MORNING 19694 COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM 19607 $135 JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM $165

46 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 47 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA ARTIST TOOLBOX CIRCUS EXPLORER FASHION BLOG INDIE MUSIC PRODUCTION 11 TO 13 This camp is designed 11 TO 13 Campers deepen their 11 TO 13 Athletic campers practice 11 TO 13 Fashion is a huge industry 11 TO 13 Define your style by for actors of all skill levels who drawing, painting, and sculpture skills, such as tumbling and mini- that is being dramatically impacted creating your own song! We work want on-camera experience. Learn skills as we develop images and trampoline; try stilt walking, rola by new media. Learn to influence with a professional songwriter to the skills needed to professionally ideas in each art form. We learn key bola, and rolling globe; and work trends through the use of tools, create lyrics and melodies. We audition and perform for the camera. formal skills, such as composition, on balancing on the low wire and such as fashion photography and also provide piano and guitar Campers learn basic terminology scale, value, color mixing, and color ground work with juggling, spinning photo spreads, blogging, and media accompaniment while other campers and technique, as well as gain theory as we work with a multitude plates, diablo, flower sticks, and campaigns. Using clothing from our provide back-up vocals, and if practical experience by performing of media, such as watercolor, acrylic, more. Camp ends with an interactive own closets or the costume shop possible, instrumental tracks. Camp commercials and simple scenes charcoal, , plaster, and wire. sharing experience for family and at COCA, you create campaigns ends with a single release party for under the guidance of a professional We also learn how various artistic friends. designed to shift the way everyday family and friends. Campers then actor-instructor. Campers receive mediums relate to one another and teens dress. rehearse their songs and record their COCA–U. City AFTERNOON access to the best camera work the importance of a well-rounded songs at Clayton Studios. 19398 Art and technology supplies and studied in the camp. studio practice. JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM equipment use included in price. Please indicate if you play an instrument $165 under “special needs” on the COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON registration form or call COCA. 19740 19252 COSTUME DESIGN 19758 Learn about the costume AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM 11 TO 13 AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM Price includes field trip and all studio COCAESCAPE design process by reading the scene $180 $132 Work in small teams to $180 costs. 11 TO 13 from a script and creating ideas for plan the clues and tricks, build the character looks and garments. We COCA–U. City AFTERNOON props, and create the story for your ACTION MOVIE BRAND U look at images of costume designs FASHION CHALLENGE 19703 Learn the art of extreme Do you dream of having own escape room concept. Then, 11 TO 13 11 TO 13 from a variety of styles, practice 11 TO 13 Aspiring fashion designers AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM camera angles, the stories that drive your own clothing line? Working in test your ideas as you invite other rendering and illustration, and create complete a different fashion $180 action movies, and a bit about how small teams, create a central image, campers to escape COCA! a sourced costume from costume challenge each day and help decide to perform daring feats. We write our customer profile, and clothing brand. COCA–U. City AFTERNOON storage. Learn hand and machine who solved it most successfully. We own action sequences, learn to safely Realize your brand through multiple KID ME2! 19462 sewing technique while we build practice rendering and illustration, 11 TO 13 If you still wish every day execute falls, stunts, and stage our variations and garment illustrations JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM accessories and costume pieces. machine and hand sewing, and was April Fools’ Day, then Kid Me2! chase scenes. We also get behind the as you learn from clothing brand $165 embellishment techniques to is the perfect camp. We dream up, camera to make our movies, adding experts. When you finalize your COCA–U. City MORNING complete the garments and rehearse, and pull pranks on our 19543 special effects to enhance our film. image, silkscreen a set of T-shirts, accessories we design. Creativity is fellow campers—using things like JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM Campers leave with a DVD of the film create a video ad, and learn COSPLAY COSTUMES 1 the key. The possibilities are endless! plastic bugs or look-alike food. We 11 TO 13 Cosplay is the creation of $180 created by the camp. about social media safety as you even try some “hidden camera” disseminate your creativity! costumes and accessories to reflect Campers should have a basic COCA–U. City MORNING understanding of machine and hand pranks around our building. Campers a manga or anime character in fully COCA–U. City MORNING 19382 Art and technology supplies and sewing prior to camp. beware...your teaching artists might realized form. Campers design their 19743 JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM equipment use included in price. just pull a prank on you! character then learn basic machine AUG 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City FULL DAY $180 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON and hand sewing techniques, $180 19633 Art and technology supplies and 19314 embellish, decorate, sculpt, and JUL 26–30 | 9:00–3:00PM equipment use included in price. ANIMATION & LIVE ACTION JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM accessorize to build one of the $290 DANCE EXPLORATION COCA–U. City MORNING 11 TO 13 In this camp, we explore $165 costumes they designed. 11 TO 13 This is a great introductory 19293 the combination of live action COCA–U. City MORNING camp for dancers interested in JUN 7–11 | 9:00–11:45AM acting with animated storytelling FUNDAMENTALS OF HIP- CANINE COMIC CRAFT 19589 energetic movement. Campers will $165 in films, such as Space Jam 2. HOP 11 TO 13 Campers share and learn JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM learn dance steps in jazz and hip- 11 TO 13 Beginner to intermediate Everyone has the chance to engage to draw the adventures of their $180 hop, work on spacing, rhythm and level dancers learn high-energy in both processes and explore the favorite crime-biting canine and the musicality, and then use what they group choreography using hip- The safety and health of differences in the two approaches world’s evilest cat. They apply those learn in dynamic choreography. They hop dance elements, such as our campers, staff, faculty, to filmmaking and how they might cartooning strategies to their own will even develop a few steps of their breakdancing and pop locking. We and family members is of work together. We write the script, characters, create stories in narrative own! also explore the element of freestyle, the utmost importance. scout locations in and around COCA, panels, create dialogue bubbles filled create a hip-hop “crew” name, and No special shoes or dance wear Masks are required at all direct, perform, shoot, and edit the with hilarious wordplay, and ink and design a T-shirt. required. movies. color their cartoons. Get ready for an in-person COCA camps. COCA–U. City MORNING Art and technology supplies and even newer breed of justice! COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 19445 equipment use included in price. 19269 COCA–U. City MORNING JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM View COCA’s complete 19489 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $132 $165 Health & Safety Procedures: 19797 JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM cocastl.org/campus-safety AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM $132 $180

48 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 49 MANGA RADICAL ‘80S ART ROCK & ROLL STAGE MAKEUP 2 THE COCA IMPROV 11 TO 13 Designed for campers 11 TO 13 Using artists from the 1980s PRINTMAKING 11 TO 13 Learn more advanced PROJECT who want to learn how to draw who broke boundaries like Keith 11 TO 13 Make your own unique stage makeup techniques used to 11 TO 13 Campers are introduced the popular manga style Japanese Haring, Barbara Kruger, Basquiat, and rock & roll works of art through the transform actors into different types to improvisation and theatre games animation, anime. Campers learn Jeff Koons as inspiration, campers printmaking process and learn the art of characters. In addition to standard designed to create “on the spot” this technique of drawing facial explore sculpture, expressionist of making multiples, often applied to makeup, experiment with a stage scenes. We practice being present expressions, hands, hair, clothing painting, drawing, and altered poster, flyer, zine, and T-shirt making. makeup airbrush system, use latex and aware on stage, listening folds, and objects. Then, we use new photography as mediums as they We explore several printmaking to add three-dimensional form and to fellow actors, and working skills to develop our own characters develop their own “radical art.” techniques, including stencils, relief simple molded prosthetic pieces to collaboratively while creating unique and stories. Japanese manga is cuts, and intaglio. augment and change face shapes. (and often hilarious) characters, Art and technology supplies and utilized in a broad range of genres: Each day, campers experiment with situations, and scenes. equipment use included in price. COCA–U. City MORNING action-adventure, romance, sports, different characters-aging, fantasy, 19685 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON comedy, science fiction, or mystery. COCA–U. City MORNING and even monster/zombie. They AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM 19453 How will campers use it to create 19341 learn to create three-dimensional, $165 JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM work that reflects their point of view JUN 14–17 | 9:00–11:45AM gruesome cuts, bruises and scars. $132 $165 and personal style? Campers receive a photo record of THRIFT STORE FASHION SECRET INGREDIENT their transformations. Transform thrift store COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Each day, a new secret 11 TO 13 RHYTHM, DANCE & BODY 11 TO 13 THE UPSIDE DOWN garments into high fashion creations. 19600 ingredient is revealed! Then, as part COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Imagine yourself in PERCUSSION 11 TO 13 Go where your creative ideas take JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM of a small team, we are challenged 19761 Hawkins, Indiana, in the 1980s 11 TO 13 Learn to use body you! Turn a polyester blouse and $165 to utilize that ingredient in creative AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM where you explore many strange percussion to create music, rhythm, pair of paisley pants into a purse ways, combined only with products $180 characters and things. We create and movement through stamping and a men’s shirt into a cute dress. found in the COCA pantry. No our own story of demogorgons and OPEN MUSICAL: DISNEY’S feet, clicking fingers and tongues, We focus on generating creative experience is necessary for this disappearances; then storyboard and MOANA JR. clapping hands, and patting cheeks, STAGE MAKEUP ideas, as well as machine and hand Open Musical is a culinary experience where quick Learn stage makeup film it. Using stop motion effects, 11 TO 13 chests, and more. Explore ways that 11 TO 13 sewing skills, learning a wide range wonderful stage experience for thinking and creativity are key. Let techniques artists use to transform theatrical makeup, sound effects, body percussion appears in a wide of techniques to add decorative aspiring musical theatre performers the battle begin! actors into different types of scoring, and other video strategies, range of cultural dances from all embellishment to our creations. in middle school. In this production- characters for film, television, we create and edit a short video. over the world. Compose music and You must list any food restrictions or oriented camp, we spend two contribute to choreography as you food allergies under “special needs” stage performances, and haunted Each camper receives a copy of the COCA–U. City MORNING weeks of the full-day camp session explore the art form. on the registration form or call COCA houses. We “age” into impossibly final video. 19439 rehearsing this scripted musical. at least two weeks prior to camp to old people; create monster and JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Based on the animated movie COCA–U. City AFTERNOON provide information about allergies. zombie characters; give ourselves $180 19509 Moana, about the strong-willed 19647 animal characteristics; and create All culinary supplies and groceries JUL 6–9 | 12:15–3:00PM daughter of the chief of a Polynesian JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM cuts, bruises and scars. Campers go included in price. $144 VOICE STUDIO: SINGING village, Moana JR. features songs $165 on a zombie crawl through COCA COCA–U. City AFTERNOON WITH EXPRESSION written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and and receive a photo record of their This voice studio is 19460 11 TO 13 Opetaia Foa’i. When a blight strikes transformations. designed to prepare campers in her island, Moana sets sail in search The safety and health of JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA–U. City AFTERNOON middle school and early high school of Maui, a legendary demigod, in the $190 our campers, staff, faculty, 19558 for an intensive experience. We hope of returning the heart of Te Fiti and family members is of JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM begin to explore the connection and saving her people. the utmost importance. $180 between a singing technique and This show is performed free of charge to Masks are required at all an acting technique. We cover vocal a limited in-person family audience and in-person COCA camps. performance instruction, including livestreamed to friends and family at sight reading, diction, breathing, June 17 at 7:00PM. and tone production. We also focus Features multiple professional teaching View COCA’s complete on acting exercises and lyric analysis artists to present a variety of arts Health & Safety Procedures: to gain a better appreciation for disciplines. cocastl.org/campus-safety the meaning of the song and its expressive content. The studio ends COCA–U. City FULL DAY with a concert for family and friends 19292 on the final day of camp. JUN 7–17 | 9:00–4:00PM $490 COCA–U. City FULL DAY 19582 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–3:00PM $290

50 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 51 OUTDOOR DECK DESIGN VIRTUAL HEALTH MOVES 2 VIRTUAL LEGOMATION 11 TO 13 Since the beginning 11 TO 13 Campers have fun creating MUSIC VIDEO of skateboarding, the idea of a a variety of delicious fresh fruit 11 TO 13 Campers with a basic custom deck has always been smoothies and adapting favorite understanding of Legomation take desirable. Campers look at a range snack recipes into healthy versions. their skills to the next level as we of contemporary artists, such as They split their time between the work in two person teams to imagine KAWS, Nick Walker, and Haroshi kitchen and the studio as they also their favorite song as a Legomation who create skateboard art, and enjoy energetic hip-hop and jazz music video! Filmmakers select a the various influences of graphic dance steps, work on musicality, song and create a stop motion music design, pop culture, and graffiti. spacing, and more. video. We storyboard, set up, light, They explore mediums, including shoot, create visual effects, and edit You must list any food restrictions or spray paint, acrylic, and print, before food allergies under “special needs” in sync with the music. creating their own deck design on on the registration form or call COCA Some Legos and other art material are a skateboard they can use to either at least two weeks prior to camp to included in the camp’s “Create Crate;” hang on a wall or ride. provide information about allergies. campers provide a phone or tablet for filming. COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON OUTDOOR YARN Groceries included in price; camper VIRTUAL SEASONAL CHEF needs access to refrigerator, freezer, and 19360 BOMBING, SIDEWALK VIRTUAL AFTERNOON 11 TO 13 While it is possible to JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM CHALK & STREET ART blender. 19273 acquire most ingredients year round, $132 11 TO 13 Define your message Features multiple professional teaching JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM every chef knows that the best foods and develop your own visual artists to present a variety of arts $112 and flavors are seasonal. In this camp, vocabulary as you become a part disciplines. explore the flavors associated with OUTDOOR RAP & RHYME of the community dialogue. In this each season. Each day, try familiar and Explore a variety of vocal VIRTUAL AFTERNOON 11 TO 13 camp, we learn about and create VIRTUAL PODCAST new foods from a particular season hip-hop techniques, including 19363 Campers create either a art that responds to and initiates 11 TO 13 and discover favorites. beatboxing, rap, rhythm, and rhyme. JUN 14–17 | 12:15–3:00PM fictional narrative style or a talk show conversation as well as inspires and Write spoken word poetry and $117 style podcast. While working on You must list any food restrictions or energizes our community. We explore independent songs, rehearse, and speaking skills, such as articulation, food allergies under “special needs” two temporary forms of graffiti— perform individual solo numbers diction, and breath control, as well as on the registration form or call COCA the knit “bombing” installation as well as family-friendly group imagination and collaboration, they at least two weeks prior to camp to movement that blends public art VIRTUAL INDIE MUSIC provide information about allergies. arrangements of contemporary script their ideas, tape, and edit their with textile craft and the sidewalk PRODUCTION songs. Most groceries included in price; camper 11 TO 13 Define your style by podcast—adding sound effects and chalk installation movement. We needs to provide protein of preference creating your own song! We work music as demanded by their ideas. COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON experiment on our COCA campus and have access to kitchen equipment 19466 and build our understanding of with a professional songwriter to Campers provide their own phone or and appliances. JUN 28–JUL 2 | 12:15–3:00PM advocacy, street art, and expression. create lyrics and melodies. We tablet for recording. VIRTUAL AFTERNOON $165 also provide piano and guitar VIRTUAL AFTERNOON COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING accompaniment while other 19319 19659 19641 campers provide back-up vocals, JUN 7–11 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 26–30 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM and if possible, instrumental tracks. $140 The safety and health of $130 $165 Then, we record our songs using a our campers, staff, faculty, computer based application. VIRTUAL AFTERNOON and family members is of VIRTUAL AFTERNOON 19559 the utmost importance. VIRTUAL MORNING 19762 JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM Masks are required at all 19500 AUG 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM $140 in-person COCA camps. JUL 6–9 | 9:00–11:45AM $135 $112

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52 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 53 VIRTUAL VIRAL VIDEO ADVOCACY & GRAPHIC COMPUTER ANIMATION 11 TO 13 Why do some short DESIGN 12 TO 18 Explore the world of videos make so many people laugh 12 TO 18 Throughout history, graphic computer animation! Campers use so much that they get shared and designers have created images and Adobe After Effects to animate go viral? In this camp, we look at posters designed to illuminate issues digital and hand-drawn images. some viral videos to determine the and move audiences. The most effective Working in teams or as individual elements that popularize them like have elevated poster design to create artists, they create storylines and comedy, , “challenges,” and lasting works of art. Artists like Jessie the storyboards to make short connection. Then, we take a shot at Willcox Smith, Emory Douglas, José cartoons and motion graphics. Each making a short video that we believe Guadalupe Posada, and more recently, camper receives a copy of the films would go big online. Campers work Shepard Fairey, have created hand drawn developed. in groups to write the scripts, direct, posters recognized as fine art. In this Art and technology supplies and perform, shoot, and edit the short camp, we draw inspiration from these equipment use included in price. videos using things they can film at and other designers to use printmaking, home. During a screening, we vote on handwritten, and drawn designs to create COCA–U. City MORNING what videos are likely to go “viral.” our own advocacy pieces. 19250 VIRTUAL SELFIE JUN 1–4 | 9:00–11:45AM MIXED MEDIA Explore the art of the Campers explore drawing, 11 TO 13 Art materials are included; campers must COCA–U. City AFTERNOON $144 12 TO 18 self-portrait through a variety of fine provide their own phone or tablet for 19704 painting, printmaking, mixed media arts, including drawing, painting, filming. AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM assemblage, and sculpture in this and photography. We even take FILM TRAILER REBOOT studio camp. Although we emphasize VIRTUAL AFTERNOON $165 12 TO 18 Reboot (and twist) a classic some fun phone selfies in a variety of 19412 the creative process, formal skills— movie or series and create a trailer backgrounds to look at composition, JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM such as line, shape, value, texture, CLEAN COOKING & that expresses your creative concept. technique, and the impact social $130 pattern, space, and color—are also media has had on the concept of BAKING Using the Bel-Air phenomenon taught. Campers are inspired by Learn to create a wide “self-portraits.” Campers work on 12 TO 18 as inspiration, we create our own master artists and contemporary VIRTUAL AFTERNOON range of entrees and desserts that are observation skills and arts technique concept; then plan, direct, stage, innovators, but work from their own 19611 entirely gluten-free while also avoiding all while discussing and creating shoot, and edit a short digital trailer perspective and sensibility to create JUL 19–JUL 23 | 12:15–3:00PM processed foods and allergens. fun art pieces that represent and to pitch it! We screen the trailer films work. $130 Campers learn techniques for replacing celebrate their identity. for family and friends on the final day allergen-filled ingredients with clean of camp, and each camper receives a COCA–U. City MORNING Campers provide their own phone for ones while practicing basic kitchen copy of the films developed. 19788 some portion of the curriculum. safety and reviewing cooking skills. AUG 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM Art and technology supplies and COCA “Create Crate” with art materials $165 You must list any food restrictions or equipment use included in price. included in price. food allergies under “special needs” COCA–U. City FULL DAY VIRTUAL MORNING on the registration form or call COCA MOVIE MAGIC 19690 19452 at least two weeks prior to camp to 12 TO 18 Curious about computer provide information about allergies. AUG 2–6 | 9:00–3:00PM JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–11:45AM generated images and special $290 $115 All culinary supplies and groceries effects? Participants in this camp included in price. cooperatively plan, direct, stage, shoot, and edit a digital video film VIRTUAL MORNING COCA–U. City MORNING HIP-HOP STUDIO 19643 19390 12 TO 18 Campers learn high-energy, then create “magic” using green JUL 26–30 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM cutting-edge hip-hop choreography screen technology, camera angles, $115 $190 using all the nuances of the music and post-production effects. They and expression. Dancers work on learn to use these techniques to shift technique—refining skills and moves; environments and add visual interest, ensemble, and expression in this action, and fantasy elements to their next level camp. We place special video. Each camper receives a copy The safety and health of attention on the clarity of movement of the films developed. our campers, staff, faculty, and intent within choreography. and family members is of Art and technology supplies and the utmost importance. For campers in Hip-Hop II and above. equipment use included in price. Masks are required at all COCA–U. City MORNING COCA–U. City AFTERNOON in-person COCA camps. 19687 19265 AUG 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 1–4 | 12:15–3:00PM $165 $144 View COCA’s complete Health & Safety Procedures: cocastl.org/campus-safety 54 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 55 MUSICAL MARKETING: PROJECTION DESIGN OUTDOOR DANCING IN OUTDOOR LIVE AT THE HAIRSPRAY JR. 12 TO 18 Projection design is a form of THE STREETS DRIVE-IN 12 TO 18 Tweens and teens learn stage craft at the intersection of theatrical 12 TO 18 This musical theatre camp 12 TO 18 Reimagine the classic about arts marketing as they create set design and film. These digital explores numbers from musical drive-in experience as an immersive, the plan and materials to support displays are part of live performances on theatre that take place out on city in-person performance for family and the work of their performing peers. stage or events and can be comprised of streets like Carnaval del Barrio, In the friends! Create a live opening trailer, They meet with the creative team still images, words, video, and animation. Heights; King of New York, Newsies; build your own snack stand and fill for input then collaboratively design Campers in this camp learn more about Skid Row, Little Shop of Horrors; and it with reimagined fare, build props, the poster, which is distributed how to visualize, create, and implement America, West Side Story. We work create costumes, and even learn throughout COCA and the their designs. on our singing, dancing, and acting songs about the drive-in experience, community; and T-shirt design, which skills as we weave together a show such as “Alone at a Drive-In” from Art and technology supplies and is created for cast and crew. They equipment use included in price. that is developed to be performed in Grease. We share it all with family create a social media campaign and the street or the garage and share it and friends on the COCA garage learn to conceptualize, film, edit, COCA–U. City AFTERNOON on the final day of camp. roof on the final day of camp. and post video ads. Everything they 19609 Features multiple professional teaching COCA–U. City Outdoors FULL DAY successfully build is considered a JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM UPCYCLE DESIGN artists to present a variety of arts OUTDOOR ECO-ART 19742 part of the marketing plan. Campers $180 CHALLENGE disciplines. 12 TO 18 Inspired by land/eco- AUG 9–13 | 9:00–3:00PM receive a T-shirt and one ticket to 12 TO 18 Push the boundaries of artists such as Andy Goldsworthy $290 Hairspray JR.! COCA–U. City Outdoors FULL DAY SPOKEN WORD SLAM art and design as you solve creative 19497 and Richard Long, campers explore 12 TO 18 Campers develop their Features multiple professional teaching challenges using repurposed books, JUL 6–9 | 9:00–3:00PM fine art projects that respect voice as they create individual and OUTDOOR PLEIN-AIR artists to present a variety of arts clothing, and other items. Create a $236 and celebrate our natural world. disciplines. collaborative spoken word poetry. They different three-dimensional work each Campers gather materials to create DRAWING & PAINTING Working in COCA’s new engage across arts disciplines using day in response to an instructor driven art projects from COCA’s grounds. 12 TO 18 Art and technology supplies and outdoor classroom, campers learn imagery, music, and movement as they prompt and utilizing both traditional OUTDOOR DECK DESIGN They create and creatively use dyes equipment use included in price. the basics of observational and devise their work. Spoken word is an art materials and recycled items. 12 TO 18 Since the beginning from materials found in nature, environmental sketching. They work COCA–U. City FULL DAY innately powerful mode of creative of skateboarding, the idea of a create natural light prints, and build AFTERNOON in pencil, pen, ink, and brush to 19577 writing that encourages campers to COCA–U. City custom deck has always been sculptural projects using seeded 19551 develop their drawing skills of natural JUL 26–30 | 9:00–3:00PM express their ideas, experiences, and desirable. Campers look at a range paper pulp and other naturally JUL 12–16 | 12:15–3:00PM elements outdoors. Then, they $260 opinions. Writers create a variety spoken of contemporary artists, such as produced materials in COCA’s $165 explore natural color, highlight, and word and perform these transformative KAWS, Nick Walker, and Haroshi outdoor classroom. shadow as they paint using acrylic PASSPORT FRANCE poems in a poetry slam for family and who create skateboard art, and COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON and watercolor from observation. 12 TO 18 Join us in the COCA friends on the final day of camp. the various influences of graphic design, pop culture, and graffiti. 19802 kitchen for a taste tour of France. The safety and health of COCA–U. City Outdoors AFTERNOON COCA–U. City AFTERNOON They explore mediums, including AUG 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM Campers with adventurous taste buds 19706 our campers, staff, faculty, 19410 spray paint, acrylic, and print, before $165 are treated to cuisine from all over AUG 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM and family members is of JUN 21–25 | 12:15–3:00PM creating their own deck design on this exciting country, from crepes to $165 the utmost importance. $165 quiche. After a morning of cooking, Masks are required at all a skateboard they can use to either campers spend the afternoon hang on a wall or ride. STAGE MAKEUP 2 in-person COCA camps. learning about French art, creating COCA–U. City Outdoors MORNING 12 TO 18 Learn more advanced stage French-inspired visual art projects, 19541 makeup techniques used to transform and even have a French language JUL 12–16 | 9:00–11:45AM actors into different types of characters. View COCA’s complete lesson or two. $165 In addition to standard makeup, Health & Safety Procedures: You must list any food restrictions or experiment with a stage makeup cocastl.org/campus-safety food allergies under “special needs” airbrush system, use latex to add 3D on the registration form or call COCA form and simple molded prosthetic at least two weeks prior to camp to pieces to augment and change face provide information about allergies. shapes. Each day, campers experiment COCA–U. City FULL DAY with different characters—aging, 19300 fantasy, and even monster/zombie. JUN 7–11 | 9:00–3:00PM They learn to create 3D, gruesome cuts, $290 bruises, and scars. Campers receive a photo record of their transformations.

COCA–U. City MORNING 19592 JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM $180

56 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 57 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA DRAWING & PAINTING MANGA FOR TEENS BALLET & CONTEMPORARY FILMMAKING INTENSIVE VOICE INTENSIVE I: 14 TO 18 This camp is designed STUDIO 14 TO 18 Designed for campers who INTENSIVE 14 TO 18 BY REVIEW This Filmmaking PERSONAL SONGBOOK for actors of all skill levels who 14 TO 18 Focus on the fundamental want to advance their drawing in the 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION This intensive Intensive partners with award-winning 11 TO 14 BY AUDITION Take your want on-camera experience. Learn skills in drawing and painting and popular manga style. Campers learn is for dancers looking to refine their documentary filmmakers from singing to the next level. Students will the skills needed to professionally experiment with a wide range of and practice this technique of drawing technique and artistry, while having Chicago’s HipTruth Productions and have a fresh opportunity to re-examine audition and perform for the camera. materials and genres. The studio facial expressions, hands, hair, clothing a fun and quality summer dance NYC’s Human Pictures. Learn video their personal songbook as well as Campers learn basic terminology teaches observational skills and uses folds, and objects. Then, we use our experience. Classes include ballet production—from preproduction learn new material from the latest and and technique, as well as gain projects that cultivate individual intuition skills to develop our own characters, technique, pointe, men’s, jazz, and to edit—as they grapple with greatest works of musical theatre. practical experience by performing and imagination. Glean inspiration from stories, and narrative panels. Japanese contemporary. issues of race, identity, and place. Voice students not currently studying commercials and simple scenes master works by contemporary artists manga is utilized in a broad range of They work in teams to create their Dancers must have a minimum of two at COCA: Submit a one minute excerpt under the guidance of a professional who use drawing or painting as a main genres: action-adventure, romance, years of pointe work. Placement will own short documentary films that of the song of your choice to Delaney actor-instructor. Campers receive component of their works. sports, comedy, science fiction, or be in your acceptance letter, or contact address real-life issues in Saint Louis. Piggins at [email protected]. access to the best camera work mystery. Student artists explore a Kirven Douthit-Boyd, kdouthit-boyd@ Students learn how to use cameras COCA–U. City FULL DAY COCA–U. City FULL DAY studied in the camp. genre that reflects their point of view cocastl.org, or Antonio Douthit-Boyd, and sound recording technologies; 19532 19634 and personal style to create a graphic [email protected]. how to identify, obtain, and conduct Art and technology supplies and JUL 12–16 | 9:00–3:00PM JUL 26–30 | 9:00–3:00PM novel in the manga style. community interviews; and how equipment use included in price. $290 COCA–U. City FULL DAY $330 to address artistic concepts. The COCA–U. City MORNING 19302 COCA–U. City FULL DAY intensive ends with a screening of the 19584 JUN 1–11 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM 19342 FLIP & FLY short documentaries in the Catherine VOICE INTENSIVE II: THE JUL 19–23 | 9:00–11:45AM $895 JUN 14–17 | 9:00–3:00PM 14 TO 18 Dive head first into this B. Berges Theatre. SINGING ACTOR $165 $236 opportunity to create your own circus. 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION This one- Designed for campers with experience BALLET STUDIO: JUNIOR Cameras and all film and editing of-a-kind intensive is developed equipment is included in price. CINE SOUNDSCAPE in circus skills, this camp helps take your MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE for vocalists who have completed 9 TO 14 Ballet Studio is COCA’s Interested students contact Shawna 14 TO 18 Explore audio editing work to the next level. Increase your AUDITION STUDIO the COCA Voice Intensive I and are Flanigan at [email protected]. techniques for films and video, technical skills in trampoline, low wire, 14 TO 18 Designed for “triple Jr. Ballet Intensive. This intensive interested in more advanced study. includes ballet, modern, and character including dialogue replacement juggling, unicycle, acrobatics, ground threat” actors who want to refine COCA–U. City FULL DAY Utilizing songs that represent a and underscoring. We select music, skills, and clowning. Achieve the perfect their skills and improve their audition technique classes. Students focus on 19433 variety of musical theatre styles, we record vocal narration, and utilize balance of grace, athleticism, and technique. Campers focus on process elements to improve their training in JUN 28–JUL 16 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM integrate method acting technique foley arts to accompany videos. We comedy as you build a production that and performance of songs, how to technique and as performing artists. $1,375 into voice and scene work to better learn about the role of the sound highlights your special talents. manage a musical theatre dance call Dancers must be level Ballet II, IIA, express a deeper understanding of by learning technique and vocabulary, the emotional life of the song. designer in film as we practice their For campers who have completed Circus III, IV or V, or have completed more TAP INTENSIVE as well as select and rehearse audition than 3 years of classical ballet training. editing skills. Everyone receives a Explorer, have previously taken Flip & 11 TO 18 Participants spend the Voice students not currently studying at monologues. Led by a professional The intensive culminates with a free copy of videos created in the camp. Fly, or who have tumbling experience. week diving into the vast world of COCA: Submit a video of one minute of actor, a vocal coach, and a dancer, performance for family and friends on tap dance for High Intermediate singing to Delaney Piggins at dpiggins@ Art and technology supplies and COCA–U. City FULL DAY campers are challenged to reach their Friday, July 23 at 7:00PM. and Advanced levels. Each day cocastl.org. equipment use included in price. 19431 individual potential. The studio ends COCA–U. City FULL DAY JUN 28–JUL 2 | 9:00–3:00PM we train in rhythm tap technique COCA–U. City FULL DAY COCA–U. City AFTERNOON with a mock audition. and choreography while also 19537 19403 $290 19384 Features multiple professional teaching taking classes focused on tap JUL 12–16 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM JUN 21–J25 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 6–23 | 9:00–3:00PM artists to present a variety of arts history, musical theatre, audition $330.00 $180 $700 INDIE MUSIC 2 disciplines. techniques, improvisation and more. 14 TO 18 Define your style by creating The intensive culminates with an your own song with a professional COCA–U. City FULL DAY COSPLAY COSTUMES 2 MUSICAL THEATRE BIZ informal showing highlighting the songwriter to create lyrics and melodies. 19383 14 TO 18 Cosplay is the creation JUN 21–25 | 9:00–3:00PM INTENSIVE choreography learned, displaying a Piano and guitar accompaniment 16 TO 21 BY AUDITION Join us for a of costumes and accessories to $290 variety of tap styles and music. reflect a manga or anime character provided while other campers provide five-day intensive guided by musical in fully realized form. In this camp, back-up vocals or instrumental tracks. theatre professionals from across the Recommended for tap campers in Tap IV or above or campers with 6+ years of we design our characters, then learn Camp ends with a single release party country in both a virtual and live format. The safety and health of tap technique. Please email Kelly Ging at basic machine and hand sewing for family & friends. Campers rehearse Learn to act the dance and song, as well [email protected] for more information. techniques to build one of the their songs and record at Clayton Studios. our campers, staff, faculty, as improve your audition and on-camera costumes we designed. Camp ends Please indicate if you play an instrument and family members is of technique for self-tape and more! COCA–U. City FULL DAY 19384 with an exhibition of created work for under “special needs” on the the utmost importance. Submit a self-tape audition including a family and friends. registration form or call COCA. Price Masks are required at all contrasting song and monologue that JUN 21–25 | 9:00–3:00PM includes field trip and all studio costs. in-person COCA camps. is no more than 4 minutes to Delaney $330 COCA–U. City AFTERNOON Piggins at [email protected]. 19605 COCA–U. City MORNING JUL 19–23 | 12:15–3:00PM 19387 COCA–U. City FULL DAY $180 JUN 21–25 | 9:00–11:45AM View COCA’s complete 19255 $180 Health & Safety Procedures: JUN 1–4 | 9:00AM–3:00PM cocastl.org/campus-safety $264.00 58 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 59 explorer

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62 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 63 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COCA offers financial DROP OFF & PICK UP COCA SUMMER ARTS CAMPS 2021 assistance for Summer Arts Camps. COCA accepts 7:30AM Before Care drop-off begins applications for assistance beginning January 30, 2021. 8:50–9:00AM Morning/full-day camp drop-off PLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH CAMPER. COMPLETE BOTH SIDES. Assistance is given on a first come, first served basis. 11:45AM Morning camp pick-up CAMPER INFORMATION 12:05–12:15PM Afternoon camp drop-off PARENT/GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18. Applications available online or in the Registration Office. 3:00PM Afternoon/full-day camp pick-up NAME MAIN CONTACT Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed 6:00PM After Care pick-up ends and registration will be available at that time. DATE OF BIRTH FALL ’20 GRADE GENDER EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED. RECEIPTS SENT VIA EMAIL. PLEASE NOTE: Children waiting in hallways and lobbies ORIENTATION COCA offers evening orientation for before and after camps are NOT supervised by staff or families to tour the camp facility, meet the camp manager faculty. Unattended children will be placed in Before or HOME TELEPHONE PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. CELL WORK and learn and ask questions about camp policies and After Care and parents will be charged. procedures. ( ) ( ) ( ) BEFORE & AFTER CARE COCA offers supervised HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE IN-PERSON | THU, MAY 13 | JUN/EARLY JUL CAMPS Before Care (7:30–9:00AM; $40 per week) and After Care Ages 3 to 7, 6:00PM | Ages 8 & up, 7:00PM (3:00–6:00PM; $75 per week) for campers ages 5 & up. Register at the same time you register for camps. CELL PHONE PROVIDER COCA uses a text messaging system to notify our patrons when we are closing the building. In order to IN-PERSON | THU, JUL 8 | LATE JUL/AUG CAMPS receive theses texts, please supply your cell number and provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc.). Standard text Ages 3 to 7, 6:00PM | Ages 8 & up, 7:00PM An entirely outdoor Before & After Care area is messaging rates apply. COCA will not share your cellular information with any third parties, and will only available upon request. text you when absolutely necessary. VIRTUAL | THU, MAY 13 | JUN/EARLY JUL CAMPS EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT All ages, 5:00PM INCLUSION SERVICES As part of the ADA, COCA is pleased to provide auxiliary aids and services to help PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. VIRTUAL | THU, JUL 8 | LATE JUL/AUG CAMPS students and campers with communication disabilities HOME TELEPHONE CELL WORK All ages, 5:00PM fully engage in our programs. We ask for as much advance ( ) ( ) ( ) notice as possible, so we can work with the student’s/ PLEASE LIST MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM IS SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIRED FOR CAMPERS WHO REQUIRE MEDICATION DURING THE CAMP DAY. WHAT TO WEAR Campers should wear comfortable camper’s family to determine the best plan of action and clothing in which they can paint, move and play, and have plenty of time to arrange for the aids or services closed-toe shoes. Special dancewear requirements, when required. Please contact the COCA Registration Office needed, will be included in the confirmation letter. at [email protected] or 314.561.4898 for more information. A clean mask, that fully covers the camper’s nose and mouth is required at all time at COCA camps. HOLIDAYS COCA is closed on Memorial Day (MAY INCLUSION SERVICES 31), Juneteenth (JUN 18), and Independence Day (JUL As part of the ADA, COCA is pleased to provide auxiliary aids and services to help students and campers with communication disabilities fully engage in our programs. We ask for as much LUNCH/SNACK Full-day campers and campers staying advance notice as possible, so we can work with the student’s/camper’s family to determine the best plan of action and have plenty of time to arrange for the aids or services required. Please for back-to-back half-day camps have a supervised lunch 5) in observance of the holidays. Camps are pro-rated contact the COCA Registration Office at [email protected] or 314.561.4898 for more information. period. Full-day campers should bring a lunch, drink accordingly. and two snacks. Half-day campers should bring one snack PICK UP PERMISSION FOR 3 TO 5 ONLY (Ages 6+ will be picked up curbside) (soda and juice machines available). I permit the following people (other than parents/guardians) to pick up my child. Maximum of two. There is no refrigerator or microwave available. An NAME TELEPHONE RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT allergy-free table is available. An entirely outdoor lunch area is available upon request.

COCA’S EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITMENT COCA POLICIES AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION COCA is committed to actively and intentionally operating as an anti-bias, anti-racist institution. As such, we promote I have read and agree to ALL policies inthe COCA Summer Arts Camps Guide. policies, practices, and programs that create courageous spaces for our COCA community to dialogue toward SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ADULT STUDENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT DATE understanding.

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64 | 2021 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 65 PLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH STUDENT. COMPLETE BOTH SIDES. REGISTRATION OFFICE 314.561.4898 | [email protected] FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE SELECT ONE. REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION COCA REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE: Register through COCA’s secure server at cocastl.org. Financial assistance is available for COCA Summer If you have taken classes at COCA before, you already have an account. Arts Camps. COCA accepts applications for financial $30 REGISTRATION FEE PER STUDENT Take as many classes or camps as you choose for one annual registration fee. This fee is non-refundable. Click “Classes, Camps & Auditions” to browse and register for camps. assistance beginning January 30, 2021. Current Purchase $ BY MAIL*: Send your registration form and payment (CHECK ONLY) to: Applications available online or in the Registration Office. COCA, Attn: Registration | 6880 Washington Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130 Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed SELECT CAMPS and registration will be available at that time. CAMP CODE CAMP TITLE IF FULL ADD ME TO WAIT LIST CAMP DATE TUITION *Credit card registrations are not accepted by mail. TRANSFERS: COCA offers the opportunity for students to transfer to 19150 sample program x YES NO Jun21-25 $165 Early registration is encouraged; many camps fill up quickly. another camp if space is available. Transfer forms are available in the front lobby and the Registration Office. Transfers must be submittedbefore the YES NO Faxed registrations are not accepted. start of your child’s camp.

YES NO BUILDING CLOSED: APR 4 | MAY 31 | JUN 18 & 19 | JUL 4 & 5 CANCELLATION: In the event that enrollment does not reach the required YES NO number for a particular camp, or circumstances arise beyond COCA’s BUILDING CLOSURES: If severe weather, a power outage or unforeseen control, COCA reserves the right to cancel. You will be notified, and YES NO circumstances necessitate the closing of any COCA summer program, we will be happy to work with you to find a suitable replacement. If no COCA is not responsible for providing a makeup session, credit or refund. replacement can be settled upon, COCA will refund your money in full, YES NO COCA posts information about closings on local media outlets as well as less your non-refundable registration fee. at cocastl.org and 314.725.6555. YES NO COVID-19 WAIVER: I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 CONFIRMATION: COCA will email confirmation of your registration. If YES NO and voluntarily assume the risk that I/my child may be exposed to or you have not received confirmation within two weeks, please contact the infected by participation in COCA’s in-person programming; and that Registration Office at 314.561.4898. YES NO such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and death. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the associated risks and YES NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SPECIAL NEEDS: If your child has food accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself/my child (including, but allergies or special needs, please list them on the Registration Form or not limited to, the aforementioned exposure risks or resulting expenses of YES NO $ contact the Registration Office. any kind), that I/my child may experience or incur in connection with my participation in COCA’s in-person classes or camps, and hereby release, MEDICATIONS: Medical authorization is required from a physician for indemnify and hold harmless COCA, its employees and representatives, campers who require medication during the camp day. Medical forms are from Claims of any kind related to COVID-19. I agree that I/my child will SUPERVISED BEFORE AND AFTER CARE available online and will be provided by email. follow COCA’s COVID-19 protocols listed at this link cocastl.org/campus- JUN 1–4 JUN 7–11 JUN 14–17 JUN 21–25 JUN 28–JUL 2 JUL 6–9 JUL 12–16 JUL 19–23 JUL 26–30 AUG 2–6 AUG 9–13 AUG 16–20 safety, including but not limited, to wearing a mask as required, safe social PAYMENT PLANS FOR EARLY REGISTRANTS: Requires 20% down distancing, and hand washing/sanitizing during my participation. BEFORE CARE payment, $30 registration fee and $15 processing fee due upon 7:30–9:00AM $40 PER WEEK registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal payments RELEASE/WAIVER: I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless COCA according to the schedule below. All registrations after April 30 must be and its employees from and against any and all claims for personal injuries AFTER CARE 3:00–6:00PM paid in full at time of registration. All payment plan registrations must be or damages of any kind arising from participation in the COCA program. $75 PER WEEK $ paid in full by June 1. Furthermore, I authorize COCA staff and faculty to seek emergency medical help for me and/or my child if this becomes necessary. I agree to Dates of Automatic Withdrawal: indemnify and hold harmless COCA personnel in seeking medical care for BECOME A COCA MEMBER $120 JAN/FEB MAR 1, APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1 me and/or my child. I realize that every effort will be made by COCA staff $ MAR APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1 to contact me in the event of a medical emergency involving my child. COCA Members at the Designer Level get early access to COCA Summer Arts Camps. APR MAY 1, JUN 1 Join today to be first in line to sign up in 2022! IMAGE CONSENT: I agree that COCA may use my and/or my child’s likeness in the routine promotion of its programs and for other non- PAYMENT INFORMATION FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: COCA does offer payment plan opportunities. commercial applications. COCA reserves the right to suspend or terminate instruction and Payment plan option for early registrants ($15 service charge). Requires 20% down payment, registration fee and $15 performance participation for students who do not meet their financial FIELD TRIP CONSENT: I give permission for my child to leave the premises processing fee due upon registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal payments according to obligations. Students are liable for the full cost of tuition. Students with for field trips supervised by adult staff members. I understand that I will have outstanding balances will NOT be allowed to re-register until the balance advance information about the date, time, and location of the field trip. the schedule below. All registrations after April 30 must be paid in full at time of registration. All payment is paid in full. plan registrations must be paid in full by June 1. COCA PRIVACY POLICY: COCA may collect the mailing addresses RETURNED PAYMENT POLICY: It is COCA’s policy to charge a $25 of its customers and will contact those patrons by U.S. mail with DATES OF AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL processing fee for any returned payments (checks or credit cards). Those printed materials including special ticket offers, invitations, notices of JANUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 MARCH April 1, May 1, June 1 whose payments are returned may lose the privilege to pay via check, educational programs or solicitations to support the organization. COCA credit card and payment plan. occasionally shares its U.S. postal addresses with other St. Louis non-profit FEBRUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 APRIL May 1, June 1 organizations. Emails and phone numbers are not shared. If you do not WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS: Tuition and before/after care fees will be wish to receive mailings, please call 314.561.4905. Only checks are accepted as payment for mailed registration forms. To pay by credit card, please refunded, less a $25 processing fee per camp, if you submit a withdrawal register online or in person in COCA’s Registration Office. To pay by cash, please register in person form by these deadlines: COCA does collect email addresses from those who subscribe to COCA’s in COCA’s Registration Office. TOTAL e-communications or those who provide emails to COCA’s approved PAYMENT ENCLOSED MAY 1 For June camps and Before/After Care online ticketing services or through the online registration process. COCA JUN 1 For July and August camps and Before/After Care $ may send emails to those addresses. Each e-mail includes an “opt-out” function, which will provide the reader the opportunity to discontinue COCA offers no refund or credit for missed camp days due to illness, e-communications from the organization. If you wish not to be contacted, schedule conflicts or any other reasons. Registration fees are non- please send an email with your request to [email protected] or call refundable. 314.561.4878.

MEDICAL WITHDRAWALS: COCA offers no refund or credit after the QUESTIONS? Please call us with any questions about placement or registration 314.561.4898. Thank You. withdrawal deadline except for documented medical conditions. You must submit a withdrawal form and documentation on physician’s letterhead. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Medical withdrawals must be submitted before the last day of your child’s Date Rec’d M P Initial Bio Process & Conf. Initial camp. Tuition will be refunded less the $25 processing fee per camp.

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