2013 SUMMER CAMPS
June 3 - 7
In the Beginning…
June 10 - 14
Splish Splash
The theme for this week is taken from Genesis 1… In
the beginning God created the heavens and the
earth…. Our week will be structured as follows:
This week your child will learn to think way outside
the box as he/she learns five fabulously fun painting
techniques using wacky household items. (And just
to make certain that we stay sharp for school, on
Wednesday and Friday students will use a Venn
Diagram to prepare a short piece of writing to
compare and contrast two different techniques.)
Monday
We will cover days one and two of creation, first how
light was separated from darkness and then how the
sky was placed over the waters. Students will use
round plates for canvases as they learn blending and
sponging techniques.
Tuesday
Our focus will be the 3rd day of creation and how the
land and seas were formed and the land was
enriched with vegetation. Students will learn
stenciling. Square plates will be our canvas.
Wednesday
On the 4th day God created the sun, the moon and the
stars. Students will elect to paint a ceramic sun or a
crescent moon with two stars. Our academic focus
both today and tomorrow will center on the different
styles and uses of paint brushes.
Thursday
On the 5th day God created birds and sea life.
Students will paint a dolphin, shark or owl figurine.
Friday
On the 6th day God created land animals and man.
Students will apply lessons learned during the week
as they paint a self portrait and their choice of a
panther, panda or horse.
As we splish and splash our way through the week,
we will use Shaving cream on Monday
A Toothbrush on Tuesday
Bubbles on Wednesday
Vertical Blinds on Thursday
Bubble Wrap on Friday
June 17 - 21
Technique Boutique
Students will learn a new painting technique each
day, and by the end of the week he/she will have
decorated a collection of five plates which can be
used for dinnerware or display.
Monday - Majolica
Tuesday - Sgraffito,
Wednesday - Stenciling
Thursday - Marbling
Friday - Painting over Gauze
In addition, students will compose a short piece of
writing each day explaining the steps they followed
when painting their plates. We will focus on language
used to express chronological order.
June 24 - 28
Gnome Man’s Land – Part One
July 29 – August 2
Technique Boutique
(Repeat of June 17 – 21)
This camp is one your child will never forget as
he/she stretches his /her imagination through creative
writing and painting. First, each student will paint a
garden gnome and a variety of mystery objects which he/she will select at random. Then, they will
brainstorm, plan and write short stories which
incorporate each item they have painted. Parents are
invited to attend on the last day to admire their child’s
work and hear their stories read aloud.
August 5 - 9
Splish Splash
(Repeat of June 10 -14)
(This is a Potter’s House Studio favorite as it
incorporates imagination, fun, reading, writing, and
public speaking skills!)
August 12 -15
Pizza Party
(Repeat of July 15 – 19)
July 1 – 5
No camp scheduled this week.
July 8 - 12
Gnome Man’s Land – Part Two
We expect our first week of Gnome Man’s Land to
be such a hit that we are offering a second week
back-to-back, using a whole new batch of items
selected to stretch your child’s imagination.
Additional Information
The cost of camp is $200 per week per child and
includes writing instruction (with individualized verbal
feedback*), project materials and snacks. Also
included is after hours, behind-the-scenes studio
production including the glazing, stilting, and firing of
pottery. The best part? Your child keeps each piece
of pottery he/she paints, filling your home with
treasured childhood memories!
Camps are limited to 21 participants
July 15 - 19
Pizza Party
Everyone loves a pizza party, and this week your
child will have the opportunity to custom paint a large
pizza platter and six individual slice dishes for your
family! On Thursday, students will write brief
descriptive pieces about pizza, and on the last day we
will celebrate - with a PIZZA PARTY, of course!
July 22 – 26
In the Beginning…
(Repeat of June 3 – 7)
Ages 10 to 13 - 10am to 1pm
Ages 7 to 9 - 2pm to 5 pm
*Josie Reed, camp director and owner of The Potter’s
House Studio, is a former English teacher and writing
coach for Hillsborough County Schools.
The Potter’s House Studio is conveniently located
at 3627 S. Westshore Blvd. in Tampa between
Euclid and El Prado. For more information,
please call the studio at 813-832-2757 or email
info@thepottershousestudio.com.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
Name of Parent / Legal Guardian
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Address:
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Phone:
Cell: ________________________ Office: ______________________
Child’s name: ______________________________________
Age: _______
Allergies / Medical concerns: Yes ___ No___ If yes, please list:
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Medications (please list): ___________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ______________________________________________
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Phone
Alternate Emergency Contact: _______________________________________
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June 3 - 7
June 10 – 14
June 17 - 21
June 24 - 28
July 8 - 12
July 15 – 19
July 22 – 26
July 29 – August 2
August 5 - 9
August 12 -16
In the Beginning…
Splish Splash
Technique Boutique
Gnome Man’s Land – Part One
Gnome Man’s Land – Part Two
Pizza Party
In the Beginning…
Technique Boutique
Splish Splash
Pizza Party
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is due upon registration for each camp with the balance due two weeks
prior to camp’s commencement date. Due to careful planning and project preparation, refunds cannot be issued
for cancellations made with less than two weeks notice. The Potter’s House Studio reserves the right to cancel
a camp due to low attendance, and in the case of such cancellation, full refunds will be issued.
Release of Liability
As the parent / legal guardian of _______________________________________________,
printed name of participating child
I acknowledge that I have fully disclosed to The Potter’s House Studio any food allergies
and/or medical concerns related to the proper care and supervision of my child.
I give permission to The Potter’s House studio and its employees and agents to use
their best judgment regarding my child’s use of their facilities. I understand that
participating in various studio activities may involve certain risks including the risk of
personal injury, and I agree to assume such risk and to hold The Potter’s House Studio and
it’s employees and agents harmless from any and all damages, actions, claims, and
liabilities in the event of such an occurrence.
Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian ___________________________________________
Printed Name of Parent / Legal Guardian ________________________________________
Date _______________________________