Summer Camps

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 14 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition: June 22 to July 10 – $1,490 (Three-Week Camp)
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
This camp will help individuals unleash their creativity and imagination through the discovery of well-known artists and various techniques. Under the direction of experienced artist and art educator Gigi Lepski, campers will draw, paint, and sculpt with an array of traditional and nontraditional methods and materials to create unbelievably unique pieces of art. Campers will also enjoy field trips to local art museums.

Lepski worked for many years as a production artist for television, stage, and special events before becoming an art educator. With training from MICA and Towson University, she is certified to teach K–12 art classes.

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 14 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition: July 20 to July 24 – $550
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
This intensive one-week workshop is for young artists of all levels who are interested in expanding their abilities in sketching, drawing, and image manipulation. Experienced artist and art educator Gigi Lepski will help campers learn how to draw complex images by focusing them on what they see rather than what they perceive.

Campers will create complex forms by breaking them down into simple shapes and forms, and then use learned techniques for drawing lines, texture, and shading to create works of art with assorted materials. Additionally, campers will explore various media such as pencil, graphite, charcoal, color pencil, pen and ink, and oil pastel.

Lepski worked for many years as a production artist for television, stage, and special events before becoming an art educator. With training from MICA and Towson University, she is certified to teach K–12 art classes.

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 14 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition: July 27 to July 31 – $550
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
This week can be taken alone or in conjunction with the Advanced Art Techniques: Drawing Camp. During this week, experienced artist and art educator Gigi Lepski will help campers concentrate on painting techniques. This exploration will also encompass the experimentation of standard and unique materials used to apply assorted painting media to produce a variety of effects and textures to create shading, form, and self-expression.

Artists will also be exploring color theory and how the use of different combinations of color, along with tints and shading, affects the overall final painting. During this week, campers will create figurative as well as non-figurative expressions of art. This group will be working with water-soluble graphite and color pencils, tempera, watercolor, and acrylic paint.

Lepski worked for many years as a production artist for television, stage, and special events before becoming an art educator. With training from MICA and Towson University, she is certified to teach K–12 art classes.

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 16 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition:
  Session 1: July 6 to July 17 – $960 (Two-Week Camp)
  Session 2: July 20 to July 31 – 960 (Two-Week Camp)
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
Discover the art of photography this summer as you learn to capture the world through your own creative lens. Budding photographers will master the basics of DSLR cameras, exposure, and composition to capture stunning portraits and landscapes. Campers will explore both natural and studio lighting and dive into digital editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

The experience wraps up with a gallery exhibition in the School's Tuttle Gallery—complete with a family reception celebrating their incredible work!

• Ages: For preteens ages 9 to 13 (Broadway Camp) and ages 9–15 (Pop Idol Camp) (both coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition:
  Session 1 (Broadway Camp): June 22 to June 26 – $520
  Session 2 (Pop Idol Camp): June 29 to July 2 – $415 (Week of July 4)
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview: Broadway Camp
TWL's Broadway Camp provides learning techniques geared to the experienced child performer and the shy beginner ages 9–13. Using a differentiated approach, each camper develops musical theater skills and confidence on stage in a supportive environment.

Led by McDonogh School's Performing Arts Coordinator and Vocal Music Teacher Suzanne Eldridge, and supported by a team of actors, directors, and singers, campers will learn:

• Singing technique
• How to audition with confidence
• Clowning and improvisation
• Broadway dance
• Scene study

Typical days at Broadway Camp will include:

• Workshops led by professional guests
• Rehearsals of musical theatre numbers
• Theater games and team-building activities
• "TWL's Got Talent" show
• Focused rehearsals

Campers will experience the excitement of preparing a show and the exhilaration of performance under the nurturing care of seasoned educators. The week concludes with a Musical Theater Showcase performance at 2:00 p.m. in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre on the last day of camp. We ask that if you sign up, your child will be in camp for the showcase on the final day (June 26).

Camp Programming Overview: Pop Idol Camp
TWL's Pop Idol Camp provides learning techniques geared to the experienced young vocalist and the shy beginner ages 9–15. Using a differentiated approach, each camper develops their voice in a supportive environment.

Led by McDonogh School's Performing Arts Coordinator and Vocal Music Teacher Suzanne Eldridge, campers will experience:

• Solo and group singing
• Confidence-building activities
• Vocal technique and healthy singing tips
• Stage presence and performance style coaching
• Choreography and movement coaching
• Musical styles from different decades
• Team collaboration to create original performances

Typical days at Pop Idol Camp will include:

• Voice and movement workshops led by the camp director and guest choreographers
• Group and solo singing competitions
• Focused rehearsals and coaching sessions
• Team building activities

Campers will experience the thrill of competing for the spotlight and the exhilaration of performance under the nurturing care of seasoned educators. The week concludes with a Pop Idol Showcase performance at 2:00 p.m. in the Ceres M. Horn Theatre. We ask that if you sign up, your child will be in camp for the showcase on the final day (July 2).

• Ages: For children ages 6 to 8 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition: July 6 to July 10 – $545
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
Younger circus stars get their introduction to circus skills like spinning plates, balancing feathers/sticks, and juggling scarves. Acrobatics and tumbling are introduced, as well as lots of clowning and gags. Some circus-themed arts and crafts will round out the days, and campers will get to "pie" their instructor on Pie-in-the-Face Day.

The camp is directed by Michael Rosman, a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and a veteran of many circus performances in both traditional American and Cirque-style shows. Rosman and his coaches have more than 20 years of experience teaching circus skills.

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 15 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition:
  Session 1: July 13 to July 17 – $545
  Session 2: July 20 to July 24 – $545
  Session 3: July 27 to July 31 – $545
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
This program is for campers who want to have a blast while experiencing the wonders of the circus. As campers learn juggling and other circus arts, they will discover that with practice and a positive attitude, they can learn almost anything. Improvements in hand-eye coordination, balance, and self-confidence are just some of the benefits. Campers will be divided by age and abilities, and safety is emphasized in all activities.

Tightwire, stilts, acrobatics, rolo bolo, unicycling, spinning plates, and physical comedy (clowning) are just some of the areas of focus. Other highlights include Pie-in-the-Face Day and the Big Camper Show for friends and parents on Friday.

The camp is directed by Michael Rosman, a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and a veteran of many circus performances in both traditional American and Cirque-style shows. Rosman and his coaches have more than 20 years of experience teaching circus skills.

• Ages: For preteens and teenagers ages 9 to 15 (coed).
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Dates and Tuition:
  Session 1: July 6 to July 17 – $1,050 (Two-Week Camp)
  Session 2: July 20 to July 31 – $1,050 (Two-Week Camp)
• Weekly Transportation Fee (Optional): $50 per camper

Camp Programming Overview
This camp is designed to help aspiring artists participate in all facets of the musical experience. In addition to receiving instruction on instruments of their choice, campers will compose music, practice original and cover songs in small bands, listen to guest performers, and record in a camp studio.

Campers will also participate in a daily outdoor activity such as swimming, field play, rock wall climbing, or a nature trek. Each participant will receive a broadcast-quality camp song download link that will include all studio and live performances.

McDonogh Community Arts (MCA) offers individual instruction in piano, drums, voice, and strings this summer. The 30-minute lessons can be purchased in three- or six-week bundles and will be scheduled based on camp/vacation schedules and the availability of both teacher and student.

All lessons will take place on campus in the Keelty Building.

Learn More and Register for Summer Music Lessons