Summer Arts for Youth
Join us for a week (or three!) of creative exploration in the fine arts! Summer Arts for Youth include high-quality, community-driven programs from Athens Community Music School and Tantrum Theater as well as medium-specific, exploratory offerings in Art + Design and Film. Across our different programs, elementary and middle-school students work alongside practicing artists and performers from our university community and beyond to develop and realize their ideas and their potential.
Our faculty develop curriculum with different age groups and experience levels in mind, please see course details for eligibility and individual course schedules.
Lunch is not provided, please send a non-refrigerated lunch and beverage for your child.
Please note: Health and safety requirements for Ohio University students and visitors adhere to CDC guidance. There is no vaccination requirement for youth students, and masks will not be required in campus spaces while Athens County community levels remain low. Up-to-date safety protocols may always be found at www.ohio.edu/coronavirus/protocol.
Schedule of Programs
JUNE 5–9, 2023
Tantrum Theater Kids Drama Camp: Ages 7–9
This program develops fundamental performance skills in presence, voice, movement, and creative expression. We use improvisation, theater games, and acting methods to develop story, build a character, and produce a show. The program cultivates self-expression, imagination, creativity, and collaboration. Each session culminates in an informal performance open to the public.
Details: Courses run 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Kantner Hall.
Program Fee: $225.00.
JUNE 12–16, 2023
Tantrum Theater Drama Camp: Ages 10–14
This program develops fundamental performance skills in presence, voice, movement, and creative expression. We use improvisation, theater games, and acting methods to develop story, build a character, and produce a show. The program cultivates self-expression, imagination, creativity, and collaboration. Each session culminates in an informal performance open to the public
Details: Courses run 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Kantner Hall.
Program Fee: $225.00.
JUNE 26–30, 2023
Drawing and Narrative: DIY Comics: Ages 8–12
Students in this course bring a story to life through a series of narrative drawings and paintings. Pulling from their own interests, students focus on a familiar character to explore through visual art and storytelling, which culminates in making a personally-bound book.
Content is similar in both sections of this class so it is not recommended that a student take both.
Details: Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Seigfred Hall
Program Fee: $225.00
JULY 3–7, 2023
Stop-Motion Animation: Ages 10–14
This program introduces students to modelling and sculpting for stop-motion animation. Students build observational modeling skills, and practice photography and digital skills to animate and bring their work to life! Students learn to create narrative content while focusing on the techniques needed to create expressive movement and gesture. Please note this course meets during the July 4 holiday.
Details: Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Seigfred Hall.
Program Fee: $225.00.
Body Extensions: Wearable Art: Ages 10–14
In this interdisciplinary workshop, students use wire, fabric, paper, clay, and repurposed objects to create wearable sculptures and larger-than-life, human-art-fusions inspired by contemporary artists! Sculptures will be “activated” by students in brief performances at the end of the week. Please note this course meets during the July 4 holiday.
Details: Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Seigfred Hall
Program Fee: $225.00.
JULY 10–14, 2023
Drawing and Narrative: DIY Comics: Ages 10–14
Students in this course bring a story to life through a series of narrative drawings and paintings. Pulling from their own interests, students focus on a familiar character to explore through visual art and storytelling, which culminates in making a personally-bound book.
Content is similar in both sections of this class so it is not recommended that a student take both.
Details: Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in Seigfred Hall
Program Fee: $225.00.
Athens Community Music School Summer Music Week – WAITLIST ONLY
We'll be singing, playing music, doing yoga, learning more about Spanish from Latin American music, and much more! Students aged 5–13 are eligible and will be grouped by age, except for piano instruction which will be scheduled based on experience level.
Details: Courses run 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Glidden Hall
Program Fee: $175.00