Fill Your Summer With The Wonder Of the Arts. No matter how you define art – painting, drawing, photography, or music, ACES International Summer Arts Camp has something for you. Register Now.

Camp Fast Facts

  • Camp Dates: July 8–12 & July 15–19
  • Camp Times: 9am–3pm
  • Registration Deadline: June 15
  • Student Age Range: Ages 12–18
  • Camp Location: 
    ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA)
    55 Audubon Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
     

A Unique and Comprehensive Camp Experience

Our camp provide participants with arts, learning, and intercultural experiences with students from Connecticut and abroad. We offer:

  • Professional instruction provided by ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) faculty instructors
  • Low student-teacher ratios to ensure individualized learning
  • A safe, supportive environment that encourages personal growth and socialization

Express Yourself with Creative Activities

  • Brush on Watercolor: Learn the basics of materials, composition, and basic techniques for one of the oldest forms of artistic expression
  • Draw On! Regardless of whether using a pen or pencil, gain instruction on how to develop, compose, and produce breathtaking works of art you can sign your name to
  • Street Photography: Discover the art and intricacies of basic photographic composition in an urban setting. Learn how to maximize different environments and media using color and black and white photography
  • A Summer of Color: Visit world famous art galleries at Yale University in New Haven and hear interpretations on various works of art
  • Screen Printing: Make your own unique screen-printed T-shirt while learning what it takes to complete a screen-printed project

Daily Schedule of Activities

Events are subject to change to accommodate our students' safety, comfort, and well-being. Activities may rotate on a daily basis to afford all participants an equal opportunity to experience them.

Date
Morning Activities
Afternoon Activities
Monday, July 8
  • Orientation and Introduction of Staff
  • Tour of ACES ECA
  • Class: Improvisational Theatre with Peter Loffredo
  • Lunch time
  • Class: Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: Painting with Karen Dow
  • Snacks and Global Games Share with Staff (Intercultural Exchange)
Tuesday, July 9
  • Class: African Drums with Tatchol Camara
  • Class: Stage Combat with Michael Lerner
  • Class: Guitar with Jim Martin
  • Lunch time
  • Class: Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: Painting with Karen Dow
  • Students Ice Cream Social! (Intercultural Exchange)
  • Class (Life Skills): Preparing for an Interview
Wednesday, July 10
  • Class: Yoga with Pam Newell
  • Class: Improvisational Theatre with Peter Loffredo
  • Class: Screenprinting with Karen Dow
  • Lunch time
  • Class at Edgerton Park Greenhouse: Drawing and Watercolor Class
Thursday, July 11
  • Class: African Drums with Tatchol Camara
  • Class: Stage Combat with Michael Lerner
  • Class: Guitar with Jim Martin
  • Lunch time
  • Lunch and Class: Making Sushi with Chef B
  • Class (College Readiness I): How to Write a College Essay!
  • Lecture Series: The Music Industry
Friday, July 12
  • Class: Yoga with Pam Newell
  • Class: Improvisational Theatre with Peter Loffredo
  • Class: Screenprinting with Karen Dow
  • Lunch time
  • Class: Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: Painting with Karen Dow
  • Class (Life Skills): Building your Resumé
  • Class (College Readiness II): How to Write a College Essay!
  • Cookies Social! (Intercultural Exchange)
  • Farewell Celebration to First Session Students!
Monday, July 15
  • Orientation and Introduction of Staff
  • Tour of ACES ECA
  • Class: Percussion with Gretchen Hary
  • Class: Improvisational Theatre with Peter Loffredo
  • Class: Guitar with Jim Martin
  • Lunch time
  • Lecture Series: Intro to New Media; Digital Composition; VR
  • Class: Calligraphy and Language Lesson (Intercultural Exchange)
Tuesday, July 16
  • Class: Percussion with Gretchen Hary
  • Class: Improvisational Theatre with Peter Loffredo
  • Class: Guitar with Jim Martin
  • Lunch time
  • Yale University Campus Tour
  • Yale University Art Gallery
  • Yale Museum: Careers in the Arts and Global Stewardship
  • Yale Bookstore and Shops
Wednesday, July 17
  • Class: Yoga with Pam Newell
  • Class: Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: Printmaking with Karen Dow
  • Lunch time
  • College Presentations: UConn; UNH; Quinnipiac; SCSU
  • Class (Life Skills): Interpersonal Communication
  • Snacks and Global Games Share with Staff (Intercultural Exchange)
  • 7:00PM Movie Night in the Arts Hall! (Intercultural Exchange)
Thursday, July 18
  • Class: Yoga with Pam Newell
  • Class: Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: Printmaking with Karen Dow
  • Lunch time
  • Edgerton Park Greenhouse: Drawing and Watercolor Class
Friday, July 19
  • Culmination: Families Welcome!
  • Class: Yoga with Pam Newell
  • Class: Finish Printing Photography with Paul Duda
  • Class: T-Shirt Design and Printing with Karen Dow
  • Lunch time
  • Group Share
  • Awards and Certificate Ceremony
  • Farewell Celebration

Camp Pricing

A non-refundable deposit and registration form are required for enrollment. Families that qualify for free-and-reduced lunch are required to register this information online at the time of payment.

Week 1 (July 8–12)

$300 REGISTRATION FEE - Our Week 1 Package includes fun-filled social activities, with exciting classes like drawing, painting, photography, drums, guitar, screenprinting and more! See Daily Schedule of Activities for details.

Week 2 (July 15–19)

$300 REGISTRATION FEE - Our Week 2 Package includes fun-filled social activities, life skills courses, and exciting classes like improv theatre, photography, printmaking, and more! You'll also tour the campus and museums of Yale University in New Haven, CT. See Daily Schedule of Activities for details.

Weeks 1 & 2 (July 8–12 & July 15–19)

$575 REGISTRATION FEE - Get the best deal on summer camp with our Weeks 1 & 2 Package! Registration includes all of our exciting social activities, field trips, classes and workshops.

Are You Ready for the Best Summer Ever?

Act now—registration ends soon! Stay cool in the world of art with ACES International Summer Arts Camp at ACES Educational Center for the Arts.

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