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SUMMER
Junior Program
Junior Classes
Senior Program
Senior Classes
Schedules & Fees
Registration Form
Field Trip Release
Fillmore Arts Center was named the Exemplary School for the year 2000 by The International NETWORK of Performing and Visual Arts Schools and received The 1997 Mayors Art Award for Excellence in Arts Education. We continue to be recognized for our quality classes and award winning teachers. Many of the school-year staff also teach in the Summer Camp. Our summer camp instructors are professional artist/teachers with extensive experience in their fields. They are assisted by exceptional high school and college students who have a proven interest and skill with children and the arts.
Celebrating Our 29th Year of Creative Fun for Children Ages 6 -14! June 21 - July 30, 2010 download Summer 2010 Brochure & Registration.pdf
     Fillmore Arts Camp accepts children aged 6-14 (we accept 5 year-olds IF they have completed Kindergarten) Prices increased 6-8%, as we have not raised camp fees in two years. For specific questions ...please call Sara Friendly at # 202-465-2810.
Session I – June 23 to July 9 Session II – July 12 to July 30

FILLMORE ARTS CAMP 2010

Ceramics • Painting• Fabric Art• Public Art/Murals • Sculpture• Mixed Media Calligraphy • Collage • Computer Arts • Digital Photography • Animation • Rock & Roll Band • Filmmaking • Improvisation • Acting Scene Work • Musical Theater Jewelry & Beading Design • Dance • Tennis • Basketball • Field Games • Yoga 1&2 • Creative Writing • Rock n' Roll Band • World Music Chorus • Guitar

Intro to Piano, or Violin • Swimming and more!!!

Summer is a time for making discoveries, trying new things, for having fun! Fillmore Arts Camp offers quality arts instruction at a reasonable price, combining a relaxed learning environment with artistic challenges. Our newly renovated space is beautiful! We encourage you to visit us before camp begins and see our new space on the third floor of the Fillmore/Hardy Building.

THE CAMP

The Fillmore Arts Camp, in our newly renovated building and athletic field on Wisconsin Ave, NW, is across the street from the Georgetown Safeway. Located on the third floor of the Fillmore Arts Center/Hardy Middle School Building, all our classrooms are beautifully renovated for all our visual & performing arts classes. We have three new kilns in our ceramics studio and a state-of-the-art computer classroom. All our facility is air-conditioned.

We offer a Junior Program for 6 to 8 year olds and a Senior Program for 9 to 14 year olds. Many of the teachers are the same for both programs.

The Juniors and Seniors begin each day with separate morning meetings for announcements and get acquainted activities.

In addition to our extensive visual and performing arts program, we offer classes in tennis, basketball, outdoor games and a swim period.

Junior Program

We will accept 5 year old campers, if they have completed kindergarten. The 6 to 9 year old camper is assigned to one peer group, takes classes with that same group. All Junior camper groups have a “Lead Counselor” who assist and travel with them to all their classes. Classes rotate on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Tuesday/Thursday, with a (Mon. Wed., Fri.) swim and a (Tues., Thurs.) outdoor game period.

The 6, 7, 8 & 9 year old class offerings may include:

Theater Games • Improvisation • Ceramics • Visual Art
Cartoon Drawing • Beaded Creatures • Music • Creative Movement
Sports and Games • Small Group Violin or Piano • Guitar (for 8&9's) • Sculpture
Tyie Dye • Collage
Jr. Campers will travel by charter bus to Francis Pool 3 days a week. The other two days Junior campers will have outdoor games & a choice of an arts or activity class.
Typical Junior Day Program:
Morning meeting
First Class (rotates M-W-F)
Second Class (Tu-Th)
Lunch
Indoor/Outdoor Games (Daily Choice)
Third Class
Swim (Mon. Wed. Fri.)
Outdoor Games (Tues. Thurs.)
Dismissal at 3:45
Please Note: during our 4 day Early Bird Week, Jr. Campers will have the same classes each day
The 6, 7 & 8 year old class offerings may include:
Drama (Theater Games & Creative Story Telling)
Sculpture
Stretch & Move
Visual Art
Puppet Making
Music
Creative Movement
Sports & Games
Small Group Percussion, Violin or Piano
Spanish
Square Dancing
*Junior Campers who are not current members of Jelleff Boys & Girls Club must pay an additional one time summer fee of $20 for a Jelleff membership. This membership entitles your child the use of Jelleff's pool, through August 31, 2008. Jr. Campers will travel to Jelleff Pool in Georgetown by Charter bus on Mon., Wed., & Fridays.
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Senior Program

The 10 to 14 year old camper has the opportunity to shape his or her summer schedule by selecting from a variety of course offerings that rotate on a Monday, Wednesday & Friday and Tuesday & Thursday basis.

Typical Senior Class Selections:

Seniors will select all their classes two weeks before each session begins on a first come first serve basis. We reserve the right to place campers in appropriate classes based on skill level and experience.

Ceramics • Painting • Fabric Art • Public Art • Sculpture • Mixed Media
Calligraphy • Collage • Computer Arts (photography & digital Animation)
Digital Filmmaking • Improvisation • Acting on Camera • Musical Theatre
Jewelry & Beading Design • Dance • Tennis • Basketball • Field Games
Yoga • Creative Writing • Rock & Roll Band • Girls Rock Band • Guitar
• Intro to Piano, or Violin
Typical Senior Day Program:
Morning meeting
Big Class - (hour 1 M-W-F) 10 minute break
Big Class - (hour 2 M-W-F)
Tues. & Thurs. - two 1 hour classes
Lunch
Tues. & Thurs. 3rd Class
Class 4 (M-W-F)
Class 5 (M-W-F)
Swim (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Volta/Georgetown Pool
Outdoor Games (Tues. Thurs.)
Seniors will walk to their Tues./Thurs. swim.
Dismissal at 3:45
MIDDLE SCHOOL-AGED campers may attend AFTERNOONS ONLY (12:45 - 3:45 PM) on a daily basis for session I or II.
They will select two, one-hour classes on M•W•F and have an additional class plus outdoor game/swim period on TUES• THURS
Please Note: Class selections for Junior Groups and Seniors may vary from session to session due to teacher availability and scheduling.
Class selection lists, additional camp information, and necessary camper forms will be sent to registered campers 1-2 weeks before each session.

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DOWNLOAD Brochure & Registration.pdf OR PRINT THIS PAGE
2009 SCHEDULE & FEES PAYMENT INFORMATION

Session

Total $

Deposit Due w/registration

Session I (6/23 – 7/9) $740 $150 balance due June 1
Session II (7/12 – 7/30) $850 $150 balance due June 1
Half Day Program for Ages 12-14, $400 (12:45 - 3:45 daily)
Session l_____________ Session ll ___________
Sibling Discount of $100 per session I or II for the second child.
We will send you a duplicate of this information in a confirmation post card.

AFTER CAMP (3:45 - 6pm)

Total $

Deposit Due w/Registration

Session I (2 1/2 weeks) $160 $50
Session II (3 weeks) $185 $50
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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Enclosed is my check/money order for $____________
Please charge $_______to my VISA__ or MASTERCARD__ Security Code_____
Name on Card _______________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________
Card Number ________________________________________
Expiration Date ______/______
Address of Card Holder ________________________________________
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Check here___ and Initial (_________) to charge my remaining balance due on
June 5 (Session I) and June 26 (Session II)
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REGISTRATION FORM 2010

This year all fees must be paid in full by June 1.

Complete one form per Child
Mail this form to:
Fillmore Arts Center - 3rd floor
1819 35th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20007
*After June 16, mail to
Fillmore at Ross School
1730 R St., NW, Washington,
DC 20009
No camper may attend until all fees are paid in full. There are no refunds for absences. Acceptance of campers in both the day and after camp program is at the discretion of the Camp Director.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 for each session, for each camper must accompany this registration.
The remaining tuition is due June 1.
Make checks payable to: Fillmore Arts Camp.
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Age Group:
6-9 (Jr's)_________________________________10-14 (Sr's)_______________
(completed K's, 1st, 2nd and young 3rd graders )
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Session(s) Attending:
Session I ___6/23-7/9 • Session II___ 7/12-7/30
CAMPER'S NAME: ______________________________________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________
Zip _______________
Age: (as of June 1st): ______Grade completed in June: _______ Sex:______
Current School: ____________________________ Birth date ___/___/___
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Parents' Names: ________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent with whom child resides while at camp ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: (____) _______________________
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* Please star which parent & number is best for reaching you during the day. Mom___ Dad___
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Mother's Work Phone & Address: (___)_______________________________
Mother's Cell # (___)_______________ Mother's email: _________________
Father's Work Phone & Address: (___)___________________________ _______________________________________________________________
Dad's Cell # (___)_______________ Dad's email:__________________________
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For 6 to 9 year olds, do you wish to be with a friend in your assigned group?
Friend's Name: _______________________________________
Previously at Fillmore Camp? Yes _____ No ____
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Who will pick up your Junior camper PROMPTLY at 3:40 PM?
_______________________________________________________________
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PARENT'S MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

In the event of an emergency, when parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached,
The Fillmore Arts Camp has my permission to take my child to Georgetown Hospital.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
In case of Emergency and Parents cannot be reached, please call:
Name __________________________________ Phone: ( ) _______________________________________________________________
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Name of Child's Physician _______________________________________________________________
Physician Phone: ( ) _______________________________________________________________
Medical Insurance Co. _______________________________________________________________
Policy / Group #_________________________________________________
Does Your Child have allergies or other health factors of which we should be informed?
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Does your child take any daily medication? Explain. ____________________
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Please describe your child's swimming ability __________________________
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Any special needs / concerns? ______________________________________
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FIELD TRIP RELEASE FORM

My child has my permission to participate in field trips, nearby walks and bus trips to Jelleff, Volta, Francis, or Mary Reed Pool, nearby parks, and library with chaperones. _______________________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian) Signature Date
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