Class Overview
Who: All students 3rd to 9th grade, regardless of home address or school affiliation
What: Four-day professionally-led themed creative classes broken into grade-appropriate activities
When: Sessions 1-2: June 15, 16, 17, 18 from 9am - 12pm (session 1, grades 3-5) and 1pm - 4pm (session 2, grades 6-9)
Sessions 3-4: June 22, 23, 24, 25 from 9am - 12pm (session 3, grades 3-5) and 1pm - 4pm (session 4, grades 6-9)
Where: Central Park Place Community Center in Grand Haven
Why: To increase confidence and connection, to encourage creativity and imagination, to encourage exploration and self-expression, to decrease loneliness and anxiety
How: Mindfulness practices, movement, reflection, storytelling, play, writing, painting, sculpture, drawing, music, and immersion in nature
Who: All students 3rd to 9th grade, regardless of home address or school affiliation
What: Four-day professionally-led themed creative classes broken into grade-appropriate activities
When: Sessions 1-2: June 15, 16, 17, 18 from 9am - 12pm (session 1, grades 3-5) and 1pm - 4pm (session 2, grades 6-9)
Sessions 3-4: June 22, 23, 24, 25 from 9am - 12pm (session 3, grades 3-5) and 1pm - 4pm (session 4, grades 6-9)
Where: Central Park Place Community Center in Grand Haven
Why: To increase confidence and connection, to encourage creativity and imagination, to encourage exploration and self-expression, to decrease loneliness and anxiety
How: Mindfulness practices, movement, reflection, storytelling, play, writing, painting, sculpture, drawing, music, and immersion in nature
Overview
Throughout the week, students will be immersed in as many aspects of the creative process as possible. Although each session focuses on a different theme, all classes incorporate mindfulness practices, movement, reflection, storytelling, play, writing, painting, sculpture, drawing, music, and immersion in nature to encourage exploration and self-expression. Students have agency over what they create and are encouraged to use their imagination to go beyond what they think is possible.
By the end of the week, students will have become powerful, mindful creators, able to use multiple languages to express themselves. They will not only see their own inner power, they'll also experience their collective power as a group.
Throughout the week, students will be immersed in as many aspects of the creative process as possible. Although each session focuses on a different theme, all classes incorporate mindfulness practices, movement, reflection, storytelling, play, writing, painting, sculpture, drawing, music, and immersion in nature to encourage exploration and self-expression. Students have agency over what they create and are encouraged to use their imagination to go beyond what they think is possible.
By the end of the week, students will have become powerful, mindful creators, able to use multiple languages to express themselves. They will not only see their own inner power, they'll also experience their collective power as a group.
Location
Central Park Place, Grand Haven
Central Park Place, Grand Haven
Program Cost
The weekly program cost is $200 per child.
The weekly program cost is $200 per child.
Questions?
Check out our FAQ (below). If you still have questions, please send us a message or give us a call at 831.291.3787.
Check out our FAQ (below). If you still have questions, please send us a message or give us a call at 831.291.3787.
Accident Waiver and Release of Liability
In order to complete registration, you must read and consent to The Epicenter's Accident Waiver and Release of Liability. You will be asked to electronically agree to its terms in the registration form below. If you would prefer to sign a paper copy, please email us.
In order to complete registration, you must read and consent to The Epicenter's Accident Waiver and Release of Liability. You will be asked to electronically agree to its terms in the registration form below. If you would prefer to sign a paper copy, please email us.
Have a Question? (FAQ)
What makes The Epicenter's Art. You. Powerful. program different from other summer camp offerings?
The Epicenter's summer programs are intentionally designed to benefit the mental health and wellbeing of your child. Using guided reflective questions and artistic self-expression, we provide space for children to work through the life situations that arise at their respective ages. Children who attend our programs experience increased confidence and increased connection with themselves and their peers. Older children experience less anxiety and stress.
All sessions are led by a Harvard- and Brown-educated neuroscientist and a former mechanical engineer. Collectively, they bring years of experience in neuroscience, consciousness research, art installation design, environmental exploration, teaching, and introspective program development to Art. You. Powerful. You can read more about them here.
What types of art do you offer students?
Students are encouraged to experiment with as many different types of art as they like. We offer opportunities to explore through movement / dance, music, photography, paint (acrylic and watercolor), unfired clay, markers, colored pencils, sewing (grades 5+), and mixed media. If there is a modality a child would like to try that we do not already have, we do our best to acquire the necessary materials.
Can my child participate in multiple sessions?
Yes! If your child enjoyed the first session they attended, we would love to have them back for another!
Is Art. You. Powerful. IV open to all students?
Yes! Our summer program is open to all students, regardless of whether your child(ren) participated in Art. You. Powerful. last summer or during the school year, and regardless of where you live or where your child attends school. We welcome all students!
What should my child bring to class each day?
Please pack a water bottle and any snacks your child might want. We'll provide some snacks as well, we've just noticed that it's helpful for kids to bring food they know they like. It's also important that your child wear clothes that they can get dirty and/or get paint on. We let students use acrylic paint, which does not wash out of most fabrics. Although we provide aprons for them to use, paint often manages to work its way onto their clothes. We're also outside every day and clothes tend to get dirty when we walk in the woods.
What if my child has special needs?
In most cases, we are able to accommodate children with special needs. The class can be loud at times and students are often creating with their hands; if your child requires only quiet environments or is unable to participate in art or other classes at school, please email us so we can discuss whether this program is the best choice for them.
What is your refund policy?
In general, we do not give refunds. However, on a case-by-case basis, we do give credit towards another session should your child not be able to participate in the one they signed up for. Please email us if you need to cancel your registration.
What makes The Epicenter's Art. You. Powerful. program different from other summer camp offerings?
The Epicenter's summer programs are intentionally designed to benefit the mental health and wellbeing of your child. Using guided reflective questions and artistic self-expression, we provide space for children to work through the life situations that arise at their respective ages. Children who attend our programs experience increased confidence and increased connection with themselves and their peers. Older children experience less anxiety and stress.
All sessions are led by a Harvard- and Brown-educated neuroscientist and a former mechanical engineer. Collectively, they bring years of experience in neuroscience, consciousness research, art installation design, environmental exploration, teaching, and introspective program development to Art. You. Powerful. You can read more about them here.
What types of art do you offer students?
Students are encouraged to experiment with as many different types of art as they like. We offer opportunities to explore through movement / dance, music, photography, paint (acrylic and watercolor), unfired clay, markers, colored pencils, sewing (grades 5+), and mixed media. If there is a modality a child would like to try that we do not already have, we do our best to acquire the necessary materials.
Can my child participate in multiple sessions?
Yes! If your child enjoyed the first session they attended, we would love to have them back for another!
Is Art. You. Powerful. IV open to all students?
Yes! Our summer program is open to all students, regardless of whether your child(ren) participated in Art. You. Powerful. last summer or during the school year, and regardless of where you live or where your child attends school. We welcome all students!
What should my child bring to class each day?
Please pack a water bottle and any snacks your child might want. We'll provide some snacks as well, we've just noticed that it's helpful for kids to bring food they know they like. It's also important that your child wear clothes that they can get dirty and/or get paint on. We let students use acrylic paint, which does not wash out of most fabrics. Although we provide aprons for them to use, paint often manages to work its way onto their clothes. We're also outside every day and clothes tend to get dirty when we walk in the woods.
What if my child has special needs?
In most cases, we are able to accommodate children with special needs. The class can be loud at times and students are often creating with their hands; if your child requires only quiet environments or is unable to participate in art or other classes at school, please email us so we can discuss whether this program is the best choice for them.
What is your refund policy?
In general, we do not give refunds. However, on a case-by-case basis, we do give credit towards another session should your child not be able to participate in the one they signed up for. Please email us if you need to cancel your registration.
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