Morning sessions: Making Lego Movies
Lights, camera, action! Using stop motion animation, campers will create their own mini movie masterpiece! From crafting clay characters, LEGO mini figures and backdrops to painting backgrounds, from editing to story boarding and script writing, these budding Spielbergs will learn all there is about movie making.
Afternoon sessions: Pottery
Using air-dry clay and other bake-free pottery alternatives, younger artists will receive an introduction to sculptural forms with a variety of fun projects perfect for kids. Campers will work with simple projects like clay pinch pots, pencil holders, and fun animal creations that they can decorate, paint, and take home, all while learning about the ancient origins of pottery.
Camp Overview
We are serving students ages 6 through 9 this summer, in a small group setting (maximum of 12 students per week). Small groups are key to building community, accommodating our campers' sensory needs (space, noise reduction), and allowing our teachers to provide individualized support to all students!
Weekly camp themes vary and include many different STEM-focused activities like SCRATCH Minecraft coding, Nanobot robotics, and simple circuits.
Location and Hours
Our summer camp is located in Room 211 at the Williamsburg Community Chapel, located at 3899 John Tyler Hwy in Williamsburg, VA. Camps run from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and campers should bring their own nutritious snacks and lunches.
Each week of camp will have two themes: a morning and an afternoon session. Our camp is offered in collaboration with STEAMWorks Studio in Princeton, NJ, and campers will enjoy many opportunities for hands-on learning with a variety of STEM topics, as well as lots of movement and play!
About Da Vinci Academy
You can learn more about Da Vinci Academy and our mission here: https://davinciacademyva.org/about
