Howard County Arts Council Begins Summer Arts Program 6/24

Registration has begun for visual and performing arts summer programs at the Howard Arts Council (HCAC) in Ellicott City. Programs are open to the public, regardless of residency in Howard County, for grades K-7. Campers must turn 5 years of age minimum by September 1, 2010 to be eligible for summer camp.

Summer camps begin June 24, three consecutive two-week sessions are offered between June 24 and August 2, 2010 with a Mini-Session July 12-16. This year HCAC will be offering new intensive, one-week camps for the week of July 6 and the week of August 16, 2010. Registration is available online at www.hocoarts.org or by phone at 410-313-2787.

Campers are grouped by age and may enroll for a full day or half day. Before-care beginning at 8:00 a.m. and after-care until 6:00 p.m. is available. Students may select from age-appropriate visual and performing arts camps including Puppetry, Shakespeare, Fantasy Worlds, Needlework, Musical Theatre, Poetry, Dance, Flute, Recycled Art, Fashion, Drawing and much more. Camps conclude with an exhibit or performances of student work on the last day of camp. HCAC employs experienced teachers. Each teacher is aided by 1-3 camp assistants. Classes are limited to 20 campers (15 for ages 4-6).

The Howard County Center for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary space including 14 resident artists'
studios, 2 professional galleries, a dance studio, the black box theatre for performing arts and the offices of the Howard County Arts Council, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, The Columbia Orchestra and the Howard County Ballet.

The Howard County Arts Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve the citizens of Howard County by fostering the arts, artists and arts organizations. The Howard County Arts Council receives major grants from the Howard County Government and the Maryland State Arts
Council and sustaining annual support from corporate, foundation and individual sponsors. Howard County Arts Council offices are located at the Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043. The Howard County Center for the Arts is an accessible facility encouraging the full participation of individuals with disabilities. For information, call 410.313.ARTS (2787), fax 410.313.2790, or email info@hocoarts.org.

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