Registration Begins for Programs Through Howard City Arts Council

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, 2011 to be eligible for summer camp.

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 Virtual Museum, Stuck on Shakespeare, Papier Mache Fun!, Under The Sea, Hip Hop, Cartooning, Silly Sculpture, Green Art, Fashion Re-Design, Puppetry Play with Me! 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).

Summer camps begin June 27 with a 1-week mini session. There will also be a mini session from August 8-12 and two consecutive two-week sessions are offered between July 11 and August 5, 2011. This year HCAC will be offering new intensive, one-week camps for the week of July 5 and the week of August 15, 2011. Registration is available online at www.hocoarts.org or by phone at 410-313-2787.

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.