Many of O-AT-KA’s signature programs are based in the arts. Campers explore the world of their senses and develop skills in expressing their understandings through art. Our Goff Center houses extensive facilities for pursuing a variety of interests that campers may not be exposed to in everyday life.
This craft will bring a multitude of favorite projects to the table. Covering great camp favorites like tie dye and popsicle stick art isn’t all. Basketry and pillow making will make their appearance while splatter, glitter and sand arts will also play a big role in this craft, allow campers’ creative side to come out to play. Printing and graphic arts, silk screening, and studio art drawing are additional possibilities. The craft runs as an “open studio” after some instruction, allowing more 1:1 instruction and support.
Under the guidance of our experienced theater and music directors, campers participate in full scale productions during their time at camp including lessons in singing, script interpretations, and costume and set design. Open to all ability levels, a show will be at the end of each session so this is only open to campers staying more than two weeks.
Campers learn to use a 35mm camera and take black and white photos. Campers learn to compose, shoot, develop, and print their own photos in the camp’s darkroom.
An introductory craft which teaches campers to make pinch, coil, and slab pots, sculptures and wheel thrown pots. Campers practice their skills on electronic wheels and then personalize their projects with a wide array of glazes. Our large kiln brings projects to a close. Campers also play Sculpturades which enhance their ability to work with clay. The craft runs as an “open studio” after some instruction, allowing more 1:1 instruction and support.
Instructional craft where students learn to build their own rocket design from scratch or from a kit. Campers enjoy painting their finished rocket and launching them skyward!
Instructional craft exposing campers to the art and techniques of stained glass making. Campers learn to cut glass, grind, foil, and solder glass into spectacular projects.
Campers choose from newer building projects such as building Down Easter boxes and cutting boards to our camper favorites including making pens, puzzle boards, birdhouses, clocks, and more! Not only do campers learn the aesthetic value of woodworking but learn the practical skills of using various building tools safely.
