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Sara Gibson
Program Director
sgibson@goggleworks.org

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Summer Camp

Kids Camp 2010 - Now open for registration!

Imaginations lead the way during Kids Camps at the GoggleWorks! Working with professional artists and educators, kids will have an unforgettable experience developing creativity and learning about the arts. During the weekly themed camps, kids will explore a different art form-from drawing and painting, to ceramics and photography. Release the inner artist in your child!

Half Day Camp: (choose one) 9:00am – 12:00pm or 12:30 – 3:30pm
Full Day Camp: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Kids Camp Tuition
Half day (AM or PM)
• Monocle members and above: $135
• Nonmembers: $150
Full Day (9 am – 3:30 pm)
• Monocle members and above: $248
• Nonmembers: $275

Pre-Care and After-Care
Available to full day campers only - additional $50/week or $12/day
• Before Care: 8:00 – 9:00am
• After Care: 3:30 – 5:00pm

Camp GoggleWoods | Tuition: $200

In partnership with South Mountain YMCA, Wernersville, PA

The most unique camp in the area, your kids will get to experience the best of both worlds in the summer the arts and the outdoors! Children will start their day
exploring their imaginations and creativity at the GoggleWorks facility. Moving through a variety of mediums– from ceramics and photography, to drawing and painting– students will learn all about the arts and their own individuality. The kids then hop on a bus and head to the mountains! The South Mountain YMCA mountain top campus encompasses 550 acres of pristine woodlands, fields, program areas, a pond and a large outdoor swimming pool. Students will get time at the pool each day, and will move through a variety of outdoors activities - including hiking, archery, pony rides and climbing.

Click on a camp session listing below to go to the shopping cart page for that session. From that page you may add the session to your cart and "check out" to complete registration for Camp GoggleWoods.

Daily Schedule: 9:00am – 4:00pm
9:00 – 11:45am: GoggleWorks activities followed by lunch and travel to South Mountain
1:00 – 3:30pm: South Mountain activities
4:00pm: Arrival back at GoggleWorks

Week 1: June 28-July 2, Around the World in a Hot Air Balloon
GW1001A: Ages 6-8
GW1001B: Ages 9-12
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Week 2: July 19-23, Where´s Arty?
GW1002A: Ages 6-8
GW1002B: Ages 9-12
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Week 3: August 2-6, Pineapples in Hawaii
GW1003A: Ages 6-8
GW1003B: Ages 9-12
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

GoggleZone | Tuition: $200

In partnership with Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex, Wyomissing, PA

GoggleWorks continues its set of unique camps with the return of GoggleZone! Kids will start their day exploring their imaginations and creativity at the GoggleWorks facility. The children then hop on a bus
and head to the Body Zone! The 160,000 sq.-ft. facility in Wyomissing is much more than a gym, it´s a complete sports and wellness complex with two NHL-size ice rinks, two synthetic grass sports fields, a swimming pool, and a suspended running track.
Future athletes out there will get to experience it all at one of the coolest camps in the county!

Daily Schedule: 9:00am – 4:00pm
9:00am – 12pm: GoggleWorks Activities followed by lunch and travel to the Body Zone
1:00-3:30pm: Body Zone Activities
4:00pm: Students are picked up at the Body Zone

Week 1: June 21–25, Animal Crackers In My Alphabet Soup
GZ1001
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Week 2: July 26-30, Candy Factory Secrets
GZ1002
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Week 3: August 9 – 13, Dog Days of Summer
GZ1003
Pre-care/After-care | All ages

Ages 13-16 | 12:30-3:30pm

Specifically created for the young developing artist, these camps provide thorough exploration of the various arts disciplines offered at the GoggleWorks. Through the guided expertise of practicing artist teachers, teen artists will get to see first-hand what it is like to work in a studio environment. By instructing students during high school and offering tips for success after high school, these camps will provide direction for the next generation of artists.

Tuition: $180 (includes supply fee)

Week 1: June 14-18, TC1001 Drawing
Week 2: June 21-25, TC1002 Painting
Week 3: June 28-July 2, TC1003 Ceramics
Week 4: July 5-July 9, TC1004 Glass Fusing
Week 5: July 19-23, TC1005 Graphic Design
Week 6: July 26-30, TC1006 Photography

Summer Camp FAQ

Q: What age groups are camps designed for?
A: We have a variety of camps designed for ages 6-17.

Q: Do you have extended care available?
A: We offer extended care every week during summer camp, in the morning from 8am-9am, and in the afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm.

Q: My child made ceramics and glass pieces during their camp. When will we be able to take the pieces home?
A: Glass and ceramics pieces are typically available 4 weeks after camp. A GoggleWorks staff member will call you when the pieces are available to be picked up.

Q: What will my child do each day?
A: Schedules vary from camp to camp. The program department will send you an information packet with a schedule of activities, and information on where to sign in and sign out each day.

Q: Can students with special needs attend camp at the GoggleWorks?
A:Yes -we encourage children of varying abilities to participate in our camps and welcome them to our program, as long as they are able to safely participate in planned activities. If your child needs special accommodations, please contact the program department at 610-374-4600 x105

Q: What credentials do you require of your camp staff, instructors and volunteers?
A: The GoggleWorks requires that all camp staff, instructors, and volunteers have a record of their Pennsylvania Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances on file in our administrative office. Our instructors are either professional artists or arts educators. Our camp staff members and volunteers enjoy working with children, and have a passion for the arts and community. Key staff members are certified in CPR and Pediatric First Aid.