Seasonal: Camp Guide

All Childrens Theatre Ensemble, 127 Valley St., East Providence. 435-5300. Summer theater academies for ages 3-14 in East Providence and at URI in Kingston. July 5-16, July 12-23, July 19-30 and Aug. 2-13. Classes for beginning, intermediate or advanced ACTors. Depending on weeks chosen, camp may include instruction in acting, improvisation, musical theater, pantomime, acting on camera, storybook theatre, movement, mask and a makeup workshop. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Summer classes also available for ages 3-7, half- or full-day. Call Brianne Kellogg at 435-5300.

Arts & Crafts for Young People, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Explore mediums including empty eggs, Q-tips, felt and other textiles in making dolls and accessories. Ages 5-9. June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-noon; July 12-16, 9 a.m.-noon. $120.

Arts Camp at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 861-8800, ext. 147. Contact Claudia Fiks (e-mail cfiks [at] jccri.org). Artists in grades 3-6 experiment with techniques and materials, gain familiarity with the fundamental principles of art, especially communicating abstract ideas. July 12-16 or July 19-23. $250; $225 members.

Basic Sewing, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. Ages 9-13 learn the fundamentals of sewing, introducing techniques used in subsequent fashion design course. June 28-July 2. 9 a.m. to noon. $110. Call 884-9070.

Blithewold GardenArt Summer Camp, 101 Ferry Rd., Bristol. 253-2707, ext. 16. www.blithewold.org. Ages 6-10 participate in a variety of innovative, hands-on learning activities designed to inspire creativity and centering on science, gardening, and caring for the environment. Focus is on imagination, structures or preservation, combining fun activities with outdoor experiences in the Blithewold gardens. July 12-16 and Aug. 16-20. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $122 members; $132 nonmembers. Call 253-2707 ext. 16.

Camp at the Courthouse, Courthouse Center for the Arts, South County Center for the Arts Annex, Route 138, West Kingston. 782-1018. For ages 5-13. July 5-Aug. 20, morning and afternoon sessions. Activities include art workshops in theater production, bead making for jewelry, sculpture and watercolor, among others. Cost per weekly class is $65 members, $80 nonmembers.

Camp Broadway, a performing arts camp at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, for ages 10-17. Aug. 9-13, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A week of singing, dancing, master classes and special guests, culminating in a finale on the PPAC stage for family and friends. Classes are taught by faculty from the Collaborative Arts Project 21, the conservatory for musical theater students attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, guest artists and working professionals from the Broadway community. Tuition is $650, includes lunch. Application forms are online at www.ppacri.org, or from PPAC at 421-2997.

Camp Clayground, 5600 Post Rd., East Greenwich. 884-4888. Creative arts camp offering a mixed media including clay, pottery wheels, mosaics, painting and more. Nine one-week sessions for ages 5 and up, June 21-Aug. 20. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $160 per week, 15 students per session. Discount for multiple sessions and sibling.

Carolyn Dutra Dance Camp, Warwick, 737-6565. Dance Camp 1, July 19-23, is for ages 2 1/2-10: June Bugs for ages 2 1/2-4 1/2 is $60 per week, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Ladybugs for ages 5-7 is $140 per week; Butterflies for ages 8-10 is $140 per week. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dance Camp 2, July 26-30, is for students with a minimum of three years dance training. An intense dance program featuring master classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, modeling, dance history and cheer dance. Guest teachers. Fee for juniors, ages 10-12, is $230 per week (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.); seniors, ages 13 and older, is $230 per week (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Camp List, Performing Arts & Media Camps, at the List Academy of Music & Arts, 5 Harrison Ave., Newport. 846-0572. www.listacademy.com. Musicians, actors, filmmakers and writers ages 5-18 take daily workshops in music, theater, film, art, poetry and creative movement, with fun, project-oriented clinics in their fields of interest. From rock to Bach, from stage to screen, camps for ages 8-18 also offer master classes, clinics from professional and celebrity guest artists and visits to local festivals. Ages 5-8, June 21-July 2, 9 a.m.-noon (music, art & poetry), 12-3 p.m. (drama, singing, movement) $250 for half-day; $390 full day. Ages 8-11, July 12-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (major tracks, music, theater, voice, writing, film), $440. Ages 12-18, Aug. 2-21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (same tracks as above), $690. Scholarships available with request by May 1.

Added April 6 Clay and Pottery Painting Camp, Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio & Gift Gallery, 33 Kent St., Meadow Plaza, Barrington. Call 247-1397 or see www.weirdgirlcreations.com. Camp for all ages and abilities beginning June 21, Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. to noon. Students will complete 8 projects, including handbuilding and using the potters wheel. $130 per week. Classes also available.

CLAYmazing, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Program explores the diverse uses of polymer clay. Ages 8-15. June 21-25. 9 a.m.-noon. $140.

Create-A-Game, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Materials used include clay, wood and textiles. Ages 7-10. July 5-9, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. $130.

Cultural Camp for Kids, Linden Place, 500 Hope St., P.O. Box 328, Bristol. 253-0390. Cultural arts camp for ages 6-14 with daily workshops in drama, music, art and creative movement. Two one-week sessions: July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. $125 ($100 for additional siblings). Linden Place members $100 ($95 for siblings).

Creative Printmaking, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. Ages 9-13 learn elementary forms of printmaking -- rubbings, relief prints and direct prints from found objects. Students will produce collage prints, paper, plastic, cardboard prints and monotypes. July 19-23. 9 a.m. to noon. $120. Call 884-9070.

Dance and Performing Arts, Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 861-8800. Contact Claudia Fiks (e-mail cfiks [at] jccri.org). $250/ $225 members. June 28-July 2 or July 5-9. Dance Camp I (grades K-3), Dance Camp II (grades 4-7). An appreciation of dance is gained through music, athleticism and discipline. Ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, gymnastics, tap and ethnic dance are included in this tribute to movement.

Drawing with the Masters for Teens, St. Andrew's School, 63 Federal Rd., Barrington, 246-1230. Wednesday nights, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4 and 11. $200; supplies included.

Fantasy Works Inc., offering instruction in the performing arts, 2170 Tower Hill Rd., Saunderstown. 294-2215. Fantasy Works will offer six musical theater programs, all culminating in a weekend of fully staged performances open to the public. Scholarships available. Main Stage Programs for ages 15-21; $175. Guys and Dolls: Rehearsals schedule by scene Mon.-Sat. June 21-July 9, 6-10 p.m. with performances July 9-11. Big: The Musical: Rehearsals scheduled by scene weekdays, July 12-Aug. 5; 6-10 p.m. with performances Aug. 6-8. Junior Company Programs. Phantom Tollbooth. For ages 7-14; rehearsals, weekdays, July 1-22, 9 a.m.-noon with performances July 23-25. $300. Seussical, the Musical: For ages 7-14; rehearsals, weekdays July 26-Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-noon with performances Aug. 13-15. $300. Alice in Wonderland: For ages 7-12; rehearsals, weekdays Aug. 16-27; 9 a.m.-noon with performances Aug. 27-28. $200. Programs at satellite locations: Warwick Junior Company for Warwick ages 7-14; show to be announced, Tuesday-Friday, June 25-July 16, 9 a.m.-noon with leads also rehearsing Mondays and daily till 1 p.m.; Toll Gate High School, performances July 16-18. $175. Narragansett Junior Company for ages 7-12; You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Mon.-Fri. July 19-30; 9 a.m.-noon; Narragansett High School, performances July 30 and 31, $160. Cranston Junior Company for ages 7-12, Pinocchio, Aug. 9-20; 9 to 12:30 p.m., Hope Highland School, Cranston, performances Aug. 20-21. $160.

Festival Ballet of Rhode Island Summer Camps, 825 Hope St., Providence, in addition to a roster of summer classes, offers two camps. Call 353-1129 or visit www.festivalballet.com. Festival Ballet Providence Center for Dance Education Theatre Arts Camp is a three-week program for ages 6-10, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 9-27. Children explore dance, music and theater arts using sets, props and costumes they create, culminating in a performance for families. $10 registration fee; tuition is $155 plus $25 for materials. Dance Intensive, July 12-Aug. 6 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. is for ballet students 12 through college age with a minimum of 1 year of pointe. Ballet technique, pointe, variations, jazz, character, stage makeup and limbering classes. $50 registration fee. $580 for two weeks, $780 for 3 weeks, $890 for 4 weeks. Room and board available. Acceptance by video audition. Video audition fee: $25. Call for video application form, due March 15. Call 353-1129 for brochure and application materials or visit wwwfestivalballet.com.

Fusionworks Dance Academy, Lower River Rd., Lincoln. 334-3091. Three dance camps: Magical Journey, ages 3-6, 9:30-11 a.m., July 12-16, campers learn creative movement, paint costumes, and put on an informal performance. $150. The Time Machine: Junior Dance Theater Arts Camp, ages 7-11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 19-23, using the fun vehicle of time travel, campers explore light, color and prisms through dance and acting, learn to create costumes and props, and perform; no experience necessary. $150. Dance Camp, ages 12-18, Tues and Thurs. July 12-Aug. 5, 4-8 p.m., an intensive study of modern, ballet, repertory, choreography, improvisation and dance history with viewing of great contemporary choreographers; for the serious dance lover. $350. Register by June 1. Visit online at fusionworksdance.org or e-mail fusionwk [at] cox.net.

Introductory Knitting, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Basic knitting; needles and yarn supplied. Ages 6-10. July 26-30, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $125.

Island Arts Summer Camp, 152 Broadway, Newport. 848-2775. E-mail islandarts4 [at] aol.com or visit www.islandartscenter.com. Self-expression, success and creative fun for ages 5-18. A.M. ART, ages 5-11, June 28-July 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Printmaking, drawing, painting, mosaic and sculpture. $90 per week. Photography in Nature Program for middle school children, 1-4 p.m. June 28-July 23. Basics of black-and-white photography and darkroom techniques. $130. Teen Photo Program for high school students, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. June 28-Aug. 6. Six-week photo/darkroom class. $200.

JUMP!! Dance and Theatre Camp is a fun-filled camp experience for ages 6-13 on the East Side of Providence. June 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $240 ($210 if registered before May 1). To register or for information e-mail mphunter54 [at] aol.com. or visit www.jumpdancecompany.org.

Kid Filmmakers, a traveling filmmaking academy for ages 9-17, offers summer sessions in Bristol, Lincoln and Newport. Learn camera operations and techniques, lighting, screenwriting, directing, acting makeup and editing; kids produce short documentaries and a television situation comedy. One-week program $345 ($320 for Kid Filmmakers Club members) which includes a VHS copy of film projects, daily swimming (Lincoln only), Kid Filmmakers Club membership card, wrap party, transportation. Call 846-9884, write to Eleyne Austen Sharp, Executive Director, Kid Filmmakers, P.O. Box 12, Newport, RI 02840-0001, or see Web site at www.kidfilmmakers.com.

KidsEye is a five-day filmmaking camp for ages 8-15 presented by the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Participants shoot a film and attend workshops taught by movie industry professionals, including screenwriting, acting, directing, animation, edition, storyboarding, makeup, camera, costuming and special effects. $325 includes KidsEye filmmaking guide, tickets to both KidsEye International Film Festival and RIIFF's opening night, membership in the KidsEye Club and the official T-shirt. Call 861-4445 or write to KidsEye Filmmaking Camp, P.O. Box 162, Newport, RI 02840-0001. E-mail Shawn Drywa, Christina Mealey and Keith Brown, program managers, at info [at] film-festival.org or visit the Web site at www.RIFilmFest.org.

Masterpiece Art Camp, St. Andrew's School, 63 Federal Rd., Barrington. 246-1230. For ages 6-8, June 21-25, 9 a.m.-noon, $150; ages 9-12, July 12-16, 9 a.m.-noon. $150.

A Mixed Media of Art Exploration, The Pennfield School, 321 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. 849-4646. One, two or three weeks for kindergarten-8th grade. June 14-18, Two Dimensional Art; June 21-25, Three Dimensional Art; June 28-July 2, And Beyond, Push the boundaries into Unknown Spaces. $135 per week. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Extended camp available 1-3 p.m. $15 per day. Contact Linda Cabral at algonq49 [at] aol.com.

Mount St. Charles Academy Fine Arts Summer Camp, Mount Saint Charles Academy, 800 Logee St., Woonsocket. A two-week, co-ed summer program. The Intermediate Camp is for students presently in grades 4-6. The Secondary Camp is for those in grades 7-9. Programs introduce fun and excitement of the fine arts and develop skills in music, art, dance and drama. This year's camp will also offer classes in related arts, including computers, anthropology and karaoke. More than 70 classes to choose from. July 19-30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $250 tuition includes all materials. Call 769-0310 or visit www.mscfinearts.com.

Multi-Media Radio Camp, Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 861-8800. Contact Claudia Fiks (e-mail cfiks [at] jccri.org). $250; $225 members. Grades 3-7 develop their own radio and TV program.

The Music Institute at Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. 456-9514. Band and chamber music camp for students entering 9th grade through current high school seniors, July 11-18. Application must include tape recording. Resident cost, $495; Commuter cost, $395. Call Dr. Rob Franzblau, Rhode Island College, at 456-9514.

The Music School of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Summer Music Camps. Junior Providence Singers at The Music School, July 12-16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. John's Episcopal Church, Barrington, for middle school and high school students, $190. Chamber Music Camp, July 19-23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Barrington, for middle school and high school students, $190. Jazz, Rock & Blues Camp, July 26-30 and Aug. 2-6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nathan Bishop Middle School, Providence. Students may attend one or two weeks, $190 each week, plus a $15 materials fee good for both weeks. Call 272-9877, ext. 25. Web site: www.ri-philharmonic.org.

Musical Notes, Little Compton Community Center. 635-2400. Imaginative play on instruments kids make themselves, moving to the beat of a drum, swaying to classical music and dancing to rock 'n' roll. Live musical demonstrations, song singing and musical storytimes with a musical fanfare parade conclusion. Session I: for ages 3-4, July 20-23, Tues., Wed., Thu., 9-11 a.m. Session II: for ages 5-7, July 20-23, Tues., Wed., Thu., 1-3 p.m. $50 members; $60 nonmembers.

Newport Art Museum, Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 848-2787. Summer Art Camp: A variety of all-day camps for ages 6-10, between June 21-Aug. 25, such as Magical Kingdom, Environmental Art, From Seeds to Trees, Meet the Artist, Line, Form and Color!, The Fleet Just Left . . . let the Art Begin!, "Jazzy Art," Landmarks of Land and Sea, Animals of Aquidneck Island. $165 per week; $155 members. Three Days of Garden Art, ages 7-11, Aug. 23-25, Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $105; $95 members. Mini Camp for Young Artists, ages 4-5, meets 10-11:30 a.m., June 21-25 and June 28-July 2. $60; $50 members. Also available are Youth Programs at Four Corners Center for the Arts and Education, 3852 Main Rd., Tiverton. For ages 6-9, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon. Week-long sessions July 5-30. $120; $110 members. Registration is at the museum's Education Office. 848-2787.

Newport Children's Choir Summer Music Institute, at Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport, Aug. 9-20, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-10:30 a.m., for ages 7-17. Camp is under the direction of Dr. Paul Cienniwa for singers of all levels and culminates in a concert combining orchestra and chorus. $150 (family discounts). Skills evaluation held in April and May, registration deadline is Aug. 1. Contact Newport Baroque Orchestra at 841-8266 or e-mail pcienniwa [at] umassd.edu.

Newport Youth Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, at Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport, Aug. 9-20, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 7-17, with previous instrumental experience required. Camp is under the direction of Dr. Paul Cienniwa, for instrumentalists of all levels and culminates in a concert combining orchestra and chorus. $150 (family discounts). Skills evaluation held in April and May, registration deadline is Aug. 1. Contact Newport Baroque Orchestra at 841-8266 or e-mail pcienniwa [at] umassd.edu.

Outdoor Photography, The Wheeler School, 216 Hope St., Providence. 528-2100. Co-ed for students entering grades 7-8. Aug. 2-6. The Wheeler Farm uses woodlands, open fields, wetlands and trails to teach the art and science of photography. $425. www.wheelerschool.org/extprograms.

Photography Camp, Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 861-8800. Contact Claudia Fiks (e-mail cfiks [at] jccri.org). Photography I and II, Aug. 9-13, $250; $225 members. Grades 3-7 learn composition, darkroom techniques, black-and-white printing, developing and photograms. Shooting assignments.

Providence Ballet Summer Camp, 107 Eddy St., Providence, 02903. 861-4842. Seven-week Ballet II Camp, for ages 8-11 with at least one year of experience. June 22-Aug. 5, Tues. and Thurs. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Begins day with a ballet technique class, followed by Jazz or Modern class as well as workshops in choreography, dance film and arts and crafts projects related to dance. No classes July 20 and 22. $200.

Providence Ballet Summer Dance Program at Aim High Academy, 3355 South County Trail, East Greenwich. 886-7827. Creative Arts Camp, ages 3-5, July 19-23, $150; Ballet 1, ages 6-9, July 26-30, $150; Ballet 2, ages 9-11, Aug. 2-6, $200; Ballet 3 Camp, ages 12 and up, Aug. 9-13, $250. Providence Ballet, 861-4842. Registration deadline June 1.

"MASK-ARADE," The United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. 846-3515. July 5-16, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ecumenical day camp where children spend the first week creating (from scratch) an elaborate papier-mache mask, and the second week writing, staging and performing an original show for the public. $100 per week. Contact Megan Weymouth, Coordinator for Children's Ministries, The United Congregational Church, Valley Road, Middletown. 846-3515. E-mail megwey [at] aol.com or visit www.uccmiddletown.org.

Rhode Island Ballet Arts Academy, 847-5301. Dance camps in North Kingstown July 12-16 and in Tiverton July 19-23. For ages 6-16. Classes in ballet, jazz, character, pas de deux partnering, mime, makeup, dance history and choreography are included in the half-day program. $135 per week.

Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program, Two College St., Providence; 454-6209 or www.risd.edu/ce.cfm. High school students receive an introduction to the college experience in a six-week program following a college-like curriculum (select from 17 majors), living mostly in residence halls and attending social activities. June 21-July 30. Basic tuition, room and board is $4,535.

Rhode Island School of Design Summer Vacation Program. Two programs are offered at RISD's Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington for ages 7-12. It's a Jungle Out There, a week-long program running June 21-25 and Aug. 16-20; and Yo Ho Ho: Adventures on the High Seas, offered as a two-week program from June 28-July 9 or as a one-week program from July 12-16. In addition, RISD also offers a two-week program at their Providence campus from June 28-July 9, for ages 12-14. The Artbot: Design, Build + Operate a Dream Machine. One-week programs are $325, two-week programs are $450. Round-trip bus transportation available from RISD, 2 College St., Providence. Call 454-6209.

The Rhode Island Writing Project holds an annual Young Writers' Summer Institute for children in Rhode Island who want to participate in a summer writing community. Two-week session for grades K-8 at Rhode Island College. July 12-23, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon. R.I. Writing Project teacher consultants teach each session. $175; registrations accepted until June 1. Call 456-8668.

Rocky Hill Furniture Painting Camp, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. For ages 7-10. July 5-9. 9 a.m.-noon. $180 includes the piece of furniture.

Rocky Hill Young Actors Summer Studio, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages 9-14. July 19-23. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $170.

S.E.A. Drawing Camp, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages 9-13. June 21-25, July 26-30. 9 a.m.-noon. $125.

S.E.A. Painting Camp, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages 9-13. June 21-25, 12:30-3:30 p.m. $125.

S.E.A. Beginner Fashion Design, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages 9-13. Session I, June 28-July 2; Session 2, July 26-30. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $140.

S.E.A. Advanced Fashion Design, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages. 9-12. July 12-16. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $210.

South County Players Children's Theatre Summer Camp, Peace Dale Elementary School, Peace Dale. 783-6110. Two 2-week sessions. Creative dramatics (playwriting, improvisation), voice, dance, makeup, mime. For ages 8-13, June 28-July 9; for ages 5-7, Aug. 2-13. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $400 each two-week session.

State Ballet of Rhode Island, Brae Crest School of Ballet, 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln. 334-2560, 334-0412 (fax). Summer Ballet Camp: For ages 6-11 with at least one year of ballet training; July 5-16; $195-$350. Character dancing, stage makeup, choreography, injury prevention, nutrition, art class, dance history, film class, voice and theater class. Five-Week Summer Ballet Program, ages 9 and older, as well as adults, with at least two years of ballet training. July 5-Aug. 6. Prices $170-$340.

Summer Academy in Architecture, an intensive 4-week program for students who have completed their junior year in high school to explore architecture as an education and as a career, and receive guidance in portfolio preparation for college applications. Areas of study include drawing, architectural design studio, introduction to architecture and computer applications. Visits to architects' offices and field trips to great architecture in the Northeast. Taught by faculty of the Roger Williams University School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation, led by Julia Bernert, director. Supervised dormitory life, with activities on evenings and weekends. July 11-Aug. 7. Call 254-3605 for an application. $3,200 for tuition, room and board.

Summerarts Program, Barrington Community School, P.O. Box 256, Barrington, RI 02806. 245-0432. Courses and trips for children will be held at the Barrington Middle School, generally for a series of three one-week classes, July 19, July 26 and Aug. 2. The course offerings will include jewelry, knitting, art, Web design, photography, cooking, cartooning and castle design. Course prices vary from $45 to $90 per week. Day trips include visits to the Bronx Zoo, Plimoth Plantation and a Boston Duck Tour. E-mail barrcomm001 [at] cs.com or visit the Web site www.barrcommschool.com.

SummerArt Program, Rhode Island College, Providence, 456-8054. Mixed media, sculpture and drawing. Ages 5-15. SummerArt dates, July 12-22, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon. Classes offered in Mixed Media for ages 5-7, Mixed Media for ages 8-11, Sculpture for ages 8-11, and Drawing for ages 12-15. Tuition and supply fees for all classes is $200, which includes registration fee of $20. Classes are small. For brochure call 456-8054 or e-mail cmulcahey [at] ric.edu.

Summer Dance Camp at Bayside School of Dance, 30 Mary Ave., East Providence. Ages 6-11. Two sessions: July 19-30 and Aug. 9-20. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A ballet, tap, jazz and choreography class each day. Also guest dance teachers, nutritionist and arts and crafts (focusing on costuming and stage design). $270 per session. Call Beverly Parsons at 435-4908 or 437-2816.

Summer Sewing Camp, Sweet Inspiration Sewing School, Newport. Weekly camps held Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m., June 28-July 2, July 12-16, July 19-23, Aug. 2-6, Aug. 9-13, Aug. 16-20, and Aug. 23-27. Ages 7 and up learn machine-sewing basics or continue with their sewing skills in making clothes and craft items. Mixed-level classes, five students per class. $90 per week. Call 841-8628 for information, 846-9622 for registration. E-mail eilsantos [at] cox.net.

Taunton Summer Youth Festival of the Arts and Team Broadway 2004, 62 Main St., P.O. Box 544, Taunton, MA 02780. (508) 822-4244. Five-week 100-plus hour immersion in the arts for ages 5-18, June 29-Aug. 1. Mon.-Fri. with morning session 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and afternoon session 12:30-4:30. Classes include groups in acting, musical theater, voice, creative writing, costuming, theater technology, improvisation, and theater games, culminating in a performance of FAME: The Musical. Very limited enrollment. Registration now.

Theatre at St. Michael's, on the campus of St. Michael's Country Day School, 180 Rhode Island Ave., Newport. 849-5970, ext. 411. www.stmichaelscountryday.org. Ages 9-15. Full-day programs with performances for each session. Sessions include: Video Production, June 21-July 2 ($600); Write Your Own Musical, July 12-31 ($800); Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, Aug. 2-14 ($600). Campers use outdoor in-ground pool.

Triboro Youth Theatre, 106 Robert St., Attleboro. Camp for grades 2-8 at Thacher School, 7 James St., Attleboro. July 12-23, 9 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Fri. Rehearse musical production culminating in a performance on the last day. Show to be determined. $150. Call (508) 222-6624 or visit the Web site at www.triboroyouththeatre.org.

TSETSE Artistic Beginnings Summer Camp, at the TSETSE Gallery, 101 Orange St., Providence. 453-3337. Camp runs through the summer, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., with different activities each week. For ages 6-15, only 6 students per class. $365 per week, multiple weeks discount. Materials included. Activities include: fish and shell printing at an oceanfront cottage, glass and china painting, painting and petting at a horse farm, puppet making incorporated into a puppet show, paper making from flowers found on nature walk, kite making.

Whiz Kids Film Camp, a free week-long filmmaking class for students in grades 6-9 at the Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St., Providence. 455-8198. Sponsored by the Providence Public Library with an additional grant from the R.I. Foundation, this class will cover pre- and post-production skills such as storyboards, costuming, scene selection, editing and special effects. Each student will participate in the creation of a short film which will appear on the Providence Public Library's Web site. Takes place week of Aug. 9 and registration begins June 1 by calling 455-8062.

Woodworking-Adirondack Chairs, Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd., East Greenwich. 884-9070. Ages 9-15. July 12-16; July 26-30. 12:30-3:30. $180.

Added 6.30.2004. WORLD VOICES, WORLD VISIONS Folk Music and Dance Camp. Through music, dance and discussions, kids can get a better understanding of what it means to be a global citizen at URI's World Voices, World Visions Folk Music and Dance Camp July 19-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Kingston campus. Fiddlers, harmonica and dulcimer players, storytellers, clothmakers, folk dancers and lots more folk artists from around New England will share their talents with campers ages 5-12. $125 for commuters and $300 for sleepover campers, sibling discount. See www.uri.edu/mcc or call Mailee Kue at 874-2851 or email to maileekue [at] uri.edu.