Summer Cultural Guide | Scholarship Prizes  

 

Generously Sponsored by:

Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc.

Give your child the gift of culture this summer with your one-of-a-kind resource, the Summer Cultural Guide published by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Find arts and cultural camps, classes and activities for your child at 43 local cultural organizations.

 Congratulations to the 2012 Scholarship winners!

  If you've already registered, you don't need to register again. Scholarships will be awarded to one child per household. For more information on camp programs, contact the participating cultural organization.

         
(561) 832-1776
1700 Parker Avenue
  West Palm Beach

Armory Art Center
www.armoryart.org

Different theme-based, 1-week sessions: June 11-August 10, 9am-4pm daily, with extended care available at additional cost.
• JumpstART, ages 4 1/2-7
• Adventures in ART, ages 8-10
• Rockin Studios, ages 11-13
• Studio Art, ages 14-17

Scholarship: 1 week camp | Value: $225
Winner: Cory N., West Palm Beach

    
 
(561) 747-7409
304 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta

ArtStage Performing Arts Center
www.ArtStagePerformingArts.com

Camp sessions run weekly from July 9-August 3. Choice of one:
• Ages 5-17: Theatre Camp - Mon-Fri (9:30am-12:30pm)
• Ages 5-17: Dance Camp - Mon-Thurs (1:30-3:30pm)
• Creative Kids Club - Mon/Wed (9:30-11am)
Scholarship: Full 4 weeks of either Acting or Dance | Value: $450
Winner: Geoffrey J., North Palm Beach

(561) 471-2901
601 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth

Palm Beach County Cultural Council
www.palmbeachculture.com

Membership with the Palm Beach County Cultural Council at the $175 Friend Level surpasses its value with benefits that include:
• Cultural Calendar
• Arts & Attractions Map
• Subscription to art&culture, the award-winning magazine of the Cultural Council
• Culture Connection e-newsletter
• CultureCard, our exclusive member discount card that entitles you to discounted theatre tickets, 2-for-1 admission to museums, discounts on gift store purchases and much more.   
• Free admission for 1 to our popular series Culture & Cocktails
• Invitation to our Annual Member Reception
Scholarship: Membership | Value: $175
Winner: Amy G., Boca Raton

(561) 686-6600
6301 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL. 33415

Everglades Youth Conservation Camp/FAU
www.pinejog.fau.edu

Residential camps for ages 8-14 (accredited by the American Camp Association). Summer camp activities challenge camper's physical, mental and social growth. Cabin counselors serve as guides through camp life and instructors are mentors and role models. EYCC's summer programs feature a unique environmental education theme with outdoor adventure activities in the Florida Everglades, recreational opportunities and time to relax, have fun and make new friends.
Scholarship: 1 week summer camp | Value $360
Winner: Tammy C., Loxahatchee

(561) 339-1077
 
Pine Jog Environmental
Education Center
6301 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL

Kids Need More Art
www.kidsneedmoreart.com

Go Out and Play Summer Series - calling all young environmental artists ages 5-11. Use nature as your playground and inspiration for art this summer on Pine Jog Environmental Education Center's 135 acres of native preserve.
Creativity, nature exploration and fun, all rolled into one.
• July 16-20 (9am-12pm)
• July 23-27 (9am-12pm)
• July 30-August 3 (9am-12pm)

Scholarship: 1 week camp to 3 winners | Value: $360
Winners: Amaryllis B., West Palm Beach
George G., West Palm Beach
Sharon A., Royal Palm Beach



(561) 651-4366
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts           
www.kravis.org/artscamp

ArtsCamp 2012 will give campers ages 9-11 the opportunity to to explore acting, dance, technical theatre and vocal music, which will culminate in an original showcase performance. 
• Camp runs June 11-June 29
• Classes are from 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Scholarship: 3-week Performing Arts Camp | Value: $575
Winner: Cathy T., Palm Beach Gardens



(561) 586-6410
713 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth

Lake Worth Playhouse
www.lakeworthplayhouse.org

These summer performance camps give kids a unique theatrical experience. Campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through studio-style and performance rehearsals which culminate in full-scale productions of popular musicals. Campers 12 and older will also have the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theatre-related educational opportunities based on a variety of interests. For ages 8-14.
• June 11-June 29: DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIANS | Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm with performances June 28, 29 & 30.
• July 16-August 4: FAME, JR | Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm with performances August 2, 3 & 4
Scholarship: Choice of 1 of the 2 camps | Value: $600
Winner: Cecilia D., Lake Worth



(561) 575-2672 x2
1001 East Indiantown Road

Jupiter

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Performing Arts
www.jupitertheatre.org

Summer Conservatory emphasizes musical theatre, acting, voice and dance. Held June 6-August 12. Daily rehearsals from 9am-3pm. Limited number of students accepted; first-come first-served basis.
Musical Theatre, Acting, Voice, and Dance
Scholarship: 1 admission to the Summer Conservatory | Value: $600
Winner: Cynthia G., Jupiter

 

(561) 832-5196
1451 S. Olive Avenue

West Palm Beach

Norton Museum of Art
www.norton.org

A one year membership to the Norton includes the following benefits:
• Free year-round admission to the museum's collection
• Personalized membership cards for two people and up to two children or grandchildren under the age of 18
• Subscription to the Members Magazine
• 10% museum store discount
• Invitations to special members-only previews   
• Advance notice of museum activities
• Free or reduced admission to lectures, concerts and family programs
   
Scholarship: 1 Membership to the Norton Museum of Art | Value: $100
Winner: Luisa B., Greenacres


(561) 339-1077
Pine Jog Environmental Ed. Ctr.
6301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach

Pine Jog Summer Art Camp
www.pinejog.org

Young environmental artists (ages 5-12) will be able to explore nature and art connections on Pine Jog Environmental Education Center's 135 acres of natural habitat, including field trips, nature study, guest speakers, art, recreation, sports, gardening, cooking and outdoor fun.

Scholarship: 1 week camp for two winners | Value $320
Winners: Laura K., West Palm Beach
Madeline A., West Palm Beach


(561) 743-7123
805 North US Highway 1
Jupiter

River Center
www.loxahatcheeriver.org


Aquatic Adventurers Camp introduces campers to the basics of aquarium set-up and care, specimen collections in the Loxahatchee River estuary, and assisting staff with the River Center aquariums. Camp dates are June 11-15 and July 16-20. 

Scholarship: 1 week camp to 2 winners | Value $550
Winners: Tony Q., Jupiter
Jessica T., Jupiter


(561) 447-8829
20101 Lyons Road
Boca Raton

Sol Children Theatre in Partnership with
Olympic Heights Community High School

www.solchildren.org

Performing Arts Day Camp, for ages 7 through teens, studying acting, voice, dance, design and production technique. Two sessions of staged productions: Guys and Dolls (Jun 11-Jul 6) and Legally Blonde the Musical (Jul 9-Aug 3).

Scholarship: 4 Summer Theatre Festival Season Tickets | Value $480
Winner: Tikita B., Lake Worth

 
(561) 832-2026
4801 Dreher Trail North
West Palm Beach

South Florida Science Museum
www.sfsm.org

We offer a Summer Camp for ages 4-12 on specific topics in science. The days are packed with fun science lessons, laboratories, crafts, and outside activities led by our expert science educators.  Choose one week between June 11-August 17 (9am-4pm) with extended hours for before and after care available.
Scholarship: 1 week camp | Value $250
Winner: Jessica M., Wellington



  (561) 281-8600
2285 Potomac Road
Boca Raton

Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County
www.yopbc.org

Music camp activities include sectional and ensemble rehearsals, music theory and appreciation, fundamentals in rhythm and intonation, presentations by guest artists, field trips and weekly concerts for family and friends.

Scholarship: 1 week camp | Value $250
Winner: April L., Greenacres