All Specialty Camps are held
from 9 a.m. - noon each day.

 

All Things Nature - Nature Detectives

July 15 – 19
July 22 – 26

July 29 - August 1

We will spend the week outside honing our observation skills as we look, listen and notice signs of life throughout the woods. We will spend time honing our “owl eyes” to search out new feathered friends. 

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We'll explore all the inhabitants of a forest through up-close examination, sensory learning, and games. The WHS woods are filled with inspiration to create beautiful works of art. 

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We will gather materials from the natural world to create art in a variety of mediums. Come join us for the week as we get closer to nature!

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Grades: Rising Kindergarten-3rd Graders
Minimum number of campers: 5
Maximum number of campers: 10

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Cris Widrig
Cris has been a Children’s House teacher at Welsh Hills for seven years. She has a deep love and respect for the environment and as our school's Nature Education Coordinator you can find her outdoors with our students observing the world around them. 

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She is a life-long learner and is currently a Ed. Doctoral student in environmental/educational leadership studies, (3 1/2 years) at Antioch University.

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Graffiti Camp
June 10 - 14

Have you driven through your town and seen graffiti on buildings, signs, and trains?

 

In Graffiti Camp students will learn about the history of graffiti, contemporary street artists, and exciting forms of street art. We will learn different techniques to use and practice them on canvas. 

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Our final product will be a giant painting that everyone will help create. Each camper will have a section of this work to make their own and will also have their own smaller piece to take home. Due to the materials involved with this camp, a majority of the sessions will be held outside.

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Grades: Rising 4 – 8 Graders
Minimum number of campers: 4
Maximum number of campers: 13

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Paige Cater
Welsh Hills School's very own art instructor, Paige Cater, is leading this camp. Paige is an accomplished professional artist specializing in large-scale design and abstract art. She is looking forward to sharing her studies and experience of this expressive art form of graffiti and experimenting on various surfaces with campers. She holds a BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University.

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Pokemon Camp

July 8 – 12

Discover the secrets of Pokémon while creating the ultimate team! Find out how to most effectively battle your friends so you can come out on top! Join in Pokémon card games using your own decks. You’ll also learn how to take your Pokémon battle skills to the next level by learning what Pokémon types and moves are effective against your opponents. Each day, learn new and improved ways to utilize your Pokémon team to its full potential. You’re welcome to bring your favorite Pokémon cards to present at camp!

Grades: Rising 3 – 6  Graders

Minimum number of campers: 4

Maximum number of campers: 8

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Brenda Bova
Brenda is a veteran staff member of  Welsh Hills. She earned her BFA in fine arts at Columbus College of Art and Design and Art Therapy at the Harding Hospital Internship. 

 

Due to her love for both art and healing, she enjoys working with others in order to express themselves in creative ways and having fun doing so!  Known for her Pokemon and Messy Art Camps, Brenda is excited to be offering these camps at WHS Summer Camp!

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Rockhounds
July 8 – 12
Do you love rocks and fossils? Sort, measure, and clean rocks while preparing your own rock and fossils take-home collection. Look and touch real fossils and make a modern fossil to take home.

Grades: Rising 3 – 5 Graders

Minimum number of campers: 5

Maximum number of campers: 12

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Isaac Warden

You can find Isaac in his classroom expounding on rocks and geology with his students. Even though he is a lover of geology, he also enjoys teaching Science, Language Arts, and Robotics at WHS. 

 

He received his Middle Childhood Education Degree from Ohio University and has also taught Geology at the high school level.

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Bake Shop
July 8 – 12

During this sweet, tasty week campers will learn to bake and decorate their goodies! We will start the first day with a mini "try it yourself" challenge.

 

Throughout the week we will work through the process of creating beautiful and delicious treats together. Campers will get to bring some of their goodies home to share with their families!

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Grades: Rising 1 – 5 Graders
Minimum number of campers: 4

Maximum number of campers: 10

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Melissa Drummond
Melissa is a past Welsh Hills School teacher. Since 2022, she has been the owner of the Charmed Baker and has been featured in the Canal District Farmers Market in Newark.

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One taste of her delightful creations, and you, too, will be "charmed." She will be sharing some of her baking secrets with campers as they learn to bake their way through the week!

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Messy Art Camp
Calling all young artists! Dive into a world of vibrant colors and endless possibilities as we explore the messy side of art. Let your imagination run wild and create masterpieces that reflect your unique style! This camp is a must for all of you who don't mind making a mess with paint, shaving cream, and more! Campers are asked to wear old clothing because it will get messy. Be prepared for a fun interactive experience with a variety of materials!

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July 15 – 19
Grades: Rising 3 – 6 Graders
Minimum number of campers: 4

Maximum number of campers: 8

Cost: $190

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July 29 – August 2
Grades: Rising 7 – 12 Graders

Minimum number of campers: 4

Maximum number of campers: 8

Cost: $190

 

Instructor: Brenda Bova
Brenda is a veteran staff member of  Welsh Hills. She earned her BFA in fine arts at Columbus College of Art and Design and Art Therapy at the Harding Hospital Internship. 

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Due to her love for both art and healing, she enjoys working with others in order to express themselves in creative ways and having fun doing so!  Known for her Pokemon and Messy Art Camps, Brenda is excited to be offering these camps at WHS Summer Camp!

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Hip-Hop Camp
July 22 – 26

Within this class, we will work on lots of basics such as locking, footwork, and movement vocabulary. We will work on musicality and getting to dance and familiarize ourselves with different beats and aspects of music! 

 

We will learn a little about the history of Hip Hop and how it came to be, which is important to understanding this dance form. We will branch out to other sub groups of Hip Hop such as House Dance. At the end of the week, campers would have learned a short phrase which will be shown to parents.

Grades: Rising 6 – 8 Graders

Minimum number of campers: 8

Maximum number of campers: 18

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Sebastian Goodman 

Sebastian is currently a member of the Whirlwind Dance Company in Columbus. Located in Columbus, Ohio, WhirlWind is a non-profit organization home to a professional contemporary dance company, a pre-professional youth training program, seasonal workshops, drop-in classes, and more.

 

Sebastian holds a BA in Dance from Denison University. He is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher in Modern, Contemporary, and Hip Hop.

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Camp Manga

July 22 – 26

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Manga!

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Unleash your creativity through art, and bond with fellow fans over your shared love of Manga. Get ready for a week of Japanese pop culture, anime, and delicious snacks!

Grades: Rising 6– 8 Graders

Minimum number of campers: 4

Maximum number of campers: 8

Cost: $190

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Instructor: Brenda Bova
Brenda is a veteran staff member of  Welsh Hills. She earned her BFA in fine arts at Columbus College of Art and Design and Art Therapy at the Harding Hospital Internship. 

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Due to her love for both art and healing, she enjoys working with others in order to express themselves in creative ways and having fun doing so!  Known for her Pokemon and Messy Art Camps, Brenda is excited to be offering these camps at WHS Summer Camp!

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