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WHAT IS THE FAITH & THE ARTS ACADEMY?
This is a summer program for children that nurtures the beauty of the arts and the joy of the Christian faith.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Our main program is for children ages 8-12. We also have a Budding Artists track for children ages 3-7 who are children of First and Calvary Covenant Partners or regular attendees of First & Calvary. The Budding Artists registration can be accessed through the weekly family emails or by contacting a.davidson@firstandcalvary.org.
TYPICAL DAY'S SCHEDULE
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Opening Rally with a Bible lesson, characters, music, and prayer
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Track A: Children take a class like praise dance, drumming, acrylic painting, and more! They will be in this class throughout the week.
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Snack Time
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Games
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Track B: Children take a class like praise dance, drumming, acrylic painting, and more! They will be in this class throughout the week.
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Closing Rally
DATES & TIMES
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July 6-10 from 9am-12:15pm
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The final day, July 10, is showcase day! Children may be dropped off like every other day, but parents are also welcome to stay (more details to come).
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Children are also invited back Sunday, July 12 to sing one of our worship songs in worship and pick up art displayed at our gallery.
WHAT ARE THE ART TRACK OPTIONS?*
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Mixed Media: Create a wall-hanging cross by painting wooden tiles with brushes and simple printmaking techniques, then assembling them into a beautiful finished design.
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Acrylic Painting: Paint your own vibrant "Tree of Life" on canvas while learning foundational acrylic painting techniques.
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Picture Books: Write and illustrate your own picture book, complete with a title page, endpapers, dedication page, story, and finished artwork.
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Musical Theatre: Rehearse an ensemble musical number with singing and choreography to perform for the Academy during Friday’s exhibition.
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Praise Dance: Explore liturgical dance and worship through movement as you learn and rehearse a worship dance to share at Friday’s exhibition.
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Drumming: Learn percussion techniques and ensemble skills on a variety of drums and instruments, then perform a worship piece at Friday’s exhibition.
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Basket Weaving: Learn the traditional art of pine needle basket weaving and create a small basket using natural materials.
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Dyeing and Weaving: Dye your own fabric and use a loom to create small woven pieces like a coaster or potholder, plus contribute to a communal class weaving.
*We accommodate track requests the best we are able on a first-come, first-served basis (the sooner you register, the more likely your child will be in tracks that are their top preferences. Tracks are subject to change.
COST
A payment of $50 per child helps us to cover some of the project material fees, program supplies, and a participant t-shirt. If your child has a need for a scholarship, please contact Pastor aJamie at j.swope@firstandcalvary.org. If you prefer to pay by check, please select that option and bring your payment to the First and Calvary office during weekday business hours.
VOLUNTEER
Sign up Now to Volunteer for the Faith & the Arts Academy! Let's all come together as the body of Christ for children in our Springfield community. Many volunteers are needed for this summer outreach. Note that all volunteers undergo a background check, complete required training. Please use this form to learn more about the various ways you can serve and to sign up. Please reach out to Pastor Jamie at j.swope@firstandcalvary.org or Tyler Heckman t.heckman@firstandcalvary.org with questions.
