Still Time to Register

Thank you to all our past campers who have recommended us to their friends. So many times we hear that new campers have heard about us from a friend.

Some of you may still have friends that are deciding on their summer plans. It is not too late. We have spaces available at both campuses for both sessions. Although some of the workshops are filled, most new families still find that they can choose a schedule that includes at least one or two workshops together with their friends who have already registered.

For those interested in the Los Angeles Campus, we particularly recommend the Tuesday/Thursday schedule for either session.

Suggest that they check "Schedule" on our website which is daily updated with which workshops are filled. Plus, we are always available by phone to answer questions and help new campers work out a schedule they will love.


Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
818-780-6226 ext. 13

What's New - Sneak Peak

Our new website is now available, complete with a new look including a new logo. On our new website is all the information about our summer program 2009. This gives all interested families time to look at our offerings for this summer and make their decisions before registration opens.

March 2, 9 a.m. - Registration opens for Past Campers
March 9, 9 a.m. - Registration opens for New Campers

What Else is New?

Workshops:- Model Building - From kits and from raw materials.

- Upcycling - Even better than recycling. Learn to turn discards (clothing and other) into art.

- Culinary Intensive - (Los Angeles Campus only) A full afternoon (2 workshop periods) of advanced cooking techniques and projects for the older camper.

Programs:
The Design Program - This 1/2 day, 5 day a week program for 12 - 15 year olds will be held at our Valley Campus and concentrate on clothing and accessory construction and wearable art. It will be taught by the two founders of the acclaimed Compai Design Studio, Justina and Faith Blakeney. Enrollment is very limited so act fast!

What is the Same?

- The repeat of most of our most popular workshops including Woodworking, Photography, Jazzy Jewelry, Ceramics, Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Cooking Around the World, and more!

- KCamp for campers entering kindergarten.

- Counselor-in-Training Program for 12 - 14 year olds.

- The cost. The price of the program is the same as last year, plus there is no extra fees for materials.

So take a look and please contact me if you have any questions.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
susan@childrensartsinstitute.com
818-780-6226 ext. 13

Planning for Summer 2009

Here we are in 2009 already! We are looking forward to a great summer.

Information on our summer program will be posted on our website by February 23rd with a goal of opening registration the first week of March. Past campers will have priority enrollment but priority enrollment will only last one week.

In the meantime, you can check our Blog on the website for fast breaking news. We have some exciting new additions to introduce this summer and can’t wait to tell you about them.

If you would like to be notified when the new information is posted and the exact date that registration opens, please send me an email and I'll be happy to add you to our email notification list.

And, as always, I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
susan@childrensartsinstitute.com
818-780-6226 ext. 13

Children's Arts Institute Winter Holiday Camp

The Children’s Arts Institute is offering a mini camp this winter holiday season. Based on its extremely popular summer program, the Winter Holiday Arts Camp offers 2 two-day intensives featuring some of our most popular workshop subjects from the summer.

When: Session 1: Monday, Dec. 22 – Tuesday, Dec. 23
Session 2: Monday, Dec. 29 – Tuesday, Dec. 30

Times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (extended hours available)

Who: Students in kindergarten through sixth grade

Where:
Children’s Community School
14702 Sylvan St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411

Tuition: $120 per 2-day Session
Extended day: (3 – 6 p.m.) $7 per hour


Key Features:

• Two arts workshops daily – all students take the same workshops
plus games,sports, and outside activities.

• Staff and instructors from the summer program

• Classes divided by age group

• Class size and total camp enrollment is limited.

• Sign up for one session or both.


Schedule of Workshops (subject to change)

Session 1:
Monday, Dec. 22 –
Ceramics
Move It! (gymnastics, hip hop, breakdancing)

Tuesday, Dec. 23 –
Ceramics
Move It!

Session 2:
Monday, Dec. 29 –
Wearable Art (jazzy jewelry)
Move It 2! (gymnastics, hip hop, breakdancing)

Tuesday, Dec.30 –
Wearable Art (upcycling old clothes)
Move It 2!

For application, call or e-mail Susan Swarthout at (818)780-6226, ext. 13 susan@childrensartsinstitute.com

Limited Spaces Available for Session 2

Session 2 is about to begin for both our campuses. The Valley Campus second session starts on July 21 and the Los Angeles Campus second session begins July 28. We do have a few spaces left on our Los Angeles Campus for our T/Th schedule and spaces left for both schedules on our Valley Campus.

If you are interested, we invite you to take a look at which workshops are still available by doing to the following:

1) Open the "Register" tab at the top of the home page.

2) Choose "Click Here to Begin Registration." You won't actually be registering at this point.

3) Use the drop down menu under the "Session" box to choose the campus and schedule that interests you.

4) Click on "Search" Available workshops will be displayed.

From there, you can continue online and register.

Any questions? We're always available to answer questions by phone or e-mail.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
818-780-6226
susan@childrensartsinstitute.com

Spaces are Still Available

Haven't planned your summer yet? No worries. We still have space available in both sessions on both of our campuses.

Picking a schedule of workshops for your child can be daunting, especially if you see that one of your first choices is already filled. We can help you. Give us a call and we will tell you more about other workshops that will help you put together a schedule that assures your child of the best summer camp experience.

We can be reached 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday by phone and by e-mail anytime.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Susan Swarthout
Director,Children's Arts Institute
818-780-6226 ext. 13
susan@childrensartsinstitute.com

Valley Campus Open House this Saturday

There will be an Open House at the Valley Campus in Van Nuys this Saturday, March 29 between Noon and 3 p.m.

You are cordially invited to come tour our newest CAI campus. Staff will be there to answer all your questions, no matter which campus you are planning to attend.

Hope to see you there.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute