Performing and Visual Arts camps are offered in a variety of disciplines, themes, and mediums in one-week full and half-day sessions for campers entering grades K–7 in the following school year. Campers register for camps according to age/rising grade and interest in camp content. Campers must reach age 5 by September 1 of that year to participate in HCAC summer camp.
Our Visual Arts and Performing Arts camps are generally limited to 15 campers, and each class has one teacher and 1-4 classroom assistants (which include Counselors and Volunteers). All staff members ages 18+ receive CJIS, FBI, and CPS background checks and are trained in Summer Camp policies and procedures, Medical and Emergency procedures, and the Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Program.
The Camp Assistant Program is a summer employment and volunteer program designed to provide an environment for teenagers and young adults to learn leadership skills by example, activities, and feedback from summer camp directors and staff. Camp Counselors are paid, others serve as Volunteers. Not all camp classes will have Volunteers; Counselors and Volunteers are assigned based on class enrollment.
Camp Volunteers serve as classroom aides and are responsible for helping to ensure that campers have a positive and safe camp experience. Work is completed under the direction of classroom teachers, the Camp Director and Assistant Director, and the Arts Council Deputy Director. All classroom assistants should be actively and appropriately involved with the campers throughout the camp day.