Summer Art Camp and chess instruction set at BIG ARTS

Summer means a lot of fun things on Sanibel and one of them is Art Camp at BIG ARTS. Camp programs run Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 14. Individual weeks can be purchased during the eight weeks; participants must bring a brown bag lunch. All pre-registered campers will receive a souvenir T-shirt.

Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade will be offered activities on a rotating schedule that includes 2D art, ceramics, paper making, cartooning, murals, music and dance. Music appreciation, weekly projects, and interactive stage productions encourage interest and wonder in the arts. Tuition is $75 per week. If reserving three or more weeks, the cost is $65 per week.

The fine arts apprentice program for middle and high school students is $50 per week, and provides an opportunity to be an instructor or to take classes. Courses include fused glass, acting and improv, pottery, photography, and film production. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Chess lessons are being offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. to children aged eight and older. The cost is $15 per week.

BIG ARTS Summer Art Camp is supported by Patron Sponsor The Good Neighbor Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva, and Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank. Tuition assistance is available.

For further information, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road Sanibel, call 395- 0900, e-mail info@BIGARTS.org, or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.