Creative summer in our Valley!!
Multi-Arts is in session! The fun has begun!
Plays are being written, sets are being build, posters created...
To the tune of music classes, some are rehearsing.
Yes, the show will be on! Flamenco dance rhythm our afternoons, while in the dark, the black light show is being prepared...it is all alive, at all time!!
Take a look at our slide show by clicking here and see what is going on at the camp this session!!
Elsewhere in the valley, kids are writing...
The war of Alanti & Scry
By Kai.
Kai had just finished 4th grade at Fort River School when he wrote this story at Multi-Arts summer camp. Read the point of view of this young writer about the meaning of WAR. Now Kai is exploring the world of games and technology. Come and see what this talented youngster is creating! Visit his web site at www.Techno-Tinker.com.
Alanti: Sir, I need your help.
Alanti bows.
Langmon: My HELP? …the so called, “Evil One?”
Alanti: Yes. I do not have enough troops to fight in the upcoming war.
Langmon: I see. Follow me into my Headquarters.
Alanti: No. We will talk here.
Langmon: How dare you disobey me, the great King!
Alanti: I am a King too.
Langmon: Because of your insolence, I do not agree to help you.
Alanti: Please, I beg you!
Langmon: Do you know what this will do to my troops?!
Alanti: Yes, but I’ll do anything, anything!
Langmon: …anything?
Read the whole story!
"Silvia de la Luna "
by Camilla Carpio, 6th grade
(outside Multi-Arts camp)
One night Silvia lay still, gazing at the sapphire sky as
the stars flickered and danced across the azure splendor. She engaged herself in the
graceful, melancholy moon that pirouetted elegantly across the opaque evening. Her
Grandmother hollered her name, the cries distant and vague. Silvia loved relaxing in
the murky meadow, with the day’s blossoming flowers now touched with sleep. With the flourished breeze...
Read
this beautiful story!
" Attack of the Colossal Squid "
Back in Multi-Arts camp, this is a play written by 3 girls (11-13years old), students of Nicole
...Lights up on coral reef and the rebels
Julie: So Lets review the plan so everyone understands.
Pufflin: It’s a great plan! I’m sure it’ll work!
Humphrey: Squillmen’s eye is weird.
Daria: Lets focus.
Humphrey: I don’t like focusing.
Julie: Too bad, now lets review parts.
Daria keeps look out for squillmen while Puffin, Humphrey, and I prepare the reef for attack.
Pufflin: Maybe there won’t be an attack...
Read
this amazing story!
From the Art room at Crocker Farm...
Watching children create, their imaginativeness is truly at it's best. Paint, markers, pipe cleaners
and cardboard become creatures, jewlery and even products to help save the environment.
The flow of their artistic energy is fueled further by the creative adults who nurture their talents. When making art, children
are constantly smiling, both for the fun they are having and the pride they take in building interesting projects.
Challenges are overcome by thinking outside of the box and the encouragement the children give to each other.
Creative activities that take place in the Multi-Arts summer camp allow for socialization and learning that are not always possible
in the classroom during the school year.
Art is a way in which children can learn to communicate and cooperate with
one another in a way that is productive. However, the key element that nurtures their creative young minds is
the fun that they have while engaging in artistic projects.
So many beautiful projects and so much fun!
Enjoy our photo gallery which include artwork reproductions, images of the kids at work and of course our lots of pictures of the final shows.
What kids are saying about Multi-Arts...
I loved it! We don't get to do anything like this in school or other camps. -Madeleine F.
Life is bad without Multi-Arts! -Lukas
I love this camp so much. All of the councelors are so nice. I mean, who wouldn't like this camp? -Alexa Brown
Multi-Arts is inspirational and helps me with the arts. -Emme
I liked the whole thing and I want to work here when I'm older! I love multi-arts! Abby
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Trustee, through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.