GUILFORD Summer Camp 2023
HALF DAY — Ages 4-16, Drop-off Only
GUILFORD HALF DAY
SUMMER CAMP HOURS:
Half Day AM: 9:00 AM - 12 NOON
Half Day Week- $195
Registration Forms Coming Soon!
We are licensed by the state and are always keeping up to date with guidelines. It's been a tough few years for the children and we want this summer to really be about the joy of creating. If your child doesn't want to take part in a certain image, we will give them another option. We never want to see a camper unhappy and are always very accommodating. All you need to do is tell us! So lets have a wonderful summer together, creating memories and works of art to treasure.Choose from full-day or half-day weeks or individual days. We have a teen drop-in option and projects for all ages. The Giggling Pig is a fully licensed day camp by the State of Connecticut. This requires us to obtain each child's health records. Either use ours, or bring in a copy of your child's school medical form. PLEASE NOTE: Each child MUST BE registered prior to camp start date. PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON CAMP. Camp is non transferable. (Thank you for your understanding!)
Weekly ProjectsEach week students will explore an array of different mediums. We work really hard to make sure students are learning, exploring art and enjoying themselves. Everything project has variations available to suit all ages, so do not worry if the image looks too hard for your child. We have been in business for 12 years now, and are dedicated to making summers special!
GUILFORD Summer Camp Schedule 2023
Week 1 GUILFORD
June 19-23
A Little Bit Of Everything
We start the summer off each year with a little bit of everything! Painting on canvas, ceramics, slime and more! Campers just need a snack this week and a drink. Please remember to label everything!
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Week 2 GUILFORD
June 26-30
Textures & Tails
This week campers will be creating some really fun images of animals. We will explore working in watercolors, acrylic and tempera. Images will be created according to Campers ages and abilities!
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Week 3 GUILFORD
July 3,5,6,7
America The Great
We love America! This week will be a shorter week ( Closed on the 4th ). We are going to create images in acrylic, chalk and oil pastel and end the week with making American Flag wands!
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Week 4 GUILFORD
July 10-14
Recycled Robots
We are so excited for this week! We will be teaching campers about the importance of recycling! Feel free to bring in any old boxes or containers for building! We will be building our own robot family this week and campers will also get to paint, and decorate! We can't wait to see what your child's robots look like but have a feeling they are going to look AMAZING! Please note that projects may take a few sessions to complete, so something may not go home daily.
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Week 5 GUILFORD
July 17-21
Succulent Sculptures
This week students will be getting their hands ( and clothes ) dirty with clay! We will be creating clay sculptures of little succulents, flowers and even snails! We will also be making and painting mini plant pots to take out succulents home in. This week projects will not be going home daily as they will need to dry and various stages of sculpting will take longer than just one session. Campers will also be having some drawing classes and learn about the various types of succulents!
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Week 6 GUILFORD
July 24 - 28
Slime & Ceramics
We know how much campers love to make slime, so this year we decided to make a week out of it. Each session students will be either making a ceramic OR or slime. Slime will be taken home in containers. We will make different types of slimes from snow slime to fluffy slime and even unicorn and monster slime. There is not a specific day for each slime type, as we will create depending on campers so do not worry! Campers can also pick out which ceramic they wan to paint.
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Week 7 GUILFORD
July 31- Aug 4
Sweets & Treats
This week we brought back a favorite from all our other studios! The kids will be happy! We will be spending the week making food themed art! From Clay candy apples and donuts to paintings and slime - we cannot wait to see the creations each day.
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Week 8 GUILFORD
August 7-11
Beaches & Oceans
We are really looking forward to this week because who doesn't love beaches! We will be working with acrylic on canvas, watercolors and also a little mixed media this week A great week for all ages and levels of ability.
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Week 9 GUILFORD
August 14-18
MEGA BUGS!
This is going to be an exciting week for all our bug lovers! Working with all kinds of materials this week, campers will design and construct their very own giant bugs! There are no days listed this week with our images as each day students will be working towards their own designs. There is no pressure for campers to create a certain type of bug or even to make more than one. Campers can construct bugs to their liking and be as detailed as they want. We will also use paints this week - so as always - dress for a mess!
Week 10 GUILFORD
August 21-25
Whimsical Wonderlands
Miss Hannah's favorite week of all! Whimsical week. Although campers are slowly returning to school, we wanted to end the summer with some creative illustrations to make your child really think and get lost in their own magical worlds of creativity. We can't wait to see how your child interoperates these images and how they make them their own!
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Discounts for summer camp & full week camps ONLY
1st Child Discount: Attend 3 or more weeks, receive 10% off 3rd & additional weeks ( Must purchase In Store)
2nd Child Discount: Receive 10% off total for 2nd child. Must be minimum of 5 days. Sibling discount given to child with equal or fewest days.
Total discount cannot exceed 10% cannot combine offers.
Don't forget we are flexible! You can select as little or as many days as you want.
PLEASE NOTE: SUMMER CAMP MUST BE USED FOR SUMMER CAMP DURING THE SAME YEAR. SUMMER CAMP CAN NOT BE APPLIED TO CLASSES. If you do not show up for summer camp and do not bring a doctor's note, like all other camps, you cannot use this day at a later date. We try very hard to be flexible, but this is something we must be strict on. if you bring a drs note you are welcome to use your missed days before the end of summer. There are no refunds on summer camp.
Frequently Asked Questions for Summer Camp
What Will my child do at camp?
Half day students: Will work on a project that will be completed each day and be ready to take home. Images shown As AM.
What should I pack for my child?
Half Day Students: A nut free snack
Please label everything!
Can I make up a day if my child is sick?
If you bring in a note from your child's doctor we will gladly save your child's day to use by the end of summer.
Are there refunds on camp?
We do not offer refunds on summer camp.
Summer camp purchases, MUST be used by the end of the summer. Classes cannot be used towards anything other than what they are purchased for. Example, you cannot apply summer camps towards art lessons or gifts. One of our main reasons for not offering refunds is: We are a small business! We are an art business. Art supplies are ordered in advance for every student. We train and staff our camps, and invest a lot of money into being licensed, having a Dr on call should we need one and making sure every child has the best possible camp experience. Thank you for your understanding.