Summer Programs at QAE

SEATTLE SUMMER EXPLORERS 

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WEEK 1 
FOCUS ON GAMES
JULY 6 - 10, 9:00-3:00, AT QAE
Students will learn about the mathematics and strategies behind the games they play. We’ll play strategy board games and classics alike, outdoor games and computer games, and we’ll dig in to what makes them successful games or duds. We’ll learn about creating games, with at least one visit from a game designer and a field trip to a video game company.  During the week, students will also have the chance to create their own games on a computer, on paper, with dice, cards, or any other tools they’d like to incorporate. 

This class is limited to 30 students. VISIT SEATTLEEXPLORERS.COM TO ENROLL!
Instructors: John Brannan, Joe Bailey-Fogarty, and another guest teacher to be announced soon.

WEEK 2 IS FULL!

WEEK 3
FOCUS ON MUSIC
JULY 20 - 24, 9:00-3:00, AT QAE
What makes a sound  become music? Are some patterns just automatically pleasing, while others are instantly disturbing?  How do professional musicians create and share their work?  During this week, we’ll explore these questions and many more.  We'll learn about non-traditional music formats such as found sound, synthesized, and digitally sequenced or composed pieces. Students will bring any musical knowledge they have, whether they’re novices or experts, and create their own compositions using a variety of styles, techniques, and media. Our culminating celebration will be a concert and listening party on Friday evening at a local establishment. 

This class is limited to 20 students. VISIT SEATTLEEXPLORERS.COM TO ENROLL!
Instructors: Joe Bailey-Fogarty and Melyssa Stone

SUMMER CAMPS WITH MS. AMSEL & MS. STONE

WEEK 1
CREATIVE KIDS -- FROM MICHELANGELO to MOZART
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 9:00-3:00 - FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 9:00-12:00, FINAL SHOWCASE, 12:00-12:30

Come explore the arts with Ms. Amsel and Ms. Stone! We will be exploring more in-depth art projects, including 2D and 3D art, creating songs on GarageBand, exploring songs and dances from around the globe, creating instruments out of recycled materials and exploring the art that is alive in the city! Field trips for study may include: EMP Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Burke Museum, local parks, Woodland Park Zoo, Soundbridge, or more!

Please make sure to send a sack lunch with your child, nut-free snacks will be provided daily.

Open to incoming grades 1-6; a minimum of 15 students is required
Cost: $200 per student - Register Here!

WEEK 2
CREATIVE KIDS -- CURTAIN UP!
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 9:00-3:00 - FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 9:00-12:00, FINAL SHOWCASE, 12:00-12:30

Monday, June 22 9:00-3:00 -Friday, June 26th 9:00-12:00, final showcase from 12:00-12:30

All the world's a stage, and it's show time! Come make art and explore drama with Ms. Amsel and Ms. Stone! In addition to portraiture, sculpting, painting and print-making, we will also be exploring the world of improv! Learn about how a play is made, how to make up a scene on the spot, how to script a play, rehearse and perform, all within one week! This energetic week will include at least one walking field trip and one trip to a local museum, stage, or outing for field study! Perhaps we will find our next Shakespeare among us!

Please make sure to send a sack lunch with your child, nut-free snacks will be provided daily.

Open to incoming grades 3-6; a minimum of 15 students is required
Cost is $300 per student - Register Here!