WASHINGTON, CT (June 2, 2003) - Think summer, think arts enrichment for your child at the fifth annual Summer Arts Adventure. Children are invited to the Glenholme School campus to explore two summer sessions, held July 21 - August 1 and August 4 - 15, both offering an integrated approach to performing and fine arts.
This annual outreach program for the community is focused on the child's individual discovery and allows them to practice skills, such as creative acting, character scene building and comedy improvisation. The Glenholme School campus in Washington, CT provides area children with a natural countryside setting, inspiring fun and creativity for young artists.

Session 1: "Create a Play with Music" - Drama, Art and Music
Ages 10 - 13
July 21 to August 1
9:00 - 3:00 p.m. daily
- This two-week experience includes classes in scenic design and stage makeup. The young artists, age 10 - 13, create an original play with music, sets, props, and costumes. The play is performed for an invited audience on August 1.

Session 2: "Puppetry and Art"
Ages 7 - 9
August 4 - 15
9:00 - 12:00 noon daily

The program invites children, ages 7 - 9, who love to draw, paint, sing and make puppets. An original puppet show with music and sound effects will be performed on the last day of the session. Classes in art, music and playmaking are held daily.
"We take the child's abilities, talents, and learned skills, weave it all together and from there the kids take the lead by creating a plot that is usually well-known or derived literature. Last summer, the children produced a full play in two weeks and truly made it a theatrical performance," states Arts Coordinator Robin Ruhf.
For further information or to register for the 2003 Summer Arts Adventure, parents should call Robin Ruhf at (860) 868-7377.