This summer, let your child’s imagination soar as they discover the wonders of art and science with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater! The Tidewater Arts & Ecology Camp invites young explorers to dive into the rich stories of local history and uncover the diverse ecosystems of the Esopus Creek at the Tidewater Center in Saugerties, NY. Think puppet theater and music-making alongside fishing and creek excursions. Each session culminates in a sharing presentation with parents on the last day of each camp.
Three different week-long summer sessions are available for ages 8-13.
18 spaces are available per each session.
Session 1- JOURNEY STORIES: June 15th -19th
Session 2 - WAR & PEACE STORIES: June 22nd - 26th
Session 3 - RIVER STORIES: August 24th - 28th
GROUP ACTIVITY STATIONS:
Stream Table, Groundwater Model, Aquariums, Fishing, Exploring the Tidal Sand Bar, Music Making & Singing, Rehearsals for Group Puppet Show
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY STATIONS:
Water Play Area, Painting & Drawing Stations, Puzzles & Games Table, Puppet Stage
Camp Instructors
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Patrick Wadden
Puppet surgeon, bus driver, mariner, roustabout, scribe, and 42 years as creator/director (with Marlena Marallo) of Arm-of-the-Sea Theater.
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Adam Pulmilio
Adam is a NYS-licensed fishing, camping, and hiking guide with Catskill Outfitters in Phoenicia. Fly fishing and ice fishing are his specialties. His certifications include CPR, first aid, and water safety.
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MJ Smythe
MJ is an aspiring visual artist and talented performer. She's worked with Arm-of-the-Sea in various capacities since 2018. She also served for three seasons as camp counselor with The Art Effect.
REVIEWS
“Everything I heard from my son was really positive. He loved the camp and was so excited for the performance. A few weeks prior he said he would never be on stage, but he loved this experience. ”
“Having different stations was so great, one group of kids went to do music, one did the art, the stream table was great. Very nice students and teachers, and amazing creative collaboration.”
“My daughter LOVED the camp, especially the fishing. She still talks about the fish she caught. She also has a sudden new interest in puppets. She’s very much a science and art kid so we were very excited to have this experience. It’s also really great for her to be able to spend time with kids and adults who also love and value science and art. When we left she said she definitely wants to come back next year!”
“I honestly don't know where to begin to express our gratitude and joy for Arm-of-the-Sea Theater Camp. From the moment our daughter started, it felt like we didn't just enroll her in a camp; we found a new family! We truly couldn't be happier with her experience.”
FEES & REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration Feb 15th - April 15th: $390
After April 15th: $415
A non-refundable $75 deposit option is available. All balances due by June 1st.
QUESTIONS?
Email ART@ArmoftheSea.org
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