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Religious School
to Include Social
Action Projects
Temple Israel’s religious school is expanding Summer Art (camp) Experience
(starting August 2021) and will include monthly
intergenerational family-focused social action projects. Returns to the Armory Art Center June 21 – August 6, 2021
Through nurturing, smaller class sizes, students form
their Jewish identity and deepen their connection to Painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, digital Among the attractive weekly themes offered for teens
Israel and its people. aged 13 – 18 are:
The religious school passionately integrates tikun media, and more – for kids aged 6 – 18 June 21 – June 25: Landscape Painting/Drone
olam (“repair the world”) using a three-pronged The Armory Art Center June 28 – July 2: Dreyfoos Prep Intensive/Animation
July 6 – July 9: Photography/Drawing and Painting (no class
approach focusing on Jewish Heroes, Holidays, is thrilled to announce a new July 5, reduced tuition)
array of exciting programs
and History (with an emphasis on American Jewish for junior artists and teens July 12 – July 16: Drawing: What’s so Funny? A look Into
History), and lessons include Jewish traditions, culture, planned for its annual Comedy/Costume Design
values, prayers, and liturgy. They strive to provide “Summer Art Experience.” A July 19 – July 23: Timelapse Photography/Handbuilding
opportunities for friendships and community-building packed, vibrant program, July 26 – July 30: Digital Illustration/Printmaking
August 2 – August 6: Jewelry Making/Portrait Painting
in an inclusive environment. taking place June 21 – August Tuition: *$315/week LIVE; $290/week VIRTUAL – *Themes
6, invites the community
Among the social action projects being considered to make art, make friends may be subject to change.
are: Ethics, Refugees, Animal Care, Local Community and make the Armory Art
Building, Homelessness, Poverty, Public Affairs, Racial Center the place for Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. $7/
Injustice, Food Insecurity, and Jewish Peoplehood. Summer Camp with in- day and 5 – 5:30 p.m. $7/day; Morning and Afternoon
$14/day or $70/week. Price includes all siblings; *Some
For more information, contact Religious School & person courses available weeks may include field trips for an additional charge.
on campus and virtually!
Youth Programming Director Jackie Klein, M.A., at Daily sessions 8:30 a.m. –
561.833.8421 or jackie@temple-israel.com. 4:30 p.m. with extended hours Exciting weekly themes offered to Junior campers aged
available. Registration now 6 – 12 are:
open. For more details, please June 21 – June 25: Art that Makes Noise
visit www.armoryart.org. June 28 – July 2: America the Beautiful
The Armory’s Summer July 6 – July 9: Circus/The Fair (no class July 5, reduced tuition)
Art Experience 2021 provides July 12 – July 16: Under the Sea
a culturally-rich environment July 19 – July 23: African Safari
focused on the exchange July 26 – July 30: Vive la France!
of artistic skills, ideas, and August 2 – August 6: Outer Space
process. All Armory classes Tuition: *$265/week LIVE; $240/week VIRTUAL
are taught by highly-qualified,
experienced, and diverse art Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. $7/day and 5 –
educators with a wealth of 5:30 p.m. $7/day; Morning and Afternoon $14/day or $70/week.
experience and backgrounds in the field; most have a master’s degree Price includes all siblings; *Some weeks may include field trips
in art and/or education, and all have cleared a background check. for an additional charge.
The vibrant, annual “Summer Camp” series - held each year
at its richly historic state-of-the-art campus – 811 Park Place, in About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s
West Palm Beach - invites students aged 6 – 18, to expand their art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance
creative horizons five days a week. Temperature checks and face your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years.
masks are required for all students and teachers at the Armory. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation
Week-long sessions offer artists hands-on exploration of various and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading
creative, diverse techniques, and opportunities to sharpen skills and community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students
tap into new interests. Courses offered in the Armory’s in-person, annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in
and virtual studios throughout the summer, include drawing, six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from
painting, digital media, and more! Each course was carefully pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography,
created to facilitate free expression and encourage learning. jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12
“We are so excited about the chance to provide more amazing state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in
summer camp experiences, with a team of instructors and staff three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to
dedicated to fostering the development of young artists in our the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561)
community,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, Chief Executive Officer of 832.1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place,
the Armory Art Center. West Palm Beach, FL 33401.