| Arte al Sole is a day camp for international children offering week-long sessions based on the art, culture, and natural science of Tuscany set in the majestic Lucca hills (map),with proximity to Florence, the Tuscan coast, and the Western Chianti region.Children ages 6-12 will explore the artistic and natural wonders of this inspiring landscape through exciting and engaging activities in art history, fine arts principles, nature walks, sketching and painting, collage, architecture, sculpture, artisanal crafts, and science. Participants will also be involved in preparing and serving a snack and lunch based on regional cuisine. The curriculum incorporates simple introductions to Italian language vocabulary and conversation. Each session will include a fieldtrip to museums and architectural sites in Lucca. A teen leadership program is also available for students ages 13-17. For further information, contact shannon@italiakids.com |  |
| Session I: Mysterious Masters 5-9 July 2010 Unlock the secrets of the Renaissance masters by experiencing the natural wonders and scientific breakthroughs that inspired innovation in painting and drawing. Includes fieldtrip to Lucca. |
Session II: Constructing Creativity 12-16 July 2010 Follow the footsteps of genius as we experiment with design aspects of architecture, sculpture, and craftsmanship. Includes fieldtrip to Lucca. |
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"New this Year!" Arte al Sole –Umbria Session In addition to our program in Tuscany, for 2010 we have added a 1-week session in Colle San Paolo, Umbria (map), amid all that the region has to offer nearby: Lake Trasimeno, Citta della Pieve, Perugia, Gubbio, Assisi, and plenty of characteristic hill towns in between! From our base at the Fontanelle casale, a beautifully restored farmhouse, children will set out on adventures through time and space on an enchanting ancient olive estate nestled in rolling hills and roads that meander through creeks and oak woods. We will visit the Museum of Glass, an ex-glassblowing factory, where the children will learn the disappearing art of weaving straw around glass bottles from traditional craftswomen; a shepherdess will stop by with her flock, a living lesson in pastoral country life; a local cook will teach the children how to prepare local specialties (including chocolates in honor of the Perugina-Nestle chocolate factory nearby); and the children will explore local art, architecture, and legends through our integrative arts curriculum. |
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