The University of Lethbridge has a perfect solution for entertaining bored kids this summer – U of L Faculty of Fine Arts Drama and Art Camps.

For participants aged 7 to 15, the drama and art camps offer a perfect combination of action-packed excitement and education. The one-week camps run throughout the months of July and August.

"All the camps provide a positive, enriching experience, and are just plain fun," says Katherine Wasiak, communications officer with the Faculty of Fine Arts. "No previous experience is necessary and all participants need to bring is their curiosity, and a desire to learn something new."

For more information about the camps, call Wasiak at 403-329-2227. To register for a camp, contact U of L Sport and Recreation Services at 403-329-2706. The registration fee for each camp includes all materials and supplies, a unique camp T-shirt, and daily lunch.

Following is a roundup of the various camp offerings:

Drama Adventures for ages 7 to 10
Use your body, voice and imagination to create a world of original characters and stories in this action-packed camp. Participants must be able to read. The camp concludes with a performance on Friday afternoon for parents and friends. Registration fee included all materials, camp T-shirt, and lunch each day.

July 6 - 10 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
July 20 - 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
Aug 4 – 7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $165* 4-day camp
Aug. 10 - 14 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $200

Survivor: Drama Camp for ages 11 to 15
Acting, comedy, costumes, make-up, improvisation and more! This camp is designed for older students looking for a dramatic challenge. Registration fee included all materials, camp T-shirt, and lunch each day.

July 13 - 17 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
July 27 – 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
Aug. 17 - 21 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205

Art Adventures for ages 7 – 10
Explore drawing, painting, mask-making, printmaking, sculpture and more -- something new and interesting every day. No experience necessary! The camp concludes with an exhibition of the creative exploits. Registration fee included all materials, camp T-shirt, and lunch each day.

July 6 - 10 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
July 13 - 17 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
July 20 - 24 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
July 27 – 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
Aug 4 – 7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $165* 4-day camp


Exploring Art for ages 11 – 15
Specifically for students interested in investigating in depth a variety of art experiences including painting, sculpture, printmaking and more. Registration fee included all materials, camp T-shirt, and lunch each day.

Aug 10 -14 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205
Aug. 17 – 21 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $205