Wyoming Fine Arts Center Summer Camp Continues to Educate and Create Experiences

Summer is halfway over, but plenty of weeks remain for fun activities and adventure. If you’re looking for a creative and structured environment for your little one, the Wyoming Fine Arts Center Summer Camps could be your solution.

Since 1995, the Wyoming Fine Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has provided the Cincinnati area with an art community for all to enjoy.

“The Wyoming Fine Arts Center is striving to become a true community art resource, not just for Wyoming, but the surrounding area,” said the Executive Director, Ramona Toussaint.

According to Toussaint, prior to the pandemic, individuals from over 208 different zip codes and 1,000 people throughout the week would gather to enjoy various programs that the center offers.

Like many community centers during COVID, the Wyoming Fine Arts Center’s attendance was affected. However, she explained that Toussaint is overjoyed to see their youth programs gradually return.

“Our camp and our offerings for youth have always been what we’ve been known for, our specialty. And those things are slowly coming back,” she said.

From music to art, dance and theater, there are a variety of interests for your child to explore.

“Our Mission is to educate, create experiences, and nurture appreciation in music and other creative and performing arts across all ages, races, abilities and backgrounds,” according to the Wyoming Fine Arts Center.

The center continues to educate and create experiences through this year’s Wyoming Fine Arts Center Summer Camps. Whether you have a toddler or a teenager, summer camp accommodates children ages 3-14.

Campers are divided into three age divisions: Pre-K, Youth and Tween.

According to Lydia Collins, the program manager, pre-K camps for ages 3-5 will focus on early childhood development skills such as fine motor skills, pattern recognition, empathy, emotional regulation and the freedom of exploration through movement, sound, texture and creativity.

Youth camps for children ages 5-12 are centered around exploring new interests and finding their creative voice.

“Generally, by that point, you know, you’ve gone through at least a little bit of schooling, so kids are really just starting to learn who they are and what they’re interested in at that age,” said Collins.

Tween camps for ages 10-14 years old activities will consist of finding their passion. Typically, at this age, children have an idea of what they like or dislike, explained Collins.

“So, by giving them a variety of interests, they’re able to build new interests, hone skills that they already have and practice creative articulation and collaborate,” she said.

All programs are taught by individuals who are educators and experts in their field, according to Collins.

Camp administrators are also present to help make sure that parents and students’ needs are met while maintaining a 1 to 5 adult or helper to child ratio, Collins mentioned.

If your loved one, aged 3-14, is still looking for a unique summer experience, click here to register and for more information on remaining summer camp programs at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center.