Who’s Got the Beat!
As we settle into the rhythms of winter, it is a perfect time to think about art and our next major 4-H State Arts activity, Art Beat! Actually, when isn’t a good time to think about art? Art Beat is for any 4-H member in grades 3-5 and will be held at Upham woods March 15-16. You can register through 4HOnline. Applications will be open January 20-February 17 or until the camp fills.
What is it?
Art Beat is a 4-H, hands on, interactive art experience in beautiful Upham Woods in the Wisconsin Dells. Participants will learn to juggle, make visual arts, create a STEAM project, explore music, and much, much more. Art Beat is led by older 4-H youth and professional artists in a variety of disciplines from painting, theater, textiles, and music. 4-Hers will also get to experience an overnight camp adventure. The goal for Art Beat is to help young people to explore their artistic sparks.
When is it?
Art Beat begins at 9:00 Saturday morning, March 15th and will wrap up after lunch on Sunday, March 16th. This year we are also offering overnight lodging on Friday evening, for an additional cost, to help with those that may have too far to travel Saturday morning. Along with art activities, 4-Hers will also participate in traditional camp activities like campfire, spirit contest, and counselor-led fun.
Cost
Based on the success of Arts Camp pricing, we will again offer a tiered price structure. Our goal is to make Art Beat more accessible to more youth. Whether you choose the highest or lowest tier, you will get the same great 4-H programming. $100, $125, $145 are the three tiers. $125 is closest to the actual cost of the program. We are also asking volunteers who spend the night to pay $75, which covers food and lodging to help control costs for all youth participants. Please contact your local 4-H educator about scholarship opportunities at the county or Leader’s Association level. State Scholarship opportunities are also available. Some local 4-H clubs may even help with the cost.
Adult Chaperones
If you are interested in volunteering to be a chaperone for Art Beat, we are currently looking for trained volunteers to join the fun. You will help to provide leadership in the cabins and rotate through each of the art tracks. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please contact jay.johnson2@wisc.edu or lpine@wisc.edu to confirm your interest. We are also both glad to answer any questions you may have.
Maker Space
Along with learning about art, there is an opportunity for 4-H members to teach fellow 4-Her’s through our maker space. In the Maker Space, youth leaders share a project and one of their talents and/or passions. This was one of the highlights of Arts Camp and we look forward to seeing more 4-H members in action.
4-H Arts Promise
“Empowering youth to reach their full potential by building confidence, creativity, leadership and resiliency through the Expressive Arts.”
