Art in Nature Workshops
with Sandra Sabene
Art @Pathfinder Studio
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Campers love creating at Pathfinder! The 4 acres of natural beauty include: Spring-fed pond, stream, wooded trails, wildlife, tree house, gardens, landscaped hillside and beaver dam.
This is not your average art camp!
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Art lessons with Sandra. The schedule includes lessons and workshops taught by Sandra.
These are foundational nature study workshops which are designed for artists focused on learning how to draw and/or paint. An inspiring mentorship program for any budding artist!
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Art Camp is an important element of building our studio community outside of school and family. This camp was created by the teens based on their feedback from previous camps. Fun and creative! They create art as much as they wish and have fun art adventures.
✔️ We create art based on being in the moment! And we learn. The product of art is part of an artist's progress and motivation to see, express, learn and let go of perfection. Not all art is pleasing to the viewer...and all art created was necessary to the growth of the artist....ALL OF IT!
Art camp inspire life-long friendships, deep connection and self confidence.
Teen & Tween Art Camp at Pathfinder
This program has been inspiring artists and offers an extension for the Liverpool Art Center Teen & Tween Art Students & Staff.
Here's what you need to know
- Campers must attend LAC Art Classes regularly to register.
- Campers can stay overnight. Contact leader if they are not.
- Drop off in Martville at 9am on Friday and pick up in Martville at 6pm on Monday.
- July Dates: 12,13,14,15 Friday through Monday (No shuttle)
- August dates: 9, 10, 11 Friday through Sunday with Tweens
- JULY Art Adventures Fair Haven Scavenger Hunt, Tie Dye Workshop, painting and drawing, Rock Beach Building Challenge, driftwood sculpting, and Wood Crafts (wood burning and building challenge).
- AUGUST Art Adventures: Rock Beach Building Challenge, driftwood sculpting, painting and drawing, art picnics and creative games. Sunday Drum Circle at Fair Haven's Annual Porch Fest.
- Cell phones: We do use cell phones during art camp. We HIGHLY recommend that no phones be taken around water. If they have a waterproof carrying case, that would be a great idea! Phone cases are also highly recommended. If your camper does not bring a cell phone, we can make sure they are paired with a camper who does when we are out and about. We use phones for: researching art projects and ideas, art references, connecting when we are out and about, contacting home and emergency situations if needed.
- The art supplies included watercolor, acrylic & limited canvases, jewelry making, wood burning, mixed media and more!
- Your art supplies: We encourage campers to bring their favorite art mediums; canvases, art journals etc. Whatever they want to bring to create!
- Evening fires: Come to camp assuming that we will be hosting camp fires. Sometimes we don't. The campers are often exhausted or just want to make art at night.
- If the menu below has nothing your child can eat, please bring READY-TO-EAT dinners to camp.
- The overnight accommodation are indoors within the studio (second floor) and the RV parked next to the Pondhouse Studio. (An adult is onsite at ALL times!!)
- The payment for camp does not include beverages and snacks.
- WHAT TO PACK: Review the recommended packing list below.
- NO REFUNDS: If your child does not attend, arrives late or leaves early for any reason there is no refund.
- CALL THE CAMP DIRECTOR IF you must make arrangements for if you have to pickup or drop off outside regular times, so we can be sure to adjust our schedule accordingly. DO NOT ARRANGE WITH YOUR CAMPER AND JUST PICK UP EARLY PLEASE. Thank you.
- Daily adventures will happen! There are carpools to local attractions that are interesting to the entire group: swimming in Ontario Lake at the rock beach, walking at Sterling Nature Center, Red Creek falls, local antique barns etc. Please be aware that we are not at the camp the entire weekend.
****If you do not want your child driven by our staff, you will be responsible for their transport to and from art adventures.
✔️ Location: Pathfinder Studio & Nature Sanctuary
GPS Address: 12473 NY-38 Martville, NY 13111
✔️ Meals and Beverages: Bring your favorite snacks and beverages. The camp provides filtered water, coffee and tea. Bring personal snacks(these go into a separate kitchen area) and if you want to share....we have a community snack table.
✔️ Parking, pick up & drop off: Please PAY ATTENTION to the signs when you arrive and leave. There is a specific traffic flow and designated parking area that may change from day to day depending on our schedule.
"Leave the place better than you found it" All campers and visitors are responsible for self clean up both indoors and outdoors on the premises. This is designated wetlands and we tend to this land with the utmost care. We ask you to as well.
PATHFINDER STUDIO & NATURE SANCTUARY
This video is a virtual tour of the property
Watch a 5 minute video and hear about campers' experiences before, during and beyond!
See sample artwork and clips of the art making.
READ THIS ➡️
What you need
to Bring
Here's what all campers need to bring:
- 2 gallons of spring water for sharing.
- personal sunscreen & bug repellent.
- Snacks and personal beverages.
OVERNIGHT campers need to bring:
- Pillow and blanket or sleeping bag
- Favorite game for night time shenanigans
Important note: The pond is not fenced in and contains signage that states "no swimming". There is not a lifeguard on duty. Your waiver speaks to the liability being on your child should they end up in the water. Please have that discussion with your child.
**Please speak with the director about your child being around water if this is a concern.
If you have any questions, please email us at: liverpoolartcenter@gmail.com
cell: 315-440-2278
Welcome to Camp! Art
in
Nature
CHECK OUT A 2020 VIDEO WE CREATED TO HELP BEGINNERS LEARN HACKS FOR SKETCHING IN NATURE......
TEACHING WORKSHOPS:
Drawing & Painting in Nature WITH SANDRA
We will be creating landscapes, studies in nature and collecting items from nature to learn how to master the medium you choose to explore.
Art Mediums Available:
- Pencil
- Pastel
- Watercolor
- Acrylic
- Oils
- Woodburning
- Mixed Media
- Digital (Ipad with ProCreate ONLY)
If you have any questions, please email us at: liverpoolartcenter@gmail.com
Camp cell: 315-440-2278
➡️ NO PEANUTS⬅️
MEAL PLAN FOR ALL 2024 CAMPS
➡️ IMPORTANT NOTE: ⬅️
- If there's a meal that your camper will not eat, please feel free to send a prepared meal that requires only a microwave or toaster oven.
- PLEASE!!!!!!!!!.........Let us know if your child will be supplementing meals(s) so we can plan accordingly.
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Friday
Breakfast: French toast and eggs.
Lunch: Ramen, Grilled cheese or PBJ
Dinner: Pasta and sauce, veggies and fruit
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Saturday
Breakfast: Cereal, fruit & yogurt
Lunch: Ramen, Grilled cheese or PBJ
Dinner: Pizzas and charcuterie fun!
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Community Drinks
Campers bring 2 one gallon water
Drinks provided:
Coffee (cream & regular sugar)
Tea (cream & regular sugar)
2% milk
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Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal, fruit & yogurt
Lunch: Ramen, Grilled cheese or PBJ
Dinner: Burgers and dogs with salt potatoes and snacks
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Monday (JULY)
Breakfast: pancakes, fruit & yogurt
Lunch: Ramen, Grilled cheese or PBJ
Dinner: Chicken and rice or Camper's choice!!
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Community Snacks
Microwave popcorn
Cookies
Smores
Toast
Peanutbutter & Jelly
Cheese sandwiches
Crackers
Apples
* Peanut butter replacement is sesame butter
Summer Art Camp Staff
Meet Your Camp Staff
Dedicated to inspiring young people through creative self-expression programs.
Camp Director and Instructor
Sandra Sabene
Director/Owner and director of Liverpool Art Center & Pathfinder Studio, Sandra brings 20 years experience in the art world with an impressive portfolio in a wide variety of mediums.
Head of onsite operations and safety
Dan Sabene
Assistant Director/Co-Owner of Pathfinder and Liverpool Art Center. Drum Facilitator/Office Manager for Art Center, Retreat Center and Wood Shop.
Watch this Candid Video:
.......a discussion with two graduates who talk about their experiences through their years attending teen art and teen art retreats in nature. Teen art programs offer more than painting and drawing skills. The social aspects of a creative class offers rich opportunities for growth, self discovery and building blocks for confident steps toward successful pathways.
Frequently Asked Qestions
Please check out the FAQ and concerns from campers' parents in years prior. If you still have questions about Pathfinder, LAC Studio or the Teen Art programs, please call or email us and we will reply as soon as possible. liverpoolartcenter@gmail.com (315)440-2278 cell
1. Camp Eligibility FAQ
WHO CAN ATTEND TEEN ART CAMP @PATHFINDER STUDIO & SANCTARY
How can I assess if my child is a good fit for this camp?
If your child is at least 13 yrs old and has a passion for creating art...with the ability to self guide their art making.
If your child has attended at least one art class at Liverpool Art Center.
If your child has a desire to attend an art making program.
Does my child have to attend art classes at LAC?
100%!! Please call the camp director if you have registered your child and you have not enrolled in the ongoing teen art classes. This has been exterely helpful for the comfort level of the campers over the years.
2. I'm not sure about over night or just day camp for my child. How can I decide?
If undecided about overnight camping, please discuss options with the camp director.
My child doesn't want to camp overnight. But I think that may change...
This is very common, so we try our best to accommodate. When day campers arrive on day one, we often hear them all discussing a change of heart as they feel more comfortable throughout the day. During camp we can only accommodate if there is enough space to add another overnight camper.
What are the accomodations like?
Pathfinder Studio has second floor bedrooms shown above in the pictures. There are 4 beds in the RV parked near the studio for additional space. These are not "posh" accommodations...it's a camp! But it's not tenting...it's glamping.The rooms are shared except for 2 small bedrooms (2nd floor studio).
Campers are asked to bring their own pillow and blankets.
2. My child is not an "outdoor" lover and feels some anxiety about attending camp...
How much choice do the campers have with the schedule and activities?
Our facilitation philosophy at camp is the same as LAC Studio: Everything is an invitation. We offer learning and coping tools along with art lessons and instruction, but if a student/camper asks to explore the arts in their own way, we encourage individualism. We create safe and brave space for all who attend. Campers can choose to remain indoors if the situation is safe and the group activity offers an indoor adaption. Campers may always choose to take their art journal to their room for quiet time to "re-group". When we leave for art adventures....all campers must go since our staff will all be going as well.
All campers have the option to call home or speak privately to the staff if there is any "issues".
Sometimes calling home is helpful. Parents are encouraged to follow up by calling the Camp Director's cell to ensure that the situation is safe, respectful of the camper's needs and if a pick up is needed. (315)440-2278
PLEASE CONVEY TO YOUR CAMPER: ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES AROUND THE POND: Not even in your pocket!