2015 camp art*chitecture registration

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Explore arts, history and traditional building crafts Wednesday, July 29 through Friday, July 31 www.facebook.com/camp.ARTchitecture Architectural Ceramics * Blacksmithing * Sketching Stained Glass * Hot Glass * Plaster Casting

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Registration information and forms for the 2015 Camp ART*chitecture being sponsored by Belmont College and Wheeling Heritage.

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  • Explore arts, history and traditional building crafts

    Wednesday, July 29 through Friday, July 31

    www.facebook.com/camp.ARTchitecture

    Architectural Ceramics * Blacksmithing * SketchingStained Glass * Hot Glass * Plaster Casting

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    This information packet is designed to inform parents, guardians, and campers of the policies and

    procedures for Camp ART*chitecture. In this packet, you will find answers to a few frequently asked

    questions. Please familiarize yourself with the enclosed information, and contact us if you have any

    questions.

    The registration and scholarship forms are included at the end of this document.

    What IS Camp ART*chitecture?

    Camp ART*chitecture is an experiential summer workshop that allows campers the ability to explore

    history and several traditional building crafts through a series of unique, hands-on studios. Each day of

    camp will have a difference focus and participants will spend half a day in studio sessions making small

    projects in: stained glass, hot glass, blacksmithing, ceramics, and plaster. The Camp is co-sponsored by

    Belmont College and Wheeling Heritage.

    The activities at Camp are designed to introduce campers to art, history and traditional building trades

    associated with historic preservation. We hope to encourage an appreciation of historic buildings and

    foster the campers curiosity to explore their creativity.

    The Stats

    When: Wednesday, July 29 thru Friday July 31, 2015; 8:30 am 4:00 pm

    Who: Open to youth ages 12 through 18

    Cost: The cost of the camp is $125 per camper, and includes snacks, lunches and transportation to the variety of venues that will be visited such as: Belmont College BPR studios, Greenwood Cemetery, Oglebay Institutes Glass Museum (admission & hot glass project), and several locations in Downtown Wheeling.

    Camp ART*chitecture is limited to 14 participants; those interested are encouraged to

    register early. A limited number of scholarships are available from Wheeling Heritage. The

    scholarship form is included at the end of this document.

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    The Schedule

    Wednesday, July 29 - at Belmont College

    8:30 am Leave Wheeling CVB

    9:00 am Arrive Belmont College - Welcome (w/ snack)

    9:15 am - 12:00 pm Morning studios (Ceramics & Blacksmithing)

    12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch

    12:30 - 3:15 pm Afternoon studios (Ceramics & Blacksmithing)

    3:30 pm Leave Belmont College

    4:00 pm Arrive in Wheeling/Dismissal

    Thursday, July 30 - at Oglebay & Greenwood Cemetery

    8:30 am Leave Wheeling CVB

    8:45 - 9:00 am Arrive Oglebay - Welcome (w/ snack)

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning studios (Hot Glass & Glass Museum Tour)

    12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch

    12:30 - 12:45 pm Transport to Greenwood Cemetery

    12:45 - 3:45 pm Scavenger hunt & Sketching

    3:45 pm Leave Cemetery

    4:00 pm Arrive in Downtown Wheeling/Dismissal

    Friday, July 31 - Downtown Wheeling

    8:30 am Met at Wheeling CVB then group will walk to the Blue Church in Wheeling

    8:45 - 9:00 am Arrive Blue Church - Welcome (w/ snack)

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning studio Stained Glass

    12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch

    12:30 - 2:00 pm Afternoon studio Plaster Casting

    2:00 4:00 pm Walking tour of Wheeling

    4:00 pm Dismissal

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    Who will be teaching & assisting at Camp ART*chitecture?

    Belmont Colleges Preservation & Restoration Program (BPR)

    o Cathie Senter Instructor, Studio Leader, Camp Co-Director

    o Dave Mertz Professor, Studio Leader (metals)

    o Dennis Wees Adjunct Instructor, Studio Leader (stained glass)

    o Jeff Forster Adjunct Instructor, Studio Leader (metals)

    o Karen Burge Program Assistant, Studio Assistant

    Wheeling Heritage (WNHAC)

    o Jeremy Morris Executive Director, Camp Co-Director

    o Bekah Karelis Historian, Studio Leader (cemetery)

    o Christine Villamagna Program Manager

    o Joy Williams AmeriCorps Member, Studio Assistant

    o Beth Patsch AmeriCorps Member, Studio Assistant

    Other Contributors

    o Gabe Hays Landscape Architect, Studio Leader (sketching)

    o Friends of Wheeling Jeanne Finstein

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    Other Information

    What ages are allowed to participate in Camp ART*chitecture? Youth ages 12-18 are invited and encouraged to participate in Camp ART*chitecture. Due to the material covered in this camp, we request that parents adhere strictly to this age bracket.

    How early can my child arrive at Camp ART*chitecture? When and where do I drop off/pick them up? We ask that campers arrive between 8:15 8:30am at the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau (1401 Main Street; corner of 14th St and Main Street). Pick up at the end of the day will be at 4:00 pm at the same location.

    Do you offer care for children who arrive early or stay late? No, Camp ART*chitecture cannot provide child care for campers staying later than the designated pickup time.

    Are lunches provided?

    Yes, a boxed lunch and snacks will be provided to each camper. Snacks will be a variety of items such as fresh fruit, chips, cookies, granola, etc. If your child has any dietary restrictions, please indicate them on the registration form.

    Wednesday - Boxed lunch by Honey Baked Ham

    Thursday - Boxed lunch by Hall of Fame

    Friday - Pizza What should my child wear to Camp ART*chitecture?

    Campers should dress in casual clothing that can get dirty. Long pants (preferably cotton no spandex or nylon) and flat, closed toed shoes are required. For safety reasons, flip-flops, sandals, and shoes with high heels are not permitted. Students will be both indoors and out, and should bring a jacket if the weather is questionable. Campers are responsible for any items they bring.

    Is there anything my child should or should not bring? Camp ART*chitecture provides all materials necessary for an entertaining and educational experience. The activities planned for each day will keep campers busy. Please keep toys, mp3 players, hand held video games, and tablet devices at home. If a camper chooses to bring any items to camp, he/she is only permitted to use them during lunch. Camp ART*chitecture is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or broken items. Campers with cell phones should only use them in emergency situations or under special circumstances.

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    What if my child has to miss a day of Camp ARTchitecture? Please let the Camp ART*chitecture staff know if your child will miss a day of camp to allow them to plan accordingly. Camp fees will not be prorated for missed days.

    Who do I contact with additional questions? Cathie Senter (BPR Instructor) can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 740-699-3938.

    Registration, Payment, & Cancellation Camp ART*chitecture is limited to 14 participants; those interested are encouraged to register early. To register for Camp ART*chitecture MAIL the completed application form to: Camp ARTchitecture Wheeling Heritage

    PO Box 350 Wheeling, WV 26003

    Registrations will be processed in the order they are received. Spaces cannot be held without full payment. If Camp ART*chitecture has no remaining slots, your application will be added to the wait list. No application will be added to the wait list without this request being made. A limited number of scholarships are available from Wheeling Heritage. For more information

    regarding the camp scholarships, contact Wheeling Heritage at 304.232.3087 for an application.

    Cancellation

    Camp ART*chitecture will notify you of any cancellation no later than 48 hours before the camp start date. If Camp ART*chitecture is cancelled the FULL fee will be refunded. If a participant wishes to cancel and receive a full refund, they must notify Wheeling Heritage at 304.232.3087 at least one week before Camp ART*chitectures start date. A cancellation fee of $25 is in effect for all cancellations.

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    Drop off & Pick up Policies Camp ART*chitectures first priority is camper safety. A parent or guardian must deliver the camper to the pick-up and drop off site at the Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1401 Main Street, Wheeling. The parent or guardian must sign that they have dropped off and picked up their child at the beginning and end of the day, accordingly. Campers are not permitted to sign themselves out. Parents must list any other individuals that have permission to pick up and drop off their child on the camp application. No child will be admitted to camp without this list. Any person picking up your child must be prepared to show photo identification. Should it be necessary to collect your child before the end of the camp, report to Camp ART*chitecture staff before removing your child from the camp site.

    Health Information Camp ART*chitecture is an effort of Wheeling Heritage, a nonprofit organization, and Belmont College. Neither entity is able to provide medical insurance for its campers. All campers must have medical insurance coverage to attend. Be sure to complete the Participant Health Information section on the application. If this section is blank the application will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If your child requires medication, note that Camp ART*chitecture staff are NOT permitted to administer medicine under any circumstance. If your child is ill, please keep them home to avoid unnecessary exposure to other campers and instructors. Please call Wheeling Heritage at 304-209-8848 to report your childs absence.

    Wheeling Heritage staff will only handle first aid situations. Emergencies will be handled by the

    closest hospital to the active camp site. If a situation is not deemed an emergency, a parent or

    guardian will be notified and arrangements made for pick up.

    Camper Conduct

    Attendance to Camp ART*chitecture is a privilege. If a campers conduct or cooperation is not in keeping with camp requirements, Camp ART*chitecture reserves the right to terminate any campers enrollment at its discretion. Registration fees will not be refunded for campers who have been dismissed or who have voluntarily withdrawn from camp.

    Transportation By completing and signing the Camp ART*chitecture application you have agreed to allow your child to be transported to camp sites via transportation (15 person passenger van) provided by Wheeling Heritage.

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    Privacy Statement Camp ART*chitecture understands and values you and your familys privacy. For our mutual protection Camp ART*chitecture will not share parents or campers personal information, including data related to attendance and fees, except where required by law.

    Camp Locations

    All three days will begin with the campers being dropped off & picked up at the: Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau 1401 Main Street (corner of 14th& Main Streets) Wheeling, WV

    Day 1 Wednesday, July 29th

    Belmont College Science& Engineering Building (on Ohio University Easterns campus, next to the Recreation Building)

    45425 National Rd Saint Clairsville, OH

    Day 2 - Thursday, July 30th

    Oglebay Institutes Glass Museum 465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, WV 26003

    Greenwood Cemetery 1519 National Road Wheeling, WV

    Day 3 Thursday July 31st

    The Blue Church (owned by Wheeling Heritage) 1206 Byron Street Wheeling, WV Walking Tour of Wheeling Various Locations

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    HOW TO REGISTER: Complete the registration application (pages 9 through 14 of this document) and submit with your payment. Cash, check or money orders are the only forms of payment accepted. Do NOT send cash in the mail. IN PERSON Register in person at Wheeling Heritages office on the 3rd floor of the Wheeling Artisan Center at 1400 Main Street, Wheeling. BY MAIL Mail to: Camp ARTchitecture

    Wheeling Heritage PO Box 350 Wheeling, WV 26003

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Campers Name:___________________________ Parents Name: _____________________________

    Campers Age: Campers Gender: Male Female

    Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

    City: ________State:__________________ Zip:______________________

    Parents Home Phone:________________________Parents Cell Phone: _______________________

    Participants T-Shirt Size:

    Youth Medium Youth Large Youth X Large

    Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult X Large Adult XX Lg

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    AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY

    In order to participate in Camp ART*chitecture, each participants parent (or legal guardian) must submit

    completed ALL the attached Release and Waiver of Liability form. Participants who have not completed

    and submitted this form, in its entirety, will not be permitted to participate in Camp ART*chitecture

    activities.

    CAMPER/PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT:

    I affirm that my/my childs/wards participation in Camp ART*chitecture is entirely voluntary, and

    understand that participation in Camp ART*chitecture may involve a risk of injury due to certain

    inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. I understand that

    if I have questions regarding possible hazards, it is my responsibility to seek additional information from

    Camp ART*chitecture staff members prior to signing this form. I also understand that, despite safety

    precautions, neither Camp ART*chitecture, Wheeling Heritage, or Belmont College can guarantee that

    my child will not be injured. I agree to assume these risks.

    I/my child/ward understand that the best way to remain safe and avoid injury is to follow the rules,

    regulations, and instructions of the staff of Camp ART*chitecture.

    In consideration for permitting me/my child/ward to participate in Camp ART*chitecture, I voluntarily

    agree to the following:

    1. TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS, LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY that may be

    sustained by me/my child/ward, or any loss or damage to property owned by me/my child/ward,

    as a result of participating in Camp ART*chitecture.

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    2. TO RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, & AGREE NOT TO SUE the person or entity

    responsible for the administration of Camp ART*chitecture, Wheeling Heritage, or Belmont

    College from any and all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of

    contract actions, breach of statutory duty, or other duty of care, warranty, strict liability actions,

    and causes of action whatsoever, that I might now have or may acquire in the future, arising out

    of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to

    any property belonging to me, while participating in Camp ART*chitecture.

    I state that I have read and fully understand the Release and Waiver of Liability Form. I have read the

    registration packet and fully understand my obligations and herby agree in accordance.

    Parent/Guardian Name: Participants Name:______________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

    Emergency Contact #1: Phone Number:__________________

    Address: Relationship: ____________________

    Emergency Contact #2: Phone Number:__________________

    Address: Relationship: ____________________

    OTHER AUTHORIZED PEOPLE FOR PICK UP OF CAMPERS:

    Name: Phone Number: __________________

    Address: Relationship: ____________________

    Name: Phone Number: __________________

    Address: Relationship: ____________________

    PARTICIPANT HEALTH INFORMATION:

    Please note any activity restrictions: ______

    Please note any food allergies or dietary restrictions:

    Please note any allergies:

    Is an Epi-Pen used to treat the above allergy? YesNo

    If yes, will an Epi-Pen be brought to Camp ART*chitecture? YesNo

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    PLEASE NOTE: Participants of Camp ART*chitecture are responsible for their medication while at Camp

    ART*chitecture. We ask this question to provide the safest environment for our participants.

    If taking any medication during Camp ART*chitecture hours, please note the drug and dosage:

    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    Health Insurance Company:

    Policy/ID Number: ________________________________

    Name (Policy Holder): ________________________________

    Date of Birth (Policy Holder):

    PHOTO RELEASE AND CONSENT for BELMONT COLLEGE

    I hereby give Belmont College the unqualified right and permissions to reproduce, copyright, publish, and circulate or otherwise use a still picture, video, and sound recording (podcast) of me produced by Belmont or in its behalf by any other person. This authorization and release covers the use of said still picture/video/podcast in any published form, and any media of advertising, publicity, or trade in any part of the world for an unlimited period of time. I also assign and transfer to Belmont College all of my rights, title, interest in all still pictures/videos/podcasts taken of me by Belmont or in its behalf by any other person. I also give Belmont College the unqualified right and permission to display and publish my full name and above information with any of the above still pictures, videos and/or podcasts. Student Name: _______________________________Age: ______ School District: ________________

    Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________

    Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: ____

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    PHOTO RELEASE AND CONSENT for WHEELING HERITAGE

    I give permission for photographs taken of me/my child/ward while participating in Camp

    ART*chitecture to be used in marketing/public relations material/social media promotion of Camp

    ART*chitecture.

    By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the terms outlined above;

    and give permission to use this participants likeness in promotional materials.

    Student Name: _______________________________Age: ______ School District: ________________

    Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________

    Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: _____

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    Scholarship Application for Camp ART*chitecture?

    A limited number of scholarship awards are available for students demonstrating financial need. To apply for a Camp ART*chitecture Scholarship, complete this form in full and submit it with your Registration Forms. Scholarship winners will be contacted by July 27, 2015.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Campers Name:___________________________ Parents Name: _____________________________

    Campers Age: Campers Gender: Male Female

    Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

    City: ________State:__________________ Zip:______________________

    Parents Home Phone:________________________Parents Cell Phone: _______________________

    Parents Email:______________________________________________________________________

    Campers School District: ________________________________________

    Source of family income (employment, SSI, SSDA, etc.):_____________________________________

    Family income in 2014: $_______________________ Number of people in household:____________

    How do you feel you will benefit from Camp ART*chitecture?

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    How will you share the information gained at Camp ART*chitecture with others?

    If awarded this scholarship, do you agree to compose a short essay about your experience at Camp

    ART*chitecture for publication? Yes No (If No explain)

    Signature Date

  • Camp ART*chitecture would like to thank the following individuals & enes for their support

    Karen Burge * Jackie Elmore * Joe and Gretchen Figare * Jeanne Finstein Je Forster * Friends of Wheeling * Greenwood Cemetery AssociaonGabe Hays * Bekah Karelis * R.J. Konkoleski * John Koucoumaris Dr. Rebecca Kurtz * Julie Mamie * Dave Mertz * Jeremy MorrisOglebay Instute * Beth Patsch * Cathie Senter * Sebulskys Steel* Chris Villamagn * Dennis Wees * Joy Williams * Wissmach Glass

    and the Wheeling Coand the Wheeling Convenon and Visitors Bureau