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hvparent.com n Hudson Valley Parent 15 and dance. "We provide opportunities for children to discover, explore, cre- ate and have fun in their unique art-making while taking an idea and making it their own," Fernandez says. "Each day we have a new proj- ect that is part of the week's larger theme." For those kids interested in creat- ing videos, check out Spark Media Project. According to Director of Education Mary Ellen Latropoulos, Spark offers five media produc- tion classes this summer for kids 7 through 15. Using 21st century tech- niques in digital media, kids develop cutting-edge skills. In some classes, older teens develop professional skills while honing their creativity. If the kids do not want to spend an entire week at camp, programs like Aerophone that offer sessions only once or twice a week might be worth a look. Check with your local school district and area recreation departments for details on programs availability. Whatever artistic talent you would like to help nurture in a young artist's life, there's most defi- nately a camp out there just for it! Lisa Iannucci is a freelance writer in Poughkeepsie who is a regular contributor to Hudson Valley Parent. SPARK YOUR KID'S CREATIVITY WITH YOUTH MEDIA! SIGN UP TODAY! NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2016 SUMMER CAMPS! 845.485.4480 | INFO@SPARKMEDIAPROJECT.ORG CAMPS FOR ALL AGES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS VISIT US AT SPARKMEDIAPROJECT.ORG/SUMMER FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF PROGRAMS! Our unique program will not only focus on reading, writing, and math skills but will incorporate many other creative activities, including student participation in a music and drama program. Each summer different themes are explored through project-based learning. Limited Enrollment (845) 677-2281 | TheReadingBarn.com | 3625 Route 82 Millbrook, NY 12545 CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS of Teaching a Love of Learning July 5th – August 4th 2016 The Reading Barn offers an exciting summer for your child Dutchess Arts Camp Photo courtesy of Mill Street Loft/Dutchess Arts Camp