Granite School District is offering several exciting fine arts camps for students this summer. Learn more on the graphic below (click to enlarge) or keep reading farther down the page.
Music Camps
There are several Summer Music Programs for students in the Granite School District. Summer Music Programs allow students to continue their musical development through rehearsal and performances with their peers. Students can learn to play a musical instrument and become better musicians with the instruments they already play. Students can also explore different genres of music and musical literature and get a head start on the upcoming school year.
IBOC: Introductory Band & Orchestra Camp
Elementary age students transitioning to junior high school. No previous experience necessary.
June 5 – June 30, 2023, Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Cost:$60.00
Cottonwood HS 5715 South 1300 East Murray, UT 84121
Contact: youthsymphony@graniteschools.org
Bus transportation to and from Cottonwood High School from selected junior high schools.
GJYC: Granite Junior Youth Choir
Choir for 6th-8th grade and graduating 5th graders.
June 5 – June 30, 2023. Monday -Friday
9:30 – 11:00 AM
Cost:$60.00
Cottonwood HS 5715 South 1300 East Murray, UT 84121
Contact: Cecil Sullivan csullivan@graniteschools.org or youthsymphony@graniteschools.org
Bus transportation to and from Cottonwood High School from selected junior high schools.
GJYS: Granite Junior Youth Symphony
Junior High Age students with at least one year of experience playing an instrument.
June 5 – June 30, 2023. Monday–Friday
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Cost:$60.00
Cottonwood HS 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121
Contact: youthsymphony@graniteschools.org
Bus transportation to and from Cottonwood High School from selected junior high schools.
GSYS: Granite Senior Youth Symphony
High school age students or going into 9th grade as long as they can be part of our Tour
June 5 – June 30, 2023. Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Cost:$60.00
Cottonwood High School 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121
Contact: youthsymphony@graniteschools.org
Bus transportation to and from Cottonwood High School from selected junior high schools.
GYC: Granite Youth Choir
High school age students or going into 9th grade
June 5 – June 30, 2023. Monday -Friday
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Cost:$60.00
Contact: Cecil Sullivan csullivan@graniteschools.org or youthsymphony@graniteschools.org
Cottonwood H.S. 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121
Bus transportation to and from Cottonwood High School from selected junior high schools.
Art Camps
Granger High School Ceramics Summer Camp
Grades 9th – 12th
June 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th
Time: 8:30-11:30 A.M.
$75.00 Course fee (All supplies provided)
Granger high Classroom E106 Address: 3580 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
Contact: zjhorner@graniteschools.org
Space is limited. No transportation available
This camp will give students the opportunity to learn and create their own ceramic masterpiece which they can take home at the end of the week.
Returning high school ceramics students though all levels of experience are welcome.
We will be covering some building and decorating techniques culminating in glazing and firing their work. *Techniques will vary based on individual student experience* Potential creations may include cups, bowls, vases, or whistles/ocarina.
Granger High School Alternative Printing & Painting Techniques
Grades 9th – 12th
Dates: June 26th -30th
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Fee: $75.00 (All supplies provided)
Granger high Art Classroom E Hall Address: 3580 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
Contact Alysson Galarza abgalarza@graniteschools.org or Franchesca Henicke fjburrellhenicke@graniteschools.org
Space is limited. No transportation available
Students will combine traditional and experimental processes for art making printmaking and painting. Create mixed media art using everything from the sun and botanical plants for t-shirt making to traditional high-quality inks and paints. printmaking and painting.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or working on exploring new processes as an advanced artist, this summer camp has something fun and new to offer everyone!
Granger High School Drawing from Life Summer Camp
Contact: Alysson Galarza abgalarza@graniteschools.org or Franchesca Henicke fjburrellhenicke@graniteschools.org
Dates: July 10-14
Times: 12:30-3:00 pm
Granger high Classroom E Hall. Address: 3580 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119
Fee: $75.00 (all supplies provided)
Space is limited. No transportation available
Discover the simple things in life, or maybe just the things you never noticed before. Learn how to put your observations on paper through the discovery of perspective, light, and shadow. Use a view finder and your creativity access and develop art from direct observation.
Drama Camps
Granite Youth Theater Summer Camp
6th-12th grade.
June 5 – June 30, 2023, Monday -Friday .
11:30 AM– 1:00 PM
Cost:$50.00
Cottonwood HS 5715 South 1300 East Murray, UT 84121
Contact Adams Wilkins awilkins@graniteschools.org
Transportation will not be available at this hour.
During the month of June, Jr High / and High School students across the valley have the opportunity explore all aspects of the theatrical arts, creating props, costumes, and sets for a public performance on the final day of camp.