Thou Art Gallery and Groton Recreation
Summer Programs for Kids
A.M.O.K. stands for ARTS, MOVEMENT, OUTSTANDING, KIDS!
Do you like to paint, draw, or listen to music? If you do, come create life size art projects, make
a collage, or use paper-Mache. In this program you’ll also have the chance to run, jump and play.
Experience music from different cultures and learn about the arts from experienced artists. Be
ready to get messy and have fun! This year kids will learn about a Philippine Dance Game called
“Tinikling” from visiting guest teacher, Pattie Heathe. Bring a lunch. After lunch you’ll go
outside for a recreation activity. Healthy snacks provided. No open toe shoes. Do not wear
clothes you care about. Bring a smock if you like. Space is limited.
Location: Thou Art Gallery at 111 Church St. (The other church on Church St.)
Dates: July 28th – Aug. 1st
Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm
Age range: kids going into 2nd to 6th grade Instructor: Mary Faith Miller
Fee: $90 (non-residents $105) (Partial scholarships are available, call the Rec. Coordinator for info.)
A.M.O.K. TOO! Little ones will love “A.M.O.K. TOO”. Your young child will
have fun as they explore different art mediums similar to the “AMOK” program. They will have
the chance to use their imagination, as they learn about the arts. Create original songs and music
with award winning song writer Paul Helou. Winner of a Parent’s choice award in 2007 for his
album “Bears, Bees and Butterflys”! (for more info. on Paul go to www.paulhelou.com) There
will be a time for music and movement everyday. A great opportunity for your child to explore the
arts and develop some social skills too. Parents welcome to stay.
Location: Thou Art Gallery at 111 Church St.
Dates: July 21 – July 25th
Time: 9:00am-NOON Ages: 4-6+ Instructor: Mary Faith Miller
Fee: $55 / $62 non-residents (Partial scholarships are available, call the Rec. Coordinator for info.)
Studio Workshops for kids age 6- 12
ART WORKSHOPS AT “THOU ART GALLERY” with local artist Nancy Boyce, 111 Church
St., located in a historic building that once was a church., build in 1883. Both workshops are
$35 each. Fee covers cost of all materials.
Paper making – Learn the process by doing it. We will be recycling junk mail into beautiful
hand made paper and turning it into something functional. July 7, 8, 9 NOON-2:00PM
Nature Prints and Print making - We will be exploring printing with the natural things around
us. Plant pounding, nature stamping, and direct printing combine to create a finished piece of
artwork. August 11,12,13 NOON-2:00PM
Registration Forms are available at
The Groton Village Office
and Thou Art Gallery.
