Season: Summer 2022

Payment Link Blum

Payment link Blum family for session 2 Summer Rec Camp.

This is the second three weeks 7/18-8/5.

One third grade camper.

Landscape Painting: Morning Light Summer Fridays 2022

Fridays 7/8 – 7/29 4 weeks

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Dobozynski Cottage

Fee: $107

Instructor is Charles Viera.

Landscape painters through history such as Hopper, Monet and Renoir, were all inspired by the colors offered by working “plein air” from the early morning light. In this class, artists of all levels will get to experience what those artists enjoyed with a supportive and inspired instructor to assist them. Working from various scenic locations at our Dobozynski Farm and surrounding locations students will improve their skills via beginner and advanced instruction in drawing, composition, color theory and the proper use of materials. Open to students of all levels working with pastels, oil and acrylic paint. Students should bring their favorite medium to the first class where color materials will be discussed. Light easels, tables and chairs are provided. Class will meet in studio on rainy days.

Drawing & Painting Beg/Int with Charles Viera – Wed Class

Wednesdays July 6 – July 27

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Dobozynski Cottage

Fee: $107

Instructor is Charles Viera.

The curriculum of this class is devised to offer students a structured environment in which to create. Basic and advanced instruction is offered as students work from a variety of studio assignments which can include landscape painting from the scenic Dobozynski Farm location and independent projects of their own design.  Each student will be encouraged to explore academic as well as more expressionistic and abstract options via group and individual critiques. Open to drawing, pastel, oil, and acrylic painters.

Adult Art Boot Camp Ages 16+ Summer 2022

Monday through Friday, August 29 to September 2, 2022

9:30 AM to 12 PM

Dobozynski Cottage

Adults (16 and up)

$134 per person

Instructor: Artist Lena Shiffman

Calling all artists to join Illustrator and Art Teacher Lena Shiffman for a fun and creative week of art boot camp at the beautiful Dobozynski Farm.  Join Lena and spend five consecutive mornings creating art. Work from a still- life set up by the teacher or use your own photographs, or if the weather permits set up your materials outside on the beautiful farm and paint “plein air”.  Work with your favorite medium or pick a new one to learn such as charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic, or watercolor. If new to art, drawing is always a great place to begin. You can work on one painting all week or start a new one each day, the choice is yours. All ability levels welcome!

Space is limited.

Questions for the instructor? Please feel free to email shiffmanlena@gmail.com 

MATERIALS NEEDED CLICK HERE:

Art Material list for Art Boot Camp with Lena Shiffman

Summer Camp Ext. Day at Healthquest 6 Weeks (3 days)

This link is to register and pay for Extended Day hours held at Healthquest.

This program is open to Readington Summer Rec campers registered for all 6 weeks of camp until 3:00 pm only.


This link is to register for 3 days of Extended Day.

You can select which 3 days you want to attend. It is for all 6 weeks of camp.

There is no Extended Day program on Fridays because we cannot get a bus on Fridays.

2022 Introductory Price is $540 for 6 weeks (3 days per week)


If you are seeking Extended Day hours  for one of the three week camp sessions email Lisa at readingtonrecoffice@gmail.com


Pick up at Healthquest is between 6:00- 6:30 pm (you can pick up before that time)

Transportation from Summer Road Park to Healthquest is included.

COST IS IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER REC CAMP!

Activities included at Healthquest: Swimming (indoors and outdoors), sports, games and more.

We will need a minimum of 10 campers registered for this program and program capacity will be limited.  

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE