Family programs for parents with children aged 6‑12

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programs run in russian

Family programs are an opportunity for the family to break out of their usual routine and spend summer days in joint play and creativity. In the play, the child acquires independence, finds a common language with others, improves concentration skills, creativity, and determination to be himself. Joint creativity helps children and parents learn from each other, open out and become even closer.

Each program combines two different themes. This combination helps to look at familiar things from an unconventional perspective, inspires to create new things, and embraces creative ideas. Invited leading experts will help to implement creative ideas. Classes and masterclasses for children and parents, sports activities, walks, evening games and discussions will be held daily.

Family programs are an opportunity for the parents and children to take a break from their routine and spend summer days in collaborative play and creativity. During the play the child acquires independence, finds a common language with others, improves concentration skills, creativity, and becomes more independent. Collaborative creativity helps children and parents to learn from each other, open up and become even closer.

Each program combines two different themes. This combination helps to look at familiar things from an unconventional perspective, inspires to do new creative things, and embraces innovative  ideas. Invited leading experts will help to develop ideas and put those into action. Classes and masterclasses for children and parents, sports activities, walks, evening games and discussions will be held daily.

The programs include

creative classes with experts
Sports, hiking and outdoor activities
Engaging games and fun quests
custom tours within armenia
wellbeing activities
intellectual games
June 22–30

The first program "English Symphony. Art and Theater""

Throughout the session, participants will immerse themselves in the culture and art of the United Kingdom, getting acquainted with the traditions and peculiarities of this remarkable country. The famous English humor and eccentricity are fully manifested in the poetry of absurdity. The brightest example of this literary direction is limericks, playful and cheerful five-line verses by poet and artist Edward Lear. The session will conclude with a theatrical production based on his works, aptly titled "Limericks."

While exploring English culture, participants will discover its connection with the culture of Armenia. This creative exploration will make the program even more engaging. The main emphasis in working with children is on creating a fun and creative atmosphere that facilitates English language learning.

Parents will also have something to enjoy: a film club will be available for them, where they will become acquainted with masters of British cinema and discuss their masterpieces.

To make summer vacation bright and memorable, join us on an extraordinary journey into the world of British art and culture with your children!

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Experts of the program "Culture in Motion"

Danila Arikov

Theater expert

Graduated from the Moscow Art Theater School. Actor and director of the Moscow theater "Practice". Winner of the national award "Harlequin" for the best male role. Founder of the children's theater studio Stanislavsky. Member of the Union of Theater Workers of the Russian Federation.

Shagane Khachatryan

Modern Dance Expert

Culturist, photographer, artist, author of courses on classical and contemporary art for children and teenagers. Participated in the launch of the first session of the art residency "Strongly." Her works have been featured in various group exhibitions, including the sound installation "Legend 0.5," audio performance "Strongly x Weird," Freestyle, and others. She has been working with children for over ten years. Currently teaches art at the "New School."

Svetlana Grebennikova

Theater expert

Actress of theater and cinema, graduated from the acting department of GITIS in 2020. Participated in European theatrical laboratories on stage movement and biomechanics. Currently works as a director and educator in the children's theater studio Stanislavsky.

July 6–14

2nd Session "Cinematic Landscape. Film and Architecture"

For over a century, since the advent of cinema, many films have been made, and a great variety of stories have been filmed. And since its birth, cinema has gone hand in hand with music. The emotional sound background of silent films was created by the pianist's playing that accompanied the demonstration of the film. By the way, many professional musicians and composers were pianists. With the advent of sound in cinema, new and more complex creative tasks arose: the music sounding in the film had to deepen its semantic and emotional content. It is no coincidence that behind every movie masterpiece there is always a brilliant soundtrack. Probably everyone wants to see the other side of filmmaking - to visit the set, see how the director, actors, and cameramen operate, how the composer creates music for the film, work in the recording studio and editing, and eventually admire the fruits of their work on the big screen. This year we will open our film studio in Dilijan. We will create films and soundtracks. We will learn about film genres, get acquainted with the basics of filmmaking, and dive deeply into the world of music. We will study various musical instruments and their psychoacoustic impact on the viewer, both based on our perception and the experience of professionals. We will learn how to tell a story not only through visuals but also through sound and music. Each composer is a co-creator of a film because cinema, as a syncretic genre of art, carries the unity of image and sound.

Participants can expect a virtual journey through the architectural landmarks of Europe and immersion in the world of Hollywood. Participants will become familiar with the traditions and features of European architecture and American cinema. The culmination of the program will be the premiere of a film created by the children themselves—from writing the script to editing and dubbing.

While traveling through European and American culture, participants will discover their connection with the culture of Armenia. This creative exploration will make the program even more captivating.

Parents will have plenty to do while their children are busy with film shooting. A club for film and architecture enthusiasts will be created for them. In this club, they will get to know outstanding architects and film directors and discuss their masterpieces.

If you want to fill your summer days with inspiration, creativity, exploration, and play, then join our architectural and cinematic journey with your children!

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Experts of the program "Soundtrack to the film"

Alexander Izrailov

cinema EXPERT

Received his artistic education at the Theater and Art College with a specialization in "animation," and later graduated from the Russian State University of Arts and Crafts named after S. G. Stroganov with a degree in "graphic design." Completed a directing course at the Film School "Free Cinema." Works at the intersection of graphic design and cinema. Currently serves as the art director of a studio specializing in the production of 2D and 3D motion graphics and animation. He has been involved in film production with children for many years as part of his own educational project, "Film Project '8'."

Aleksey Orlov

MUSIC EXPERT

Cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound producer, as well as a teacher at the Qawra Art Kids Academy of Children's Sciences. Aleksey actively uses the direction of elementary music-making and body music - creating music here and now using the capabilities of his body and voice, without involving additional instruments. In addition, he has extensive experience in creating musical instruments from improvised materials.

Olga Velikorodnaya

Architecture expert

Architect graduated from the postgraduate course of the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARCHI) at the Department of Painting on the topic "Formation of color-spatial representations in children, taking into account age characteristics." Associate Professor of the Department of Design of the Architectural Environment, Moscow Architectural Institute, School of Design of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANK and GS). For 20 years now she has been the head of the children's architectural and art studio "Tubik" of the Moscow Architectural Institute. As an architect, designer, and colorist, she has worked with renowned film directors and TV show creators.

July 20–28

3rd Session "Experimental Spaces. Science and Theater"

Children will embark on a fascinating journey into the world of science and art. They will learn about the greatest scientific discoveries and immerse themselves in the world of musicals. They will also discover the traditions and features of this popular genre, which combines musical, dramatic, choreographic, and operatic arts. The culmination of the program will be the premiere of the musical "Cabaret," which the children will produce with the guidance of mentors.

Parents can look forward to meetings with interesting people—figures in science and the arts, lectures, and masterclasses, as well as scientific and creative laboratories.

The program will also introduce you and your children to Armenia, its culture, and traditions.

Join us with your children! The experience of joint exploration, discoveries, and creativity will bring you closer and make your summer unforgettable.

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Experts of the program "Building an Art"

Aleksey Orlov

MUSIC EXPERT

Cellist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound producer, as well as a teacher at the Qawra Art Kids Academy of Children's Sciences. Aleksey actively uses the direction of elementary music-making and body music - creating music here and now using the capabilities of his body and voice, without involving additional instruments. In addition, he has extensive experience in creating musical instruments from improvised materials.

ASYA VOLODINA

SCIENCE expert

Graduated from the Biological Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University, studied in the master's program at the Faculty of Space Research. Worked at the S.N. Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Institute of Gene Biology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Became interested in science popularization and working with children in the final years of university. Was a host and developer of scientific programs at the Sciencely project, invited lecturer at the Marabou project (Hungary, Serbia, France). Worked as a biology and science teacher at private schools in Russia and abroad.

Ekaterina Nikolskaya

THEATER expert

A graduate of the acting department of GITIS (B. G. Plotnikov's workshop), a ballet artist, choreographer, and actress of musicals in Moscow. She is a teacher at the Stanislavsky theater studio, as well as a teacher and leader of master classes and intensives at the theater studio "Ether."

cost
$2350

per 1 parent and 1 child

$1900

per additional child or parent

The cost is converted into Armenian drams (AMD) at the fixed exchange rate of 403 AMD per USD.

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cost includes

  • 9-days of program for 1 parent and 1 child, including all necessary study materials
  • Five meals a day
  • Trips within Armenia
  • Organized transfer from and to Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan, Armenia) for participants arriving on recommended flights
  • Accommodation on the UWC Dilijan campus in a twin room

cost doesn’t include

  • Flight
  • Medical insurance

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