Beitun Summer Camp Cultivates Young Painters; Italian Sisters Eager to Return Next Year

A summer art camp in Beitun, Taichung, has successfully cultivated young artistic talent, with participants, including two Italian sisters, expressing enthusiasm for returning next year.

The camp, held at Shuntian Elementary School, offered a variety of art classes, including pulp painting, totem design, and magic wand creation. The students' creative works drew admiration from visitors. The camp's curriculum is designed to be both diverse and accessible, allowing students who have attended for one or two years to produce impressive pieces. Some participants have even successfully gained admission to art programs in higher education.

Camp director Wu Zhongyuan noted that the program has seen a high demand, with registration slots often filling up quickly. He mentioned that many parents have requested an increase in available spots due to the program's popularity and effectiveness.

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We have attended the summer camp with our mother for two consecutive years, and now we can create very good works and experience more different art creations. We hope that next year our mother can bring us back to Taiwan to participate in the summer camp.

Chen Hui-shan, an art teacher at the camp, explained that this year's curriculum integrated themes of "emotion" and "magic." The lessons encouraged children to explore their emotions, understand their origins, and express them through art. This approach aims to help children recognize and process their feelings during the creative process.

Italian sisters Lisa and Mia, who have attended the camp with their mother for two consecutive years, shared their positive experiences. They highlighted their ability to create better artwork and explore different artistic techniques. They expressed a strong desire to return for the camp next year. Wu Zhongyuan added that over the past 16 years, the summer camp has served around 2,350 students, fostering their interest and confidence in art while equipping them with painting skills.

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The painting class was held at Dajia Shuntian Elementary School, attracting not only Taiwanese children but also students from the United States and Italy. Many have participated for two or three consecutive years. Because the courses are diverse and easy to understand, students who have studied for one or two years have produced excellent works, and some have even been admitted to art classes.