Ready to stretch your creativity as far as a cartoon smile? At our Caricature Summer Camp, young artists dive into the playful world of exaggerated features, bold lines, and big personality. Campers will learn how to capture expressions, highlight quirks, and turn ordinary faces into hilarious, stylized masterpieces.

From sketching friends to creating over‑the‑top self‑portraits, every day is filled with laughter, creativity, and “wow, that really does look like me!” moments. With guidance from skilled instructors, students sharpen their drawing skills while discovering how fun it is to see the world through a caricature artist’s eyes.

This camp proves that art doesn’t have to be serious to be seriously impressive.

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.

Hammertime! Campers will learn the very basics of Carpentry such as reading a tape measure, exploring power tools and the importance of “measure twice cut once” all while completing a project throughout the week! Campers must be rising 9th-12th grade to register.

** This camp is off campus at our Thomasville Education Center located at 305 Randolph St, Thomasville, NC 27360

**Campers will turn at the road just before the Thomasville Education Center ( Carolina Ave.) to access the back of the building, where our large garage doors are located as the entrance of our carpentry shop.

Jump into a world of color, imagination, and hands‑on fun. Campers will dream up their own awesome jewelry designs, sketch out cool prototypes like real inventors, and bring their ideas to life using bright beads, funky loom bands, and tons of crafty materials. From friendship bracelets to wild, one‑of‑a‑kind creations, every day is a chance to make something new, shiny, and totally YOU. It’s the perfect camp for kids who love to create, design, and let their imagination sparkle.

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.

Learn how to record, edit, and create music like a pro in this hands‑on Music Production Camp. Campers will explore the basics of digital audio software, experiment with recording techniques, and build their own beats and tracks from scratch. Perfect for students with a passion for making and mixing music, this camp gives young creators the tools and confidence to bring their sound ideas to life.

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.

Get ready to see the world through a whole new lens. In this upbeat, hands‑on camp, young photographers learn the basics of great photography—how to frame a shot, play with lighting, capture motion, and tell a story with a single click. Campers will explore creative photo challenges, practice with different subjects, and discover how everyday moments can become amazing images.

*** Cameras are provided but campers are welcome to bring their own. 

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.

Warm up those vocal cords—it’s time to hit the high notes! At Vocal Vibes Summer Camp, young singers dive into the world of music through playful warm‑ups, confidence‑boosting exercises, and hands‑on vocal coaching. Campers will explore breath control, pitch, harmony, and stage presence while discovering what makes their voice uniquely awesome.

From belting out favorite tunes to creating group performances, every day is filled with rhythm, laughter, and “I didn’t know I could do that!” moments. By the end of the week, campers won’t just be singing—they’ll be performing with confidence, personality, and flair.

This camp proves that you don’t need a spotlight to shine… but we’ll give you one anyway.

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.

Ready to make some noise—in the best way possible? At our Beginner Guitar Summer Camp, new musicians pick up a guitar and dive straight into the joy of making music. Campers will learn basic chords, simple strumming patterns, and how to play songs that make them feel like instant rockstars.

With hands‑on guidance, fun group jam sessions, and plenty of “whoa, I can actually play this!” moments, students build confidence one chord at a time. By the end of the week, they’ll be strumming with style, rhythm, and a whole lot of personality.

This camp proves you don’t need experience to rock… just enthusiasm and a guitar ready for adventure.

***Campers are encouraged to bring their guitars but we do have a few available.

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

 On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp. 

Step into the world of shiny spirals, colorful stones, and awesome creativity. Campers will learn the magical art of wire‑wrapped jewelry with local artist Barry from Barry’s Rock‑n‑Jewelry. With Barry’s guidance, campers will explore how to twist, bend, and shape wire into amazing designs.

Everyone will get the materials to create their very own wire‑wrapped ring or a cool pair of earrings—choosing their favorite stones and wire colors to make each piece totally unique. These one‑of‑a‑kind treasures will be bursting with personal style and make perfect gifts… or the perfect keepsake to show off all summer long. It’s hands‑on, imaginative, and full of sparkly fun

*** This camp is located off campus at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC.

  On the last day of camp campers will participate in a showcase to show off what they have learned throughout the week from 5:30-7:00PM. More information will be sent home on the first day of camp.