Classes
Courses
Pottery
Natural Impressions: Tile Making - Campers will use our slab roller to roll out clay into tiles and press in natural materials like flowers, grass, and twigs to create unique patterns and designs.
Coil Pots - Using a technique from Ancient Greece, campers roll and stack clay coils to build sturdy, decorative pots.
Pinch Pots - Starting with a ball of clay, campers pinch and shape their creations—anything from creatures to jewelry dishes!
Slab Construction - Using the skills learned earlier in the week, campers will create slabs and place them together to make a larger, more complex shape that can’t be made on a pottery wheel.
Wheel Throwing - Campers get hands-on experience using a pottery wheel to shape bowls, cups, plates, and more.
Ceramics
Ceramic Mold Pouring: Slip Casting - On the first day, campers choose a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and fire. To give back, they pour a fresh mold of the same design, ensuring future campers can enjoy the same selection.
Ceramic Painting: Glazing - Campers will then spend a few days applying the paint-like glaze to color and seal the outer surface. Glazing takes a lot of patience, so this is a great way for campers to spend time centered and relaxed. The piece is then fired again to melt the glaze onto the surface of the clay.
Cleaning Greenware & Ceramic Firing - While waiting for their pieces to fire, campers learn how to remove fresh clay from molds, trim rough edges, and prepare ceramics for the next group. They also discover how kilns work and their role in the pottery process.
Digital Photography
Photography 101 - Campers learn the history of photography and the basics of taking great pictures.
Nature's Alphabet - A game of photographer’s hide and seek! Campers search for and photograph natural objects shaped like letters, aiming to find all 26 by the end of class.
Tricky Pics - It’s all about perspective! Campers use creative angles and poses to take fun, optical illusion photos with their friends.
Photos from the Field - Campers go “on location” to capture action shots. They may follow the camp photographer or explore the Animal Area and nature trails to photograph wildlife and landscapes.
Photo Editing and Storage - At the end of the week campers will review their photos from the week, select their favorites, and create a digital portfolio on a flash drive to share with their peers.
Culinary Science: Pizza Making *Senior Only*
Say Cheese - Campers will discover the secrets of cheese-making and create delicious cheese to enjoy with homemade crackers the next day.
Cracker Creations - From wheat to cracker! Campers will grind their own flour and learn how to make crispy, tasty crackers from scratch.
Sauce & Sweet Stuff - Healthy can be tasty too! Campers will make a nutritious pizza sauce packed with veggies and whip up fruity jams and jellies.
Dough Masters - Knead, roll, bake! Campers will dive into the world of yeast, making dough for today’s pretzels and tomorrow’s pizza crust.
Ultimate Pizza Party! - The big day is here! Campers will put everything they've learned to the test and bake their perfect pizzas to enjoy.
Culinary Science: Candy Making *Junior Only*
Oreo Truffles - Campers will create delicious Oreo truffles while learning a little science along the way.
Solar Oven S'mores - Campers will use the power of the sun to melt marshmallows and chocolate to make delicious s'mores.
Fudge Campers will learn the science behind how sugar crystalizes while creating a fudgy, gooey treat.
Sweet Treats - Campers will explore how temperature, cooling, and movement turn heated sugar into tasty treats like toffee, taffy, caramel, crystals, or cotton candy!
Ice Cream - Campers will shake things up with this exothermic reactions and create their own ice cream from scratch.
Tie Dying - How can anyone think of camp and not think tie-dye?! Bring a white t-shirt or anything else white and we'll make it campy in this traditional summer camp arts and crafts class.
Friendship Bracelets - Make one for yourself and share one with a friend! This camp class is iconic and allows campers a chance to create something that is a memory keeper while gain skills in a traditional art. Advance your skills with Advanced Friendship Bracelets that teaches campers how to make really complex patterns!
Colorful Clay Pens - Campers use polymer clay that bakes hard and creates intricate patterns on the outside of a pen. Campers enjoy the process of creating a unique pen to carry around in their name tag.
Beady Buddies - Campers create animals by stringing together colorful beads. Campers can show off their work by attaching a keychain and displaying their beady buddy on their bag or name tag! For a more intricate craft, try "Seedy Buddies"! These beads are so small they fit on a safety pin!
Paracord Bracelets - Campers create a useful and artful survival bracelet or lanyard out of paracord that can be unbraided and used in a pinch.
Cards and Bookmarks - Campers can design personalized greeting cards and creative bookmarks using paper, stamps, and stickers. Perfect for camper’s who want to send a unique note home!
Smash Journals - A fun mix of scrapbooking and journaling! Campers use stickers, drawings, and keepsakes to make a creative, memory-filled book.
Paper Quilling - Campers will create beautiful designs by rolling and shopping thin strips of paper into decorative designs and pictures.
Beaded Jewelry - Campers will string colorful beads to make necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, choosing from simple or complex patterns.
Dream Catchers - Campers will weave a traditional dream catcher using hoops, string, and beads, creating a special keepsake to hang at home.
Macrame - Campers learn knotting techniques to create keychains, wall hangings, or plant holders using macrame.
Candelmaking - Campers will customize their own dip candles with different colors and scents to take home.
Wire Works - Campers will twist and shape wire into jewelry, sculptures, or decorative art piece
Camp Bead Jewelry - Campers can use their beads they’ve collected through their time at camp to make jewelry to remind them of their favorite camp moments.
Nature Art Solo - Campers can spend some time outside working on an art project.
Studio Time - Campers who want to spend more time on an art project from another class can request to spend an activity period working on it in the studio. *By Request Only*