It’s been a very busy week considering I’m off from teaching at the college for semester break. I coordinated Art Camp sponsored by the Arts Council of Carteret County for about 50 kids between the ages of 10-15 years old. A group of children from the Boys and Girls club were able to attend the camp thanks to our Scholarship program. Even though it was hectic and a little exhausting at times the experience was also very rewarding for me and my excellent staff of art / photo teachers and volunteers.

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It takes great patience to work with the middle school age group, but I must admit they loved drawing and painting, learning about photography and making digital images with Photoshop on the computer.


Photography Group horsing around for the camera.

I was absolutely amazed at how quickly they picked up the imaging software and their computer literacy in general. I really enjoyed working with the kids and seeing what they all came up with on the computer, in addition to doing group abstract paintings with them the last day after my Art Appreciation presentation.

Painting Group working on their self portraits

CCC Art Instructor Jason Smith assisting a young student with her painting

The kids and parents gave us very positive feedback about the camp so I suppose I’ll organize another one for next year. You never know how these experiences can impact and inspire some child – I don’t think young people get enough time in school to truly explore their creative side.

Shannon teaches the kids how to develop film the old fashioned way

The Fall semester kicks back into gear with registration next week so looks like this has been a very short break for me – that’s ok though. Teaching art and photography to 50 enthusiastic and very creative kids was well worth it. This event is a great example of our Arts Council doing what it does best – putting on (and supporting) excellent arts programs for the community. More pictures will be posted early next week!

Kids Love to Draw!

ACCC Board member and Art Camp Mom Myrna Eure takes a break from snack duty – our super volunteers made the art camp run smoothly.

Art Camp Photos taken by Photo Program Graduate Tina Taylor

Article Posted by Patrick Keough, Art Camp Coordinator and ACCC Board member.

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