Celebrating Cultural Diversity at the 2015 Spring Break Arts Camp

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The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County and the Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation join forces once again to offer the 12th annual intensive arts camp at Deer Lick Park, during spring break, from Monday, April 6th, through Friday, April 10th.

Children, 7 – 11 years old, will spend a productive spring break exploring a wide variety of art disciplines with five expert and experienced teaching artists – Justin Dunbar, Marion Greenwood, Joi Jamison, Nicole Hale, and Sadi Sobhan.

Fees for the week are $100 for the first child ($90 for CAC members) with a $5 dollar discount for siblings. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. Early drop off (8:30 am) and late pick up (5:00 pm) can be arranged for an additional fee of $10 per day ($5 per additional sibling).

Space is limited so make sure to register early by visiting the Arts Council website – ArtsDouglas.org – where you will find the registration form and directions under the Arts Education tab. If you have any questions, please call the CAC at 770-949-2787 during regular business hours.

Focusing on the theme of “Celebrating Cultural Diversity,” the daily schedule will include three art-making sessions, a morning and afternoon break (snacks provided by Douglas County Department of Parks and Recreation) and lunch (campers to bring their own). Each artist will work with the groups twice on projects within their discipline that reflect and expand on the theme.

The final day will be spent finishing art projects and rehearsing for the concluding performances during the Celebration of Success – a small reception to take place on Friday, April 10th, from 5 until 6 p.m., to which the public is invited.

In addition to the music and dance performances, attendees to the Celebration of Success will have the opportunity to see the student’s artwork in a temporary exhibit put together by the visual arts teachers. The goal of the celebration is not only to showcase the hard work and talent of the every student in attendance, but also to highlight the impact the arts have on young children in developing their creative skills, social interactions, and cultural awareness.

The Spring Break Arts Camp is made possible with the support from the GreyStone Power Foundation. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For directions and more information, visit www.artsdouglas.org or contact the Cultural Arts Council at 770-949-2787.

— Article, photos submitted by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County