GWINNETT COUNTY: Animation, Art, AI, Design, Filmmaking,Music, Photography, and Storytelling | July 13-17, 2026 | Ages: Youth 8-16

A NEXT-LEVEL CREATIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH

NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp 2026 in Norcross, Georgia -- Gwinnett County -- is a hands-on, high-energy summer experience where youth ages 8–16 explore animation, artificial intelligence (AI) creative tools, photography, storytelling, filmmaking, and multimedia production — all while creating their own original, screen-ready projects.

This is not just a camp — it’s a creative studio experience.

CAMP DETAILS

Dates: July 13–17, 2026
Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) | Meetings Rooms 1 and 3
Format: In-Person
Presented by Urban Mediamakers, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of
Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services

WHAT YOUTH WILL EXPERIENCE

Animation and Filmmaking
AI Creative Tools (used ethically as a support tool)
Photography (using their own mobile devices)
Voice Acting and Storytelling
Graphic Art and Visual Design
Audio and Multimedia Production
Group Outings for Relationship Building

FEATURED PROJECT: CHROMAVERSE

Campers will collaborate on Chromaverse, a youth-created story universe, expanding it into animated episodes while also creating their own individual creative projects.

BIG MOMENT: FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE

All youth projects will be officially screened at the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (October 2026) — red carpet experience included!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, lemonade and juice daily
Hands-on creative instruction
Professional artists and media mentors
Swimming Half-Day at West Gwinnett Park & Aquatic Center
Visit to Norcross Welcome Center and Museum
All materials and curriculum
End-of-week public showcase

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

"Great camp! Thanks so much!" – T. Logan
"I would definitely recommend the camp." – Parent Participant

WHY THIS CAMP STANDS OUT

Real-world creative skills
Confidence-building through storytelling
Ethical use of AI in creative work
Professional-level outcomes (festival screening!)
Fun, engaging, and inspiring environment

LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY

Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience.

ABOUT URBAN MEDIAMAKERS

Urban Mediamakers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting diverse content creators through production, training, and exhibition. The 25th annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival happening October 12-25, 2026 celebrates independent film and media from around the world.

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