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GWINNETT COUNTY: Animation, Art, AI, Design, Filmmaking,Music, Photography, and Storytelling |&nbsp;July 13-17, 2026 | Ages: Youth 8-16
<h2>A NEXT-LEVEL CREATIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH</h2>
NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp 2026 in Norcross, Georgia -- Gwinnett County -- is a hands-on, high-energy summer experience where youth ages 8–16&nbsp;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.
<h2>CAMP DETAILS</h2>
<ul><li>Dates: July 13–17, 2026</li><li>Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM</li><li>Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) | Meetings Rooms 1 and 3</li><li>Format: In-Person</li><li>Presented by Urban Mediamakers, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT YOUTH WILL EXPERIENCE</h2>
<ul><li>Animation and Filmmaking</li><li>AI Creative Tools (used ethically as a support tool)</li><li>Photography (using their own mobile devices)</li><li>Voice Acting and Storytelling</li><li>Graphic Art and Visual Design</li><li>Audio and Multimedia Production</li><li>Group Outings for Relationship Building</li></ul>
<h2>FEATURED PROJECT: CHROMAVERSE</h2>
Campers will collaborate on Chromaverse, a youth-created story universe, expanding it into animated episodes while also creating their own individual creative projects.
<h2>BIG MOMENT: FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE</h2>
All youth projects will be officially screened at the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (October 2026) — red carpet experience included!
<h2>WHAT’S INCLUDED</h2>
<ul><li>Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, lemonade and juice daily</li><li>Hands-on creative instruction</li><li>Professional artists and media mentors</li><li>Swimming Half-Day at West Gwinnett Park &amp; Aquatic Center</li><li>Visit to Norcross Welcome Center and Museum</li><li>All materials and curriculum</li><li>End-of-week public showcase</li></ul>
<h2>WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING</h2>
"Great camp! Thanks so much!" – T. Logan "I would definitely recommend the camp." – Parent Participant
<h2>WHY THIS CAMP STANDS OUT</h2>
<ul><li>Real-world creative skills</li><li>Confidence-building through storytelling</li><li>Ethical use of AI in creative work</li><li>Professional-level outcomes (festival screening!)</li><li>Fun, engaging, and inspiring environment</li></ul>
<h2>LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY</h2>
Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience.
<h2>ABOUT URBAN MEDIAMAKERS</h2>
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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