According to <a href="http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home/Stories/ViewStory?story=County%20offices%20closed%20for%20Christmas%20and%20New" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gwinnett County's website</a>, New Year's Day is a trash and recycling holiday for solid waste providers in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Those who normally receive these services on that day will be serviced on Thursday. Because of this, all trash and recycling collections scheduled after New Year's Day will be delayed one day. Normal collection will resume next week. If you have further questions about Gwinnett County's Schedule, visit the <a href="http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Services/SolidWasteDisposal/HolidayCollectionSchedule" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holiday Collection Schedule</a> webpage for details.

According to <a href="http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home/Stories/ViewStory?story=County%20offices%20closed%20for%20Christmas%20and%20New" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gwinnett County's website</a>, New Year’s Day is a trash and recycling holiday for solid waste providers in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Those who normally receive these services on that day will be serviced on Thursday. Because of this, all trash and recycling collections scheduled after New Year's Day will be delayed one day.

Normal collection will resume next week. If you have further questions about Gwinnett County's Schedule, visit the <a href="http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Services/SolidWasteDisposal/HolidayCollectionSchedule" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holiday Collection Schedule</a> webpage for details.

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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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