Summer in the Arts | Arcola United Methodist Church

Camp Descriptions
Meet The Directors
Scholarships
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Summer in the Arts Camps
@ Arcola Church

July 21-25, 2025

We're so excited to welcome children, youth, and adults to a week full of art, rhythm, instruments, singing, dancing, and more, at Summer in the Arts Camp! Summer in the Arts at Arcola Church encompasses FOUR performing and visual arts camps for rising 3rd graders through adults, lead by a staff of professional musicians, artists, and teachers, who pass on their genuine love of their crafts to their campers and students. Scholarships are available - see below for details. No refunds after July 1.

Upcoming Camp Events

Camp Descriptions

Exploring the Arts Camp (Rising 3rd-6th Graders)
9am - 4pm, Camp Showcase Friday @ 4:15pm

Campers will explore the basics of performing and visual arts by rotating between daily core classes in art, rhythm, voice, and instruments. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to attend the electives that they chose before camp (selections take place in June), which include drama, dance, guitar, ukulele, photography, and strings, and more! Fun outdoor games and camp traditions like water day are also scattered throughout the week. Before and after care available!

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Musical Drama Camp (Rising 7th-12th Graders)
Performing Frozen Jr.
9am - 5pm; Performances July 25 @ 7pm, July 26 @ 11am
Workshop: July 16, 4:30-6:30pm
Auditions: July 17 & 18, 4:30-8pm

Campers will integrate all the elements of showcasing a musical theatre production at this full day drama camp! Guided by musical theater teachers and experienced performers through a workshop, auditions, and a camp week of rehearsals, campers will prepare and perform Frozen Jr. at the end of the week. In the afternoon, students will also participate in elective classes and fun camp activities. Before and after care available!

Orchestra Adventures Camp (Rising 6th - 12th Graders)
9am - 4pm, Camp Showcase Friday @ 4:15pm

Campers will spend the morning in their chosen beginner or intermediate/advanced path on their violin, viola, or cello. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to attend the electives that they chose before camp (selections take place in June), which include drama, dance, guitar, ukulele, photography, and more! Fun outdoor games and camp traditions like water day are also scattered throughout the week. Before and after care available!

Evening Arts for Adults and High Schoolers
Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24 • 5-8pm

Our evening camp is offered for adults and high schoolers who have always wanted to explore new artistic endeavors through art, singing, or learning to play an instrument. Class offerings include a one-night destressing through art workshop, new sight-reading music class, sign language, beginning/intermediate guitar, cello, calligraphy, learning to read music, and more! Classes are held in the evenings to accommodate daytime work schedules.

REGISTRATION COMING IN MARCH

Meet The Directors

Tianna Durbin, Summer in the Arts Director

Tianna and her co-director Jenn Roberts were both inspired to craft a summer camp with a focus on performing and visual arts about 8 years ago. It is the value of how various art forms impact our lives and just make everything better. I recognize the benefit of the arts and the connection to our souls. I lead an arts camp because I want everyone, regardless of age, to experience the richness and quality of life that the arts ushers in. Everyone has the potential and capability to be an artist--it is part of our soul work. Everyone is an artist!

Deb Porter, Summer in the Arts Co-Director

Our goal is to inspire artists of all ages to discover their creativity through the performing and visual arts. My hope is that our students have a lot of fun while learning new skills that improve the quality of their lives. I'm inspired each year by hearing our students' laughter and seeing their joyful smiles! I look forward to meeting new campers this summer and greeting those that have returned year after year.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for campers with financial need. Request for scholarships must come through the Deborah Taylor, Director of Serve. Coordinators of programs must inform the DOS of the amount allotted. The preferred scholarship amount is half of the amount of the activity and can be adjusted in order for the individual to attend. The requesting family must share economic hardship and if the scholarship is not utilized properly, the individual will not be considered for future scholarships. Economic hardship is demonstrated by confirmation that the family is working with a family liasison, they have free and reduced lunch approval, and they are receiving government financial aid.

Contact Deborah Taylor with any questions and for an application.

Summer in the Arts Camps@ Arcola Church