Introducing CAMP:CREATE

An imaginative 5-day camp for kids ages 7-12 to be immersed in the arts and explore the Gospel through hands-on creative workshops led by professional art educators

Our approach

We believe that kids are meant to learn through tactile learning due to their innate God-given creativity. We don’t stray away from mess, but rather embrace it so that each child can be engaged through their senses by the Gospel. We take an immersive approach to learning with hands-on art history lessons coupled technical art skills to provide an impactful, valuable, and educational week-long camp for kids ages 7-12.

When and where?

The week of camp takes place July 21-25 at Verge Church during the following times:

Monday-Thursday : 9am-1pm

Friday : 9am-12pm

At the end of the week the kids get the opportunity to participate in a gallery opening complete with refreshments, music, and celebration. This is on the last day in the evening 6pm-7pm.

What can I expect?

This year we will be exploring French Impressionism! The week will consist of 4 art workshops centered around a lesson about an artist and application of a specific technique, 1 collaborative art project that the campers will work on with their group that will be displayed at our end of the week gallery, and small breakout sessions that will teach the basics of color theory, sketching, finding forms, etc. Outside of this- the week is filled with fun and the kids building meaningful relationships with their peers.

Meet our team

  • Alexis Ward

    Alexis Ward is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, where she studied Textile Design and received her BFA in Fiber Arts. After college, she spent several years designing carpets for the hospitality industry. Her art specializes in tactile sculpture and installations, which combines her passion for painting and the 3-dimensional. She enjoys leading people of all ages through their discovery of creativity within themselves and helping them apply it to their areas of interest in life and work. She will be leading the daily large sessions (opening and closing), teaching about each artist and their place in the history of art, the weeklong art installation workshop, and overseeing the gallery opening. Alexis Ward is employed by Verge Church.

  • Kayla Ackelson

    Kayla Ackelson is an art educator with ArtFusion. She is a graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania where she earned a BFA in Photography. She enjoys working with different art mediums, exploring possibilities, and see what new combinations she can come up with. She is passionate about making quality art and design accessible to everyone. Kayla will be facilitating the daily art workshops where she will introduce an art technique, the application and prompt, and provide instructional support to the campers as it relates to the art technique. Kayla is employed by ArtFusion and is not affiliated with Verge Church.

“My daughter was hesitant to try Camp:Create but it turned out to be the highlight of her summer! I can see how she is more intentional about creating art and drawn to try new art forms because of this experience.”

— Cate D, daughter 7 years old

Reserve your spot, today!