Art Camps
Camp Schedule 2025
There are morning camps and afternoon camps. Your child may attend both as they are two different camps. Morning Camp time is 8:30 – 11:00 AM. Afternoon Camp time is 12:00 – 2:30 PM. The Lunch Period between the two camps is 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Please see camp descriptions, age requirements, and cost below the camp dates.
Week One: June 2 - 6, 2025 (Janie Oglesby)
Space Available
Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 – 11 AM)
Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)
Afternoon Camp: Mixed Media (12 – 2:30 PM)
Week Two: June 9 - 13, 2025 (Janie Oglesby)
Space Available
Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 – 11 AM)
Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)
Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing & More (12 – 2:30 PM)
Week Three: June 16 - 20, 2025 (Janie Oglesby)
Space Available
Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 – 11 AM)
Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)
Afternoon Camp: All About Animals (12 – 2:30 AM)
Week Four: June 23 - 27, 2025 (Janie Oglesby)
Space Available
ο Morning Camp: Mixed Media (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Pottery (12 - 2:30 PM) **OUR ONLY AFTERNOON POTTERY CLASS**
Week Five: June 30 - July 4, 2025 (Tim Stiles)
Space Available
ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing, & More (12 - 2:30 PM)
Week Six: July 7 - 11, 2025 (Tim Stiles)
Space Available
ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Landscape Painting (12 - 2:30 PM)
Week Seven: July 14 - 18, 2025 (Tim Stiles)
Space Available
ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Creative Comics (12 - 2:30 PM)
Week Eight: July 21 - 25, 2025 (Janie Oglesby)
Space Available
ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing & More (12 - 2:30 PM)
Space Available
Week Nine : July 28 - August 1, 2025 (Tim Stiles)
ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)
ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)
ο Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing, & More (12 - 2:30 PM)
Camp Descriptions
Pottery Camp
Campers will experiment with a variety of building techniques including pinch pots, slabs, coils, and the wheel. Campers will also learn the basics of sculpting to create interesting elements for their pieces. All levels are welcome. Clay pieces generally take one to two weeks to be fired. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—12th graders.
**** ONLY Weeks June 16 - 20 & June 23 - 27 student age requirements is K - 12th graders***** All o
Painting, Drawing, & More
Campers will explore the world of aesthetics and what goes into art making. Through observation and special attention to detail, they will learn about shapes, space, drawing techniques, color mixing, paint handling, and more. The subject matter may include portraits, landscapes and still life, or anything that strikes the camper’s interest! Campers will create a 16”×20” canvas painting. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—10th graders.
Landscape Painting: Inspired by Bob Ross
Campers will learn the technical style of painting made famous by Bob Ross through hands-on instruction. The camp offerings include a variety of landscape techniques that will build up to the creation of one-of-a-kind work of art. Campers will start from a blank canvas and end with a completed painting that can be taken home. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—10th graders.
Creative Comics
If you have an interest in comic books, creating character-driven stories, and like to draw, this camp is for you! Whether you love super heroes, sci-fi, manga, fantasy, or comedy, the structure within is all the same. We will touch on all the essential tools you will need to understand the comic book medium. Campers will learn all the fundamentals of the storytelling art. Campers will also learn techniques for developing a story outline, page layout, character design, drawing with perspective, inking, and tips on lettering their comics. For rising 3rd—12th graders.
Mixed Media
Campers will learn what mixed media art is and how to create satisfying sculptural artworks using more than one material ( or “medium” ). Materials used for mixed media art are subject to the artist’s imagination and may include fabric, paint, paper, clay, found objects, and more. Campers will be guided through multiple 3D mixed media project prompts throughout the week. They will personalize their projects through color, shape, form, and other elements of art.
**** Week June 2 - 6 Mixed Media student age requirements are 3rd-12th graders*****
**** Week June 23 - 27 Mixed Media student age requirements are K-12th graders*****
All About Animals
Campers will learn about their favorite animals and how to draw them. With the help of printed reference images, campers will learn how to apply realistic proportions and shading to their drawing using dry mediums such as graphite pencils, charcoal, and chalk pastel. We will begin by drawing a collection of thumbnail sketches. Campers will then choose their favorite and enlarge it onto the final paper. The remainder of camp will be spent reviewing techniques and perfecting their drawings as they see fit.
**** Week June 16 - 20 All About Animals student age requirements are K-12th graders*****
Camp Costs and Additional Information
BOTH Morning and Afternoon—$400
Only Morning or Only Afternoon—$200
• If staying during the Lunch Period, please bring a packed lunch with no nut products. The Lunch Period is for campers who are enrolled in both the Morning and Afternoon Camps. Any camper who is staying during the Lunch Period that is not enrolled in both camps will be charged a $5 lunch fee per Lunch Period in which they stay.
• Camp fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable except in the event of camp cancellation.
• All camp created pieces should be picked up before the GSOA Fall Semester begins. Any pieces not picked up after the Semester begins will be recycled.