2026 Summer Camps

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For students who have completed Kindergarten-2nd grade.  

May 26th-29th, 10am-12pm

(Note: This is a 4 day class. We won't be meeting on Memorial Day Monday)

Come join us as we follow Woolbur’s wild adventure. Woolbur is a enthusiastic, imaginative sheep who is learning to process his own wool. During this class we will enjoy processing wool as well as making fun, creative, colorful art and craft projects.  These projects will include painting, wacky weaving, and fun felting. Make sure your child is wearing old/play clothes. Clothing that you don't mind getting paint or dye on. 

Note to Venture parents: This past year in Venture we covered wool processing with our students. This Woolbur class uses similar techniques, but all our projects will be new, fun filled, and creative. Many of our 3rd and 4th grade students will enjoy this class also. 

Class will meet at a private location in Churchtown.

The cost of the class will be $125 + $10 material fee    Total $135 

Contact Cheryl Heck at cheryllheck@gmail.com

Offered for Preschool-K Students. June 1st-5th, 9am-12pm 

Everyday campers will have a favorite classic storybook read to them and then the book will become an adventure.  The campers will use different mediums to create art that will put books into their hearts.  There will also be an adventure exploring the playground pretending that the campers are part of the story.  This camp will be mostly outdoors. This will be messy so please send a change of clothes.  

The cost is $180. Contact Rebecca Noss at Becn4kids@gmail.com  

For students grades 6-12.  June 1st-5th12:30-2:30. 

 Have you ever wanted to spin wool into yarn? We will spend time preparing wool fleece and getting it ready to spin. We will use drop spindles and spinning wheels to create our own unique colorful yarn.  

Note to Venture Parents: This past year in Venture we covered wool processing with our students. In the class Let"s Spin we will be focusing on spinning and developing our skill as we create single and double ply yarn. This will give us time to practice our technique as well as use a variety of wool types and colors. Students will have the opportunity to work on a spinning wheel.            

Class will meet at a private location in Churchtown.

The cost of the class will be $130 + $20 material fee        Total$150                                                                                         

Contact Cheryl Heck at cheryllheck@gmail.com

For Students who have completed 6th-12th grade. June 8th-12th, 9:00-1:00pm  

This unique camp will introduce campers to famous scenes from classic literature. The camp will also introduce the background of the authors as well as the history behind each book.   Each day campers will work in groups to make an interpretation of a scene from some of the most famous classic books and then act out the scene.  They will also work on writing their own scene from their favorite classic or a classic they may be interested in.  There will be sword fighting, fun comedic interactions, and more.    This camp will be held both indoors and outdoors.  Students are welcome to pack lunch to have additional discussions. 

The Cost is $180. Contact Rebecca Noss at Becn4kids@gmail.com 

For students ages 8-14, June 15-19, 9-noon 

Do you wish you knew how to draw? Have you always wanted to but felt frustrated at your creations? Do you draw pretty well, but want to get better? I can guarantee that you will improve after this week-long class. Each day you will learn new keys to seeing with new eyes, and drawing what you see, not just what you think you see. Campers should have a real desire to draw, be able to listen and persevere through a drawing that will challenge them. We will be working both indoors and outdoors. 

The cost will be $175.Families will be given a material list to bring the first day of class. 

There is a 4 student minimum for the camp to run. 

Contact Deb at houseonahilled@gmail.com 

For Students who have completed 6th-12th grade. June 22nd-26th, 9:00-1:00pm  

Spend the week learning how photography can be a great way to express creativity and capture moments in time.  The camp will start with the history of photography. Photos that changed the world will also be discussed. The camp will also look at famous artists and create photos that represent the artists.  Everyday the campers will explore with their own creativity.  Each student should have a camera or phone.  Also, access to be able to send pictures to the camp director  through texting or email.  Students should be able to print some of their photos to share as well.  (That can be done at drug stores or Walmart).  This class will take place both indoors and outdoors . This is an art camp, and will not cover instruction on how to use a camera, though some skills will be taught. Students are welcome to pack lunch to have additional discussions. 

The Cost is $180. Contact Rebecca Noss at Becn4kids@gmail.com  

For children 3-6 years old (7 year olds who can be gentle with the little ones)

July 6-10, 9am-1:30pm

Get ready for a 'Process Art' adventure, where the process of creating and experiencing the Art is far more important than the finished project. Children will participate in very messy, fun, expressive, Art, bigger and messier than ever! Campers will bring lunches and kids will have some fun water play to get 'cleaned up'. Parents are welcome to stay or not, it's up to you.  

The cost will be $200. Contact Deb Imholte at houseonahilled@gmail.com

For children 7-12. July13th-17th 9am-1:30pm

Get ready for a 'Process Art' adventure, where the process of creating and experiencing the Art is far more important than the finished project. Children will participate in very messy, fun, expressive, Art, bigger and messier than ever! Campers will bring lunches and kids will have some fun water play to get 'cleaned up'. 

The cost will be $200. Contact Deb Imholte at houseonahilled@gmail.com

Offered for K-4th grade Students. July 20th-24th, 9:00am-12pm

Explore US history from colonial times to the civil war. Through engaging stories, hands-on crafts, games, and tea parties, campers learn about the lives of historical characters like Kirsten, Felicity, Addie and more.  Students can bring dolls with them and even dress up for the time period that will be explored that day. This is an introduction to each character.

 The Cost is $180. Contact Rebecca Noss at Becn4kids@gmail.com

For Students who have completed 6th-12th grade. July 27st-31st, 9:00am-12pm

Travel through the history of Pennsylvania exploring ‘snapshots’ of the amazing history that this great commonwealth has brought to this country from the native Americans through wars to modern times. Each day the camp will create timelines, maps and explore through centuries of history with hands-on crafts, reenacting, and adventure. 

The Cost is $180. Contact Rebecca Noss at Becn4kids@gmail.com