Camps at the Carrollton Center for the Arts

Our summer camps and activities will make lifelong memories! Explore the options below. Please review our policies before registration.

Registration for the 2025 Summer Semester will begin April 4, 2025. Registration will remain open while space permits. For camps, registration will close the Friday prior to the beginning of the camp week.

The Carrollton Center for the Arts does not discriminate against any person with respect to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability.

Classes, camps, workshops and special events may be canceled if minimum participation is not reached. Participants enrolled in any instructional class, camp, workshop or special event that is canceled will receive a full refund or may transfer the registration fee to another program being offered during that semester of programming.

Participants who cancel their registration prior to the beginning of a program will receive reimbursement, minus a 20 percent handling fee. NO REFUND will be made after the first camp/class session.

No refunds can be made on theatre/concert tickets sold.

Hardships will be handled on an individual basis and MUST BE delivered in writing to the arts center manager. Please allow four weeks for reimbursement.

Full-day camps: Campers will need to bring a sack lunch that does not need to be refrigerated. The center does have a vending machine. For all camps, the center will provide one snack during the camp day. If a child has a food allergy, we ask parents to send a snack for their child.

As a governmental agency, we use all our fees to develop our programs. Most fees we charge are used to cover our expenses, including hiring the best qualified instructors and paying operating costs. In order to cover costs, you will see class/workshop fees, show fees and admission fees for programs and performances. The Carrollton Center for the Arts strives to keep fees to a minimum.

A performance fee will be assessed prior to shows performed by the youth programs. This fee will cover the costs of rehearsals outside of class, sets, props, lighting, legal rights to music/plays, costumes/uniforms, publicity, and other costs associated with production.

An admission fee will be charged for public performances. Aside from admission fees adding value to any product created by the Carrollton Center for the Arts, admission fees are used to support the production staff, including those who work behind the scenes, in the sound/lighting booth, in the box office and who provide janitorial service after the performance.

The Carrollton Center for the Arts is entirely accessible to persons with special needs, ensuring a pleasurable performance experience for all. Accessible seating for people with wheelchairs and a companion is available for all shows on a first–come, first–served basis. Be sure to mention your need for wheelchair accessible seating when you purchase your ticket. For those needing ASL interpretation, please give one–week minimum notice prior to attending the performance. Guide or animal assistant therapy dogs with a designated vest are allowed in the facility, but family pets are not. For any other special needs, please contact the box office at 770–838–1083.

All class days and/or times are subject to change. The Carrollton Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel and/or combine classes based on enrollment.

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Carrollton, GA 30117

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Curious Case of Clay Camp Session I

Campers will immerse themselves in this artform, from wedging to coiling to throwing on the wheel. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Melanie Drew 

Days: June 1 – 5 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 8 – 12 

Fees:Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100

Curious Case of Clay Camp Session II

Campers will immerse themselves in this artform, from wedging to coiling to throwing on the wheel. All supplies are included.

Instructor: Melanie Drew 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 5 – 7

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

The Case of the Missing Masterpiece, Session I

Each day, campers uncover new clues about a stolen artwork, using art projects to investigate, express ideas, and build teamwork. The camp will also focus on some famous American artists.

Instructor: Lori Green 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 8 – 12

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

All Kindz of Art – Art Detectives, Session II

Take another look, is it art or a clue in disguise?  Is there a code hidden within? …a secret message containing the key to unlocking the mystery?  All will be revealed at this year’s All Kindz of Art – Art Detectives Summer Camps where you will have the motive, means and opportunity to create colorful, interesting and mysteriously deceptive works of 2D and 3D art.

Instructor: Debi Slone 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 8 – 12 

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

Teen Creative Explorations Camp

In this fun, exploratory art camp, teens will be introduced to a variety of art mediums by producing a different and unique project each evening. Campers will experiment in drawing, mixed media, watercolor, printmaking, and clay while learning from professional artists and art teachers in each medium.

Instructors: Ace Jorek, Rose Hayden, Cecilie Redding, Leah Jackson, Marcella Kuykendall

Times: 5:30 – 8:30 pm 

Ages: 13 – 18 

Fees: Member: $110 / Non-Member: $120  

All Kindz of Art – Art Detectives, Session I 

Take another look, is it art or a clue in disguise?  Is there a code hidden within? …a secret message containing the key to unlocking the mystery?  All will be revealed at this year’s All Kindz of Art – Art Detectives Summer Camps where you will have the motive, means and opportunity to create colorful, interesting and mysteriously deceptive works of 2D and 3D art.  

Instructor: Debi Slone 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 5 – 7

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

Crazy Clay Camp Session I

Get muddy with a purpose! Learn the fundamentals of building with clay, including coiling, slabbing, pinching, glazing, working on the potter’s wheel and firing your creations. All camp supplies provided.

Instructor: Cecilie Redding 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 5 – 7

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

The Case of the Missing Masterpiece, Session II

Each day, campers uncover new clues about a stolen artwork, using art projects to investigate, express ideas, and build teamwork. The camp will also focus on some famous American artists.

Instructor: Lori Green 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 8 – 12

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

The Case of the Missing Masterpiece, Session III

Each day, campers uncover new clues about a stolen artwork, using art projects to investigate, express ideas, and build teamwork. The camp will also focus on some famous American artists.

Instructor: Lori Green 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 8 -12

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

Crazy Clay Camp Session II

Get muddy with a purpose! Learn the fundamentals of building with clay, including coiling, slabbing, pinching, glazing, working on the potter’s wheel and firing your creations. All camp supplies provided.

Instructor: Cecilie Redding 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 8 -12 

Fees: Member: $90 / Non-Member: $100  

Adult Creative Explorations Camp

Enjoy the fun and excitement of a creative art camp experience while producing a different project each evening to take home. Campers will be introduced to painting, drawing, printmaking, and clay by professional artists in each medium.

Instructor: Ace Jorek, Rose Hayden, Cecilie Redding, Marilyn Collins, Gwyn Akers 

Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm 

Ages: 18 and Up 

Fees: Member: $110 / Non-Member: $120  

Art in the Park – Knox Park 

Free art activities offered in our neighborhood pavilions. No experience required, just bring an open imagination and an adult to help out. Guardians are asked to stay on location for the duration of the camp.  

*Please note that families who have younger or older children who would like to participate may join in. Please call ahead if you plan to bring additional children. 

Large groups, please contact Marcella Kuykendall, mkuykendall@carrollton-ga.gov for pre-registration.  

Registration is required. 

Instructor: Melanie Drew 

Times: 9am – 10am 

Ages: 6 – 13  

Fees: Free  

Painting Mysteries

Campers will engage in visual-based projects that promote close observation, encouraging them to create using a variety of different objects and materials.

Instructor: Faye B. Chivers 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 13 – 18

Fees: Member: $90/ Non-Member: $100 

Art in the Park – Lake Carroll Park

Free art activities offered in our neighborhood pavilions. No experience required, just bring an open imagination and an adult to help out. Guardians are asked to stay on location for the duration of the camp.  

*Please note that families who have younger or older children who would like to participate may join in. Please call ahead if you plan to bring additional children. 

Large groups, please contact Marcella Kuykendall, mkuykendall@carrollton-ga.gov for pre-registration.  

Registration is required.

Instructor: Melanie Drew 

Times: 9am – 10am 

Ages: 6 – 13 

Free  

Mystery Menu Baking Camp, Session I

Young chef’s will learn the basics of kitchen safety, nutrition and cooperation while exploring the delicious science of baking.   Our experienced master chef will teach recipes that are within our mysterious theme but are easy enough for any beginner baker.   All supplies are provided.

Instructor: Chef Sandy Huey 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages:  5 – 7 years old,  

Fees: Member: $110 / Non-Member: $120 

Mystery Menu Baking Camp, Session II

Our junior baking camp offers basics of pastry baking and confectionery techniques.  Junior chefs will learn kitchen safety, nutrition and cooperation while exploring the delicious science of baking.   Our experienced master chef will teach recipes that are within our mysterious theme.  All supplies are provided. 

Instructor: Chef Sandy Huey 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages:  8 – 12 years old 

Fees: Member: $110 / Non-Member: $120 

Mission: Move!

Curious 3-year-olds explore the basics of ballet and tap through playful songs, games and movement activities.  Campers need to bring a water bottle, tap shoes and ballet shoes in a dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings. 

Times: 11am – 12am 

Ages:  3 years old 

Cost: Members: $65 per camper; Non-members: $75 per camper Camp Director:Shawn Megorden

Mindful Art and Yoga 

Each day blends playful yoga, calming movement and imaginative art projects to support focus, confidence and emotional well-being. Campers should wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. 

Times: 9am-12am  

Ages: 6 – 9 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Director: Andrea Laubstein 

Mission Possible: Dance Discovery

Dancers will be introduced to ballet, tap and jazz and learn basic steps and choreography for each dance style. Campers need to bring a water bottle, tap shoes and ballet shoes in a dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings. 

Times: 1 – 4pm 

Ages: 7 – 12 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Directors: Andrea Laubstein, Shawn Megorden

Spy Kids Theatre Dance Camp

Explore expressive movement and musical theatre–style choreography, building confidence, storytelling skills and stage presence. Campers will need to bring a water bottle and character and tap shoes in their dance bag. Please make sure to label all your personal belongings.

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 9 – 14 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Director: Shawn Megorden 

Pink Panther Dance Camp, Session I

Young dancers will twirl through ballet and happily tap their toes to fun, engaging music. Campers need to bring a water bottle, tap shoes and ballet shoes in a dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings.  

Times: 1 – 4pm 

Ages: 4 – 5 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Director: Shawn Megorden 

Pink Panther Dance Camp, Session II 

Young dancers will twirl through ballet and happily tap their toes to fun, engaging music. Campers need to bring a water bottle, tap shoes and ballet shoes in a dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings.

Times:  9am – 12pm 

Ages: 4-5 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Director: Shawn Megorden 

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Intensive  

Designed for dancers with a minimum of two years of ballet experience who already have a strong foundation in ballet technique. Each day guest and resident instructors will teach a ballet technique class, pointe/pre-pointe, variations, dance conditioning and either jazz or modern/contemporary. Campers need to bring a water bottle, pointe shoes (for those dancing en pointe), ballet and jazz shoes in their dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings.

Times: 9 – 3pm  

Ages: 12 -18years old, minimum 2-3 years prior ballet experience 

Cost: Members: $100 per camper; Non-members: $115 per camper 

Camp Directors: Lorraine Casablanca, Chance Rankin & other Guest Artists 

Secret Agent Dance Camp

Crack the code of new ballet and tap steps as you refine your skills and learn fun choreography.  Campers need to bring a water bottle, tap shoes and ballet shoes in a dance bag. Campers should wear leotards and tights to camp. Make sure to put the camper’s name on their belongings.

Time: 1 – 4pm 

Ages:  6 – 7 years old 

Cost: Members: $85 per camper; Non-members: $100 per camper 

Camp Director: Claire Jennings  

Writing Lab: Whodunit? 

This camp aims to teach the fundamentals of mystery writing, giving campers the tools to create compelling mysteries filled with clever clues, suspicious suspects, and surprising twists while studying under a professional author and editor. The course will include writing exercises, outlining instruction, and guidance on developing complex characters who keep secrets from one another.

Instructor: Eric Scarantino 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 13 – 18

Fees: Member:  $85 / Non-Member: $95 

Musical Mystery Youth Choir Camp

This exciting summer Chorus Camp helps students build strong vocal technique through fun warm-ups and engaging group singing. Campers will learn the basics of choral performance while working on detective-themed favorites like Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson. Students may have opportunities for solos and duets and will collaborate on creative choreography to bring their songs to life. The week wraps up with a lively showcase performance for families to enjoy!

Instructor: Sean & Katie Sweeney 

Dates: June 1 – 5 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 8 – 12

Fees: Member: $85 / Non-Member: $95 

Music Makers, Pre-school Music Camp

Join us for this creative preschool camp where toddlers learn rhythm and melody through play, movement and musical fun!   Parent participant is encouraged.

Instructor: Akera Harry 

Times: 9am – 10am 

Ages: 3 – 4 years old

Fees: Member:  $65 / Non-Member: $75 

Private Eye Kids Choir Camp

Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve musical mysteries! Private Eye Kids Choir Camp is a fun and engaging choral experience where young singers investigate interesting songs while building valuable music skills. Campers will learn some great tunes that they will perform at the end of the camp week.

Instructor: Maggie Hines 

Times: 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 5 – 7

Fees: Member: $85 / Non-Member: $95 

Carroll Symphony Orchestra Music Camp

Learn, connect and perform with members of the Carroll Symphony Orchestra.  Campers study a band or orchestra  instrument and learn some music history.  Participants are asked to bring their instrument. However, for all beginners, we will concentrate on using a string instrument, which can be provided at camp.  The camp fee covers five days of group lessons and in some cases private lessons.  A showcase will feature what the students learned during the week.  Additional lessons can be scheduled on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Instructors: Terry Lowry & Members of the CSO 

Ages: 6 – 18 

Times:  9am – 12pm 

Fees: Member: $75.00; Non-Member: $85.00 

The Secret Jazz Vox

This unique teen choir camp experience teaches vocal music through the art of jazz.  Campers will learn vocal technique through jazz, improvisation, and choral tuning based on appropriate repertoire.  All levels are welcomed!  The campers will perform before the musical Tuck Everlasting on Saturday, July 11 at 1:45pm.

Instructor: A. Deni Harling 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 13 – 18

Fees: Member:  $85 / Non-Member: $75 

Mysteries Behind the Scenes

This unique camp teaches the basics of working with tools in a scene shop to prepare for an upcoming performance.  Campers will learn information about set design and construction.  The great outcome of the camp will be elements of the set for the upcoming teen production of “Curtains.”

Instructors: David Manuel & Mike Handyside 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 15 years and older (adults are allowed to take part in this camp), Minimum 4; Maximum 10  

Fees: Members $85 / Non-Member: $95 

Finding Characters: An Introduction to Theatre

“Creating Characters” is a fun-filled, five-day theatre camp whereby campers will learn about the theatre and what goes into putting on a show. Campers will play theatre-related and improvisational games and learn the parts of the stage, all of which lead to an educational showcase on the last day of camp, featuring a short production entiled,“The Great Snowball Mystery.”

Instructors: Katie & Sean Sweeney 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 5 – 7 years old; Minimum 10; Maximum 20 

Fees: Member:  $85 / Non-Member: $100 

Finding Nemo, Junior Musical Session I

Based on the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, Junior tells the story of Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, sent on an epic adventure across the ocean to find his kid Nemo, who got captured by a masked scuba diver. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Instructors: Jenny & Greer Lyle 

Dates & Times: June 8 – 19; 9am – 12pm 

Ages: 8 – 11

Fees: Member:  $180 / Non-Member: $200 

Performance:  June 20 at 6pm 

Tickets: $5 per person 

Finding Nemo, Junior Musical Session II

Based on the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, Junior tells the story of Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, sent on an epic adventure across the ocean to find his kid Nemo, who got captured by a masked scuba diver. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

Instructors: Jenny & Greer Lyle 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 8 – 11 years old, Minimum10, Maximum 40 

Fees: Member:  $180 / Non-Member: $200 

Performance: June 27 at 6pm 

Tickets: $5 per person 

Tuck Everlasting, Youth Musical

Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt, Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence but gets more than she could have imagined when she crosses paths with the Tuck Family. Does Winnie return to her normal life, or does she join the Tuck’s infinite journey?  This summer musical will teach campers every aspect of theater, from set to costumes and singing to acting. This program will offer a taste of all things theatre.

Instructors: Sarah Gillespie and Chris Lewis

Times: 9am – 4pm 

Ages: 12 – 15

Fees: Member:  $200 / Non-Member: $220 

Performances: July 11 at 2pm & 6pm 

Tickets: $10 per person; $5 Youth (12 and under) 

The Improv Squad: Detectives in Training

The Improv Squad is on the case!  In this detective-themed improv camp, actors become quick-thinking investigators who solve mysteries using creativity, teamwork, and humor. Through improv games, clue-driven storytelling, scene work, and collaborative problem-solving, campers build confidence, communication skills, and develop a strong imagination – all while cracking the case.  No improv experience necessary – just a willingness to follow the clues and say “yes, and …!”  A presentation to family and friends will be done on the last day of camp.

Instructors: Terra Currie Feather 

Times: 1pm – 4pm 

Ages: 8 – 14

Fees: Member:  $85 / Non-Member: $100