Camp of the Arts
Unleash your child’s creativity at Camp of the Arts, where imagination knows no bounds! Our camp invites children of all ages to dive into the vibrant world of the arts, exploring music, dance, theatre, painting, and more. Through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and inspiring projects, campers will develop new skills, express themselves, and build friendships in a fun and supportive environment.
We offer flexible scheduling to meet your family’s needs:
Full-Day Camp:
Drop-off between 7:45 – 8:45 AM and pick-up between 5:00 – 5:30 PM, giving parents peace of mind while children thrive in the arts.
Half-Day Option:
Perfect for younger campers or those with busy schedules, available from 7:45 AM – 12:45 PM.
At Camp of the Arts, every child is an artist! Whether they’re stepping onto the stage, picking up a paintbrush, or dancing to the rhythm, they’ll be encouraged to dream big and create freely. Join us for an unforgettable summer of artistic adventure!
Camp includes provided snack & water throughout the day. Campers bring a packed lunch (refrigerator available) All art materials and supplies as well as an official camp tshirt will be provided. Once registered and as we get closer to camp dates, you will receive email correspondence as well as a google form to complete for your camper.
2025 COTA CAMP Dates:
June 9-13 - Rising K-3rd Grades
June 23-27 - Rising 4th-8th Grades
July 7-11 - Rising K-3rd Grades
July 14-18 - Rising 4th-6th Grades
July 21-25 - Rising 7th-12th Grades
A Day at Camp...
(sample schedule)
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
Drop Off & Free Play at Art Stations
Campers arrive and explore various open-ended art activities and materials.
8:45 AM – 9 AM
Snack & Water Break
Time to refuel before the day’s main project begins.
9 AM – 11:30 AM
Focused Daily Art Project
Guided art session centered on a daily theme or technique.
11:30 AM – 12 pM
Clean Up & Reset
Campers help clean and organize the art space.
12 pm – 12:45 pM
Lunch Break
Relax and enjoy lunch together.
12:45 pm – 1:30 pM
Outdoor Time
Fresh air and light physical activity.
1:30 pm – 4 pM
Art Film & Discussion
Watch an art-related film followed by a thoughtful group discussion.
4 pm – 4:30 pM
Afternoon Exercise & Reset for Next Day
Stretch, move, and help prepare the space for tomorrow’s fun.
4:30 pm – 5 pM
Relax and Regroup!
5 pm – 5:30 pM
Pick Up
CAMP DIRECTORS
Emma Pinnix is a native of Boone and has been dancing since the age of three. Her training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, musical theatre and contemporary led to become a company member of The Carolina Snowbelles where she performed in the annual Christmas show as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millennium Stage in Washington DC. Emma’s training continued at Ad Deum Dance Company’s summer intensive in Houston, TX and The Rockette Summer Intensive in NYC. After working in the professional dance company Arrows International in Oklahoma for two years where she toured to Costa Rica, Peru, and Southeast Asia she has returned to Boone to invest her love and passion for dance into the lives of area youth in the high country. She is thrilled to continue performing with The Carolina Snowbelles, teaching classes, and serving as the Director of Studio Life at The Space @ Project Dance where her role will include organizing social events, creating a monthly newsletter and running our social media platforms.
Madelyn Shepard is a junior at Appalachian State University majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. Alongside her academic pursuits, she has been deeply involved in the performing arts for over 15 years. She trained as a competitive dancer at Studio Bleu Dance Center and had the honor of performing down Main Street, USA in Disney World in both 2016 and 2022, as well as closing the Fred & Astaire Broadway Awards Show in New York City in 2022. She spent seven years as a member of the JAM Youth Project, a pre-professional tap dance company, which helped shape her passion for performance and mentorship. On campus, she is an active member of the Syncopation Tap Club, and has recently joined the faculty at The Space at Project Dance. She is thrilled to be co-directing Camp of the Arts with Emma, where she looks forward to helping young people grow both artistically and personally.