SUMMER CAMPS
The Surry Arts Council provides a variety of artistic summer camps during June and July. Registration is now open. Our instructors focus on safety, creativity and fun in a welcoming environment. Whether your child's interest is in visual arts, dance, music, or drama, we have camps for them right here in Mount Airy. Registration can be done in person at the Andy Griffith Playhouse or online.
Please visit the Photo Gallery for photos from many of the 2023 summer camps.
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Arts Alive T-Shirt Design Contest
The Theme is “Pirates and Mermaids” and the shirt must read “Arts Alive 2024” with the child’s name and age. Designs are due by Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The entrants must be attending Arts Alive. Pictures may be dropped off at the Surry Arts Council office (218 Rockford St), mailed to PO Box 141, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or e-mailed to alena@surryarts.org.
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We are currently accepting 2024 summer camp scholarship applications. There are no auditions for summer camp applications.
Both the SAC Summer Camp Application and the Dr. John L. Gravitte “Dentistry with Heart” Scholarship Application are now available for download.
You may also pick up these applications at the Surry Arts Council office at the Arts Center. Scholarhip applications may also be picked up at Dr. John. L. Gravitte's office located at 140 North Pointe Blvd, Mount Airy.
Several years ago, Dr. Gravitte began sponsoring scholarships for Surry Arts Council summer camps to help provide summer enrichment opportunities for children. A positive experience for a child in theatre, art, music, etc. can change the course of their life and these great summer camps can provide the skills needed to grow and help boost their confidence in a big way!
Thank you to John L. Gravitte, DDS, PA for providing the Dr. John L. Gravitte “Dentistry with Heart” scholarships to provide opportunities to our youth.
Completed applications should be emailed to marianna@surryarts.org.
Scholarships for selected summer camps are available ach year from the Kester Sink Birthday Endowment. This fund was set up when Kester turned 80. He turned 100 on September 13, 2023. Over $25,000 in scholarships from this fund have been awarded to Surry County young people for Surry Arts Council summer arts experiences during he past 20 years. The Surry Arts Council is grateful to Kester Sink and the entire Sink family for their love of the arts and their support. Inquire about these scholarships and other earmarked funds for summer camps by contacting marianna@surryarts.org.
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Arts Alive: Pirates and Mermaids (Ages 3-5)
Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Andy Griffith Playhouse$50 per child
Scholarships are available from the Kester Sink Birthday Endowment
Contact: Madi
Arts Alive Parade begins at Truist Bank parking lot at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 for the 6:00 p.m. parade to the Andy Griffith Playhouse. The celebration is led by the Petree family with bubbles, face painting, sidewalk chalk and more fun.
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Arts Alive: Pirates and Mermaids (Ages 6-11)
Monday-Thursday, June 10-13, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Andy Griffith Playhouse$50 per child
Scholarships are available from the Kester Sink Birthday EndowmentArts Alive Parade begins at Truist Bank parking lot at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 for the 6:00 p.m. parade to the Andy Griffith Playhouse. The celebration is led by the Petree family with bubbles, face painting, sidewalk chalk and more fun.
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Mixed Media Arts Camp (Ages 5-9)
Monday-Friday, June 17-20, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SAC Art Studio$225 per child
Contact: Marianna
Students in this summer camp will make multiple projects a day using different forms of art including: Clay, fiber art (weaving), jewelry making, paper mâché, tie dye, and more!
Parents: Please pack a lunch and snack for students each day.
About the instructor:
Amanda Gullatt Easter is a local ceramic artist from Elkin, NC. She studied studio art at Appalachian State University and received her BFA: with an emphasis in ceramics in 2017. Amanda has had a life long affair with art from the time she was very young as her father was crafty and loved art. A large chunk of her childhood included painting, knitting and jewelry making. She took this love for art and turned it into a career after college. She has been a vendor and taught classes at The November Room in Elkin for over 6 years. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Artisan Guild during its tenure before its disbanding during 2020. Amanda lives with her husband and daughter in Elkin. She loves instilling creativity and a love of art not only in her own child but in other children as well through the art and craft for clay. She loves to have a good time in class and helping people to create unique and beautiful pieces that they will cherish forever. With a wide range of class projects there is something for everyone to enjoy. She also teaches private classes as well as private parties and events. For more information please contact her via email at amandagullattceramics@gmail.com. -
Musical Theatre Boot Camp
Ages 9-18
Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 2024
9:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Andy Griffith Playhouse$100 per participant
Contact: Tyler
Learn about all aspects of Musical Theatre with instructor Tyler Matanick, including Musical Theatre History, Audition Techniques, Lighting, Sound, Stagecraft (Set Building), Casting and Directing, Acting, and Choreography. This class is for all who love musical theatre, not just the ones on stage. This course will give you a better understanding of what it takes to put on a full production.
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Princess Training Camp
Ages 4 and up
Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cindi Griffith Dance Studio$100 per child
Learn the manners of princesses and enjoy crafts, music and dancing along the way. Coronation on Friday, June 21.
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Youth Acting Camp
Ages 6-18
Monday-Friday, June 24-28, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (includes lunch)
Andy Griffith Playhouse$120 per participant
This camp includes blocking, memorization, characterization and performance. Rehearsals are mandatory to participate in the final performance on Friday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Free Admission.
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Mixed Media Arts Camp (Ages 10-14)
Monday-Friday, June 24-27, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SAC Art Studio$225 per child
Contact: Marianna
Students in this summer camp will make multiple projects a day using different forms of art including: Clay, fiber art (weaving), jewelry making, paper mâché, tie dye, and more!
Parents: Please pack a lunch and snack for students each day.
About the instructor:
Amanda Gullatt Easter is a local ceramic artist from Elkin, NC. She studied studio art at Appalachian State University and received her BFA: with an emphasis in ceramics in 2017. Amanda has had a life long affair with art from the time she was very young as her father was crafty and loved art. A large chunk of her childhood included painting, knitting and jewelry making. She took this love for art and turned it into a career after college. She has been a vendor and taught classes at The November Room in Elkin for over 6 years. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Artisan Guild during its tenure before its disbanding during 2020. Amanda lives with her husband and daughter in Elkin. She loves instilling creativity and a love of art not only in her own child but in other children as well through the art and craft for clay. She loves to have a good time in class and helping people to create unique and beautiful pieces that they will cherish forever. With a wide range of class projects there is something for everyone to enjoy. She also teaches private classes as well as private parties and events. For more information please contact her via email at amandagullattceramics@gmail.com. -
Youth Acting Camp
Ages 8-18
Monday-Friday, July 8-12 and 15-19, 2024
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Andy Griffith Playhouse$150 per participant
Auditioning thru final performance!
Performance on July 19th at 4:00 pm, Free
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Mixed Media Arts Camp (Ages 15-18)
Monday-Friday, July 8-11, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SAC Art Studio$225 per child
Contact: Marianna
Students in this summer camp will make multiple projects a day using different forms of art including: Clay, fiber art (weaving), jewelry making, paper mâché, tie dye, and more!
Parents: Please pack a lunch and snack for students each day.
About the instructor:
Amanda Gullatt Easter is a local ceramic artist from Elkin, NC. She studied studio art at Appalachian State University and received her BFA: with an emphasis in ceramics in 2017. Amanda has had a life long affair with art from the time she was very young as her father was crafty and loved art. A large chunk of her childhood included painting, knitting and jewelry making. She took this love for art and turned it into a career after college. She has been a vendor and taught classes at The November Room in Elkin for over 6 years. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Artisan Guild during its tenure before its disbanding during 2020. Amanda lives with her husband and daughter in Elkin. She loves instilling creativity and a love of art not only in her own child but in other children as well through the art and craft for clay. She loves to have a good time in class and helping people to create unique and beautiful pieces that they will cherish forever. With a wide range of class projects there is something for everyone to enjoy. She also teaches private classes as well as private parties and events. For more information please contact her via email at amandagullattceramics@gmail.com. -
Surry Strings Camp
Ages 6 and up
Monday-Thursday, July 15-19, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Historic Earle TheatreInstructor Jim Vipperman
$100 per child, Instruments providedContact: Alena
Participants will be introduced to the basics of playing the fiddle, guitar, banjo and/or mandolin.
This project is supported in part by the Mount Airy ABC Board, Northern Regional Hospital, and the NC Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, with funding from the NEA.
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Dance Camp
Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 2024
Cindi Griffith Dance Studio$100 per participant
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Ages 4-6) 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Ages 7-12)Introduction to ballet, hip-hop, and jazz.
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Mixed Media Arts Camp (Ages 5-9)
Monday-Friday, June 17-20, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SAC Art Studio$225 per child
Contact: Alena
Students in this summer camp will make multiple projects a day using different forms of art including: Clay, fiber art (weaving), jewelry making, paper mâché, tie dye, and more!
Parents: Please pack a lunch and snack for students each day.
About the instructor:
Amanda Gullatt Easter is a local ceramic artist from Elkin, NC. She studied studio art at Appalachian State University and received her BFA: with an emphasis in ceramics in 2017. Amanda has had a life long affair with art from the time she was very young as her father was crafty and loved art. A large chunk of her childhood included painting, knitting and jewelry making. She took this love for art and turned it into a career after college. She has been a vendor and taught classes at The November Room in Elkin for over 6 years. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Artisan Guild during its tenure before its disbanding during 2020. Amanda lives with her husband and daughter in Elkin. She loves instilling creativity and a love of art not only in her own child but in other children as well through the art and craft for clay. She loves to have a good time in class and helping people to create unique and beautiful pieces that they will cherish forever. With a wide range of class projects there is something for everyone to enjoy. She also teaches private classes as well as private parties and events. For more information please contact her via email at amandagullattceramics@gmail.com. -
Visual Arts Camps (Ages 4-8)
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SAC Visual Art Studio$100 per child
Contact: Madi
Explore styles of the masters and complete a project each day.
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Visual Arts Camps (Ages 9-16)
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SAC Visual Art Studio$100 per child
Contact: Madi
Explore styles of the masters and complete a project each day.
2024 Summer Camps
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