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SUMMER 2025
Play-In-A-Week Camp
with Anne G'Fellers-Mason
Grades: 5th - 8th Grade (must have completed 5th grade)
Class Limit: 16
Can you make a play in a week? You will get the chance to do this at the McKinney Center THIS SUMMER!
Starting from scratch, students will work alongside professional theatre makers to create an original performance in just one week. You will develop a range of performance skills and learn technical theatre skills working alongside practicing artists. You will also make new friends and have a lot of fun in the process.
There is even a free lunch club from Noon - 12:30, where you can hang-out and have lunch with directors, designers, choreographers, poets, and musicians.
Spots for Play-In-A-Week are limited to 16 students, and it is expected to fill up quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment.
This camp is partially funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FINAL PERFORMANCE at noon on Saturday, June 7.
Artsploration Camp - Kindergarten - 3rd Grades
with Donna Bird
Grades: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade (must have completed Kindergarten)
Class Limit: 16 students
Students will spend the week exploring the colorful diversity of the world through art projects from many cultures. Classes will incorporate a broad range of art techniques and media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and drawing. While discovering each culture’s rich visual traditions, students will learn about world customs, music, and celebrations, making the week a wonderful experience for both beginning and experienced young artists!
Registration fee includes all materials and supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR POTTERY 101 AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
Pottery Studio 101 - Kindergarten - 3rd Grades
with Kara Bledsoe
Grades: Kindergarten – 3rd grade (must have completed Kindergarten)
Class Limit: 10 students
In this fun and messy class, students will learn hand-building techniques and the use of the potter’s wheel. Students will experience the delight of creating with their own hands and imagination in clay. Our goal is for each student to produce five projects that will go home with them to enjoy or give as gifts.
Registration fee includes materials such as clay and glazes, supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
Projects need time to dry and will be fired in a kiln. Therefore, final projects will be available for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. The McKinney Center and camp instructors will notify parents when items are ready.
June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR ARTSPLORATION AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
Artsploration Camp - 4th - 7th Grades
with Donna Bird
Grades: 4th - 7th Grade (grades are flexible)
Class Limit: 16 students
Students will spend the week exploring the colorful diversity of the world through art projects from many cultures. Classes will incorporate a broad range of art techniques and media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and drawing. While discovering each culture’s rich visual traditions, students will learn about world customs, music, and celebrations, making the week a wonderful experience for both beginning and experienced young artists!
Registration fee includes all materials and supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR POTTERY 101 AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
Pottery Studio 202 - 4th - 7th Grades
with Kara Bledsoe
Grades: 4th - 7th Grades
Class Limit: 10 students
This more advanced camp for middle school students will be fun and messy, while also providing skills in hand-building techniques and the use of the potter’s wheel. Students will experience the delight of creating with their own hands and imagination in clay. Our goal is for each student to produce five projects that will go home with them to enjoy or give as gifts. If your child has taken pottery camps in the past they will be excited to do new projects every summer.
Registration fee includes materials such as clay and glazes, supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
Projects need time to dry and will be fired in a kiln. Therefore, final projects will be available for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. The McKinney Center and camp instructors will notify parents when items are ready.
June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR ARTSPLORATION AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
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Artsploration Camp - Kindergarten - 3rd Grades
with Donna Bird
Grades: Kindergarten - 3rd Grade (must have completed Kindergarten)
Class Limit: 16 students
Students will spend the week exploring the colorful diversity of the world through art projects from many cultures. Classes will incorporate a broad range of art techniques and media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and drawing. While discovering each culture’s rich visual traditions, students will learn about world customs, music, and celebrations, making the week a wonderful experience for both beginning and experienced young artists!
Registration fee includes all materials and supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR POTTERY 101 AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
Pottery Studio 101 - Kindergarten - 3rd Grades
with Kara Bledsoe
Grades: Kindergarten – 3rd grade (must have completed Kindergarten)
Class Limit: 10 students
In this fun and messy class, students will learn hand-building techniques and the use of the potter’s wheel. Students will experience the delight of creating with their own hands and imagination in clay. Our goal is for each student to produce five projects that will go home with them to enjoy or give as gifts.
Registration fee includes materials such as clay and glazes, supplies, snack, and a camp t-shirt!
Projects need time to dry and will be fired in a kiln. Therefore, final projects will be available for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. The McKinney Center and camp instructors will notify parents when items are ready.
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.
1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
A confirmation email will be sent to you upon registration with further information and tips regarding summer camp.
SIGN UP FOR ARTSPLORATION AND MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY CAMP!
Acoustic Guitar - Private Lessons - JULY - Kids & Teens - 30 minutes
with Jonathan Edens
Ages 7 - 17
These 30-minute private lessons are for all levels of skill. Students will learn basic terminology and foundational aspects of playing chords and melodies on the guitar. Class is less theory and more practical application but can also be adapted to the needs and wants of each student. Students will need to supply their own guitar, strings, and picks.
Four classes, one per week. Sessions will re-start every 4 weeks. You may register for additional sessions at your leisure.
Once you register for the class, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule your day and time for lessons. Four lessons/dates will be scheduled in this series. Lessons will restart each month. Go ahead and register for future months if you wish. There are no refunds or make-up for missed lessons.
If you prefer a one-hour lesson, please sign up for that option instead.
Weeks of July 7, 14, 21, 28.
Schedule your class between 8am - 5pm M-F and receive a discount. Call the McKinney Center for the discount promo code before registering.