GENERAL INFORMATION:
Our Arts In Action summer camps are multi-disciplinary full day (9:00 am - 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday) arts camps for children ages 5 to 11. Each session includes classes in art, dance, drama, music, clay, and magic to let campers "get their feet wet" in these different areas of the arts. All of our arts instructors are teaching artists and professionals who are continually honing their craft though out the rest of the year. Arts In Action makes the arts fun and engaging with games and creative projects. Each session of camp features a unique theme.
2025 Camp Dates & Themes:
June 16 - 19: Beach Party
We're kicking off the summer with our "Beach Party" week! Learn about the arts with a summery, tropical flair.
June 23 - 26: Big Top Circus
Magicians, clowns, and ringleaders, oh my! Delve into the visual and performing arts through the lens of a circus.
July 14 - 17: Mad Science
We're putting a new spin on M. A. D. (Music, Art, Dance/Drama, anyone?) Science. Explore a little bit of the science behind the visual and performing arts.
We're kicking off the summer with our "Beach Party" week! Learn about the arts with a summery, tropical flair.
June 23 - 26: Big Top Circus
Magicians, clowns, and ringleaders, oh my! Delve into the visual and performing arts through the lens of a circus.
July 14 - 17: Mad Science
We're putting a new spin on M. A. D. (Music, Art, Dance/Drama, anyone?) Science. Explore a little bit of the science behind the visual and performing arts.
Price Per Session: $250
To inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact [email protected]
Register via cur8 & email us your registration form
Register for the camp(s) of your choice by selecting "buy tickets" on the widgets below. Once you've done so, please download the registration form below and email the completed form to [email protected]. If you can, please change the name of the document to include your child's last name when you save it. If you are unable to use the fillable PDF, you may instead print the form and email a scan/photo of the completed form.
To pay via cash or check, please email us the registration form first, and mail or drop off payment to our mailbox at Greer City Hall: ATTN Greer Cultural Arts Council / Robin Byouk, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer SC 29651. Please include a copy of your registration form with the payment. Checks should be made out to "Greer Cultural Arts Council".
To pay via cash or check, please email us the registration form first, and mail or drop off payment to our mailbox at Greer City Hall: ATTN Greer Cultural Arts Council / Robin Byouk, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer SC 29651. Please include a copy of your registration form with the payment. Checks should be made out to "Greer Cultural Arts Council".
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FrequenTly Asked Questions:
What should my child wear to camp?
For their safety, please send your child in comfortable, closed-toed shoes (no sandals/crocs/slides) and “play clothes". Your child may want to participate in our dress up days (listed in the camp guide). Please send a set of “paint clothes” or an apron every day for your child to change into or to throw on over their clothes for art class. Weather permitting, we may go out to the playground in our park for about 15 minutes.
What does my child need to bring to camp?
Everyone should bring a water bottle (with their name on it!) every day. They will be able to refill their water bottle throughout the day as needed. They should also bring a set of paint clothes and a packed lunch. We will
have a “quiet hour” after lunch to wind down and watch a movie before resuming afternoon classes; You
may want to send a pillow/blanket or sleeping bag to leave at camp for your child to use during quiet
hour. Please label all personal items with your child’s name! We end up with so many lost and found
items.
have a “quiet hour” after lunch to wind down and watch a movie before resuming afternoon classes; You
may want to send a pillow/blanket or sleeping bag to leave at camp for your child to use during quiet
hour. Please label all personal items with your child’s name! We end up with so many lost and found
items.
Do I need to pack a lunch or snacks for my child?
Please send a packed lunch (that does not need to be heated) with your child each day. We provide two small snacks during the day, but you are welcome to send a different snack for your child if you prefer, especially if your child has dietary restrictions or allergies.
There will be a refrigerator available to store lunches. Don’t forget to pack a fork or spoon (if needed)! Make sure to label lunch bags with your child's name.
There will be a refrigerator available to store lunches. Don’t forget to pack a fork or spoon (if needed)! Make sure to label lunch bags with your child's name.
Can my child bring a cell phone or electronics to camp?
Electronics are not permitted at camp. The City of Greer, The Greer Cultural Arts Council, and Arts in
Action will not be held responsible for any items brought to camp that become lost, stolen or broken. Cell
phones may be kept in their bag and checked during lunchtime only.
Action will not be held responsible for any items brought to camp that become lost, stolen or broken. Cell
phones may be kept in their bag and checked during lunchtime only.
How can I get in touch with my child during the day?
Since the children are often in classes or involved in camp activities, it is not always easy to reach them.
Robin Byouk is reachable at 864-505-7771. However, if you cannot reach her, please call the Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Department office at 864-848-2190.
Robin Byouk is reachable at 864-505-7771. However, if you cannot reach her, please call the Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Department office at 864-848-2190.
Can my child bring toys or books from home?
No. Our camp will have plenty of classes, activities, and games to keep your child busy all day. We do not
want the possibility of your child’s toys, etc. being broken or misplaced while at camp.
want the possibility of your child’s toys, etc. being broken or misplaced while at camp.
What if my child needs medication?
If your child needs to take any medication while at Arts in Action Camp, you must fill out a form giving
instructions and your permission for the camp staff to administer the medicine. Medication will be kept
by the camp staff each day and also must be picked up by the parent each day. The center does not
provide aspirin or any other medication for any child. In addition to giving instructions on the medication
form, please make sure you tell camp staff about the child’s medication just to make sure they are fully
aware.
instructions and your permission for the camp staff to administer the medicine. Medication will be kept
by the camp staff each day and also must be picked up by the parent each day. The center does not
provide aspirin or any other medication for any child. In addition to giving instructions on the medication
form, please make sure you tell camp staff about the child’s medication just to make sure they are fully
aware.
What if my child becomes ill during camp?
Please keep sick children home. If your child stays home sick, please email [email protected] to
let us know. If your child becomes ill during the program, a parent or guardian will be notified and will be
asked to pick up the child. Please provide the best emergency contact number on your registration form.
let us know. If your child becomes ill during the program, a parent or guardian will be notified and will be
asked to pick up the child. Please provide the best emergency contact number on your registration form.
What does a typical day at camp look like?
After check-in, campers start the day with a warm up dance or game as a group, then split off into their groups and go to classes. Campers are divided into groups by age (unless they want to stay with a sibling/friend) for class rotations. Campers rotate through 30-min or 45-min classes in Art, Dance, Drama, and Music for the morning, with a small snack mid-morning. Campers all have lunch together, followed by "quiet time" where we stretch out on the floor with a pillow and blanket and watch videos or a movie. Afternoon classes resume the rotation, then an afternoon snack, more classes, and finally group games until pickup time. Camp is about learning and being creative, but it's also about having fun, so if we find that the campers are getting antsy, we shorten classes or add in extra game time or a surprise activity to keep everyone engaged. We try to keep it structured, but flexible.
Tell me more about some of your "Bonus" classes?
Campers will spend the most time in our four core classes; Art, Dance, Drama, and Music. Each camp will have a few different bonus classes or activities, depending on which week they attend. All camp sessions will include a Clay component, which includes two classes: one to create a ceramic piece of art, and one to glaze it. They also all include a Magic demonstration, where our Drama teacher will show campers some card and coin magic. In the past, we've had a balloon artist, a mime, a few orchestra members, some wildlife rehab volunteers and their animal co-workers, a few circus performers, and a harpist share their arts and expertise with us. You never really know who's going to drop by camp and teach us something new!
What's the difference between the different sessions? can my child attend more than one?
While all of the sessions teach most of the same core content and basic concepts, we feel that there is enough variety for campers to take two sessions - or even three - if desired. While the foundation is the same for each camp session, the different themes will sculpt how we teach the main content. The bonus classes and activities will also vary from session to session. And because every session has a unique combination of campers, you're going to get a different creative experience because of what each camper adds to the group.
For additional questions, please contact [email protected].
