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Art and music camps
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Art + Music Camps
Maybe she’s your dancing queen who is always hip-hopping through the house, or perhaps she has a love for the stage and wants to learn more about theater production. Let her discover a new passion project this summer with our art camps that are sure to get those creative juices flowing.
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+ Advanced Art for Portfolio Review | NEW!
Grades: 5-12
Date: July 21-25Time: 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m.Cost: $425Instructor: Emily Anderson ’16, local artistAdvanced Art for Portfolio Review is a structured and focused camp designed for students who want to deepen their artistic skills and prepare for a portfolio review. Geared toward 2D arts, campers will work with drawing, painting, and collage to create a still life, landscape, abstraction, and portrait. The camp will emphasize key techniques, including perspective, proportion, and the value scale, with specific lessons on how to "abstract" a subject as a creative break from more technical projects. This camp provides a balance of skill-building and artistic exploration, perfect for students aiming to refine their craft and build a strong portfolio.Great for applying to any Art School or intensive Art Camps. -
+ Camp Diva: Sing, Shine, and Stage!
Grades: 2-5Dates: June 23-27Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.mCost: $425Instructor: Natalie Eastman, Early-Childhood Music EducatorIs your daughter ready to discover her inner diva? Camp Diva: Sing, Shine & Stage! is a fun-filled summer camp designed to help girls unlock their vocal potential and build confidence through music. Over the course of the week, campers will receive expert voice training, learn valuable singing techniques, and practice performing popular songs using karaoke tracks—culminating in a dazzling mini-concert for family and friends on the final day! With a focus on vocal strength, stage presence, and teamwork, *Camp Diva* offers the perfect blend of learning and performance that will leave your child feeling like a star.
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+ Campfire Guitar
Grades: 6-8Dates: June 2-6Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.Cost: $325Instructor: Natalie Eastman, Music InstructorEnjoy five fun-filled days learning the basics of folk guitar: chords, strumming rhythmically, and, of course, singing along! Don’t worry about anything but having fun with a guitar and making new friends in our guitar camp. Play your favorite rock, pop, and country songs! There will be a list of required equipment for this camp, which you’ll receive after registering; so please register early to make sure you have everything ready-to-go before Day 1! -
+ Musical Theater Triple Threat Camp
Grades: 3-5
Dates: June 2-6
Time: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: Chelsea Padro, GPS and McCallie Director of TheaterLet your girl join GPS Theater Teacher Chelsea Padro for a weeklong musical theater experience where she will work on the skills needed to become a musical theater "triple threat"—singer, actor, and dancer! Through songs, dances, and scenes, students at Triple Threat Camp will build the confidence and stage presence needed for the theater! On the last day of camp, students will perform a short showcase of scenes, songs, and dances learned during the week for family and friends.Boys are welcome to attend.
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+ Dance Camp For Elementary
Grades: K-4
Dates: July 14-18
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $325
Instructor: Laurel Moore Zahrobsky ’90, GPS Director of Terpsichord, and GPS Terpsichord DancersYour little dancer can begin to discover what it takes to create interesting and fun movement. Through games and choreographic exercises, she will help create fun dances all week! This dance camp will stretch her imagination, keep her moving all morning, and have her laughing while making fun crafts! -
+ Dance Camp for Middle School
Grades: 5-8
Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 20 (note: 4-day week; no camp on Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: Laurel Moore Zahrobsky ’90, GPS Director of Terpsichord, and GPS Terpsichord DancersThe Middle School Dance Intensive is designed for the dancer who wants to dive deeper into modern dance technique, choreographic skills, and improvisation. We will meet each day on campus for a technique class and improv session and then on some days take a field trip to explore art in other parts of our city. Each dancer will end the week performing a small dance study they have created. -
+ Modern Dance Intensive
Grades: 9-12
Dates: July 28-August 1
Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $525
Instructors: Laurel Zahrobsky ’90, GPS Director of Terpsichord, and various guest artistsDesigned for experienced dancers, this camp focuses on articulating dance skills with fun and challenging teachers. Learn various forms of dance—modern, jazz, and composition—with instruction by professional dance company teachers. The week-long dance adventure culminates in a special performance on Friday afternoon to share all that was learned at camp. -
+ Plein Air Landscaping | NEW!
Grades: 5-12Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 20 (note: 4-day week; no camp on Thursday)Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.Cost: $250Instructor: Emily Anderson ’16, local artistPlein Air Landscaping invites campers to experience the beauty of creating art outdoors, capturing natural scenes directly from life. Throughout the camp, students will work with various mediums, including chalk and oil pastels, watercolors, acrylic paints, and colored pencils. They’ll create a range of landscapes, from tranquil waters and rolling mountains to open fields and more. Campers may also visit locations like Coolidge Park, Renaissance Park, Point Park, Reflection Riding, and Ross's Landing, drawing inspiration from Chattanooga's scenic outdoors. This camp offers a unique opportunity to blend art with nature in a hands-on, immersive experience. -
+ Sewing and Textile Art | NEW!
Grades: 4-8Dates: July 14-18Time: 9-12 p.m.Cost: $325Instructor: Diane Yu, GPS Visual Arts TeacherIn this hands-on camp, students in grades 4–8 will explore a variety of textile techniques, including sewing, fabric dyeing, screen printing, and weaving. They will use these skills to design and create expressive artworks and functional items. Projects may include tote bags, pin cushions, pillows, clothing pieces, and decorative wall hangings. No prior experience is needed—just a love for creativity and making things with your hands!
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Creativity Starts Here
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I can't say enough about GPS Summer Camp! I grew up spending much of my summers at GPS, and it thrills me that our oldest daughter gets to experience the same warmth from the counselors and staff with even more fun and enriching activities. GPS Summer Camp has the best variety of camp offerings in the area. That coupled with the flexibility of half or full days and before and after care make it an easy choice for our family. Most importantly, our daughter goes to camp happy and comes home thrilled to tell us all of the fun things she has done and learned at camp. She can't wait to go back the next day! Our youngest daughter will be joining her this summer, and we are so excited to have them there together.
—Lauren B., Camp Parent and Alumna
—Lauren B., Camp Parent and Alumna
