Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and
shimmering lakes, there existed a magical place known as the "Art Haven". Every
summer, children from all around would eagerly anticipate the opening of the Art
Haven's renowned Day Camp at Glinodo.
The camp was led by a charismatic and imaginative artist named Ms. EverArt who
was a beloved figure in the town. She had a special gift for nurturing creativity
and inspiring young minds. Ms. EverArt let children know that they would spend
the days exploring the beauty of the natural world and translating it into various
forms of art.
On the first day of camp, a diverse group of children aging between 8 and 18
arrived at the Art Haven, each carrying their own dreams and aspirations.
As the sun rose high in the sky, the campers took a bus to get to the camp Glinodo
where they gathered around Ms. EverArt in a circle, eagerly awaiting their
instructions for the day. With a mischievous twinkle in her eye, Ms. EverArt
announced the names in the yellow, red, green, blue purple and orange
classrooms. The classes were ranging from archery to environment and nature,
from dance to different forms of art!
The camp days were a whirlwind of creativity and joy. Days turned into a
kaleidoscope of artistic and athletic exploration. The campers learned new
techniques from different artists and from each other, forming deep bonds of
friendship along the way. They laughed, shared stories, and inspired one another
to push the boundaries of their creativity.
Finally, the last day of camp arrived, and the campers were awarded with a field
trip to the Penn Dixie Fossil Park! The summer camp had come to an end, but the
Art Haven had left an indelible mark on each camper's heart.
Years later, the campers had grown into accomplished artists. And through it all,
they carried the lessons and memories of that magical summer art camp at the
Art Haven in 2023. The friendships they had formed, the skills they had honed,
and the inspiration they had gained continued to shape their lives and their art.
And so, the story of the summer art camp lived on as a cherished memory, a
testament to the power of creativity, friendship, and the beauty of capturing the
world's wonders through art.
*Thank you to the following individuals who made the daycamp at Glinodo a
success: Reem Al-Misky, Chris Bowler, Maxwell Blumish, Mike Campbell, Tim Case, Sarah Everett, Leslie Ford,
Sr. Pat Lupo,Arianna Negron, and Jacqueline Slagle.