Nzingha “Ziggy” Shabazz

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills Achieve greater understanding of ceramic fundamentals and the elements of art. During the fall session students will be guided to examine and expand their views on and methods of artmaking. For a 21st century artist, artmaking has very few, if any, limits; art has many perspectives Read More

In addition to various projects in art, dance, voice, acting, and film/photography, campers engage in recreational activities, games, and field trips.

danceLogic is an innovative program for teen girls combining dance and computer coding. The girls cultivate a well rounded understanding of dance including Hip-hop/ballet/contemporary styles and collaborate to choreograph their own dance pieces. During the dance class, led by instructors Shanel Edwards and Tyra Jones-Blain, the girls learn dance skills and movement techniques. This is followed by Read More

Guitar Workshop The Roots (oldest group) studied the fundamentals of guitar technique, practice, and performance for the duration of the camp, aided by active listening during each lesson. They applied what they learned in the creation of the New Camp Ginkgo Song!

Campers learned to photograph by taking close ups of plants, flowers,. and details in the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. They used a Canon 70D and Canon 5D.

The Branches and Roots groups learned how to pose models and give instructions to the subject. All three groups learned composition and how to take good photos with whatever camera they have.  The Branches and Roots groups created their own short film. They wrote out the plot, executed the story, and edited their video.