The Happy Campers Project
The Happy Campers Project is our summer camp for students in ages 6 to 13. The classes are offered for two different age groups so their learning experience is more intimate and successful!
What is The Happy Campers Project?
2026 Happy Campers Project Classes
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2026 Happy Campers Project Classes -
DJ’ING 101 with Dwight Miller
Come set a vibe and get hands on with mixing music! Learn about the history of dj’ing, gear, and how to keep the fun going.
Monday, June 29th - Friday, July 3rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Ages 6 - 9
1:00 - 3:00 pm: Ages 10 - 13
Location: Arts Council Gallery
Ceramics/Mixed Media Camp: Teacher TBD
One section will be traditional ceramic techniques, and one section will be 3D Mixed Media processes.
Monday, July 6th - Friday, July 10th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Ages 6 - 9
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Ages 10 - 13
Location: Arts Council Gallery
Eater’s Digest: Teacher TDB
In this hands-on writing class, young writers will explore the delicious intersection of storytelling and the culinary arts—right here in our community.
Monday, July 13th - Friday, July 17th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Ages 6 - 9
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Ages 10 - 13
Location: Arts Council Gallery & Local Shops and Restaurants
The Free Range Mess Fest: Teacher TDB
Get ready to splash, squish, smear, and explore! Messy Adventures is a high-energy art class where creativity comes first and clean hands come last.
Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Ages 6 - 9
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Ages 10 - 13
Location: Arts Council Gallery
Cartoons & Anime with Tiffany Johnksoki
A class centered on learning the techniques and skills behind cartooning, anime, and comic books.
Monday, July 27th - Friday, July 31st
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Ages 6 - 9
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Ages 10 - 13
Location: Arts Council Gallery
2025 Happy Campers Project Photos
Ava M in Adventures in Art
Ely M in Adventures in Art
Merrin P in Adventures in Art
Lola S in Adventures in Art
Aubrey G in Adventure in Art
Cora M in Adventures in Art
Asher S in Adventures in Art
Jase P in Adventures in Art
Nora B in Adventures in Art
Darcy P in Adventures in Art
Emmie P in Adventures in Art
Nolan F in Adventures in Art
AJ B in Adventures in Art
Rosalie H in Adventures in Art
Jackson M in Adventures in Art
Reuben Z in Ceramics
Chloe W in Ceramics
Oliver B in Ceramics
Taylor B in Ceramics
Lavender W in Ceramics
Kaia B in Ceramics
Kyle W in Ceramics
Holden S in Ceramics
Vinson W in Ceramics
Ages 6 - 9 Ceramics
Ages 6 - 9 Ceramics
Ages 6 - 9 Ceramics
Millie F in Strings with Steele
Reuben Z & Oliver B in Strings with Steele
Strings with Steele Students Building Their Lyres
Strings with Steele Students Learning to Play Guitar
Final Performance
Check out the final performance from the Strings with Steele class! Reuben and Oliver performed on the lyres they built and decorated in class!
2025 Sponsors
Dr. Edwin Smith Memorial
2024 Happy Campers Project
Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jerry Ford Enterprises, First Midwest Bank, and Joshua Hobold & Thomas Blattel
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Summer Clay Class
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Adventures in Art
2024 Upcycled Paper Creations
2024 Upcycled Paper Creations
2024 Upcycled Paper Creations
2024 Upcycled Paper Creations
2024 Cityscapes Architecture Drawing
2024 Cityscapes Architecture Drawing
2024 Cityscapes Architecture Drawing