Creative Expression Camp for Middle Schoolers
This summer, we are hosting a free (!) four-day camp for those entering grades 6-9. The aim is for participants to explore different genres of creative expression through words and visuals, as well as hear from local professionals working in those fields. Each day will focus on a specific humanities area – journalism/photography, poetry, prose, and comics/graphic novels – with participants able to work independently and collaboratively to flex their creativity in these different formats. The aim is for participants to explore different genres of creative expression through words and visuals, as well as hear from local professionals working in those fields. Each day will focus on a specific humanities area – journalism/photography, poetry, prose, and comics/graphic novels – with participants able to work independently and collaboratively to flex their creativity in these different formats.
Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided every day, and you will additionally receive books, writing supplies and more!
Summary of the Week's Events:
Monday: Journalism and Photography! Our afternoon presenter is Elodie Reed, a reporter and producer for Vermont Public. In the morning, we will hand out supplies, talk about the week, hand out supplies and get our journals ready. Before Elodie’s session we will also hand out disposable cameras!
Tuesday: Poetry! Vermont poet Geof Hewitt will join us today. Geof is the author of 4 books of poems and Vermont's reigning poetry slam champion. In writing workshops, Geof uses brief writing exercises to stimulate imaginations and get pencils moving. Bring your copy of Good Poems, edited by Garrison Keillor. The rest of the day will be a Poetry Fair!
Wednesday: Prose! Writer and teacher Ellen Parent will talk her novel “After the Fall”. About the book: “A sinister circus. A law man with a hidden past. A young heroine searching for the truth. A lyrical coming-of-age adventure set in a beautiful and dangerous post-apocalyptic Vermont. In the afternoon, bring your favorite book(s) to talk about with the group. https://www.ellenparent.com/
Thursday: Comics and Graphic Novels!
There are 2 presenters today: Jarad Green and Ashley Jablonski! Ashley and Jarad are both graduates of the Center for Cartoon Studies. Jarad has 3 graphic novels and many mini-comics. Bring your copy of “A is for “Effort! https://jaradgreene.com/
Ashley is a cartoonist and full-time teacher. She will talk about what goes into malign comics and then we will have time to create! Ashley will bring copies of her zines. https://ashleyjablonski.com/work
Please only sign up if you can attend every day. Once you have registered, we will be in touch! We will then get your packs of books ready so that you can prepare to discuss and ask questions. Your registration will not be considered complete until you have completed the Permissions Slip. The Photo Release form is optional but we would to be able to show off all of the camp's activities!
Please sign up here for the full week here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-expression-camp-tickets-1407560534449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please fill out and drop these forms off at the library or e-mail them back to us: Meg Malone or Hannah Peacock
CAMP permission slip VHC Camp Photo Release