● Programs
Shape & Color
Become a UMS Member and be part of the fellowship, heritage, and leadership that keep our community strong. Your voice matters, and your involvement makes a difference.
We welcome anyone interested in joining our cultural community. New members are voted in at our monthly meetings.
The United Moravian Societies Monthly Meeting is held on the second Friday of every month and begins promptly at 8:00 PM.
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Join UMS and become part of a proud tradition of fellowship, heritage, and leadership. Your participation helps strengthen our community, and your voice truly matters.
Anyone with an interest in our cultural community is welcome. New members are voted in at our monthly meetings, held on the second Friday of each month at 8:00 PM.
● Program Overview
What You’ll Learn
Campers will dive into the world of visual expression, exploring color, form, and texture as they experiment with new materials and techniques. With guidance from artist-educators, they’ll discover how practice and play come together to spark their own creative voice.
4-Week
Sessions
Start June 15
8-Week
Sessions
Start May 31
Program Structure
Daily classes lead campers through painting, papermaking, and ceramics, with small class sizes that allow for plenty of personal guidance. Artist-educators create a balance of focused skill-building and playful exploration, ensuring each day feels both structured and surprising. At the end of the summer, campers share their creations in a celebratory art show.
What’s Included
Tuition covers all program materials, from paints and clay to instruments and costumes, so campers can create freely without added costs. Three meals a day are served in the dining hall, alongside snacks, field trips, and evening campfires. Campers live in cozy cabins with new friends, cared for by attentive staff.
Session Lengths
Campers can enroll in either four- or eight-week sessions, depending on how immersive they’d like their summer to be. A four-week stay offers a vibrant introduction and plenty of time to grow, while eight weeks allow for deeper projects and stronger community bonds. Both options promise a full camp experience packed with creativity and adventure.
Camper Age Groups
Programs are designed for campers 9 to 16 years old, with age groups divided into grades third to sixth, sixth to eighth, and ninth to eleventh. This ensures that instruction, activities, and community are tailored to each developmental stage. Campers live in cabins grouped by age, creating a safe, close-knit environment where they can feel at home.
● Camp Life
Sample Itinerary
Breakfast in the dining hall
7:45 amMorning Gathering
8:45 amPrimary Classes (Painting, Papermaking, Ceramics)
9–12:15 pmLunch
12:45 pmElective Classes (Music, Waterfront Sports)
2 – 4 PMChill Time
4:15 PMDinner
6 PMEvening Activity
7 PMBonfire & Wind Down
8 PM● Faculty & Staff
Meet the Instructors
Bennie Marlo
Bennie’s, our very own founder, vision of a playful, offbeat arts community continues to guide the camp today.
Founder, Painter & educator
Ginny Brooks
Painter & CeramicistGinny brings a love of color, form, and tactile experimentation into both of her studios each summer.
Caleb Turner
Artist & EducatorCaleb is a passionate about helping young creatives take risks, explore new mediums, and discover their own voice.
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Thinking about enrolling? Curious which program might be the right fit? Or maybe you’d like to stroll the campgrounds and see the magic in person. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help.