Registration Now Open for Three Creative Summer Camp Opportunities

ROXBURY – Registration is now open for three exciting creative camp opportunities this summer presented by the Roxbury Arts Group. Camp Feathers in a Notebook, which has separate sessions for children and adults, is an outdoor program held in the enchanting Kirkside Park in Roxbury. This camp encourages participants to explore the natural world for inspiration and natural materials that can be used to create their own art supplies. Camp Create, hosted at the Headwaters Arts Center in Stamford, is a lively and flexible day camp designed for children ages 6–13 that features a new creative theme each day.  These camps offer a fun and enriching learning opportunity that encourages self-expression through the arts. Programs are affordably priced, and equity pricing options are available for all Roxbury Arts Group programming. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To sign up, visit https://roxburyartsgroup.org/camps or call (607) 326-7908.

Camp Feathers in a Notebook – Roxbury, NY

Led by artist and botanist Andie Hope, Camp Feathers in a Notebook takes place at Kirkside Park in Roxbury. Campers will learn to create art inspired by the natural environment and even make their own art supplies using natural materials found outdoors.

Separate sessions are offered for youth and adults:

• Youth Camp (Ages 6–13): August 4–8, 1:00–4:30 PM
  Children will explore the park, engage in nature walks, and learn to observe and respect what they encounter there. Then they’ll put that knowledge to use as they are guided in how to make paper from plant fibers and create natural inks from berries, flowers, and rocks and paint with them.

• Adult Sessions: August 4–7, 5:30–7:30 PM
  These evening workshops, which can be taken individually or as a four-day series, include topics such as: Paper-making with recycled and plant-based materials; Crafting handmade art tools like brushes, pens, and notebooks; Creating and painting with natural inks

Camp Feathers in a Notebook began in 2024, inspired by the life and work of Ian O'Brien, a beloved Roxbury artist whose practice was rooted in a deep appreciation for nature.

Camp Create – Stamford, NY

Camp Create is the ultimate experience for young artists ages 6–13 to unleash their creativity. Taking place from August 11–14 and August 18–21, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, this flexible camp allows families to register for one day, one week, both weeks, or select dates as needed.

Throughout the sessions, dedicated instructors and guest teaching artists guide campers through hands-on activities that foster imagination, self-expression, and creative collaboration. At Camp Create, the focus is on the creative process rather than the final product, creating a supportive and inspiring environment for all participants.

About the Roxbury Arts Group:

For over four decades, the Roxbury Arts Group has been a cultural beacon in the Catskills, dedicated to enriching the creative spirit of the community through diverse and accessible arts programming.  This event is sponsored by Margaretville Telephone Company. All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters.

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