Art Camp for Kids
Carolyn Gordon, Chairman
Carolyn Wooten, Co-Chairman
Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has sponsored the ARTS CAMP FOR KIDS for 19 years. The free camp is for 5 to 12 year old children from throughout the Baton Rouge Community. It is held at the sorority house located at 1605 Harding Blvd. Lunch is provided daily along with snacks! We provide children with exposure to the arts through music, mixed media projects, painting projects and more! All being led by local artists!
2015
The 2015 Gamma Eta Omega's "Art Camp for Kids" was held July 6-10, 2015 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm daily.
2015 Art Camp included jewelry making, more dancing and a bongo class taught by "THE" master poet and musician Mr. Chancelier Skidmore! Special thank you to all of our volunteers! The children of our community are benefiting greatly from their exposure to the arts!
Last day of Gamma Eta Omega's "Arts Camp for Kids" was perfect! Zydeco legend, Mr. Mel Chavis, stopped by to give a lesson in Cajun music and needless to say, a second line happened! Lol! Special Thank you to everyone who made this activity wonderful!
2015 Art Camp included jewelry making, more dancing and a bongo class taught by "THE" master poet and musician Mr. Chancelier Skidmore! Special thank you to all of our volunteers! The children of our community are benefiting greatly from their exposure to the arts!
Last day of Gamma Eta Omega's "Arts Camp for Kids" was perfect! Zydeco legend, Mr. Mel Chavis, stopped by to give a lesson in Cajun music and needless to say, a second line happened! Lol! Special Thank you to everyone who made this activity wonderful!
2014
2013
Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. has sponsored the ARTS CAMP FOR KIDS for 17 years on June 24 - 28th of 2013. The free camp is for 5 to 12 year old children from throughout the Baton Rouge Community. This year children experienced:
Painting - Mrs. Jessica Coates (Folk Artist)
Choral Music - Mrs. Carolyn Gordon (Pianist & Vocalist)
Bell Choir - Mrs. Allene Carey (Musician)
Vocal Music - Mrs. Marian Griffion (Music Teacher)
Dance - Mrs. Brittany Brumfield (Dance Choreographer)
Zydeco Music - Mr. Mel Chavis (Zydeco Musician)
Jazz - Mr. John Gray (Jazz Musician & Music Teacher)
In addition, participants engaged in a variety of craft activities designed by members of the chapter. A total of 64 children participated. They were provided morning snacks and lunch. Forty sorors volunteered more than 500 hours of service to make this a success.
Painting - Mrs. Jessica Coates (Folk Artist)
Choral Music - Mrs. Carolyn Gordon (Pianist & Vocalist)
Bell Choir - Mrs. Allene Carey (Musician)
Vocal Music - Mrs. Marian Griffion (Music Teacher)
Dance - Mrs. Brittany Brumfield (Dance Choreographer)
Zydeco Music - Mr. Mel Chavis (Zydeco Musician)
Jazz - Mr. John Gray (Jazz Musician & Music Teacher)
In addition, participants engaged in a variety of craft activities designed by members of the chapter. A total of 64 children participated. They were provided morning snacks and lunch. Forty sorors volunteered more than 500 hours of service to make this a success.
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