EMERGENCY MEDICAL RELEASE:

I understand that participation in Elk City Arts Council Summer Art Camp activities involves certain degree of risk and can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding.  I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for myself or my child to participate in this activity.  I also understand that participation in this activity is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct.  I release Elk City Arts Council, the activity coordinators, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.

In case of emergency involving my child, I understand every effort will be made to contact me.  In the event I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the medical provider selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for my child.  Medical providers are authorized to disclose to the adult in charge examination findings, test results, and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities.

Special Needs

The following questions allow us to help your camper have the best camp experience possible.

CODE OF CONDUCT

1.  One basic expectation is strictly enfored at Elk City Arts Council Summer Arts Camp; "Don't hurt anyone."  That means physically, emotionally or any other way.

2.  Behavior at Elk City Arts Council Summer Arts Camp is based on mutual respect among teachers and campers.  Campers are expected to be considerate of others and to treat the other campers, faculty, guest artsits, supplies and the building, which we occupy with respect.

3.  In fairness to all the campers and in order to maintain a warm and relaxed atmosphers; Elk City Arts Council Summer Arts Camp reserves the right to dismiss campers who demonstrate by their behavior that they do not wish to be there.

4.  A time-out approach will be used with campers who demonstrate disruptive behavior.  If behavior problems continue, parents will be notified and together, staff; parents and participants will develop solution.  Failing that, the camper will be dismissed from the program and tuition will not be refunded.

5.  So each camper will receive the best experience, each class is a closed class, no person without permission is allowed to watch. 

6.  Each camper will need to be dropped off at least 10 minutes prior to the campers first class of of the day, and will need to be picked up within 15 minutes of the campers last class of the day.  Multiple late pick-ups without warning may result in the camper being dismissed from the program.

SCHEDULE

All Age 12 and Up Classes will run one Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Classes are also open to adults.

Week 1:  June 6, 2026
Week 2:  June 13, 2026
Week 3:  June 20, 2026

Classes will be held at the Susan Powell Fine Arts Building.  Tuition for each class (a class is 1 session) is $35.  

*Limited class size.  Please note: 5 or more campers per class or it will be canceled.*

The camp will end with a Showcase of all the work on June 25, 2026, at 7 pm at the Kelli O'Hara Elk City Pioneer Performing Arts Center.  You are not required to attend.

Week 1
JUNE 6, 2026
SATURDAY

1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

CREATIVE WRITING: Learn how to write poetry, stories, and maybe even a play. Each student will learn skills to help improve their writing working towards an anthology at the end of class.

 Week 2
JUNE 13, 2026
SATURDAY

1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

VOCAL MASTER CLASS:  Join us in our vocal masterclass, which is an intensive, hybrid session where singers perform prepared pieces for a mentor and receive direct, constructive feedback in a, typically, public or group setting. It combines performance with coaching to improve technique, emotional delivery, and stage presence, often focusing on advanced, targeted improvements rather than foundational lessons.

 Week 3
JUNE 20, 2026
SATURDAY

1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS:  Join us for hands-on instruction to build fundamental sewing skills.  Learn as you sew either a pillow or tote bag.  End the class with some tie-dyeing fun!