Creative Camps NC - Forest Park
Arts & crafts in a cozy cottage
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Creative Camps NC - Forest Park is a camp in Raleigh, NC. Offered by Creative Camps NC.
- Location
- Forest Park Studio, Raleigh, NC
Location
Forest Park Studio, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Downtown Raleigh
Creative Camps NC offers a charming blend of hands-on arts education and nostalgic summer camp vibes in a cozy converted “granny cottage” in downtown Raleigh. Designed for small groups of 4–8 campers, each week fosters meaningful mentorship, outdoor time, and cross-disciplinary creativity. Campers explore a wide range of artistic skills—from floral embroidery and sculpture to meditative watercolor and zine-making—guided by experienced teaching artists who are passionate about cultivating artistic growth and confidence. Whether they’re stitching under a shady tree, sketching downtown architecture, or diving into the layered history behind folk art, campers are encouraged to slow down, unplug, and create with intention. Each themed week is built around both practical skill-building and deeper connections across disciplines like history, creative writing, ecology, and movement. It’s a camp experience inspired by simpler times—like something out of The Parent Trap or Moonrise Kingdom—where joyful learning and creativity take center stage. At Creative Camps NC, kids aren’t just making art—they’re making memories, building confidence, and rediscovering the magic of summer through a lens of curiosity, craftsmanship, and community.
Schedule and booking
Register online for weeklong camp sessions or single-day workshops offered at several Raleigh locations. Half-day and full-day options available. The camp also welcomes private bookings for made-to-order camps.
Program highlights
- Default: Arts & crafts, sewing, jewelry, drawing, painting, embroidery, mosaics, sculpture, tie-dye, games, team-building
About the organization
Creative Camps NC
At Creative Camps, making things with our hands is not only a fulfilling individual pursuit, but a powerful vehicle for connection. With programming for kids and adults, the studio fosters a creative community spirit that is curious, uplifting, and decidedly old-school.
Megan O'Connor Upchurch, Co-Founder & Teaching Artist. Megan is a professional painter with degrees in Art, English, and Museum Studies, and 10+ years of experience as an educator in informal learning environments. She has run camps around the country, including for the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Texas, Henricus Historical Park in Virginia, and Pullen and Cary Arts Centers here in the NC Triangle. She loves themed parties, reading out loud, and almost anything kitschy from the 1970s. megpaints.com Alder Keene, Co-Founder & Teaching Artist. Alder is an artist, educator, and A+ teaching fellow with A+ Schools of NC. With over 10 years of teaching experience in both public and charter schools, Alder has worked with hundreds of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. What she values most is supporting students in finding their artistic voice while also building technical skills and cultivating a sense of community. Alder holds a BFA in Painting and a Masters in Art Education from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She currently is a visual arts teacher at Research Triangle High School in Durham. On weekends, she loves going on hikes. alderkeene.com
Frequently asked questions about Creative Camps NC - Forest Park
- Where is Creative Camps NC - Forest Park located?
- Creative Camps NC - Forest Park is located at Forest Park Studio, Raleigh, NC, 27605.
- When does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park run?
- Register online for weeklong camp sessions or single-day workshops offered at several Raleigh locations. Half-day and full-day options available. The camp also welcomes private bookings for made-to-order camps.
- What activities does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer?
- Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers activities including: Arts & crafts, sewing, jewelry, drawing, painting, embroidery, mosaics, sculpture, tie-dye, games, team-building.
- How do I register for Creative Camps NC - Forest Park?
- Register for Creative Camps NC - Forest Park on KidsBooked at https://app.kidsbooked.com/camp/B4oALJkkNPgjqG0DlkJr. You can view dates, pricing, and availability there.
- Does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer summer camp?
- Yes, Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers summer camp.
- Does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer half-day morning camp?
- Yes, Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers half-day morning camp.
- Does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer half-day afternoon camp?
- Yes, Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers half-day afternoon camp.
- Does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer early care?
- Yes, Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers early drop-off / before-care.
- Does Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offer late care?
- Yes, Creative Camps NC - Forest Park offers late pick-up / after-care.