CAMP RHYTHM: For new and early musicians, 6th grade and up!

JUNE 8-12, 2026.    9-2 Daily, Friday Afternoon showcase, $130

Camp Rhythm is an introductory camp teaching the basics of worship and worship instruments. Camp Rhythm is offered as a half day camp (9-2) daily for one week. The cost of camp includes snacks, lunch, t-shirt and all music instruction. 

Camp Rhythm is designed for new and early musicians starting at 6th grade. Students will have significant time early in the week on all of these major instrument areas, Keyboard, Bass, Drums, Guitar, & Vocals. By end of day two students will focus on one main instrument in preparation for a Friday night Showcase of learning. 

Camp Rhythm students are invited and encouraged to sign up for Camp Rock as well! It will be a great time of deep worship with peers, study of the theology of worship, and continuing to gain skills. Those who have shown quick grasp of their focus instrument and practice in the month leading to Camp Rock may be able to continue with that focus. But tech, drama, and worship art will all be available to campers of any skill level in Camp Rock. It will be a Spiritually and artistically enriching time.  Click Here to Register.

Mini MAC (Music and Arts Camp): For ages 4-7

JUNE 15-19, 2026, $130 (includes ukulele)

9am-1pm daily, Presentation on June 21,   8am, 9:30 am and 11 am

Save $20 If you bring your own Ukulele. (USE CODE: BRINGMYOWN )

MiniMAC is a half day camp (9-1) daily that is designed for preschool and early elementary children. Singing, dance, puppets, rhythm instruments and the ukulele. All in preparation for Sunday morning performances.

The miniMAC campers will participate in a variety of activities and games. The children will all learn the songs and motions to the songs; they will also experiment with movement, rhythms with drumsticks, and learn the basics on the ukulele. Your child will also learn daily Bible lessons and teachings on their level, while making new friends.

With the minimal cost of $130 for the week, the value of this camp is amazing. Your child will receive excellent instruction from professionals who teach in an encouraging and Christian environment. Your child will meet new friends and build confidence through performance opportunities. The cost of camp will cover snacks, lunch, a performance tee shirt, a ukulele, and materials needed for the camp.

Dr. Tom Bartlett is a degreed musician and the executive director of the summer camps. The associate director, Paige Bartlett is excellent with children and a talented young musician. Mr. Larry Skipper, a well-known and longtime Wilkes County music teacher and specialist with younger musicians, will teach ukulele. Brittany Stilwell will assist in teaching biblical lessons. Click Here to Register.

Music and Arts Camp (MAC): For those ENTERING GRADE 2 -6

JULY  6-10,  2026. Cost $160

Daily 9am-4pm With Presentations on July 10 and 12, 2026

 (students who choose the guitar breakout must provide their own guitar, drums and keyboards will be provided to learn on.)    

The camp that started them all! MAC is a day camp (9-4) for one week. The campers will sing, dance, create art, learn photography/videography, and do puppets (traditional and black light).  The children will be able to check out each area and choose one area of focus. Together the children work toward the weekend performances, (4). Friday night and three Sunday morning performances.  The campers also get to choose between basic introductory guitar, drums or keyboard. Your child will also learn daily Bible lessons and teachings to strengthen their faith while making new friends.

With the minimal cost of $160 for the week, the value of this camp is amazing. Your child will receive excellent instruction, meet new friends and build close relationships. The cost of the camp will cover t-shirt, snacks, lunch, and materials needed for the camp.  Click Here to Register.

THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-BASED CAMP NOT A DAYCARE. Sunday performance attendance is expected. 

CAMP ROCK: For students in Middle, High School, and College!

JULY 27-31, August 2, 2026.    9-4 Daily. $160

With Presentations on Friday July 31 (Peach Festival) , and Sunday August 2

Camp Rock is a worship camp for teens (6-12 grade) and college students that focuses on a biblical theology of worship, music theory using the Nashville Number System, and weekend worship concerts. For music, basic proficiency of chosen instruments will be necessary to choose that area of specialization. Art, photography, and tech will remain open to beginners. Beginner students interested in an instrument may sign up for Camp Rhythm on June 9-13th. 

The students choose an instrument or vocal, technical, art, or photography and work toward their worship concerts on the weekend. Early in the week each student is assigned to a band and works with an adult leader to prepare for their worship set they will bring on the weekend. 

They will also focus on a primary worship instrument, drama or technical area. Areas offered: Keys, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Vocal-Coaching, Sound/lights/media/recording, Photography/Videography, Worship art (limited instruments available to learn on, drums and keyboards provided at camp).

Your student will receive excellent instruction, a full day, every day of learning, snacks daily, lunch daily, a camp tee shirt, and the experience of a lifetime! Also included are guest artist concerts and teaching. 

REMINDER: Basic proficiency of chosen instruments will be necessary to choose that area of specialization. Art, drama, and tech will remain open to beginners. Beginner students interested in an instrument may sign up for Camp Rhythm on June 8-12th. On Sunday morning August 2, the campers will lead worship at both Celebration Worship services 8, 9:30  & 11am. The church will experience and see the results of a concentrated week of learning about and leading in worship, both on the platform and off. Click Here to Register.