The Cumberland University Community Arts Council proudly announces the 2nd annual Camp Fame (Fine Arts Matter in Education), a Fine Arts summer camp for middle and high school students taught by local artists, musicians, and educators. Designed to sharpen skills in band, choir, dance, theater, and art, the camp serves as a launching pad for students wishing to participate or progress their skills in the fine arts in their respective schools.

“The Fine Arts helps lay the foundation for some of the most formative years in a child’s life, says Erin Rheinscheld, founder of Catherine’s Orchestra for All, a Wilson County non – profit promoting music education, and Camp Fame director. With so much of the world changing in the last few years, it’s more important than ever that children and teenagers have this sense of normalcy and creative outlet of the fine arts to express themselves. We had a great turnout of campers last year laying a great foundation to build on, and we are thrilled to be expanding attendance by fifty percent this year.’’

The art, theater, and dance concentrations are open to rising 2nd – 12th grade. The band concentration is open to rising 7th – 12 graders. And the choir concentration will host rising 9th – 12th graders.

Registration opens on March 4th and closes on April 8th. Accepted applicants will be notified by April 10 and emailed a packet of information including waivers, medical emergency, and contact forms to bring to an orientation meeting that will be provided during registration. Limited scholarships are available.