WEEK OF JULY 13-17
ART ADVENTURES #2 with Tiara Taylor
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-18
MIXED MEDIA MANIA #2
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-12
WEEK OF JULY 20-24
ART IN LAYERS with Abby Boykin
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18
Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members
In this mixed media camp, artist and art instructor Abby Boykin will explore drawing from life, mixed media collages and everything in between. Campers will be introduced to foundational drawing techniques and learn how to incorporate their skills into a variety of projects.
WEEK OF JULY 27-31
COMIC ART with Brandon Sanders
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members
This camp is at capacity. If interested, please fill out the registration form and select "Please add me to the wait list".
Instructor and professional comic artist Brandon Sanders will guide campers in the art of creating comics by exploring the fundamentals of imagining and drawing characters and developing a story line, with the goal of creating their very own comic strips!
ONCE UPON A STUDIO with Frank Johnson III
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 8-18
Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members
Campers will dive into a variety of creative ways to explore visual story telling. Led by artist and art teacher Frank Johnson III, you will learn how to tap into your imagination and create visual narratives through multiple forms of mediums.
STORIES ALIVE Performing Arts Camp
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members
Campers become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage.
S.T.E.A.M. CAMP ADVENTURE: MAD SCIENCE AND THE ARTS
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Cost: $280 public / $255 current 2026 member of Wilson Arts or Imagination Station
This camp is at capacity. If interested, please fill out the registration form and select "Please add me to the wait list".
Wilson Arts is thrilled to partner with Imagination Station to offer an exciting full-day summer camp experience that blends science and the arts with these STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) options! This collaborative option is perfect for kids who enjoy variety in their day and a change of environment.
Morning Session: Mad Science at Imagination Station
Location: Imagination Station Science & History Museum | 224 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In the morning, explore MAD SCIENCE at the Imagination Station. Get ready for messy, bubbly, and seriously fun science! Mad Science Camp invites young scientists to dive into hands-on experiments full of chemical reactions, biological surprises, and sensory science. Campers will mix, observe, and experiment their way through the weird and wonderful side of science—safely, of course!
Lunch Break: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center | 204 Nash St S
At noon, staff will escort students to Wilson Arts Center for Lunch Bunch. Students must bring their own lunch and drink.
Afternoon Session: Creative Exploration with Wilson Arts
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Choose between:
ONCE UPON A STUDIO Visual Arts
Location: Wilson Arts Center | 204 Nash St S
Ages: 8-14
Campers will dive into a variety of creative ways to explore visual story telling with artist and arts instructor Frank Johnson III. Learn how to tap into your imagination and create visual narratives through multiple forms of mediums.
STORIES ALIVE Performing Arts
Location: Boykin Center | 108 Nash St NE
Ages: 6-14
Campers will become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage.
This exciting full-day camp offers the perfect blend of science and creativity, providing variety, hands-on learning, and a change of environment—all within a short walk between Wilson Arts and Imagination Station.
WEEK OF AUGUST 3-7
DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Friday)
Ages: Rising 7th - 12th graders
$175 for the week ($150 for 2026 Wilson Arts members)
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
Camp Performance: Friday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. Open to the public.
Show Tickets: $5 per person (plus tax) Available in August.
WEEK OF AUGUST 10-14
STORIES ALIVE Performing Arts Camp
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Campers become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage.
This camp is at capacity. If interested, please fill out the registration form and select "Please add me to the wait list".
S.T.E.A.M. CAMP ADVENTURE: HANDS-ON STEM AND THE ARTS
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Cost: $280 public / $255 current 2026 member of Wilson Arts or Imagination Station
This camp is at capacity. If interested, please fill out the registration form and select "Please add me to the wait list".
Wilson Arts is thrilled to partner with Imagination Station to offer an exciting full-day summer camp experience that blends science and the arts with these STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) options! This collaborative option is perfect for kids who enjoy variety in their day and a change of environment.
Morning Session: Hands-On STEM at Imagination Station
Location: Imagination Station Science & History Museum | 224 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In the morning, design, build, test, and improve with HANDS-ON STEM! This camp will challenge campers to think like engineers and problem-solvers as they explore physics, engineering, and technology through interactive projects. From building structures to experimenting with motion and forces, this camp is all about learning by doing—and trying again when things don’t go quite as planned.
Lunch Break: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Boykin Center | 108 Nash St NE
At noon, staff will escort students to Boykin Center for Lunch Bunch. Students must bring their own lunch and drink.
Afternoon Session: Stories Alive at Boykin Center
Location: Boykin Center | 108 Nash St NE
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In the afternoon, campers will become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage at the Boykin Center in STORIES ALIVE.
This full-day camp provides a dynamic mix of STEM and the arts, keeping campers engaged with hands-on learning and creative expression—all within a short walk between Wilson Arts and Imagination Station!
IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION
- Online Registration: Submit forms online with secure payment via Square. Member discounts are available for 2026 contributors—ensure your contribution is current before selecting the discount price.
- Eligibility: Campers MUST meet the specified age range for each camp.
- Registration: To secure a spot, complete the Registration and Health/Permission forms and submit with payment. Spots will NOT be held without payment.
- Payment & Refunds: Full payment is required at registration. No refunds for participant cancellations. Registration closes 10 days before camp starts.
- Cancellations: Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment. Notification will be sent by the Tuesday before the camp's start. Full refunds or credits are issued only if Wilson Arts cancels.
- Scholarships: Available based on financial need. Apply online at Wilson Arts Scholarship Application or pick up a form at Wilson Arts. Submit applications at least two weeks before camp starts.
- Check-In & Pick-Up:
- Check-in begins 15 minutes before camp start time (8:45 AM for morning camps, 12:45 PM for afternoon camps).
- Accompany your child inside to sign them in.
- Authorized individuals must sign out campers at pick-up. Late pick-ups (30+ minutes) incur a $10 fee.
- Snacks & Lunches:
- Full-day performing arts campers must bring snacks, lunch, and drinks.
- Campers attending two half-day camps (a 9 AM and 1 PM camp in the same week) can register for the Lunch Bunch option for lunchtime childcare.