Art + Design (Elementary)

Discovering a world of creativity

Dates

Jun 1 – 5

Grades

4th – 5th

(As of Sept. 2026)

Costs

$350

+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)

This camp is closed for this year. Check back again next year!

You’ll be immersed in the creative world and get an exciting introduction to the art world. Experience four different workshops and styles of art as you learn throughout the week!

Activities

Each day every camper will experience creative workshops that cover all the basics such as painting, drawing, digital, and sculpture.
In addition to creative workshops, every camper will be a part of a group that will compete in daily fun group challenges called “Art Attack.”
Most importantly, we will be having a daily group devotion time where we dive into answering some real questions about art, beauty and creativity from God’s perspective.
At the end of the week, we’ll showcase the art that the campers have created along with a brief awards presentation at the Elementary building at 2 p.m. Your family and friends are welcome to attend.
The campers will enjoy two fun outdoor field trips to the Greenville Zoo to draw animals live and to the Pavilions back campus to draw nature.

Supply List

Campers are encouraged to bring a sketchbook, 8G flash drive to save digital work, a water bottle, and aa small backpack or bag to keep their things in.

General Information

Arrival/Departure

When to Arrive

Full-day camps: Camp check-in each day is between 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Elementary School Building for 2nd–5th and the Middle School Building for 6th–8th.

Half-day camps: Camp check-in each day is between 7:30–8:30 a.m. for morning camps and 12:00-1:00 p.m. for afternoon camps at the Elementary School Building for 2nd–5th and the Middle School Building for 6th–8th.

What to do When You Arrive

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th for check-in on Monday. Camp staff will meet you and give the camp T-shirt as well as share a schedule for the week.

When to Depart

Full-day camps: Pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th.

Half-day camps: Pick-up each day will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for morning camps and 4:30–5:30 p.m. for afternoon camps at the Elementary School for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School for 6th–8th.

What to Bring

All supplies needed for camp will be provided unless otherwise noted in each specific camp information.

Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.

What to Wear

Long athletic shorts, jeans or pants, and T-shirts are the normal camp attire. Tennis shoes are recommended.

Lunch will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones and personal devices are to be dropped off at the check-in desk for safekeeping and they can be picked up when your child is being checked out.

Camp Director

Sandy Mehus

Sandy Mehus teaches art for grades 1–5th at Bob Jones Academy. She is also a freelance illustrator in both digital media and traditional board art. She has illustrated many stories for the BJU Press reading textbooks as well as several children’s and young adult novels.