THE 2026 SUMMER CAMPS ARE HERE!


PHOTOGRAPHY FOR STUDENTS

MAY 25-29

  • 3P-4:30P

June 29-July 3

  • 3P-4:30P

Discover creative photography in this fun, hands-on camp. Learn to see beyond the lens, capture unique images, and grow your skills. No experience needed - cameras provided for all participants.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ADULTS

MAY 28-30

  • Thursday-Friday 6p-8:30p & Saturday 9a-11:30a

Create powerful photos by blending creativity, perspective, and skill. This hands-on camp challenges all levels to see differently and grow - just bring your own camera or phone.


ART CAMP

June 15-19

  • 9A-10:30A: 4th-6th Grade

  • 10:45A-12:15P: 7tH-12th Grade

Explore art through hands-on 2D & 3D projects using paint, printmaking, collage, and sculpture. Build skills, take creative risks, and find your artistic voice in a fun, inspiring space.

PASSPORT TO FRANCE: THE ULTIMATE FRENCH CULTURE MASH-UP!

June 29-JULY 3

  • 10:30A-12:00P: 3rd-5th Grade

  • 1:00P-2:30P: 6th-7th Grade

Immerse in French culture through art, food, and games! Paint Monet-inspired scenes, create cave art, cook French treats, and play pétanque in this fun, hands-on cultural camp experience.


STORYMAKERS: FROM IDEA TO THE STAGE

June 22-26

  • 9A-12:00P: 4th-8th Grade

Every great story starts with a spark. In this camp, students build an original play through improv, storytelling, character creation, and performance, then bring it to life on stage.

POTTERY CAMPS

JuLY 27-31

  • 9A-10A: K-2ND Grade

  • 10:15A-11:15A: 3RD-4th Grade

  • 11:30A-12:30P: 5th-6th Grade

  • 1:30P-2:30P: 7th-8th Grade

  • 2:45P-4P: 9th-12th Grade

Explore the endless possibilities of clay at Mudslingers! Kids create age-specific projects, build foundational skills, and gain confidence while making unique ceramic art all week long.


2026 SUMMER CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Interested in attending Summer 2026? Below are some things you should know.

  • Camps can be purchased at the LEARN MORE buttons above.

  • Parents please use the grade your child will be in for Fall 2026 school year.  

  • The entrance for camps is at The Dixie's Academic Enrichment Center (lower level) - except Pottery Camps which are held at Mudslingers Pottery Studio.  

  • Scholarship information is listed below.


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarship applications can be requested through The Dixie’s box office, M-F, 10-4P - by phone at 731.986.2100 or by email at boxoffice@dixiepac.net. Scholarships close May 15. Scholarship recipients will be notified by or before June 1.

Camp Scholarships are available for students in K-12th Grade. These are provided by the Solomon Lee DeVille Memorial Art Scholarship. 

The Solomon Lee DeVille Memorial Art Scholarship provides opportunities for kids to learn and create works of art. Through generous donations by friends and family honoring the memory of Solomon, the scholarship will pay for class fees, materials, and any associated costs for those needing financial assistance. School-age youth from Carroll County interested in taking art, pottery, and photography may apply.

 
 

PARTICIPANT RULES

  1. Participants are expected to arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before class is scheduled to begin. The teacher needs time in between classes to clean and prepare for the next class.

  2. Parents/guardians must be prompt in the pickup of students.

  3. No food, gum, or drink is allowed at The Dixie or in the Mudslingers Pottery Studio.

  4. Please notify the instructor if you will be missing a class. Projects that take place during your absence cannot be made up.

  5. The Dixie reserves the right to dismiss and not enroll participants for the following reasons: financial account not current, disruptive behavior, disrespect to the instructor, disregard to instructions, and possession of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or weapons.