The Shadow
The 29th annual Kids’ College hosted children from California, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and even Ireland for five different arts and science classes each day. From July 11 – 15 and July 18 – 22 more than 172 children in grades 2-7 attended the day camp. Every room and studio in Carnegie Hall, including the auditorium and kitchen, was filled with children learning, creating, and discovering new things.
Kids’ College is a summer day camp where children expand their artistic horizons in a safe and nurturing environment. 17 teaching artists assisted by 30 volunteers taught classes in archaeology, theatre, cooking, fashion design, ki aikido, music, origami, painting, pottery, pinewood derby, and more. Several new teaching artists joined the Kids’ College staff this summer including Cassidy Hicks, who taught multiple music classes, and Jennifer Spencer, who taught Craft Arts.
Carnegie Hall would like to thank the United Way of Greenbrier Valley and several generous individual donors who gave money so that we could provide over $8,500 in scholarships to 35 children from five different counties in West Virginia. We also want to thank Uncle Larry’s Fund and the Greenbrier County Commission for their support, and the Greenbrier County Schools for providing drinks and snacks twice per day during recess time.
Next year’s Kids’ College will be held on July 10-14 and July 17-21, 2023. Registration begins in April 2022. If you are interested in teaching a class at the next Kids’ College, teaching proposals are due in November 2022. We also need adult and young volunteers to help with the classes. Contact Harmony Flora, Education Director for more information at 304-645-7917.
