Registration opened in March for the 2019 MACC Summer Camps that take place at 809 Kentucky Avenue, but check to see if slots for specific classes are available. Parents can register online or in the MACC office for a wide variety of camps that appeal to the interests of students up to 12 years of age. Check signalmacc.org for weekly camps and replace “I’m bored,” with “Hurry up, I don’t want to be late!” Camps are scheduled each week Monday through Friday from June 3 through July 26. Tuition is paid directly to the instructor. Check each class for age specific requirements.
The MACC is looking forward to the completion of all repair work and the reopening for the theatre, complete with paint, flooring, curtains, and lights – but preserving the grand acoustics that enable the 214 seat auditorium to have all great seats. When that is completed, Coleen LaLiberte will again occupy the auditorium for her special events. Although she will conduct her drama and puppetry programs at Bachman this summer, she is looking forward to returning to the refurbished and splendid facility.
Summer Drummer Days June 3 – July 26
Chip Hancock’s Summer Drummer Days run for the entire summer and must be registered separately for each week that the camps are in session. His camps have two sessions per day, one from 9 to noon, and another from 1-4 p.m. Applicants must contact the instructor for proper placement before registering. Students are eligible from grades 2-12. Hancock can be reached at (423) 774-2569 or online at summerdrummerdays.com.
June 3-7
Girls’ Fun Adventure Week with instructors Ruby Dabney and Amy Graves will have a week of true girl fun, with a different theme each day! Twirling, crafts, and girly fun will be the rule from 9:30-11:30 a.m. each morning for ages 4-8. For more information, check the website or call Amy at (423) 667-2512 or Ruby at (423) 402-1336.
Culinary Passport with Sprouts Cooking will explore new flavors and cuisines as kids ages 5-12 investigate a bit of globetrotting for new foods from Italy, China, Mexico, Thailand and more! Class will meet for a delicious 9 to noon each day. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or email her at [email protected].
Star Wars Training Camp taught by Mark Johnson celebrates “Star Wars” with martial arts training, using light sabers that will go home with the campers at the end of the week. Meeting from 9-noon each day for ages 5-11, this popular camp will use up lots of energy, although naps after lunch are not guaranteed. Check with Mark at (423) 886-1512 or by email at [email protected].
Suzuki Violin Camp with Margaret Cooke meets afternoons from 1-3 p.m. for students who have completed Suzuki Book I or the equivalent. Focus will be on playing in a group, following a conductor, leading a group, and playing in parts. Repertoire includes classical and folk/bluegrass pieces. Prerequisites include a full violin outfit and the ability to learn new pieces quickly. A minimum of four students required. Contact Margaret at (423) 508-4218 or [email protected].
June 11-13
Summer Art Camp for Adults: Plein Air Garden Painting with Val Gibson will provide a three-day outdoor experience from 10 till noon for adults who miss those golden days of summer camps in their youth. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
June 10-14
Chocolate Lovers’ Camp will be held from 9-noon, ages 5-12, from Sprouts Cooking. Tasty savory and sweet chocolate recipes will be the theme for the week as young cooks make everything from mole chili to chocolate croissants. Questions? Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Superhero Camp takes place from 9-noon for ages 5-11 with instructor Mark Johnson. Campers sample the power of martial arts while designing their own super-logos, masks, and more to develop their superhero identity. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 3-8. TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water is dedicated to empowering students to lead their communities to protect and restore our streams. What better way to learn about our natural world than by playing in the water. This is the first of two weeklong camps that include looking for salamanders, creek critters, science connections, and more. Contact Mary Beth Sutton at (423) 413-0471 or [email protected].
June 18, 19, 20
Summer Art Camp for Children, Color, Canvas, Collage takes place from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 6 and up with instructor Val Gibson. Explore color and its uses in expression and design. Class size limited to 6. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
June 17-21
Create the Rainbow Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 with Sprouts Cooking. Want to taste pink? What does green taste like? Cook up a rainbow using vibrant and delicious ingredient and build culinary techniques. Everything from Hawaiian Rainbow Poke Bowls to Red Velvet Whoopee Pies is on the plate. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Imagination Creation takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up with instructor Mardi Leonard. Young Artists have messy fun and discover their creativity, using their imagination in drawing, painting, and clay to have a magical week. Text Mardi at (423) 488-2887 with any questions.
Ballet Tennessee Dance Camps include Leap into Dance for ages 3-6 at 10-11:30 a.m. with instructor Lauren White. Based on the movie “Leap,” the world of creative movement will be explored through music, stories, and games for inspiration into the wonderful world of dance. Contact Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055 or [email protected].
Kodu: Video Game Lab will be open from¸10:30 a.m. to noon for ages 7-11. In the Kodu Game Lab, students will use Xbox controllers to design, program, and present their own unique video games on a PC. They will learn to add objects, score elements, create paths, and add multiple characters. Contact Tiffany Henry at (678) 525-8660 or [email protected].
Ballet Tennessee Leaping Higher Dance Camp is for ages 7-13 from noon to 2 p.m. with instructor Lauren White. This camp is designed for students with at least two years of ballet/jazz training. Each day begins with a ballet technique class, followed by a break and jazz/musical theatre class. Contact Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055 or [email protected].
Art of the Singer/Songwriter Junior takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. for ages 11-16 with instructors Butch and Trish Ross. Learn songwriting skills, vocal technique, performance skills, and how to confidently present your work. End the week with a mini-concert for family and friends. Contact Trish at [email protected] or (941) 330-5547 or Butch at (423) 779-6624.
June 24-28
Heroes Journey Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-12. Daniella Bozzone and Abigale Wetmore will lead students as they learn to write and illustrate their own books. Create a character and bring him or her through an adventure, limited only by imagination! Instructors are children’s books authors and illustrators. Questions? Contact Daniella at (423) 313-2072 or [email protected].
Martial Arts Sports Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-11 with Mark Johnson. This camp will focus on martial arts to increase agility, strength, explosiveness, power, and technique in any sport. Drills that promote teamwork and leadership qualities on sports teams benefit student performance. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
July 8-12
Superhero Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-11 with instructor Mark Johnson. Campers sample the power of martial arts while designing their own super-logos, masks, and more to develop their superhero identity. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
Princess Camp will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 with instructor Crissy Algae. It’s a Disney world out there – learning to dance like a princess, make crowns, dancing wands, and other necessary princess elements. Call or email Chrissy for more information at (901) 568-2311 or [email protected].
Film Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Join Jerry Bowman and create a short film after learning about the equipment, including set-up and break-down. Each camper will direct a chosen scene – and everyone will be in the movie. No experience is required. Contact Jerry at (423) 432-0673 or [email protected].
TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water Camp is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 3-8. TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water is dedicated to empowering students to lead their communities to protect and restore our streams. What better way to learn about our natural world than by playing in the water. This is the first of two weeklong camps, looking for salamanders, creek critters, science connections, and more. Contact Mary Beth Sutton at (423) 413-0471 or [email protected].
July 16, 17, & 18
Summer Art Camp for Children takes place from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 and up. Val Gibson will lead Painting Nature for Kids, exploring the ways color appears in nature and how to paint it. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
July 15-19
Sprouting Chefs Cook-Off Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 with Sprouts Cooking. Have cooking fun with challenges like those seen on cooking shows, including Team Challenges, Mystery Baskets, and Individual Flavors as budding chefs learn to put a fun spin on recipes ranging from appetizers to main courses to deserts. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Star Wars Training Camp taught by Mark Johnson celebrates Star Wars with martial arts training using lightsabers that will go home with the campers at the end of the week. Meeting from 9 a.m. to noon each day for ages 5-11, this popular camp will use up lots of energy, although naps after lunch are not guaranteed. Check with Mark at (423) 886-1512 or by email at [email protected].
July 23, 24 & 25
Summer Art Camp for Adults takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
July 22-26
Boys’ Wild Adventure Week takes place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-8. Instructors Ruby Daney and Amy Graves will explore a different theme each day with sword fights, exploding cokes, and crafts. Safety first, of course! Get ready for Mad Science, Monsters, Muck and Slime, ending with Pirates’ Day for a fun week of energetic fun. Call Amy at (423) 667-2512 or Ruby at (423) 402-1336.
The MACC is looking forward to the completion of all repair work and the reopening for the theatre, complete with paint, flooring, curtains, and lights – but preserving the grand acoustics that enable the 214 seat auditorium to have all great seats. When that is completed, Coleen LaLiberte will again occupy the auditorium for her special events. Although she will conduct her drama and puppetry programs at Bachman this summer, she is looking forward to returning to the refurbished and splendid facility.
Summer Drummer Days June 3 – July 26
Chip Hancock’s Summer Drummer Days run for the entire summer and must be registered separately for each week that the camps are in session. His camps have two sessions per day, one from 9 to noon, and another from 1-4 p.m. Applicants must contact the instructor for proper placement before registering. Students are eligible from grades 2-12. Hancock can be reached at (423) 774-2569 or online at summerdrummerdays.com.
June 3-7
Girls’ Fun Adventure Week with instructors Ruby Dabney and Amy Graves will have a week of true girl fun, with a different theme each day! Twirling, crafts, and girly fun will be the rule from 9:30-11:30 a.m. each morning for ages 4-8. For more information, check the website or call Amy at (423) 667-2512 or Ruby at (423) 402-1336.
Culinary Passport with Sprouts Cooking will explore new flavors and cuisines as kids ages 5-12 investigate a bit of globetrotting for new foods from Italy, China, Mexico, Thailand and more! Class will meet for a delicious 9 to noon each day. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or email her at [email protected].
Star Wars Training Camp taught by Mark Johnson celebrates “Star Wars” with martial arts training, using light sabers that will go home with the campers at the end of the week. Meeting from 9-noon each day for ages 5-11, this popular camp will use up lots of energy, although naps after lunch are not guaranteed. Check with Mark at (423) 886-1512 or by email at [email protected].
Suzuki Violin Camp with Margaret Cooke meets afternoons from 1-3 p.m. for students who have completed Suzuki Book I or the equivalent. Focus will be on playing in a group, following a conductor, leading a group, and playing in parts. Repertoire includes classical and folk/bluegrass pieces. Prerequisites include a full violin outfit and the ability to learn new pieces quickly. A minimum of four students required. Contact Margaret at (423) 508-4218 or [email protected].
June 11-13
Summer Art Camp for Adults: Plein Air Garden Painting with Val Gibson will provide a three-day outdoor experience from 10 till noon for adults who miss those golden days of summer camps in their youth. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
June 10-14
Chocolate Lovers’ Camp will be held from 9-noon, ages 5-12, from Sprouts Cooking. Tasty savory and sweet chocolate recipes will be the theme for the week as young cooks make everything from mole chili to chocolate croissants. Questions? Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Superhero Camp takes place from 9-noon for ages 5-11 with instructor Mark Johnson. Campers sample the power of martial arts while designing their own super-logos, masks, and more to develop their superhero identity. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 3-8. TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water is dedicated to empowering students to lead their communities to protect and restore our streams. What better way to learn about our natural world than by playing in the water. This is the first of two weeklong camps that include looking for salamanders, creek critters, science connections, and more. Contact Mary Beth Sutton at (423) 413-0471 or [email protected].
June 18, 19, 20
Summer Art Camp for Children, Color, Canvas, Collage takes place from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 6 and up with instructor Val Gibson. Explore color and its uses in expression and design. Class size limited to 6. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
June 17-21
Create the Rainbow Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 with Sprouts Cooking. Want to taste pink? What does green taste like? Cook up a rainbow using vibrant and delicious ingredient and build culinary techniques. Everything from Hawaiian Rainbow Poke Bowls to Red Velvet Whoopee Pies is on the plate. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Imagination Creation takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up with instructor Mardi Leonard. Young Artists have messy fun and discover their creativity, using their imagination in drawing, painting, and clay to have a magical week. Text Mardi at (423) 488-2887 with any questions.
Ballet Tennessee Dance Camps include Leap into Dance for ages 3-6 at 10-11:30 a.m. with instructor Lauren White. Based on the movie “Leap,” the world of creative movement will be explored through music, stories, and games for inspiration into the wonderful world of dance. Contact Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055 or [email protected].
Kodu: Video Game Lab will be open from¸10:30 a.m. to noon for ages 7-11. In the Kodu Game Lab, students will use Xbox controllers to design, program, and present their own unique video games on a PC. They will learn to add objects, score elements, create paths, and add multiple characters. Contact Tiffany Henry at (678) 525-8660 or [email protected].
Ballet Tennessee Leaping Higher Dance Camp is for ages 7-13 from noon to 2 p.m. with instructor Lauren White. This camp is designed for students with at least two years of ballet/jazz training. Each day begins with a ballet technique class, followed by a break and jazz/musical theatre class. Contact Ballet Tennessee at (423) 821-2055 or [email protected].
Art of the Singer/Songwriter Junior takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. for ages 11-16 with instructors Butch and Trish Ross. Learn songwriting skills, vocal technique, performance skills, and how to confidently present your work. End the week with a mini-concert for family and friends. Contact Trish at [email protected] or (941) 330-5547 or Butch at (423) 779-6624.
June 24-28
Heroes Journey Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 8-12. Daniella Bozzone and Abigale Wetmore will lead students as they learn to write and illustrate their own books. Create a character and bring him or her through an adventure, limited only by imagination! Instructors are children’s books authors and illustrators. Questions? Contact Daniella at (423) 313-2072 or [email protected].
Martial Arts Sports Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-11 with Mark Johnson. This camp will focus on martial arts to increase agility, strength, explosiveness, power, and technique in any sport. Drills that promote teamwork and leadership qualities on sports teams benefit student performance. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
July 8-12
Superhero Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-11 with instructor Mark Johnson. Campers sample the power of martial arts while designing their own super-logos, masks, and more to develop their superhero identity. Contact Mark at (423) 886-1512 or [email protected].
Princess Camp will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 with instructor Crissy Algae. It’s a Disney world out there – learning to dance like a princess, make crowns, dancing wands, and other necessary princess elements. Call or email Chrissy for more information at (901) 568-2311 or [email protected].
Film Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Join Jerry Bowman and create a short film after learning about the equipment, including set-up and break-down. Each camper will direct a chosen scene – and everyone will be in the movie. No experience is required. Contact Jerry at (423) 432-0673 or [email protected].
TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water Camp is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 3-8. TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water is dedicated to empowering students to lead their communities to protect and restore our streams. What better way to learn about our natural world than by playing in the water. This is the first of two weeklong camps, looking for salamanders, creek critters, science connections, and more. Contact Mary Beth Sutton at (423) 413-0471 or [email protected].
July 16, 17, & 18
Summer Art Camp for Children takes place from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 and up. Val Gibson will lead Painting Nature for Kids, exploring the ways color appears in nature and how to paint it. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
July 15-19
Sprouting Chefs Cook-Off Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 with Sprouts Cooking. Have cooking fun with challenges like those seen on cooking shows, including Team Challenges, Mystery Baskets, and Individual Flavors as budding chefs learn to put a fun spin on recipes ranging from appetizers to main courses to deserts. Contact Allie Fincher at (423) 504-0060 or [email protected].
Star Wars Training Camp taught by Mark Johnson celebrates Star Wars with martial arts training using lightsabers that will go home with the campers at the end of the week. Meeting from 9 a.m. to noon each day for ages 5-11, this popular camp will use up lots of energy, although naps after lunch are not guaranteed. Check with Mark at (423) 886-1512 or by email at [email protected].
July 23, 24 & 25
Summer Art Camp for Adults takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Val at (423) 322-5676 or [email protected].
July 22-26
Boys’ Wild Adventure Week takes place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-8. Instructors Ruby Daney and Amy Graves will explore a different theme each day with sword fights, exploding cokes, and crafts. Safety first, of course! Get ready for Mad Science, Monsters, Muck and Slime, ending with Pirates’ Day for a fun week of energetic fun. Call Amy at (423) 667-2512 or Ruby at (423) 402-1336.
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