CREATE Camp
June 17–21, 2024 | 9am-12pm | Shea
Cost: $50
CREATE is a five-day experience where students entering grades 5-12 can discover and hone their God-given artistic talents in a community that encourages collaboration and fun and equips them to serve the Kingdom. We have seen God do amazing things in the many years of this camp, and we trust He will continue that work this year.
Classes are taught by a combination of SBC Worship & Creative Arts staff and talented leaders in their fields. Each student will choose one of the following tracks to participate in throughout the week.
Tracks
- Band – Students who are already proficient on guitars, keyboards, or drums will be placed in separate bands and learn new music and techniques. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Vocals – Students are taught vocal style, technique, and expression as they learn current worship songs to engage the heart. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Art – Multiple mediums of art are utilized as the students complete individual art pieces focusing on the gift of creativity.
- Dance – Students choreograph and prepare a dance routine to a selected worship song utilizing various styles of dance.
- Technical Arts – In these beginning and advanced classes, students are mentored by our SBC Technical Staff members in the areas of audio, video, and lighting. Students will choose one of these tracks and must be in grades 7-12. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Audio – An overview in audio flow, effects, input devices and mixing techniques to provide the basic ability to mix vocals and bands. You may get hands-on experience mixing and critiquing mixes. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Lighting – Learn about lighting instruments and programming the lighting computer as well as the thinking behind how lighting is used in worship settings. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Live Video – Receive training on cameras, switching, shading, and techniques. The students will learn how to pan, zoom, and tilt, as well as the philosophy behind mixing for worship. Requires participation in SBC’s worship services on Sunday, June 23.
- Film:
- Video Production (Grades 7-12) – Students will explore the fundamental elements of video production with hands-on experience in the SBC production studio. Topics covered will include pre-production planning, location selection, 3-point lighting, camera operation, shot composition, production audio basics, and fundamentals of directing. At the end of the week, students will have the opportunity to create a highlight video of Create 2024 in partnership with the Post-Production students.
- Video Post-Production (Grades 7-12) – Students will explore the fundamentals of video editing with hands-on experience using Adobe Premiere Pro in SBC’s video editing suite. The topics covered will include a beginner introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro, what to look for in shot selection, how to make simple video transitions, the basics of audio editing, and project delivery. At the end of the week, students will have the opportunity to create a highlight video of Create 2024 in partnership with the Video Production students.
- Photography – Students learn photography principles through hands-on projects in nature as well as photographing the various camp activities, all with an emphasis on integrating their faith and art through photography. Students need to provide their own DSLR camera for the week.
- Intro to Drums – This is for students who have minimal percussion experience. Various drums/percussion instruments will be used in teaching technique and rhythmic interpretation with a short rotation on drum set.
- Intro to Keys – This is for students new to playing keyboards in a band. They will learn basics of chord reading, how to choose sounds, and ensemble skills.
- Intro to Guitar – This is a great place to start for anyone interested in learning to play the guitar. We will introduce some basic technique, music theory, and chord forms. Students will also work toward learning two worship songs throughout the week. Students need to provide their own guitar for the week.
- Drama – Students will learn theater and drama techniques in a class setting engaging with other students.
- Culinary – Students will learn culinary techniques and recipes from our Shea Campus kitchen staff, working in the kitchen alongside the chefs who plan and prepare food and snacks for our SBC Cafés.
- Instrument Ensemble – Participants will bring their own band or orchestra instrument and play in an ensemble to improve their craft.
We believe the next generation of worship leaders is born out of experiences like these in our students’ younger years, and we look forward to seeing God work in their lives!
To ensure we can best teach and facilitate each class, we are limiting class sizes, and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you sign up for a class that is full, you may join a waitlist or register for a different class. If and when spots become available, we will start at the beginning of the waitlist and work down as places open up.
There will be no refunds after June 10, and there is no walk-up registration.
