NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp: Animation, AI, Photography, & Writing
July 13-17, 2026 | Ages: Youth 8-16
About this Event
A NEXT-LEVEL CREATIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH
NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp 2026 in Norcross, Georgia -- Gwinnett County -- is a hands-on, high-energy summer experience where youth ages 8–16 explore animation, artificial intelligence (AI) creative tools, photography, storytelling, filmmaking, and multimedia production — all while creating their own original, screen-ready projects.
This is not just a camp — it’s a creative studio experience for youth in a safe environment.
We're Black-owned and operated!
CAMP DETAILS
- Dates: July 13–17, 2026
- Time: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross, Georgia (Gwinnett County) | Meetings Rooms 1 and 3
- Format: In-Person
- Presented by Urban Mediamakers, Gwinnett County Black Chamber of
Commerce, Black Gwinnett Magazine, Camrose Creative Services
WHAT YOUTH WILL EXPERIENCE
- Animation and Filmmaking
- AI Creative Tools (used ethically as a support tool)
- Photography (using their own mobile devices)
- Voice Acting and Storytelling
- Graphic Art and Visual Design
- Audio and Multimedia Production
- Group Outings for Relationship Building
IMPORTANT: A CREATIVE COMMUNITY
NextGen Creative Youth Camp is a respectful, encouraging, and collaborative learning environment where every young creator is valued. Campers are expected to treat instructors, staff, fellow campers, facilities, and equipment with respect at all times. Parents will be contacted if behavior concerns arise. Youth whose behavior continues to disrupt the learning environment or compromises the safety or experience of others may be dismissed from camp without a refund.
FEATURED PROJECT: CHROMAVERSE
Campers will collaborate on Chromaverse, a youth-created story universe, expanding it into animated episodes while also creating their own individual creative projects.
BIG MOMENT: FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE
All youth projects will be officially screened at the 25th Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (October 2026) — red carpet experience included!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, lemonade and juice daily
- Hands-on creative instruction
- Professional artists and media mentors
- Swimming Half-Day at West Gwinnett Park & Aquatic Center
- Visit to Norcross Welcome Center and Museum
- All materials and curriculum
- End-of-week public showcase
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
"Great camp! Thanks so much!" – T. Logan
"I would definitely recommend the camp." – Parent Participant
WHY THIS CAMP STANDS OUT
- Real-world creative skills
- Confidence-building through storytelling
- Ethical use of AI in creative work
- Professional-level outcomes (festival screening!)
- Fun, engaging, inspiring and Black-owned nurturing environment.
LIMITED SPACE – REGISTER EARLY
Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience.
ABOUT URBAN MEDIAMAKERS
Urban Mediamakers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting diverse content creators through production, training, and exhibition. The 25th annual Urban Mediamakers Film Festival happening October 12-25, 2026 celebrates independent film and media from around the world.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 241.94 to USD 295.29
