Arts, Ecology & Circus Camp 2025

Dreaming Stone Arts and Ecology Center is repeating its much-beloved day camp for youth, ages 8 to 14! Educational and recreational programming will run from Monday through Friday, July 21st – 25th. Then, family and friends are invited to a performance event and community dinner on Saturday evening, July 26th, to experience what the kids learned during the week.

Instructional programs run from 9 am to 2 pm every day (we ask that campers arrive at 8:45 am). Extended activities, including puppet making and theater, will run through 5:00 pm and are available for a limited number of campers. 

We’re gonna rinse and repeat our tried and true offering. Dreaming Stone is excited to welcome back Tree Sa of Soma Tree Cirque Yoga to lead campers in aerial and flow arts. In addition, campers will receive West African Drumming instruction with Jay Beck and outdoor education with Rutherford Outdoor Coalition. Each day will include unique programs that support healthy imaginations, creative expression, and appreciation for nature. If campers elect to stay the full day, they will have additional opportunities to engage in giant puppet crafts, theater, and outdoor recreation.

Our camp features local naturalists, horticultural experts, and special teaching artists. Campers will be served nutritious snacks. Should we secure adequate funding, we will continue our tradition of providing lunches that are partially sourced from Dreaming Stone’s garden. Together, we will build a culture of respect that values our diverse gifts and unique interests.

Then we all come together on Saturday June 26th to share food, and enjoy an informal sharing of the skills and lessons learned at camp. It’s the best of family fun!

Costs:

Programmed Time (9 am – 2 pm) – $255

Extended Activities (9 am – 5 pm) – $330

WE CURRENTLY HAVE EVERY NON-SCHOLARSHIP POSITION FILLED. PLEASE JOIN OUR WAITLIST BY EMAILING dreamingstonenc@gmail.com, or consider applying for a scholarship.

If you are in need of economic assistance, you can fill out a scholarship application here. Please save your own copy of this form, fill it out, and send it back to us at info@dreamingstone.org

Check out this video of all the fun at last year’s camp here!