NextGen Creative Youth Summer Camp: Animation, AI, Photography, & Writing

## 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 by a woman! Cheryle Renee Moses is the founder and camp director.

## 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
• Register Now at https://nextgen-creative-youth-camp-2026.eventbrite.com

### 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.

## 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

## 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. Register Now at https://nextgen-creative-youth-camp-2026.eventbrite.com

## 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.