Art, theater camps return to HAC
The Harris Arts Center will be offering summer camps for students once school gets out.
Ed Weldon, a member of the Historical Society, commented during the presentation that Mohawk Industries has been a huge support to Calhoun and Gordon County.
“Mohawk is helping the Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful golf tournament, and they have helped us with many things, I can fiercely testify to that,” Weldon said. “You’re a great neighbor. It’s not just about the corporate spread, but you’re just good stewards.”
Brown responded to Weldon’s comments by saying that the communities where Mohawk is are the most important factor to their success.
“Community is a part of wherever we go,” Brown said. “Our people are working hard to support (the surrounding areas) because they are an important part of who we are and how we do business.”
As the company grows with the help of modern technology, innovative staff and surrounding areas, Brown said he is confident Mohawk will their long history of positively impacting their clients, workers and the nearby communities.
The Harris Arts Center will be hosting art and theater camps for students once school gets out for summer.
Art camp will be offered at the HAC June 17-21, with a morning session from 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 7 to 9, and an afternoon session from 1-3:30 p.m. for ages 10 to 13. The cost is $85 for HAC members and $100 for non-members.
Art camp will be taught by Sherry Warren, an art teacher at Adairsville Elementary with 25 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree and a minor in art history from Georgia State University. Students will explore the joy of creativity by experiencing drawing, painting and clay techniques. Those interested in art camp must register by June 10.
Theater camp is offered for ages 6-16 from July 8-19, with performances on July 19 and July 20. All campers will attend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during week one. During week two students will attend from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. depending on their cast. The cost of theater camp is $225 for HAC members and $250 for non-members.
While rehearsing for “Wizard of Oz Young Performers’” campers will learn the fundamentals of musical theater – acting, voice and dance. All students will be in the show, but auditions will be held prior to the first day of camp to determine roles. The show will be double-cast to ensure that every camper is given an opportunity to shine. Roles for males, females, singers and nonsingers are available. At the conclusion of camp, students will showcase a full scale production, complete with mics, costumes, lights and props. Registration for theater camp ends June 27.
A 10 percent discount will be given to parents with multiple campers or who refer a new camper who registers. Parents may register by calling 706-629-2599.