2024 Summer Camps Were a Success!
During the summer, we explored entrepreneurship and game design. Students got to explore their creative side and learn about branding and marketing. There was a Podclass for those interested in communications, and we closed out the summer with Designathon. Do Greater know how to handle the summer. Don’t miss it next year! Email kelsey@dogreater.org for more information on Do Greater programs.
2024 Summer Classes
Students Served
Registration for 2024 Do Greater Summer Camps has begun.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Registration is simple. Select a camp below and click the button to register.
CREATIVE LAB AT SHILOH | 2400 Greenland Avenue • Charlotte, NC
Creative Quest Camp
Creative Quest Camp is for students interested in exploring their creative side! You’ll have the opportunity to explore five different creative careers: photography, graphic design, music/audio production, interior design/architecture, and design thinking. Each day will be focused on a different creative skillset! You will have the opportunity to explore the creative technology related to each field, meet local creatives and artists, and go on field trips to explore creative businesses and studios. The week will culminate in a Creative Showcase! Lunch will be provided each day.
9AM-4PM / Rising 6th-8th
FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
June 10-14
Creative Lab Brand Camp
Brand Camp 2024 is an exciting opportunity for students to explore marketing and branding. You’ll learn the basics of building a brand and work in small groups to tackle a real-world branding challenge with a local business. You’ll have the opportunity to go on field trips, and meet and learn from creative and branding professionals.The week will culminate in a Pitch Party! Lunch will be provided each day.
9AM-4PM / Rising 9th-12th
FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
June 24-28
Design to Dollars Camp
Learn to turn digital designs into physical products. Students will design, make, and sell their own products (stickers, buttons, and shirts). After designing and finalizing a product, participants will learn about market research in order to decide on pricing strategies and create a mock website. The program will culminate with a student-run pop-up shop and students will have the opportunity to make their first sales!
9AM-4PM / Rising 6th-8th / Arts+ x Do Greater
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE.
July 15-19
Playmaker Game Design Camp
Creativity meets technology in Playmaker Game Design Camp! This immersive summer experience offers middle and high school students the opportunity to delve into the exciting world of game design, exploring the basics of creating captivating digital experiences from scratch. Students will be introduced to Swift, the powerful programming language used to develop applications for iPhones. Week 1 of Playmakers will culminate with students sharing their work and what they’ve learned in a Student Showcase. Camp will end with a Game Showcase! Families are invited to join in the fun as they immerse themselves in the imaginative worlds crafted by their emerging game designers. *To participate in Week 2, students must either complete Week 1, have participated in Code Upward, or exhibit a similar skillset.
Rising 7th-12th
Space is limited to 12 participants.
FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Week 1: July 8-12 / Week 2: July 15-19