Camps

Summer Art Camps

CCAWA welcomes Alana Balch and Leslie Wright. Both instructors have a strong desire to help students develop a love for the arts and foster those talents to honor God.

Summer Camp Description

Each camp will be based on art history, a range of techniques, and creative thinking and self-expression.

Students will enjoy creating art in a non-competitive environment, while receiving one-on-one instruction to ensure success and quality results. Students will be creating art through drawing in 2D and 3D as well as painting and sculpting.
Camps include ALL supplies and a daily healthy snack/drink.

*A sibling or multi-camp discount is available. Call This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 972.359.7777 x6021for more information.

Completed K - 5th Grade Camps

"God's Creatures Great and Small"

Teacher:
Alana Balch

Date:
June 18-21, 9:00a - 12:00p
Registration Deadline is June 4

Location:
Room: A120

Description:
We will enjoy creating beautiful projects inspired by animals in art.

Cost:
$135

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"

Teacher:
Alana Balch

Date:
June 25-28, 9:00a - 12:00p
Registration Deadline is June 11

Location:
Room: A120

Description:
We will discover art around the world and gain appreciation for other cultures and artistic styles through mixed media projects.

Cost:
$135

"God's Creatures Great and Small"

Teacher:
Alana Balch

Date:
July 9-12, 9:00a - 12:00p
Registration Deadline is June 25

Location:
Room: A120

Description:
We will enjoy creating beautiful projects inspired by animals in art.

Cost:
$135

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"

Teacher:
Alana Balch

Date:
July 16-19, 9:00a - 12:00p
Registration Deadline is July 2

Location:
Room: A120

Description:
We will discover art around the world and gain appreciation for other cultures and artistic styles through mixed media projects.

Cost:
$135

Completed 6th - 9th Grade Camps

"You're His Masterpiece"

Teacher:
Leslie Wright

Date:
June 18-21, 1:00p-4:00p
Registration Deadline is June 4

Location:
Room A212

Description:
Understanding God as the Creator of all things.

Cost:
$135

"Exploring Our Cultures"

Teacher:
Leslie Wright

Date:
July 9-12, 1:00p-4:00p
Registration Deadline is June 25

Location:
Room A212

Description:
Creative expressions of Worship from all corners of the world.

Cost:
$135

About

What Does the Academy Offer?

Private sessions and instruction for: Piano, Voice, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Guitar, Drums/Percussion, Drama, and American Sign Language (ASL)

What Will Participants Receive?

Sessions are held on the campus of Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church, and are taught by the finest faith-based educators in the DFW area. Private sessions will be customized for each student and designed to tailor the education around each student and how they learn.

    •  Gain more confidence and self-esteem
        in your craft and as an individual
    •  Enhance your creative thinking, language and reasoning skills
    •  Learn the value of sustained effort to achieve excellence
    •  Grow in knowledge of your craft while being instructed in a faith-based environment

About the Academy Director

John Darling joined Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in January 2008 and is currently serving as Director for the Academy of Worship and Arts, as well as Music Director in the Worship and Arts Ministry.  Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1995, he earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree with an emphasis in voice and trumpet. Private instruction experience includes public school systems to children of all ages and a private conservatory to both children and adults ranging from 5 to 65 years of age.
 
During his college days in Lufkin, Texas, John began his experience in leading worship. Since that first beginning, John has directed and produced several Easter and Christmas dramatic musicals, as an outreach to the community, which he served. In addition to leading worship, he has a heart for teaching and encouraging those who have a desire to learn. With this passion and love for Christ, John's vision and desire is to mentor and teach students of all ages as they worship God through the study of music and arts.

Tuition/Registration

Tuition Includes
 
Weekly private sessions, Weekly progress documentation, Quarterly Studio Workshops, Performance recitals

Tuition Cost

    1 - 5 Month Enrollment
    30 minutes = $33 per session
    45 minutes = $44 per session
    60 minutes = $55 per session
     
    6 - 12 Month Enrollment
    30 minutes = $30 per session
    45 minutes = $40 per session
    60 minutes = $48 per session

Payments can be made in full or with monthly installments, which are due on the first session of the month. Enrollment period is equal to the number of sessions for which you register. Click here to register online. Also, please download, print, and return the Academy Survey to the CreekStore.

FOR EXAMPLE

    12 sessions = 3 months
    24 sessions = 6 months
    48 sessions = 12 months

Registration and Fees

•     •  First and last month’s tuition is due at the time of enrollment
      •  A one-time registration fee of $40 is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable
•     •  Maximum family-unit registration fee (more than one student) only $60
•     •  A late fee of $10 will be assessed to the monthly installment if payment is not received by
         the 10^th day of the month

Contact

What Days are Classes Offered?

    •  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00p - 9:00p
    •  Wednesday: 12:00p - 6:00p
    •  Saturday: 9:00a - 2:00p
    •  Friday and Sunday: Closed

Where are Classes Offered?

Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church
1015 State Hwy 121, Allen, TX 75013

Who Do I Contact for More Information?

Contact the Worship and Arts Ministry Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 972.359.7777 x6021.