Creative Summer Camp

Summer camp for teens aged 14-17

This 5-day Creative Summer Camp is designed to introduce teens aged 14–17 to the fundamentals of design, communication, and storytelling through real-world creative projects. Participants will explore how to develop a creative idea from concept to execution, learn the basics of visual branding and graphic design, and practice writing compelling slogans and short-form creative texts. They'll also experiment with stop-motion animation for storytelling and explore how AI tools can enhance their design work. The program encourages collaboration, planning, and presentation; essential skills for any aspiring creative.

Duration:

5 days (Monday - Friday)

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

About your Mentor

This summer camp is a hands-on, real-world creative challenge.

Students will step into the roles of designers, writers and animators, conceptualizing and building a creative concept around a real-world place — such as a zoo, café, museum, park or gallery. Each team can choose their own project/theme.

Working in teams, they’ll learn how creative professionals take a simple idea and develop it into a full-fledged project, from concept and branding to storytelling and visual presentation.

Every day, students are guided by expert mentors from the creative industry, gaining real-world insight into how ideas come to life.

Camp structure

Day 1

Students choose a real-world location (like a park, museum or gallery) and start developing a concept around it. They will define its purpose, audience, mood and name.

Then they will create simple visual elements using accessible tools like Canva or analog sketching: a moodboard, logo and poster or signage.

Day 2

Students will craft short-form writing pieces related to their project: this could be a visitor welcome message, a short story from a guest's perspective, or a guide to an event or feature at the location.

They'll also explore how to write slogans or headlines that capture attention.

Day 3

Students will define and design frames that will create a short stop motion animation for this place.

This could be a promotional teaser or welcome video. They will plan and animate using paper cutouts and hand-drawn elements.

Day 4

Students will explore how AI can support visual creation. They will experiment with using AI-generated images for enhancing scenes, backgrounds or new signage. If some students don’t have access to paid tools, they will work collaboratively or use sample materials.

Day 5

Each team will prepare a short presentation of their project. They will introduce their place, present visuals and animation.

Mentors and peers will give feedback, helping students reflect on what they learned.

Who is this camp for?

Teens who love creativity and want to try design, storytelling or animation
Students curious about how real-world creative projects come together
Beginners — no previous design experience needed
Anyone who wants to build a mini creative portfolio and have fun doing it!

Essential Tools and Materials

Tablet, sketchbook, pencils, colored pencils

Camp Fee

Camp Fee: AED 1,250 for 5 days

(Siblings discount available)

Enrollment Information

To register or learn more about the camp and available discounts, email us at: inquiry@colorsartdxb.com

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