4-Week Creative Youth Lab (Ages 13–16)
Ignite creativity and build confidence at our dynamic 4-Week Creative Youth Lab designed especially for youth ages 13–16. Each week offers a unique, stand-alone experience, allowing participants to explore exciting areas of digital media, performing arts, and theater. Students may enroll in one week or all four — every session delivers a complete and enriching creative journey.
No prior experience is required — just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to create. Whether your teen is discovering a new passion or developing existing talents, these labs provide a supportive and inspiring environment to learn, collaborate, and shine.
Program Type:
Arts-based summer youth enrichment program
Focus Areas:
Digital Media • Performing Arts • Theater • Life Skills
Program Length:
4 weeks total
Each week is a stand-alone camp (youth may enroll in 1–4 weeks)
CreativeWorks Youth Lab
For Teens Ages 13–16
A one-week, project-based summer experience where teens explore:
🎥 Digital Media
🎭 Performing Arts & Theater Tech
🧠 Life Skills & Leadership
Each week is fully independent — participants start on Monday and complete a creative project by Friday. Youth may enroll in one week or multiple weeks.
🗓 One-Week, Project-Based Design
Each week is a complete, stand-alone experience.
Teens start on Monday and finish a creative project by Friday.
Families can enroll in:
One week
Multiple weeks
Non-consecutive weeks
No long-term commitment required.
What Teens Experience
Digital Media Lab
Teens learn video production, storytelling, filming, and editing while creating their own short digital project.
Performing Arts & Theater Tech Lab
Participants explore acting, stage presence, and behind-the-scenes production, including lighting and sound.
Life Skills Lab
Daily sessions focused on confidence, communication, teamwork, and leadership development.
Program Details
📍 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
🗓 Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🍴 Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM
✨ Optional After-Hours: 3:00–6:00 PM
📞 301-699-1819
📧 darius@joesmovement.org
📧 jeniffer@joesmovement.org
👉 Register for one week or more. No prior experience required.
📍 A Trusted Community Space
Hosted at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier, CreativeWorks operates in a safe, professional arts facility with experienced teaching artists and youth development staff.
DIGITAL MEDIA CREATORS
Theme: Storytelling Through Technology
Focus Areas:
-Videography
-Photography
-Social media storytelling
-Basic editing (CapCut / iMovie / Canva)
PERFORMING ARTS LAB
Theme: Confidence, Voice & Expression
Focus Areas:
-Acting basics
-Movement & choreography
-Spoken word/music performance
-Stage presence
THEATER & TECH
Theme: Behind the Scenes Magic
Focus Areas:
-Stagecraft
-Lighting & sound basics
-Costume & set design
-Script analysis
LIFE SKILLS
Life Skills Integrated
-Responsibility & leadership
-Problem-solving
-Following directions
-Professional etiquette
-Self-awareness
-Confidence building
-Communication
-Emotional expression
-Teamwork
-Conflict resolution
-Listening skills
-Accountability
-Time management
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
REQUIRED FORMS:
Registration Form | Permission Slip | Youth Release Form | MD Emergency Form | Youth Health History Form
Email completed fillable forms to jeniffer@joesmovement.org
All fields on the Medication Administration Authorization Form MUST be filled in, even when there is a physician’s stamp is used.
Need financial aid? Fill out this form.
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Make your request HERE.
License # 16-YC-8061, MD Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene
CREATIVEWORKS UPCOMING EVENTS:
