June 23-27, 9:00-1:00

Book Creation Camp - South American Journey

Laura Harris - Writing Instructor

Laura has been an elementary educator for 21+ years, with 18 years in CHCCS at Rashkis Elementary.  She graduated from UNC at Greensboro with a degree in elementary education and most recently completed certification at NC State.  She is a true local growing up right down the road in Hillsborough. Her love and dedication for helping kids grow as learners pairs beautifully with ArtzHub’s central purpose - to provide a meaningful and unique springboard for young imaginations!

This is Laura’s second summer leading an ArtzHub camp and we are thrilled to have her back. She’s bringing her whole Rashkis 1st grade team with her this summer!

June 23-27, 9:00-1:00

Book Creation Camp - South American Journey

Kathryn Rubish - Writing Instructor

Native Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Graduate, Ms. Rubish returns to the area after spending time in New York City and Washington, DC. She has her undergraduate degree in elementary education from UNC-Wilimington, and masters as a Literacy Specialist from Columbia University, with an additional ESL license. She is a current first grade teacher at Rashkis Elementary. She has a passion for supporting SEL, and integrating high-interest in learning. She loves spending time with her dog Atticus, reading thriller novels and cooking.

July 7-11, 9:00-1:00

Gardening Camp

Laura Bobis Olley - Instructor

Laura is the school social worker at McDougle Elementary School. Prior to her 9 years at McDougle Elementary, since obtaining her social work degree in 2005 from UNC, she was a practicing child and family therapist with Carolina Outreach, LLC. Hailing from the colder climbs of Syracuse and Rochester, NY, she moved to be close to a childhood best-friend in Chapel Hill in 1999.  Laura loves working and raising her daughter, now a middle-schooler, in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. Laura is an avid artist in her spare time, studying painting and ceramics and practicing those passions on the side. Laura also enjoys gardening and instilling love and appreciation of the natural world in her students as well.

July 7-11, 9:00-1:00

Gardening Camp

Joshua Rose - Instructor

Joshua Rose is a singer-songwriter and performer who works as an instructional assistant at McDougle Elementary School.  He grew up in Hillsborough, but has lived all over the world in pursuit of musical and acting opportunities. Josh enjoys creating art in various mediums including drawing, painting, ceramics, and digital arts. He has enjoyed participating in art shows and film and television productions. Josh loves fostering a sense of confidence and positivity in his students, and believes in the importance of art in helping children to find their voice. He also believes that connecting with nature and nurturing plants can teach us to nurture ourselves and those around us.

August 11-15, 9:00-1:00

Book Creation Camp - Beautiful Bugs

Kendall Rogers - Writing Instructor

Kendall is in her 14th year of teaching and is a first grade teacher at Rashkis Elementary. She has experience teaching kindergarteners - fifth graders and especially loves teaching literacy. Kendall grew up in the CHCCS district and has spent most of her career in Chapel Hill schools. Her time away from school is spent with family, caring for her two young daughters.

August 11-15, 9:00-1:00

Book Creation Camp - Beautiful Bugs

Julie Salinas - Writing Instructor

Bio Coming Soon!

August 18-22, 9:00-1:00

Lego Camp Provided By Play-Well TEKnologies (Read More…)

Dream It. Build It. Wreck It. Repeat.

Kids are already naturally gifted creators. Then they get added inspiration from our specially trained instructors. They dive into our massive collections of LEGO® parts. And while they build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles, they explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long-lasting.