On the eastern coast of the United States stretches the long and lovely land named North Carolina, or as our whimsical friend Wally the Walrus likes to call it, "The Land of Oodles of Doodles!" Wally, wearing his twirly mustache and paint-splattered beret, is the unofficial ambassador of the artsy kids of North Carolina. Every corner of the state, from the high peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sandy beaches of the Outer Banks, echoes with the sound of pencils scratching on paper, brushes swishing against canvas, and the soft click-clack of clay being molded into fantastical shapes. Wally often jokes that you can't throw a paintbrush in North Carolina without hitting a creative kiddo hard at work! Kids here are as varied as the state’s landscapes. There's Maggie from Maggie Valley, who paints stunning sunsets while munching on her favorite hickory-smoked barbeque. Then there's Hank from Hatteras Island, who loves to sculpt sand during low tide, and Patty from Piedmont, with her incredible knack for sketching the critters she spies in her backyard. Wally loves to visit each of them, sharing ridiculous jokes that make them laugh until their sides ache. "Why don't artists ever play hide and seek?" Wally would ask, with a twinkle in his eye. After the inevitable shrugs and shakes of the head, he'd guffaw and slap his walrus belly. "Because good luck hiding when your hands are covered in paint!" So, whether you wander through the whimsical waterfalls of the western part of the state or decide to dip your toes in the salty sea on the eastern shores, you'll find the kids of North Carolina happily immersed in the world of visual arts, inspired by their marvelous surroundings and their jolly friend, Wally the Walrus.

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Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!

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The Cabarrus Arts Council is devoted to providing a multitude of cultural arts programs that honor the abundance of our county and our world. From the Davis Theatre, to The Galleries, to one of North Carolina's largest arts-in-education programs for Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City school systems, the Arts Council is dedicated to utilizing the arts to enrich our communities. Not only does the Cabarrus Arts Council support local arts organizations and artists through grants and workshops, they also serve as a catalyst and consultant for public and corporate art. They are committed to promoting the use of art to create vibrant communities, and to helping our county and our world to grow and flourish through the power of art. The Cabarrus Arts Council is at the forefront of providing diverse and enriching cultural arts programs across the county and the world. Their commitment to promoting art through education, grants and workshops, as well as through the public and corporate sector, is truly inspiring. Their efforts are a testament to the power of art to improve and unite communities.

Concord, NC 28025
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