WCBGC Art Time Brings Youth’s Creativity To Light
Walton County Boys & Girls Club’s Summer Programming has brought creativity to its members allowing Club members to express themselves through the arts this summer.
“Oftentimes, our members find art to be a great way to pass time or a way to express themselves.” Michelle Hollis, WCBGC Program Coordinator, shared. “During our summer programming we’ve structured time for our members to free draw, paint, color or create crafts that allows them to tap into a creative culture that could become more than a hobby for them one day.”
Club member Barecia Davis shared that her art time has allowed her to take what she’s learned and draw it.
“We get to use art as a way to learn about different things like animals. We watched a Sea World show about dolphins and then had a chance to create our own dolphin,” she shard. “We also learned about the different types of octopus and then colored one based on what we learned!”
Teen member Angel Booker shared that art time has allowed her to find a new way to relax.
“I can use this free time to relax when I’m feeling stressed and it has become something I look forward to,” she said.
Allison Naidoo, WCBGC Art Aide, shared that it’s “important for young people to participate in art because it gives them the opportunity to express themselves visually. Most often, things members are unable to verbally express, can be expressed through drawing, painting or crafting. Doing this, gives them the ability to share their emotions with others in a positive way!”
To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclubor call 770-207-6279.