CAMP
YAMPIRE
CAMP
YAMPIRE
Hi there, campers! This is the spot to find info about Camp Yampire 8.0!
Registration for Camp Yampire 8.0 was done directly through ZOOM.
Camp Yampire 8.0 was August 15th & 16th, and it was an awesome time!
Camp Yampire 8.0: August 15th & 16th
Yep, it's summer camp for adults - join the indoor whimsy revolution, streaming live from NYC!
Camp Yampire is back and more whimsical than ever! Now in its eighth session, learn, move, and play on zoom with camp counselors all across the country (and Canada) and campers from all across the globe!
Open to all ages but centered towards adults and traditional summer camp, activities range from painting, juggling, baking, video games, workouts and yoga, to mask making, live music, happy hours and self-care sessions, trivia nights, scavenger hunts, glow dance parties, e-smores, and more! We have an emphasis on "art" for 8.0, so there will be lots to create during our August session!
Treat Camp Yampire like a festival, with multiple workshops and sessions going on in breakout rooms at the same time - visit any or all, and stay as long as you'd like. Your camp counselors, Yam & Pie, are on zoom from 12PM-12AM on Saturday, and 12PM-10PM on Sunday, with something new happening every 30 minutes!
Our main events for Camp Yampire 8.0 include our Theme Night (Superheroes!), Fairy Tale Interactive Murder Mystery, Arts & Crafts Happy Hour, the return of the BIPOC Poetry Salon, Camper Kindness Exchange, Campfire Storytelling, Beach Chillout, Karaoke Roulette & Lip Sync Battle, Electro-Swing & Electronic Music Glow Dance Party, Improv with the Playback Theatre Company, and SO much more!
It's free, it's fun, it's socially-distanced summer camp at it's finest! Let's make the most of our time indoors, together.
Sat, August 15th: https://bit.ly/3glNPtn
Sun, August 16th: https://bit.ly/2Dg60Cs
Camp Yampire is back and more whimsical than ever! Now in its eighth session, learn, move, and play on zoom with camp counselors all across the country (and Canada) and campers from all across the globe!
Open to all ages but centered towards adults and traditional summer camp, activities range from painting, juggling, baking, video games, workouts and yoga, to mask making, live music, happy hours and self-care sessions, trivia nights, scavenger hunts, glow dance parties, e-smores, and more! We have an emphasis on "art" for 8.0, so there will be lots to create during our August session!
Treat Camp Yampire like a festival, with multiple workshops and sessions going on in breakout rooms at the same time - visit any or all, and stay as long as you'd like. Your camp counselors, Yam & Pie, are on zoom from 12PM-12AM on Saturday, and 12PM-10PM on Sunday, with something new happening every 30 minutes!
Our main events for Camp Yampire 8.0 include our Theme Night (Superheroes!), Fairy Tale Interactive Murder Mystery, Arts & Crafts Happy Hour, the return of the BIPOC Poetry Salon, Camper Kindness Exchange, Campfire Storytelling, Beach Chillout, Karaoke Roulette & Lip Sync Battle, Electro-Swing & Electronic Music Glow Dance Party, Improv with the Playback Theatre Company, and SO much more!
It's free, it's fun, it's socially-distanced summer camp at it's finest! Let's make the most of our time indoors, together.
Sat, August 15th: https://bit.ly/3glNPtn
Sun, August 16th: https://bit.ly/2Dg60Cs
Treat Camp Yampire like a festival.
So many things to do at Camp Yampire 8.0!
The emojis to the left and the right of our promo card activites are meant to show you the vibe of the event - challenge yourself to do one of each of these during your weekend.
The emojis to the left and the right of our promo card activites are meant to show you the vibe of the event - challenge yourself to do one of each of these during your weekend.
Saturday, August 15th at 12:00PM EDT:
Camp Yampire: Opening Ceremony!
Let's get 8.0 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Let's get 8.0 started right! Take the camper pledge, review the weekend fun, and light the Camp Yampire flame!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Energy and excitement!
Saturday, August 15th at 12:30PM EDT:
Nickname Academy with Camp Counselor Pie & that Cool Bear, Grizz!
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
Would you like a camp nickname? Pie & Grizz have got your back.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your imagination!
Saturday, August 15th at 1:00PM EDT:
Maggie McBride's "Voting 101!" 🗳
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 1:00PM EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and civic engagement pro Maggie McBride wants to help you navigate voting in the age of Covid-19, because there's a ton of misinformation and conflicting terms floating around and it's getting confusing.
Experience a non-judgmental and easy breakdown of the most effective way to participate in our democratic process: voting! You don't want to miss this, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions! Most of the session is set to be Q&A.
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 1:00PM EDT.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and civic engagement pro Maggie McBride wants to help you navigate voting in the age of Covid-19, because there's a ton of misinformation and conflicting terms floating around and it's getting confusing.
Experience a non-judgmental and easy breakdown of the most effective way to participate in our democratic process: voting! You don't want to miss this, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions! Most of the session is set to be Q&A.
Saturday, August 15th at 1:00PM EDT:
"Let's Paint a Universe"
w/Camp Counselor Yam
Get out your paints and let's do some art with a celestial theme.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Canvas or thick paper
- Paintbrushes of assorted sizes (including one you don't mind using for applying stars)
- Acrylic paint (black, navy, royal blue, turquoise, purple, yellow, white)
w/Camp Counselor Yam
Get out your paints and let's do some art with a celestial theme.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Canvas or thick paper
- Paintbrushes of assorted sizes (including one you don't mind using for applying stars)
- Acrylic paint (black, navy, royal blue, turquoise, purple, yellow, white)
Saturday, August 15th at 1:00PM EDT:
Tim Sonnier's "Civic Doodle Tournament"
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and awesome individual Tim Sonnier wants to play a fun game with you called Civic Doodle, a jackbox party pack game! You will be collaborating on murals to put up around the city, one sketch at a time! It's super entertaining to play, even more fun to watch from the audience (and toss out random eggplant emojis in response to the art), and requires no artistic ability whatsoever! Let's play.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A phone or tablet to use as your game controller.
Optional: a computer so you can see the shared screen on zoom without having to switch back and forth on zoom.
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and awesome individual Tim Sonnier wants to play a fun game with you called Civic Doodle, a jackbox party pack game! You will be collaborating on murals to put up around the city, one sketch at a time! It's super entertaining to play, even more fun to watch from the audience (and toss out random eggplant emojis in response to the art), and requires no artistic ability whatsoever! Let's play.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A phone or tablet to use as your game controller.
Optional: a computer so you can see the shared screen on zoom without having to switch back and forth on zoom.
Saturday, August 15th at 1:30PM EDT:
Jana Spillers' "Summer Essential Oils DIY" 🤩
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 1:30PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and clean-living enthusiast Jana Spillers to Camp Yampire! Learn how to make some amazing products using essential oils - non-toxic insect repellent, mermaid hair spray, after sun spray, and an itch stick for bug bites! It's smell-good self-care - let's create, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Mermaid hair spray: Lavender, Rosemary and Cedarwood essential oils, kosher salt.
- After Sun Spray: Lavender, Copaiba, Raven, Frankincense and Roman Chamomile essential oils, jojoba oil, Aloe juice.
- Insect Repellent: Raven, Citronella & Cedarwood essential oils.
- Itch Stick: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Purification, Lavender, Copaiba, & Roman Chamomile essential oils.
- Glass spray bottles for storage.
*If you need to buy oils: Http://tinyurl.com/bishopessentials
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 1:30PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and clean-living enthusiast Jana Spillers to Camp Yampire! Learn how to make some amazing products using essential oils - non-toxic insect repellent, mermaid hair spray, after sun spray, and an itch stick for bug bites! It's smell-good self-care - let's create, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Mermaid hair spray: Lavender, Rosemary and Cedarwood essential oils, kosher salt.
- After Sun Spray: Lavender, Copaiba, Raven, Frankincense and Roman Chamomile essential oils, jojoba oil, Aloe juice.
- Insect Repellent: Raven, Citronella & Cedarwood essential oils.
- Itch Stick: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Purification, Lavender, Copaiba, & Roman Chamomile essential oils.
- Glass spray bottles for storage.
*If you need to buy oils: Http://tinyurl.com/bishopessentials
Saturday, August 15th at 1:30PM EDT:
Ifeoluwa Gbala's "beYOUtiful"
*This session will repeat on Sunday, August 16th at 1:30PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and creative soul Ifeoluwa Gbala to Camp Yampire! "BeYOUtiful" is an interactive and performance-based session where campers will be inspired to express themselves through spoken words, poetry and/or music. The session will include a brief talk centered on encouraging campers to be comfortable, proud and happy about who they are, then it's time to shine!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Writing pads and pens
Optional: Musical instruments
*This session will repeat on Sunday, August 16th at 1:30PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and creative soul Ifeoluwa Gbala to Camp Yampire! "BeYOUtiful" is an interactive and performance-based session where campers will be inspired to express themselves through spoken words, poetry and/or music. The session will include a brief talk centered on encouraging campers to be comfortable, proud and happy about who they are, then it's time to shine!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Writing pads and pens
Optional: Musical instruments
Saturday, August 15th at 1:30PM EDT:
Kristy Pace's "heART Circle!" 💗
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and exceptional artist Kristy Pace wants you to help her form a heART circle at Camp Yampire 8.0 - won't you join her for a time of sharing, creating, and connection? It's equal parts art and zen.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Your art projects
- Good vibes
- Stories
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and exceptional artist Kristy Pace wants you to help her form a heART circle at Camp Yampire 8.0 - won't you join her for a time of sharing, creating, and connection? It's equal parts art and zen.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Your art projects
- Good vibes
- Stories
Saturday, August 15th at 1:30PM EDT:
"Paint By Numbers Cam"
w/Yam & Pie
Yam will be doing a traditional paint by number kit, while Pie will join in an online capacity - join us for an easy and relaxing craft!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
If you are doing traditional paint by number, you can find many things to print out online, as well as the ability to turn any photo into paint by number with pbnify.com
w/Yam & Pie
Yam will be doing a traditional paint by number kit, while Pie will join in an online capacity - join us for an easy and relaxing craft!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
If you are doing traditional paint by number, you can find many things to print out online, as well as the ability to turn any photo into paint by number with pbnify.com
Saturday, August 15th at 2:00PM EDT:
Lindsey McKee: Knitting & Afternoon Tea 🧵
It's tea and knitting time! Guest Camp Counselor and professional seamstress Lindsey McKee will be in our clubhouse main room with her knitting cam on. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and talk knitting, enjoy watching the process, bring your own projects to work on, or if you need instruction, Lindsey is there to help!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- One skein 100% cotton yarn
- Size 7 needles (or whatever size your yarn says on the label)
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape or ruler
It's tea and knitting time! Guest Camp Counselor and professional seamstress Lindsey McKee will be in our clubhouse main room with her knitting cam on. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and talk knitting, enjoy watching the process, bring your own projects to work on, or if you need instruction, Lindsey is there to help!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- One skein 100% cotton yarn
- Size 7 needles (or whatever size your yarn says on the label)
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape or ruler
Saturday, August 15th at 2:00PM EDT:
"Tai Chi for Beginners"
w/Camp Counselor Pie
We'll be watching a beginner's Tai Chi video via screen sharing, and will learn the useful and energizing movements together.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A space to move, comfy clothes to move in
w/Camp Counselor Pie
We'll be watching a beginner's Tai Chi video via screen sharing, and will learn the useful and energizing movements together.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A space to move, comfy clothes to move in
Saturday, August 15th at 2:00PM EDT:
Adriana Chavez's "Create Your First Website!"
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and coding boss Adriana Chavez is here to help you create your first website! Campers will use HTML and CSS to build an "About Me" page, and preview it using Glitch.com. No prior coding experience or code editors needed, and all skill levels are welcomed!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- You will need to create an account at Glitch.com
Returning Guest Camp Counselor and coding boss Adriana Chavez is here to help you create your first website! Campers will use HTML and CSS to build an "About Me" page, and preview it using Glitch.com. No prior coding experience or code editors needed, and all skill levels are welcomed!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- You will need to create an account at Glitch.com
Saturday, August 15th at 2:00PM EDT:
Saturday, August 15th at 2:30PM EDT:
Drew Gorzen: "Let's Talk Coffee!"
Coffee champion, master barista and Guest Camp Counselor Drew Gorzen will walk you step by step through coffee brewing and cupping!
Bring a mug of your favorite blend to sip on and prepare to learn awesome facts about this delicious beverage.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your coffee questions!
Coffee champion, master barista and Guest Camp Counselor Drew Gorzen will walk you step by step through coffee brewing and cupping!
Bring a mug of your favorite blend to sip on and prepare to learn awesome facts about this delicious beverage.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your coffee questions!
Saturday, August 15th at 2:30PM EDT:
Rob Mashburn's "Pixel Art & Animation"
If you love pixel art, animation, or have ever dreamed of creating your own pixel art characters for that video game you have currently in development, you have GOT to join Rob's class! He is incredible at helping you navigate Pexels to create artistic wizardry in less than an hour.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- You will need to create an account at Piskelapp.com
If you love pixel art, animation, or have ever dreamed of creating your own pixel art characters for that video game you have currently in development, you have GOT to join Rob's class! He is incredible at helping you navigate Pexels to create artistic wizardry in less than an hour.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- You will need to create an account at Piskelapp.com
Saturday, August 15th at 2:30PM EDT:
"Camper Mixtape Collaboration" w/Camp Counselor Yam
Music is a unifier, let's share our favorites. We will be making five playlists, so think on these themes:
| LEARN | MOVE | PLAY | CREATE | SLEEP |
MATERIALS NEEDED:
The songs that have affected your life or that you currently have on repeat.
Music is a unifier, let's share our favorites. We will be making five playlists, so think on these themes:
| LEARN | MOVE | PLAY | CREATE | SLEEP |
MATERIALS NEEDED:
The songs that have affected your life or that you currently have on repeat.
Saturday, August 15th at 2:30PM EDT:
Kiri Oliver's "Découpage Workshop"
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and creative genius Kiri Oliver as she leads a découpage workshop at Camp Yampire 8.0. Découpage is a fun and easy way to decorate an object with a collage - let's get crafting, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Item to decorate (like a box or notebook)
- Paper materials for collage (magazines, cards, etc)
- Scissors, Mod Podge or glue, brush or sponge
Join returning Guest Camp Counselor and creative genius Kiri Oliver as she leads a découpage workshop at Camp Yampire 8.0. Découpage is a fun and easy way to decorate an object with a collage - let's get crafting, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Item to decorate (like a box or notebook)
- Paper materials for collage (magazines, cards, etc)
- Scissors, Mod Podge or glue, brush or sponge
Saturday, August 15th at 3:00PM EDT:
Leila Ezell's "Creative Writing Workshop!"
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 3:00pm EDT.
What a treat! Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful genius Leila Ezell returns to Camp Yampire 8.0 with her Creative Writing Workshop - a camper favorite! Leila's workshop is a creativity haven of learning and self care. Write something meaningful to you with helpful prompts, or bring projects you have been working on.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Paper, writing utensil, and inspiration!
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 3:00pm EDT.
What a treat! Guest Camp Counselor and beautiful genius Leila Ezell returns to Camp Yampire 8.0 with her Creative Writing Workshop - a camper favorite! Leila's workshop is a creativity haven of learning and self care. Write something meaningful to you with helpful prompts, or bring projects you have been working on.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Paper, writing utensil, and inspiration!