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!
Saturday, August 15th at 3:00PM EDT:
Harrison Cheng's "Watercolor With Harry: Chillout Session!"
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and awesome artist Harrison Cheng to Camp Yampire! Harrison will sketch & paint some artwork live, and campers can watch, snack, and listen to chill out music to de-stress.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Bring your chill vibes (and snacks)!
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and awesome artist Harrison Cheng to Camp Yampire! Harrison will sketch & paint some artwork live, and campers can watch, snack, and listen to chill out music to de-stress.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Bring your chill vibes (and snacks)!
Saturday, August 15th at 3:00PM EDT:
Joe Cahill's "Drawful Tournament!"
*This session repeats on August 16th at 3:00PM EDT
Returning Guest Camp Counselor & camper favorite Joe Cahill leads a fun-filled Drawful Tournament you won’t want to miss! This session is perfect for campers looking for minimal interaction with others. No prep required, just join with the room code & laugh it out!
*Never played Drawful?
its like Pictionary, but via your phone!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your cell phone or laptop
*This session repeats on August 16th at 3:00PM EDT
Returning Guest Camp Counselor & camper favorite Joe Cahill leads a fun-filled Drawful Tournament you won’t want to miss! This session is perfect for campers looking for minimal interaction with others. No prep required, just join with the room code & laugh it out!
*Never played Drawful?
its like Pictionary, but via your phone!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your cell phone or laptop
Saturday, August 15th at 3:00PM EDT:
Virtual Museum Tour: Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam!
This will be a camper-led museum tour, so we will vote on a tour guide leader together, and that awesome individual will lead fellow campers in traversing beautiful art!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of art!
This will be a camper-led museum tour, so we will vote on a tour guide leader together, and that awesome individual will lead fellow campers in traversing beautiful art!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of art!
Saturday, August 15th at 3:30PM EDT:
Trivia Game: Name That Impressionist Painting!
How well do you know impressionist paintings?
20 campers answer 10 questions - the top score wins $$$!
This game will be played using Crowdpurr Trivia, and this particular trvia session will be "elimination" mode, meaning you will be out if you make an incorrect guess!
How well do you know impressionist paintings?
20 campers answer 10 questions - the top score wins $$$!
This game will be played using Crowdpurr Trivia, and this particular trvia session will be "elimination" mode, meaning you will be out if you make an incorrect guess!
Saturday, August 15th at 4:00PM EDT:
Trivia Game: Name That Famous Sculpture!
How well do you know famous sculptures?
20 campers answer 10 questions - the top score wins $$$!
This game will be played using Crowdpurr Trivia, and this particular trvia session will be "elimination" mode, meaning you will be out if you make an incorrect guess!
How well do you know famous sculptures?
20 campers answer 10 questions - the top score wins $$$!
This game will be played using Crowdpurr Trivia, and this particular trvia session will be "elimination" mode, meaning you will be out if you make an incorrect guess!
Saturday, August 15th at 5:00PM EDT:
Kat Warwick's "Soap Carving 101"
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 5:00PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and stone carver extraordinaire, Kat Warwick, to Camp Yampire! Kat will be teaching campers how to carve awesome gifts using bars of soap. No art experience is needed! What you learn can be applied to stone or plaster as you gain control of the tools and concepts.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- One or two large bars of soap (any color).
- A simple pumpkin carving set. (tons of inexpensive options online)
- A clear mind (please no drinking before/during the session, as you'll be working with sharp things!)
*This session repeats on Sunday, August 16th at 5:00PM EDT.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor and stone carver extraordinaire, Kat Warwick, to Camp Yampire! Kat will be teaching campers how to carve awesome gifts using bars of soap. No art experience is needed! What you learn can be applied to stone or plaster as you gain control of the tools and concepts.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- One or two large bars of soap (any color).
- A simple pumpkin carving set. (tons of inexpensive options online)
- A clear mind (please no drinking before/during the session, as you'll be working with sharp things!)
Saturday, August 15th at 5:00PM EDT:
"Just Dance Now!"
w/Camp Counselor Pie
Do you love the video game, Just Dance? Us too! Ubisoft has created a version that does not require a console, and that uses your phone as the controller - let's dance, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
You will need to download the "Just Dance Now" app, and create an account to play.
w/Camp Counselor Pie
Do you love the video game, Just Dance? Us too! Ubisoft has created a version that does not require a console, and that uses your phone as the controller - let's dance, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
You will need to download the "Just Dance Now" app, and create an account to play.
Saturday, August 15th at 5:00PM EDT:
Amanda Schuepfer's "Bidiots: An art Auction Adventure!"
Amanda the dancing queen is back to Camp Yampire 8.0, and wants to play a fun game with you! A jackbox party pack game, Bidiots mimics the activity of betting in an auction house - only, you and other campers will have created the art! Join as a bidder, or play in the audience (Amanda will be conducting live auctions for those who aren't playing electronically). Get ready to create and play, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A phone or tablet to use as a controller.
- Paper and pen if you want to create art in the audience.
Amanda the dancing queen is back to Camp Yampire 8.0, and wants to play a fun game with you! A jackbox party pack game, Bidiots mimics the activity of betting in an auction house - only, you and other campers will have created the art! Join as a bidder, or play in the audience (Amanda will be conducting live auctions for those who aren't playing electronically). Get ready to create and play, campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A phone or tablet to use as a controller.
- Paper and pen if you want to create art in the audience.
Saturday, August 15th at 5:30PM EDT:
World Wonder Walk: Pyramids of Giza
This is a guided and automatic tour, with fun architecture facts juxtaposed on the screen. Sit back and enjoy the experience, or walk along on a track or treadmill!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of exepriencing world wonders!
This is a guided and automatic tour, with fun architecture facts juxtaposed on the screen. Sit back and enjoy the experience, or walk along on a track or treadmill!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of exepriencing world wonders!
Saturday, August 15th at 5:30PM EDT:
Arts & Crafts Happy Hour
Bring your own crafts to work on, or join us as we do these four activitIes. Let's sip on cocktails and create!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For origami: origami paper, markers/pens.
- For tattoo sleeve: temporary tattoos, water. cotton balls.
- For diy scratch art: black tempura paint, oil pastels, thick 8x11 paper, paintbrush, dish soap, stick for scratching.
- For ribbon dancer: ribbon of assorted colors, scissors, shower curtain ring, chopsticks, or pipe cleaners to create a handle
Bring your own crafts to work on, or join us as we do these four activitIes. Let's sip on cocktails and create!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For origami: origami paper, markers/pens.
- For tattoo sleeve: temporary tattoos, water. cotton balls.
- For diy scratch art: black tempura paint, oil pastels, thick 8x11 paper, paintbrush, dish soap, stick for scratching.
- For ribbon dancer: ribbon of assorted colors, scissors, shower curtain ring, chopsticks, or pipe cleaners to create a handle
Saturday, August 15th at 5:30PM EDT:
Libby Ortiz's "Your Face is a Canvas"
Let's create, campers! Returning Guest Camp Counselor & exceptional artist Libby Ortiz wants to help you get creative with your make-up - bring what you have, and experiment with color and painting techniques.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Makeup of choice
Let's create, campers! Returning Guest Camp Counselor & exceptional artist Libby Ortiz wants to help you get creative with your make-up - bring what you have, and experiment with color and painting techniques.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Makeup of choice
Saturday, August 15th at 5:30PM EDT:
Neko-Dan: Collaborative Songwriting!
In just under an hour, you will work together to write a song - give your words, suggest some rhymes, play a tune if you know an instrument, or just hang around and throw support at the contributors. Jam on and create something beautiful together!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your creativity!
In just under an hour, you will work together to write a song - give your words, suggest some rhymes, play a tune if you know an instrument, or just hang around and throw support at the contributors. Jam on and create something beautiful together!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your creativity!
Saturday, August 15th at 6:00PM EDT:
Self-Guided Meditation: "Clear the Clutter"
Is you brain in melt-down mode? Overthinking things? This is an exceptional way to slow down, breathe, and relax your mind.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A quiet place to meditate
Is you brain in melt-down mode? Overthinking things? This is an exceptional way to slow down, breathe, and relax your mind.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A quiet place to meditate
Saturday, August 16th at 6:00PM EDT:
Let's Play: Scattergories!
w/Camp Counselor Pie
It's the digital zoom version of the classic board game!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
w/Camp Counselor Pie
It's the digital zoom version of the classic board game!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Saturday, August 15th at 6:30PM EDT:
Nora Carambot's vocal performance, "Night of Romance!"
Love is in the air, and also in the music that will be played in returning Guest Camp Counselor Nora's set! Hear everything from jazz standards to Latin ballads - it's sure to be a beautiful evening of music that captures memories of love!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Love of music!
Love is in the air, and also in the music that will be played in returning Guest Camp Counselor Nora's set! Hear everything from jazz standards to Latin ballads - it's sure to be a beautiful evening of music that captures memories of love!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Love of music!
Saturday, August 15th at 6:30PM EDT:
Tiffany Henry's "The Art of Tea: Brewing Techniques"
Please welcome returning Guest Camp Counselor & tea enthusiast Tiffany Henry (aka Ms. Taffy) back to Camp Yampire! Pour yourself a cup and join Tiffany for a discussion on brewing techniques to serve up a perfect cup of tea at home! Campers will also be able to share their own tea. All are welcome to attend and contribute regardless of your level of tea knowledge!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A cup of tea
Please welcome returning Guest Camp Counselor & tea enthusiast Tiffany Henry (aka Ms. Taffy) back to Camp Yampire! Pour yourself a cup and join Tiffany for a discussion on brewing techniques to serve up a perfect cup of tea at home! Campers will also be able to share their own tea. All are welcome to attend and contribute regardless of your level of tea knowledge!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- A cup of tea
Saturday, August 15th at 6:30PM EDT:
Traveling the World, One Window at a Time.
Materials Needed:
Your stories for the windows.
Materials Needed:
Your stories for the windows.
Saturday, August 15th at 6:30PM EDT:
Neko Dan's "Tee K.O. Tournament!"
Tee K.O is a jackbos party pack game - you create a bunch of t-shirt designs, some funny sayings, then battle to see whose shirt has the funniest combination.
This session is perfect for campers looking for minimal interaction with others. No prep required, just join with the room code & create some epic laughs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your cell phone or laptop
Tee K.O is a jackbos party pack game - you create a bunch of t-shirt designs, some funny sayings, then battle to see whose shirt has the funniest combination.
This session is perfect for campers looking for minimal interaction with others. No prep required, just join with the room code & create some epic laughs!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your cell phone or laptop
Saturday, August 15th at 7:00PM EDT:
Half-Hour Beach Chillout!
It's time to get a little tropical here at Camp Yampire - let's get our beach-time on!
If you have a sweet outdoor space or pool, feel free to tune in from there! Wear your sunglasses, hawaiian shirts, and floppy hats, put sunscreen on your nose, grab a nice drink with ice, and set your virtual background to "beach!"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For sand castles: we will be playing with some kinetic sand, available online.
- FOR spiked ICE POPS: (We made these beforehand): vodka, hawaiian punch, popsicle mold
It's time to get a little tropical here at Camp Yampire - let's get our beach-time on!
If you have a sweet outdoor space or pool, feel free to tune in from there! Wear your sunglasses, hawaiian shirts, and floppy hats, put sunscreen on your nose, grab a nice drink with ice, and set your virtual background to "beach!"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For sand castles: we will be playing with some kinetic sand, available online.
- FOR spiked ICE POPS: (We made these beforehand): vodka, hawaiian punch, popsicle mold
Saturday, August 15th at 7:30PM EDT:
Karaoke Roulette & Lip Sync Battle!
We tried karaoke at our last Camp Yampire, but ran into some technical issues, SO we are bringing karaoke back, but in a more collaborative manner. We choose the songs (all karaoke top hits), and have the lyrics on a shared screen, but all of us stay muted as we sing our hearts out together! LEt us know in the chat if you'd like us to unmute so we can get a snippet of your singing prowess! Those who want to lip sync battle instead, let us know in the chat and we will make it happen.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your energy!
We tried karaoke at our last Camp Yampire, but ran into some technical issues, SO we are bringing karaoke back, but in a more collaborative manner. We choose the songs (all karaoke top hits), and have the lyrics on a shared screen, but all of us stay muted as we sing our hearts out together! LEt us know in the chat if you'd like us to unmute so we can get a snippet of your singing prowess! Those who want to lip sync battle instead, let us know in the chat and we will make it happen.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your energy!
Saturday, August 15th at 8:30PM EDT:
There is a LOT of hate in the world - let's take a moment to put some kindness out there - every bit of light makes a difference. Channel your kindest vibes and get ready to spread affirmations like wildfire.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
10 sheets of paper and a writing utensil, or a white board/black board. And AT LEAST 10 affirmations/kind words/beautiful sayings to bring to the table and send to your fellow campers!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
10 sheets of paper and a writing utensil, or a white board/black board. And AT LEAST 10 affirmations/kind words/beautiful sayings to bring to the table and send to your fellow campers!
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00PM EDT:
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a THEME NIGHT! We will be creating a superhero identity, playing games, watching movies, and giving a shout-out to the heroes in our lives. Dress as your favorite superhero or one of your own creation!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For the Masks: felt, scissors, glue (glue gun works best!), elastic/ribbon to secure mask.
- For the cape: oversized old cotton tee-shirt, or one that is a nice size for a cape. scissors, and either permanent markers or quick-dry paint. Optional: iron on transfers of choice.
*Dress as your favorite superhero, and set your virtual backgrounds to "EPIC!"
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- For the Masks: felt, scissors, glue (glue gun works best!), elastic/ribbon to secure mask.
- For the cape: oversized old cotton tee-shirt, or one that is a nice size for a cape. scissors, and either permanent markers or quick-dry paint. Optional: iron on transfers of choice.
*Dress as your favorite superhero, and set your virtual backgrounds to "EPIC!"
Saturday, August 15th at 11:59PM EDT:
Midnight Glow Dance Party!
Let's dance it out, campers! Our main music types will be electro-swing and electronica, but we are throwing some other dance jams in there too. Dress in glow, costumes, funny hats, set your virtual backgrounds to dance party, and get out your party lights if you have them!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Let's glowwwwww
Let's dance it out, campers! Our main music types will be electro-swing and electronica, but we are throwing some other dance jams in there too. Dress in glow, costumes, funny hats, set your virtual backgrounds to dance party, and get out your party lights if you have them!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Let's glowwwwww
Sunday, August 16th at 12:00PM EDT:
Camp Yampire Refresher Sessions!
Greet the day with fellow campers and learn about all the fun things happening during our Sunday session of Camp Yampire 8.0!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions!
Greet the day with fellow campers and learn about all the fun things happening during our Sunday session of Camp Yampire 8.0!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your questions!
Sunday, August 16th at 12:30PM EDT:
"Let's Sketch: Still life"
Let's create, campers! We will have our cameras set with some sweet still life compositions to sketch - follow along, or bring your own to collaborate on! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- paper, pencils and/or charcoals for sketching, and an eraser.
- Objects to create your still life (think fruits, books, flowers, and other fun and easy things to sketch)
Let's create, campers! We will have our cameras set with some sweet still life compositions to sketch - follow along, or bring your own to collaborate on! All skill levels are welcome and encouraged.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- paper, pencils and/or charcoals for sketching, and an eraser.
- Objects to create your still life (think fruits, books, flowers, and other fun and easy things to sketch)
Sunday, August 16th at 1:00PM EDT:
Star Stone's "The Poet's Yoga"
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor, poet, and yoga badass, Star Stone to Camp Yampire! Ever wanted to practice yoga while listening to poetry? now is your chance! Hold a down dog while listening to some of your favorite and famous poets! Silly, fun, and uplifting poetry is definitely included!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Yoga mat, towel, or exercise mat, something you feel comfortable using for movement.
Please welcome new Guest Camp Counselor, poet, and yoga badass, Star Stone to Camp Yampire! Ever wanted to practice yoga while listening to poetry? now is your chance! Hold a down dog while listening to some of your favorite and famous poets! Silly, fun, and uplifting poetry is definitely included!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Yoga mat, towel, or exercise mat, something you feel comfortable using for movement.
Sunday, August 16th at 1:00PM EDT:
"Let's Play Superfight" w/Camp Counselor Pie
This is an online version of the classic card game - who will win? We will vote democratically to win the superfight!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your friendly debating skills!
This is an online version of the classic card game - who will win? We will vote democratically to win the superfight!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your friendly debating skills!
Sunday, August 16th at 2:00PM EDT:
Virtual Museum Tour: Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City!
This will be a camper-led museum tour, so we will vote on a tour guide leader together, and that awesome individual will lead fellow campers in traversing beautiful art!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of art!
This will be a camper-led museum tour, so we will vote on a tour guide leader together, and that awesome individual will lead fellow campers in traversing beautiful art!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Your love of art!
Sunday, August 16th at 2:00PM EDT:
Lindsey McKee's "Sock Monkey Workshop"
Back by popular demand, returning GCC Lindsey McKee is back with this camper-favorite craft! Would you like to make a stuffed animal pal for the Stuffed Animal Dance Party we'll be having later on this Sunday evening? Lindsey has your back. Learn to craft a sock monkey with minimal materials and maximum whimsy! ***AND no sewing skills are required to make these cuties! 🧵
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Needle - Thread - Pair of Fun, Patterned Socks
- Stuffing (polyfill)
Back by popular demand, returning GCC Lindsey McKee is back with this camper-favorite craft! Would you like to make a stuffed animal pal for the Stuffed Animal Dance Party we'll be having later on this Sunday evening? Lindsey has your back. Learn to craft a sock monkey with minimal materials and maximum whimsy! ***AND no sewing skills are required to make these cuties! 🧵
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Needle - Thread - Pair of Fun, Patterned Socks
- Stuffing (polyfill)
Sunday, August 16th at 2:00PM EDT:
Maya Waldman's "Social Justice 101"
Please welcome former camper, new Guest Camp Counselor, and doctoral candidate in education, Maya Waldman to Camp Yampire! Learn the basics of social justice in an accessible and safe space - we'll talk about the elements of knowledge production, features of oppression, how to learn from history, and of course, how you can put your thoughts and lessons into action!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Your questions, your ears to listen, and a heart to learn
Please welcome former camper, new Guest Camp Counselor, and doctoral candidate in education, Maya Waldman to Camp Yampire! Learn the basics of social justice in an accessible and safe space - we'll talk about the elements of knowledge production, features of oppression, how to learn from history, and of course, how you can put your thoughts and lessons into action!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Your questions, your ears to listen, and a heart to learn