About this program
The Jarrett Markel Creativity Boot Camp was created in loving memory of Jarret Markel. Jarrett’s love for motocross was surpassed only by his love for his family. He was a lifelong resident of Newburgh, New York. His persistence, determination, kind spirit and soul will be forever missed.
The Jarrett Markel Creativity Boot Camp brings professional teaching artists from Orange County to provide hands-on arts opportunities for students in our community. Classes are free and are geared towards specific ages groups; 5-8, 8-12, and 12-16. After live presentations, select classes are uploaded to OCAC’s YouTube Channel, including separate recordings in Spanish. Past activities have ranged from paper arts, book arts, creating with nature, comic book creation, story telling, drawing, creative writing, building from recycled materials and painting. So far, this program has reached over 370 youth. During the live class, students have opportunities to ask questions, show their art work and engage with the art teacher while developing their creative skills.
This program is made possible by the Jarrett Markel Fund and Community Playthings.
Registration required to participate. Locations include Middletown Senior Center, Warwick Library, and Newburgh Public Library.
CLICK CLASSES BELOW TO REGISTER:
Please email questions to info@ocartscouncil.org.
Thank you to the supporters of this program!
To see samples from past classes offered, please visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL939aD3QH_2pQzgP5wxUXBG8aYHtL-IJH
2022 Class Schedule:
| DATE | MONTH | TIME | LOCATION | Teaching Artist | Age Group |
| 6/27/22 | June | 1:00pm- 3:00pm | Middletown – Mulberry House | Amy Lewis Sweetman | 5-8 |
| 7/12/22 | July | 1:00pm- 3:00pm | Middletown – Mulberry House | Mark Tourtellot | 8-12 |
| 7/25/22 | July | 1:00pm- 3:00pm | Middletown – Mulberry House | Mark Tourtellot | 8-12 |
| 7/8 | July | 1:00pm- 3:00pm | Middletown – Mulberry House | Daniel Villegas | 12-16 |
| 7/11/22 | July | 10:00am-12:00pm | Newburgh Free Library | Amy Lewis Sweetman | 5-8 |
| 7/13/22 | July | 10:00am-12:00pm | Newburgh Free Library | Anusha Mehar | 12-16 |
| 7/15/22 | July | 10:00am-12:00pm | Newburgh Free Library | Daniel Villegas | 12-16 |
| 7/18/22 | July | 10:00am-12:00pm | Newburgh Free Library | Gabriel Tranchina | 5-8 |
| 06/29/22 | June | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Warwick Library | Amy Lewis Sweetman | 5-8 |
| 7/6/22 | July | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Warwick Library | Amy Lewis Sweetman | 8-12 |
| 8/10/22 | August | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Warwick Library | Daniel Villegas | 12-16 |
| 8/24/22 | August | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Warwick Library | Heidi Lanino | 5-8 |
