Artisan (3rd-12th)
Picture an opportunity to be immersed in a beautiful park with a community made up of tents full of other young people, where everyone is excited to try creating something new and learn about themselves in the process. Whether a camper is brand new to Willowbrook or has been there for years, the opportunity to be an Artisan is an experience that helps campers find a sense of self and discovery, creating a camper-driven world of interconnected creativity that inspires artistic exploration.
Campers going into 3rd through 12th grade in the fall can enroll as Artisan campers. Volunteer Apprenticeships are open to those with at least two summers of experience with Willowbrook.​​
Willowbrook is a camper-driven experience, meaning that each child has the opportunity to try different tents at their own pace and change activities whenever they'd like! Campers are given ample free-choice time throughout the day, as well as opportunities to participate in Willowbrook’s performances (please see below for performance requirements).​
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Important information about performances is made at both morning and afternoon assemblies. Auditions happen after morning assembly on the first day of camp, so your child should immediately head to the Drama tent to get more information and audition. If campers do not audition on their first day of the session, they have a lower chance of being cast in a production. If your Artisan camper is coming for only one session, they will be unable to participate in the play. Artisan campers who wish to be in the performances must be signed up for the two weeks prior to the play so that they can attend all rehearsals. Performance sessions are Sessions 1 + 2, 3 + 4, and 5 + 6. Performances occur on Thursdays during sessions 2, 4, and 6.
2026 Planned Offerings
Subject to potential change based on staff hiring availability
In this tent, campers create their own books, stories, and graphic novels. They can even type them up on one of our many vintage typewriters! The Creative Writing tent also publishes the Babbling Brook, a zine written and created by WB campers.
All the world’s a stage in our Drama tent! Campers can audition for any of our summer performances, rehearse their lines with others, learn acting techniques in drama workshops, and play fun group drama games. If your Artisan camper would like to participate in a Willowbrook play, they should be registered for the two-week camp period dedicated to the play they want to be in.
"Willowbrook is an amazing and very special camp!"
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- Willowbrook Parent, 2025