Work together as a team to conceive, plan, and paint an acrylic mural inside one of the classrooms at Merrymeeting Adult Ed. Build your art skills, learn the process of mural-making and be a part of creating a long-lasting artwork that will be seen by countless visitors to the building. Previous painting experience is a bonus but not required. Ages 11-14.

Are you ready to go fishing? Merrymeeting FISHING ADVENTURE CAMP is a full 3-day freshwater fishing program for beginner or experienced anglers, grades 3 to 6. It is fun, safe and educational. Lifelong fisherman and college professor Martin Samelson will be there to identify target species (Bass, Trout, Sunfish, Pickerel and Perch), help anglers match their bait and tackle to their target species, and encourage ''Catch & Release" fishing to be mindful of Maine's natural marine resources. Info sheet regarding equipment/materials will be provided. *Pickup & Drop-off will be at pre-determined fishing spots. You will receive directions to the fishing spots closer to the camp dates. Schedule: Tues-Thur, 7/14, 7/15, 7/16 (Rain date: 7/17).

Every epic story starts with an amazing world! In this camp, you'll become a world-builder - creating your own realms from scratch. Design detailed maps, invent unique cultures, and develop the history that makes your universe feel real. Through hands-on projects mixing storytelling, art, and digital tools, you'll build immersive worlds for your own stories, games, comics, or just for fun. Whether you're into fantasy kingdoms, futuristic cities, or mysterious magical realms, you'll leave with the skills to bring any world you imagine to life! Perfect for creative minds who love to imagine, design, and tell stories.

Come join us for a week of Animation! Bring your imagination to life with traditional frame by frame animation alongside cutting edge digital animation software. Learn from professional new media artist and educator Andrew Elijah Edwards and create your own custom animation project from start to finish while playing with the artform. Discover and explore the fundamental concepts behind professional animation techniques and explore the medium of moving images in this week long adventure!! ***Ages 13-17.

This week-long day camp will use your child’s imagination, focus and energy to create a one act play from the ground up! We will practice theater exercises and develop characters, then we will weave together an improvised story that will be rehearsed and performed on the final day. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to practice developing their creativity while working together cooperatively with others. Elise Voigt is an actor and theater educator with over 20 years of experience and loves sharing her skills and knowledge with adults and children as a journey of self-discovery and self-renewal. No experience necessary! Come out and Play! For ages 9-14.