Week 7: UPROAR Puppetry Camp with Sol Ramirez

July 28th - August 1st

Rising grade 7th-10th
Cost - $150

Camper Drop off : 9 AM
Camper Pick up: 12 PM

In this course students will learn creative expression through Puppetry. Starting with the social and cultural history of Puppetry and its roots in activism and protest, participants will then learn the various types of Puppetry used in various cultures around the world. Finally, participants will use this foundation to learn how to design, build, and perform their own socially conscious puppet creations. All skill levels invited. All supplies provided.

This camp will culminate with an invitation to march in the parade at the Opening Ceremony event for UPROAR Festival of Public Art on Friday, August 1st! This half-day, week long camp will be an opportunity to learn about the art of puppetry, as well as planning and creating puppets for the parade.

Once you have purchased your registration, you will receive our full registration form in your confirmation email. Please allow extra time for this process. If this form is not completed within 14 days of registration, your ticket be refunded.

About the Artist: Sol Ramirez

1,2,3 Puppetry is a youth/young adult led puppet company based in Chapel Hill, NC. They have been performing puppet spectacles in Chapel Hill since 2017, but was started by Sol Ramirez around 2010. Our goal is to use puppetry and music to promote a social justice message, as well as bring to light many issues that are otherwise overlooked or covered up.

2025 Eno Arts Mill Summer Camp Policies & Expectations

Eno Arts Mill Summer Camps are hosted at the Eno Arts Mill (EAM) by the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), a unit of Orange County government, and the Orange County Arts Alliance (OCAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

1. Cancellation and Refund Policy
a. Camps are paid in full at the time of booking
b. Camps are eligible for a full refund of tuition if our organization cancels the camp week due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or facilities issues.
c. Tuition assisted cancellations are non-refundable unless camp week is cancelled by our organization.
d. Cancellations before Friday, May 23, 2025, are refundable at 50%. Cancellations after Friday, May 23 are nonrefundable.
e. Teachers and staff reserve the right to remove campers to be sent home if they behave in ways which are disrespectful to or threatens harm to other campers, instructors, themselves, or property. There will be no refunds issued due to a camper’s removal.

2. Illness Policy: Children with a fever should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to camp. Children who have been vomiting, have had diarrhea, consistent runny nose, discharge from eyes, rash, severe cough or congestion, sore throat/swollen glands, or green mucus, should stay home. If a child has been sick with any of the above symptoms, we ask that you allow a minimum of 24 hours after symptoms cease before bringing your child to camp, or we will need to call you to come pick up your child if symptoms persist.

3. Attendance & visiting: We request consistent attendance of campers each week. Please let us know if scheduling conflicts arise and your artist will miss some time so we can plan accordingly. We expect artists to participate in the full day including lunch and breaks. Visitors are welcome only during planned events/activities scheduled by the teachers. You will be notified of these opportunities.

4. What to Wear: All campers should wear closed-toed shoes they can move in, and shoes will always remain on. Camps will have a range of subjects from visual arts to movement arts and music; flexible clothing that can get messy is highly recommended. Campers are allowed to bring a jacket or sweater.

5. Snacks/Hydration: Campers should bring a reusable water bottle marked with their full name for personal use. Bring a packed lunch and personal snacks to enjoy each morning and afternoon, either in a sack or insulated container marked with their name. There are no refrigerators or microwaves available. Lunch is not provided for this camp.

6. Personal Items: All personal items other than those listed above are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: Personal electronics and cell phones; games and toys; and make-up, brushes, etc. If personal items are brought into camp, they will be removed by staff and held safely until pick-up.

7. Outdoor policy: Campers may periodically take chaperoned walks to Gold Park or play outside if weather allows. Parents of campers with conditions that prevent outdoor time must disclose this as time of registration. Campers unable to go outside will be provided alternative, chaperoned, indoor activities.

8. Inclement Weather: In case of severe weather, OCAC camps will be cancelled if the Eno Arts Mill is closed, as directed by Orange County government. If Orange County government is on a delayed opening or early closure due to inclement weather, parents will be contacted by email by OCAC staff.

9. Administration of Medications to Participants: It is our intent that everyone may participate in EAM programs regardless of whether a participant requires ongoing medication prescribed by a physician. Staff does not as a matter of routine administer medications, however, will in limited medically necessary circumstances. Every effort should be made by the parent/guardian to administer medications prior to or after program hours. If your child requires medication(s) during a scheduled program, please complete the Supplemental medical form: Administration of medicine