Color Wheel Camps

School Break 2023 – 2024 FAQ 

Location 

Our beautiful community studio is located at 141-A1 Sams Street in the Decatur Family Arts Corridor next to the Sams Street location of the Decatur School of Ballet. In 8000 sq ft of light–filled space, we have Drawing & Painting, Textiles, Sculpture, Printmaking and Ceramics studios as well as common areas. 

Camp Hours 

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM 

Please have your child arrive by 9:30 am in order to begin the art instruction portion of the day on time. Our afternoon art session ends by 3:30.  

5:30 PM- last pick up 

Snacks and Lunch 

We will not be serving any food in our studio, including snacks. Lunch will be outside whenever possible. You may wish to pack a small towel or blanket for a picnic. All campers should bring a packed lunch and 2 snacks that do not require heating or cooling. Please pack a re-fillable water bottle for your child. All food must be nut free.  

Instructors 

The members of the Color Wheel team are degreed and trained artists as well as childcare professionals. Each staff member brings to Color Wheel a love for working with children, unique artistic talent and a solid background in the childcare industry. Our staff is first aid and CPR certified. 

Staff/Child Ratio 

Our staff to student ratio is at least 1 to 15 at all times. 

Covid Protocol 

The safety and health of our students and staff is our priority. Our Covid policy will be continuously monitored for the latest changes and recommendations. We will adjust our policies as needed to keep our community safe and healthy. Communication will be sent to current enrolled campers and students when a change is in effect. 

We will closely monitor and adhere to CDC guidelines as well as the CSD school system, where the majority of our students attend. Our staff is required to be vaccinated and to stay up to date with current vaccines. We strongly encourage vaccination for our families, as well. 

Drop off/Pick Up Procedure 

All young artists must be checked in and out through our front desk by a parent/guardian/authorized escort. Authorized escorts must show valid ID upon pick up – even parents! If an escort that is not listed on your form needs to pick up your child, you must notify Color Wheel Studio by email at info@colorwheelstudio.com and they must show a valid photo ID. We cannot release any child to unlisted escorts. 

Parking is available in the 141 building parking lot. 

Color Wheel has a separate dedicated entrance on the back side of the 141 complex. Once parked, follow Color Wheel signs to the staircase at the back of the building and enter through the Color Wheel main entrance which is a double door.  If the door is closed and the front desk attendants are not visible, please call 404-377-9800 to gain access. 

Families with strollers and/or wheelchairs may enter through the shared entrance adjacent to the Decatur School of Ballet. If use of this entrance ramp is needed, please alert a Color Wheel staff member by calling our main number 404-377-9800 to gain access. For safety reasons, this entrance is locked. 

Enrollment Forms 

School Break enrollment forms will be emailed to families to complete and return digitally upon registration. 

School Break forms must be completed for all enrolled campers, including our After School Studio artists. Once a School Break form is submitted for the school year, it will apply to any future school break camps for the 2023-2024 school year. Alterations or changes can be made by submitting information via email to info@colorwheelstudio.com. 

What to Bring 

  • Packed lunch that does not require heating or refrigeration with a reusable water bottle.  

  • Morning and afternoon snacks that do not require heating or refrigeration.  

  • Note: Please do not send any nut products with your child for lunch or snack. 

  • Spray Sunscreen & Spray bug spray are optional. If sending, please write your family’s name on the bottle.  

  • A change of clothes for 5 & 6 year old artists  

  • Please send your child in old clothes and ready to get messy! 

 

Daily Schedule 

Note: Schedules may vary slightly on special project days. 

8:30am – Doors open 

9:30am – Morning Snack 

9:45 – Morning Art Session begins 

12pm – Lunch 

12:30pm – Recreation time 

2pm – Afternoon Art Session begins 

3:45pm – Afternoon Snack 

4pm – Recreation time 

5:30pm – Final pick up 

Allergies/Special Needs 

Color Wheel Studio is handicapped accessible and prepared to accommodate children of varying abilities. To properly serve the needs of children who have learning disabilities, physical handicaps or behavior issues, it is necessary to be informed. It is also necessary for us to be aware of any dietary needs, allergies or illnesses. Please take care to fill out the Medical and Special Needs portions of the digital enrollment form. If medication is required during camp hours, a separate digital form must be completed. If additional communication is desired, please feel free to email our Director, Marlis Cornett at marlis@colorwheelstudio.com prior to camp to discuss if necessary. 

Additional Questions?  

Please e-mail  us at info@colorwheelstudio.com. We are happy to answer any questions you or your young artist may have!