Love MARKED Youth Arts Camp? Get ready for MiniMARKED—a one-day, fun arts experience packed into a single Saturday! Explore a workshop, make new friends, grow your creativity, and discover how your artistic gifts can glorify God.

Date: October 24, 2026
Place: Living Word Muskegon, 1551 Wood Street, Muskegon, MI
Cost: $25 per student; optional boxed lunch from sub shop $10

MINI MARKED is open to all students. Christian worship, devotionals, and spiritual instruction are part of the day.

TENTATIVE Workshops:

Each student will be assigned to one arts workshop for the day from the following list. During registration students will list their workshop preferences.

Drama/Music Performing: American Sign Language (5-12th grades)
Drama/Music Performing: Dowel Rods (5-12th grades)
Drama Performing: Sword Stage Fighting (5-12th grades) Stage/prop swords and safety protocols are provided. 
Music: Praise & Worship Team Vocalists (5-12th grades)
Tech: Audio 101 (9–12th grades; limit of 7 students)
Tech: Video Live Streaming 101 (5–12th grades; limit of 7 students)
Visual Arts: Clay (5–8th grades)
Visual Arts: Photography & Mixed Media (9–12th grades)
Students will need to bring a cell phone or digital camera to this workshop.
Visual Arts: Welding Art (9–12th grades; limit of 10 students)
This workshop will meet outside; welding helmets and safety protocols are provided. 

TENTATIVE Schedule:

8:45–9:00 a.m. — Registration & Doors Open
9:00–9:30 a.m. — Opening Worship, Announcements, Devotions & Game
9:30–11:30 a.m. — Instruction: Skill & Spiritual – for the development of artistic skills and faith. 
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Lunch & Outdoor Time
12:15–12:30 p.m. — Camp Game & Fun
12:30–2:30 p.m. — Instruction: Skill & Spiritual – for the development of artistic skills and faith.
2:30–3:30 p.m. — Dress Rehearsal, Snack, Clean-Up & Break/Games
3:15 pm – Doors open for Final Program
3:30–4:00 p.m. — Final Program
Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to view the displays and see the student performances for the arts workshops. 
4:00 p.m.  – Parents sign out students and take home projects
4:30 p.m. – Doors close for MiniMARKED

Registration

Registration opens September 14.

Pre-registration is required by October 18.

There will be no registration at the door.

Registration Fee: $25

The registration fee includes all arts materials and the snack. Water will be available to students, but they are welcome to bring their own water bottle. 

Optional boxed lunch from sub shop $10; we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.  Alternatively, students may also bring a sack lunch.

The registration fee is nonrefundable. However, it may be transferred to another student. In the case of a medical or family emergency, please contact the Camp Director, Joella VanOosterhout (231.981.8486 or info@lcyarts.org).

Families needing financial aid should contact the Camp Director, Joella VanOosterhout (231.981.8486 or info@lcyarts.org).

Volunteers

Adults (age 18+) are needed to volunteer. If you can help, please CLICK HERE.

  • Adult volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application and background check.
  • Adults assisting students with special needs are welcome to attend MiniMARKED with their camper. They must fill out a Volunteer Application for the background check, but will not be assigned to other duties.
  • For safety and security reasons, children not enrolled in camp may not be on campus during camp hours, even if they are with their parent who is volunteering.
  • Non-volunteer parents and siblings are asked to not be on campus until the 3:30 p.m. program.  Please sign out your student and take home all projects and personal items at the end of the day.

Student FAQ

Please bring/wear appropriate clothing:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor time
  • Clothing suitable for clay, paint, or other messy materials
  • Visual Arts: Welding workshop: Closed-toe shoes and clothing that covers the whole body
  • Drama Performing: Comfortable clothing for stage fighting and movement
  • Students who have attended a past MARKED Youth Arts Camp are encouraged to wear their t-shirt during MiniMARKED

Health, Safety, and Security FAQ

  • The facility is fully accessible, with ramps, restrooms, and a lift.
  • Please note mobility needs on the registration form.
  • Trained service animals are welcome.
  • Please keep home any camper who exhibits any of the following symptoms: diarrhea, severe coughing, difficult or rapid breathing, yellowish skin or eyes, pinkeye/conjunctivitis, vomiting, contagious rashes, unidentifiable rashes, fever (over 100.4 degrees orally) and head lice or nits.  Accordingly, we reserve the right to contact a parent or emergency contact to have the child picked up if he/she exhibits any of these symptoms.
  • We also utilize a “24-hour fever free policy.” Please keep campers home if they show signs of illness.
  • A nurse will be available each day to help with medical needs.
  • Parents or designated adults of students ages 10–15 must physically sign them in and out of MiniMARKED, unless prior arrangements have been made. Students ages 16 and older may sign themselves in and out, provided a parent has submitted a signed permission slip. During registration, parents must list the names and phone numbers of all adults authorized to pick up their camper. Students will only be released to individuals on that list.
  • LCYArts will run external background checks on all adult volunteers who will be interacting with campers.   If the check reveals concerning information, that person will not serve at MiniMARKED.
  • Camp policy requires that at least two adults be present in any space where students are gathered, for accountability, safety and security. All volunteers are trained in this policy.
  • All students must stay on the property of our host church under the supervision of adult volunteers during MiniMARKED hours.
  • Our goal is a positive, respectful environment for everyone.
    • First incident: warning
    • Second incident: parent contact
    • Third incident: dismissal without refund

    Parents will always be notified of ongoing or serious concerns.

Prohibited Items and Activities

  • No illegal substances (i.e., narcotics, illegal drugs, etc.) are allowed.
  • Substances not considered illegal but which are intended for inappropriate use (i.e., model glue, super glue, etc.) are not allowed.
  • The consumption of alcohol, marijuana, or use of tobacco products is not allowed.
  • Items considered to be weapons are prohibited from being in the possession of any non-adult at all activities.
  • Items of a sexual nature are strictly prohibited.  This rule shall apply to printed and electronic material including any graphic or text.  Any content or activity deemed to be pornographic in nature by consensus of LCYArts council members or the Camp Director shall be regarded as prohibited.
  • No excessive horseplay.
  • No bad language.  Language that is generally or reasonably considered to be vulgar, inappropriate in a Christian context, hurtful to the recipient, racial, bigoted, or demeaning is not allowed.
  • No hurting others.
  • No defacing property.

Please note, illegal activity will not be tolerated.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping MinMARKED safe and enjoyable.