🎨 Camp Spotlight: Small Craft Kids Club
When it comes to summer camp, sometimes the most meaningful experiences aren’t about structure—they’re about giving kids the space to create, explore, and build confidence in who they are.
That’s exactly what you’ll find at Small Craft Kids Club, located in Scottdale, GA—just outside of Decatur.
💙 Meet Ashley: The Heart Behind It All
At the center of Small Craft Kids Club is Ashley Gattis—a mom, a maker, and a true believer in the power of creativity.
Ashley studied Painting and Printmaking at the Atlanta College of Art and the Memphis College of Art, and earned her BFA in Fine Arts from Georgia State University. But more than her formal training, it’s her passion for helping kids feel confident and capable that really defines this space.
She created Small Craft Kids Club with a clear vision:
👉 A place where kids can explore their imaginations
👉 Build confidence
👉 Learn new skills
👉 And experience the joy of making something with their own hands
💬 “I wanted to create a space where children could lead, explore, and create beyond their wildest imaginations… a place where they can make huge messes and awesome art, with no pressure.”
Her hope is simple—and powerful:
✨ That every child leaves feeling proud
✨ Playful
✨ And excited to create again
🎨 A Different Kind of Camp
Small Craft Kids Club isn’t about perfect art projects.
It’s about process art—where the experience matters more than the outcome.
Kids are encouraged to:
Make their own creative decisions
Explore materials freely
Trust their ideas
💬 “Sometimes what they take home might look like nothing… but it’s actually everything.”
Because behind that “mess” is:
Problem-solving
Confidence-building
Independent thinking
🖌️ What a Typical Day Looks Like
Each day is designed to feel relaxed, welcoming, and creative:
Warm-up drawing or coloring to ease into the day
Multiple hands-on art projects using different materials
Snack + movement breaks
Free creation time (including cardboard builds and imaginative play)
The structure gives kids support—while still allowing them the freedom to explore at their own pace.
🌱 Real Growth You Can See
One of the most powerful parts of this camp is the transformation Ashley sees in kids.
💬 “Kids who start out unsure or hesitant become confident, independent creators by the end.”
She shared moments of children who:
Start off saying “I don’t know what to do”
Hesitate to try
Ask for help with everything
And then…
👉 Begin making their own choices
👉 Creating independently
👉 Proudly sharing their work
That shift in confidence is everything.
👧 Who This Camp Is Best For
Ages 4–10
Kids who love to create and explore
Kids who benefit from confidence-building
Kids who thrive in a flexible, low-pressure environment
At this age, creativity is still natural and unfiltered—and Ashley is deeply intentional about protecting that.
🌞 What’s New This Summer
This is Small Craft’s first full summer camp season, and Ashley is bringing so much creativity into it:
Multi-day, in-depth creative projects
Sketchbook journaling
Sculpture and building stations
Tie-dye (a crowd favorite 👀)
Movement + yoga integration
She’s also constantly evolving the program based on what kids love most—making this a truly community-driven space.
❤️ What Parents Notice
Parents consistently share:
✨ Their kids are excited to go
✨ They don’t want to leave
✨ They’re more confident and expressive
💬 “Some parents tell me their kids haven’t enjoyed other activities this much—and they can’t wait to come back.”
💡 Final Thoughts
Small Craft Kids Club is more than just an art camp.
It’s a space where kids can:
✨ Trust themselves
✨ Express their ideas
✨ Build confidence
✨ And feel proud of what they create
And sometimes… that means making a big, beautiful mess along the way 💙
👉 Ready to Explore?
Find, compare, and book Small Craft Kids Club in Scottdale (near Decatur) on Camp Days:
👉 https://app.campdays.com/camps/summer-camps-at-small-craft-kids-club
(You can also learn more about Ashley’s studio at smallcraftkidsclub.com)
Warmly,
Katie
Founder, Camp Days
