Rocket to Creativity

Rocket to Creativity

Learn. Create. Grow.

Did you know there is a connection between creativity and happiness?
A recent study* shows that engaging in creative activity results in positive emotions, well-being, and a sense of flourishing. 

General Info

Program Head: Lisa Bloom

Grade Levels: 2-7

Non-Discrimination Policy

Our Team

Lisa Bloom

Jay M. Robinson Professor

Kristy Doss

Assistant Professor

Art

Group Challenges

Performance and Writing

Group Challenges

Physics & Engineering

Group Challenges

Science & Nature

Group Challenges

Social Justice

Group Challenges

Creativity Tips!

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Here’s what You can expect

  • Do at home activities designed to spark creative and critical thinking.
  • Daily Creativity Challenges that require creative imagination and materials that can easily be found at home or in the yard.
  • Check-ins via phone or zoom with teacher
  • Access to teacher 10-4 pm via phone for questions and assistance on challenges.
  • Small group brainstorming, collaboration on a creative project, and sharing through the week facilitated by a teacher
  • A culminating virtual showcase.
  • Resources for additional creative exploration

Art

Group Challenges ⮕

Performance & Writing

Group Challenges ⮕

Physics/engineering

Group Challenges ⮕

Science and Nature

Group Challenges ⮕

Social Justice

Group Challenges ⮕

Creativity Tips!

Helpful Tips For Teaching Creatively ⮕

Quick Info

Registration and Enrollment

Cost: $25 for the Week
$20 for siblings 
Enrollment is limited, please register early

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

 

Programs & Facilities
  • Do at home activities designed to spark creative and critical thinking.
  • Daily Creativity Challenge that requires little more than creative imagination and materials that can easily be found at home or in the yard.
  • Check -ins via phone or zoom with teacher
  • Access to teacher 10-4. via phone for questions and assistance
  • Small group brainstorming, collaboration on a creative project, and sharing through the week facilitated by a teacher
  • A culminating virtual showcase.
  • Resources for additional creative exploration.
Staff Directory

Dr. Lisa Bloom
Program Head

Dr. Kristy Doss
Assistant Professor

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Testimonials

What Kids Say About Rocket to Creativity Camp

It took my mind on an adventure

It took my mind on an adventure

“You see In school we learn how to write, read, and do well and be nice to each other; now here, we do all those things but we also learn how to say something and we also create stuff a lot…we just learn everything…”

It is good for your mind. It is very helpful, and it can be very fun.  A lot of things can really be fun if you just imagine them.” 

It can help you with a lot of things in life  if your stranded with one rope and open pulley, you can do anything, well not anything, but you can make lots of stuff to help you survive.  Being creative helps the mind.

It lets you think outside the box, it helps you in school.  Like if you can think of a different way to solve a math problem, it can help you.” 

I used SCAMPER about 10 times.  Adapt I used three times, eliminate 6 times, I used one other one but I can’t remember.”

We are making gadgets today, and you can do anything.  The mind has to be open so that they can think of anything.

Everybody says you have to stay focused, but really that is the enemy of creativity.   You have to just open your mind to all of the possibilities.  You get one idea and if you just go with it; it’s so cool to see all the things you can come up with.

It is good for your mind. It is very helpful, and it can be very fun.  A lot of things can really be fun if you just imagine them.” 

What RTC Teachers Say About Rocket to Creativity Camp

This was still the highlight of my AIG teaching career.

I wish I was still teaching…I have great respect for this program. One of the highlights of my career.

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Get In Touch

Location: School of Teaching and Learning

Telephone: (828) 227-3288

Email: bloom@wcu.edu, kkdoss@wcu.edu

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Rocket to Creativity is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. We do not discriminate, or treat people differently on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; and National Guard or veteran status.