DSA's Creative Arts Program

Dunwoody Baptist Church is partnering with DSA to offer an exciting camp during the week of VBS, June 8th - 11th, 2026. Creative Arts Camp (CAC) is an opportunity for students in grades 1st through 6th to get in-depth training in the arts after VBS each day. Children will have the opportunity to study with professional musicians and artists in classes like drama, singing, music, and visual arts. Please know that only children who attend VBS or VBS volunteers who are in 6th grade will be able to register for CAC.  

Meet Our Instructors

Our instructors are considered the best in their fields and we are honored to have them share their talents, gifts, and love of music with our students.

Anari has been dancing for 9 years, 5 professionally. She has had the opportunity to grace the stage with many industry artists and choreographers. Recently, she added pro-NBA dance team experience to her resume, and she continues to train in all styles. 

Anari has always loved working with children. She found that assisting them through milestones while teaching is her greatest passion, and she’d like to continue doing this for as long as possible. She has a current residency in the mobile dance company Creative Movement and Dance, teaching at many locations, including churches and after-school programs. Alongside her dream to teach, Anari also has a passion for choreographing. She hopes to one day do so overseas and eventually settle down as a studio owner.

Erika Fafunloye has been playing the piano and guitar since the age of 12. Growing up in a musical family, her dad was an excellent piano teacher and church Minister for 25 years. He taught her all about music, piano, guitar, and worship. Over the past 5 years, she has been blessed with the opportunity to teach piano to elementary, middle school, and high school students. As a youth leader, Mrs. Erika teaches the importance of worshiping, giving, and incorporating God into daily living. In addition, over the course of 8 years, she has been playing the piano and guitar for various venues and events, such as Paulding's Next Star, while leading church worship. Mrs. Erika is a gifted piano instructor and a singer and songwriter who loves to write worship music. As an Instructor, youth mentor, and worship leader, Mrs. Erika hopes that everyone can experience the true love of Jesus, through relationship, fellowship, and worship!.

Robert Comeaux is the Worship & Arts Pastor at Dunwoody Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, having served churches in Louisiana, Arizona, and Florida. He has also been an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. He has taught Worship Theology to students in the Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts program and advised in curriculum development. Robert holds a Master of Divinity in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has sung and recorded with the Phoenix Chorale, winning a Grammy award with the group in 2009. His passion is serving as a pastor and shepherding a team that leads people in authentic worship. He has served on the steering committee for the Experience Conference, a worship conference in Orlando, Florida, since 2013. Robert and his wife, Juliet, have three boys, Nathan, Joshua, and Michael.

Shaktirupa is a dedicated art instructor and program leader for the DSA Visual Arts Program. Originally from India, she has relocated to Atlanta with her family. With a strong background in fine art and experience running her own art classes, Shaktirupa brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise to her teaching. Her educational background includes a degree in Anthropology (Hons) from North Orissa University, a Diploma in Fine Art from Pracheen Kala Kendra, and an MBA in Human Resources Management from the International Institute of Management Studies. Outside of teaching, Shaktirupa enjoys traveling, gardening, singing, and cooking, which inspire her artistic approach.

Camp & Course Information

Our Creative Arts Camp will be held in the afternoons, from 12:30pm - 5pm during the Dunwoody Baptist Church's VBS week, June 8th - June 11th, 2026. Students in grades 1st through 6th will have the opportunity to take four unique classes in Visual Arts, Worship, Performing Arts, & Music Appreciation.

On the first day of camp, your child will receive a colorful drawstring bag with fun-themed related supplies that they will need for camp each day. Please know that one of the most important supplies will be their group wristband (slap bracelet)!!! We asked that they wear their wristbands and bring their bag and supplies daily.  

Our camp group assignments are generated automatically by age and grade to ensure a diverse and dynamic environment where campers can foster new friendships and social growth. Due to the nature of this process, we are unable to honor requests to place campers with friends, siblings, or neighbors. If your child might struggle in a new group setting, this camp experience may not be the best fit. We're happy to discuss alternative options.

Since your child(ren) will attend the Dunwoody Baptist Church's VBS, our DSA Staff will pick them up from their VBS classroom or Worship Center and take them to lunch. To ensure that your child(ren) has a fulfilling day at camp, please send the following with your child(ren)'s name on it:

  • Lunch in a closed container or lunch box  
  • A drinking container filled with juice or water  
  • A small/light snack

On Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at 6:30pm in the DBC Worship Center, the CAC students will participate in the VBS Finale for our VBS students and their families. Immediately following the event, there will be an ice cream social, where families will enjoy free ice cream, fellowship, and the chance to visit our CAC Art Gallery in the Worship Center Lobby. This will be a wonderful evening of worship, an exciting VBS summary, and art appreciation for all ages. We ask that you and your children wear their special CAC t-shirt on this day. We hope to see you there!!! 

Please know that only VBS students or volunteers can attend CAC. Below is a brief description of each CAC class. After reading each course, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to email our DSA team at DSAteam@dbc.org.

Grades: 1st - 6th / 40 minute class   

In this session, students will be introduced to various instruments and learn about different styles of music. They will begin to develop a general knowledge of music and gain an appreciation for it through exposure as they meet and learn from different professional musicians!

Grades: 1st - 6th / 40 min class  

This session will explore the various components of dance and the specific genre of praise dance. Students will learn praise dance choreography for the songs they will learn in VBS and the CAC Worship component!!!

Grades: 1st - 6th / 40 min class  

In these hands-on clinics, students explore various art techniques, create unique projects, and express themselves through painting, drawing, and more. Our seasoned instructors guide each student step by step, helping them discover new techniques and bring their ideas to life in a supportive, fun environment.

Grades: 1st - 6th / 40 min class  

In this session, students will learn how to sing together and harmonize! Drawing from the inspirational music sung throughout the VBS week, students will learn the beginning skills of pitch, rhythm, harmony, sight-reading, and more! Not only will our students have an opportunity to learn these amazing musical skills, but they will also learn the importance and power of worship in their Christian walk.

CAC CARPOOL

This year, our CAC Courses will be held throughout our DBC campus. Since your child(ren) will be attending the Dunwoody Baptist Church's VBS, our DSA Staff will pick them up from their VBS classroom or Worship Center and take them to their CAC classes. 

Carpool will begin promptly from 5:15pm to 5:30pm. Each registered family will receive their carpool tag at check-in on Monday, June 8th, 2026. We ask that you display your tag on your dashboard when you pick up your child(ren). If your child(ren) will be leaving with another family, please email us the family name, contact information, and carpool number (dsateam@dbc.org). Referring to the map below, the CAC carpool is indicated by the orange star, the green star indicates the Worship Center location, and the purple star indicates the DSA office.

Registration & Fee Structure

Registration for CAC is only for children who attend or volunteer for Dunwoody Baptist Church's VBS. Unlike VBS, which is free of cost for all who attend, there is a camp fee for the Creative Arts Camp. The tuition is $160 for each student, which is $40 per day. Please know that no proration is offered for this camp. Multi-sibling discounts are available for families with multiple children.




Please refer to the below payment schedule:

CAC Registration:

Single child

additional child(ren)

Month Due

= Due Upon Registration =

= Due Upon Registration =

Tuition Due:

$160

$145

We are devoted to the discovery and development of our students' artistic gifts and talents. Our desire is for our students to thrive in their artistry, bring glory to God, and develop a lifetime love of art, dance, drama, and music.

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DSATeam@dbc.org

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1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338

Admin Hours: 10:30am - 3:30pm

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