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The Acting Lab is a laid-back meet-up for amateur actors to perform, have fun, and help each other improve. Whether it’s a scene, a monologue, or some improv, everyone gets a chance to jump in and try things out. After each performance, the group shares honest, supportive feedback so we can all learn and grow together. It’s a great way to practice, connect, and build confidence in a relaxed, creative space.
Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
Karaoke Lab isn’t your typical sing-and-sit-down kind of night. Here, each performer gets a dedicated 10–15 minute time slot to take the stage, sing their heart out, and then receive thoughtful, constructive feedback to help improve their performance. Whether you're looking to boost your stage presence, fine-tune your vocals, or just grow more confident behind the mic, Karaoke Lab is a fun, supportive space to level up your karaoke game.
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
ECECD invites you to a Health and Wellness Webinar titled “Empowering Caregivers: Routines for Teaching New Skills to Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The session will be presented by Dr. Alice Bravo, Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Programs at the University of Washington.
The webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 12–1 p.m. via Zoom. Spanish interpretation will be available. No registration is required, and participants may request a certificate of completion following the event.
Questions? Contact Sara Nozadi at sara.nozadi@ececd.nm.gov
This session will share practical guidance for caregivers looking to support toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during daily routines. Dr. Bravo will cover topics such as the importance of consistent routines, common challenges toddlers with ASD may encounter, and strategies to boost engagement during everyday activities. The session is designed to be accessible, actionable, and focused on skill-building through natural family interactions.
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.
Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care
*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.
Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
Seeking military-connected homeschoolers to join the Holloman School Liaison and Youth Sports Director for this monthly event! The focus is PE time, but includes an educational or informational component. No registration or sign up needed.
The Acting Lab is a laid-back meet-up for amateur actors to perform, have fun, and help each other improve. Whether it’s a scene, a monologue, or some improv, everyone gets a chance to jump in and try things out. After each performance, the group shares honest, supportive feedback so we can all learn and grow together. It’s a great way to practice, connect, and build confidence in a relaxed, creative space.
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
**What is Drama Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on drama camp where students dive into acting, performing monologues, skits, and short plays—all culminating in a live-in-person and live-online performance during our *Summer Spotlight* variety show on July 18th.
Students interested in behind-the-scenes work will also get hands-on training in theater tech, learning to run lights and sound when they’re not on stage.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 8:00 AM, pick-up at 12:00 PM
- Tech Rehearsals: July 17th-18th, 1:00–5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
**What is Media Arts Camp?**
Join us for an exciting, hands-on summer camp where students dive into learning media arts technologies (lights, sound, camera, screen graphics, livestream show production, studio portrait photography) and more—all culminating in our *Summer Spotlight* variety show, a live-in-person and live-online performance experience created entirely by students.
Students can also show off their performance talents.
**Who Can Join?**
Open to respectful and engaged public, private, and homeschool students in grades 7–12 (ages 12–18).
**Where’s It Happening?**
CREOarts.Live
2723 N. Florida Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
**When Is It?**
- Camp Dates: Monday to Friday, July 7th - 18th
- Time: Drop-off at 1:00 pM, pick-up at 5:00 PM
- Performance: Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM (Performers/crew call time: 6:00 PM)
**Additional Info**
- Healthy snacks provided daily
- Ask about discounts for enrolling in both camps (all day) or registering multiple students
**About the Instructor**
Neil Buckland, founder of CREOarts.Live, is a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience in photography, videography, graphic design, and education. A graduate of a performing arts school, Neil has studied instrumental music, theater, audio engineering, and design.
From 2008 to 2022, he led a commercial studio and training school in Seattle, mentoring over 2,500 creatives of all ages and skill levels.
Now based in Alamogordo, Neil teaches media arts for Alamogordo Public Schools.
**Have Questions? Contact Us!**
Neil Buckland
email@creoarts.live
(575) 249-4922
This course will illustrate the connection between trauma and its impact on regulation, relationship and academic, social, and behavioral struggles, all while working towards a better understanding of what influences behavior and what behavior is communicating. With better understanding comes a better response, one that supports healing, facilitates connection and builds resilience. This course will offer a working definition of trauma and will explore a simple antidote to the trauma response that is surprisingly at the fingertips of anyone at any time. This experience gives participants the opportunity to put on a trauma sensitive lens and explore the “trauma goggles,” to deepen understanding of the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul. A practical overview of basic brain function and impact of trauma on the brain’s organization, function, and structure, especially the stress response system. This course incorporates current research and perspectives from neuroscience, including the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr.Besse van der Kolk, as well as numerous other sources.
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Trauma Responsive Care training, not both, due to the time commitments.
Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC, NCC,IMH-E
Donna has well over 30 years of experience working with and for kids & families who have
experienced trauma, mental health issues, poverty & adversity. As well as extensive experience providing professional development/training to over 10,000participants in various trainings, conferences and workshops.
Karaoke Lab isn’t your typical sing-and-sit-down kind of night. Here, each performer gets a dedicated 10–15 minute time slot to take the stage, sing their heart out, and then receive thoughtful, constructive feedback to help improve their performance. Whether you're looking to boost your stage presence, fine-tune your vocals, or just grow more confident behind the mic, Karaoke Lab is a fun, supportive space to level up your karaoke game.
Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
In this 6-part interactive series, participants will begin to learn concepts of trauma and
trauma-responsive care and how it can support babies and toddlers who have
experienced trauma or those who are at risk of experiencing trauma. Participants will
explore how trauma influences babies and toddlers' development. There will be an
opportunity to discuss risk factors and promote protective factors to foster resilience.
Participants will begin exploring trauma-responsive caregiving strategies that build
secure and responsive relationships and attachment.
Session 1: An Overview of Trauma and Trauma-Responsive Care
Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on their Path to Resilience
Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices
Session 4: Partnering with a Families to Build their Resilience
Session 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Session 6: Leading the Way to Trauma-Responsive Care
*Training Dates:
May 15th
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
July 10th
July 24th
Each Session 4-6pm
*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Regulate Then Educate training, not both, due to the time commitments.
Kassandra Gonzales, MA, LPCC, IMH-E
Kassandra began her career as an early childhood educator, moving into the mental health field. She is a trained experiential play therapist and has experience as a clinical supervisor for a behavioral management program. Most recently, she served as the IECMHC Coordinator.
The Back-to-School Brigade® is an annual nationwide campaign by Operation Homefront that collects and distributes school supplies to eligible dependents of service members. Through this assistance program, military children receive free back-to-school supplies, including backpacks, to help them start the new school year on the right foot. This year’s event is being hosted by the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce.
Eligibility
Post 9/11 wounded, ill, or injured service member of any rank, both currently serving and those no longer serving in the military
All ranks, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves, any duty status
Transitioning service members within 12 months of their discharge/retirement date.
Join us as we work on our prereading skills and have some fun with stories and a craft! We do the same thing each week on both Wednesday and Thursday, so pick the day that works best for you that week. No charge, and no registration required!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday (except school holidays.)
