Oasis Camp: Recycled Trees
Lesson Plan & Workshop Leaders: Noe Chan & Angel Hernandez Read the Lesson Plan Details here.
Abstract Wire Sculpture
Art Lesson Plan by: Amelia Moore / Athentikos FounderCamp Photos from CEIVA SOY ARTE camp Looking for a meaningful art lesson that combines art history, sculpture, personal reflection, and creativity? This Abstract Wire Sculpture Workshop has become one of our favorite projects because it goes far beyond making something beautiful and can be adapted for […]
Recycle & Reflect (Grades 1-2)
Lesson Plan By Martita, Workshop Leaders: Martita, Jorge Pablo, Renata Creating connection with nature and each other through the formation of a collaborative tree and reflecting on identity by making recycled mirrors. Read the Full Impact Report for Opal House I AM ART camp here.
Drawing (Grades 2-3)
Lesson Plan by: Karinda daBoomLed by:Karinda, Maliyha, ValeriaCamp: Opal House I AM ART 2026 From self portraits, landscapes and squiggle drawings, the students developed their drawing skills while exploring the themes of identity, connection, brokenness and restoration. Read the Full Impact Report for Opal House I AM ART camp here.
I AM ART Program Highlight: Large Group
Each day at I AM ART Camp begins with one of our favorite traditions—Large Group! It’s a time when everyone comes together to play energetic games, sing songs, move, laugh, and prepare their hearts for the day ahead. More than just a fun start to the morning, Large Group builds community, introduces the daily theme, […]
A Joy That Multiplies
Every year, before students arrive at I AM ART Camp, a team of volunteers gathers to prepare logistics, organize materials, and pray for the week ahead. Many have served with Athentikos before. Some are participating for the first time. Together, they represent the heart of a ministry built on relationships that have grown over many […]
Seeing Restoration: Paper Mache Cameras
Finding Beauty in Broken Pieces At first glance, the paper mâché cameras created during I AM ART 2026 looked like colorful works of imagination. Built from recycled cardboard, paper, and found materials, each camera reflected the creativity and personality of its maker. But the project was designed to be much more than a sculpture. It […]
The Good Shepherd Community Mural
Long after the paint dried, one project from I AM ART 2026 continues to tell the story of an unforgettable week. A vibrant mural now covers an exterior wall at Opal House School. More than a beautiful work of art, it stands as a lasting reminder of what can happen when a community creates something […]
“Do I Belong?” Is The Question of Every Heart
There is a longing woven into every human heart: Where do I belong? At Athentikos, we believe God answers that question through relationship. The stories of Ruth and the Good Shepherd remind us that every person is created with purpose. That invitation shaped every moment of the fourth annual I AM ART Camp, held July […]
Oasis 2026 Impact Report
Guatemala · July 2026 Oasis Impact Report Since 2015, Athentikos has partnered with Oasis Residential Home in San Lucas, Guatemala, walking alongside girls and young women who have found refuge after escaping abuse, exploitation, and other dangerous circumstances. Experience the Story Overview What happened At Oasis, girls receive legal advocacy, trauma-informed therapy, and the loving […]