Three Rivers Initiative, in partnership with Slingerz Family Entertainment, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the DJ Spin Camp, a five-day creative learning camp designed for young people ages 15–18.
The camp will run from August 10–14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Leonora Stadium, West Coast Demerara.
The DJ Spin Camp will provide young creatives with hands-on exposure to DJ equipment, music mixing, sound performance, teamwork, and creative confidence-building. Participants will learn the basics of DJing, mixing and transitions, music selection and rhythm, performance skills, and sound culture in a supportive, disciplined, and energetic learning environment.
The camp will be facilitated by Professor Arthur Craig of Virginia Tech, an Associate Professor of Practice in Virginia Tech’s Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies and Program Director of VTDITC: Hip Hop Studies at Virginia Tech. Professor Craig began DJing in 1997, is a member of the Table Rok Crew, and brings extensive experience in DJ performance, higher education, youth mentorship, hip hop studies, and community-based cultural programming. As a Virginia Tech alumnus, he helped build VTDITC after joining the university in 2016; the programme has hosted more than 1,300 events and received numerous awards. Professor Craig will serve as the camp’s technical and cultural facilitator, supporting DJ instruction, music culture, and youth mentorship.
The initiative is part of Three Rivers Initiative’s wider commitment to youth development, creativity, STEAM learning, and practical skills-building. Through the camp, participants will have the opportunity to explore music technology while also developing discipline, confidence, collaboration, and performance readiness.
Slingerz Family Entertainment will support the camp as a community partner, bringing practical experience in DJ culture, sound-system performance, mentorship, and youth engagement. The partnership links structured youth learning with Guyana’s strong community-rooted music culture — because, frankly, Guyanese creativity deserves more than “just vibes”; it deserves equipment, mentorship, and a proper platform.
“This camp is about more than music,” said Candice Ramessar, Coordinator of Three Rivers Initiative. “It is about giving young people a structured space to build confidence, learn a creative skill, work as a team, and see themselves as capable, disciplined, and talented. Music has always been a powerful part of Guyanese culture, and this camp gives young people a chance to be part of that tradition while learning modern creative and technical skills.”
Spaces are limited, and early registration is encouraged. Camp is free and transportation assistance to Leonora will be provide on a need basis.
Young people ages 15–18 can register using the link below:
Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/
WhatsApp: 604-2216 or 641-6467
