2026 Art Camps

Clay Creations: 3D Exploration

Availability: Week 4 (7/13-7/17), Week 8 (8/10-8/14) | Ages 5-8

A hands-on sculpting camp where imagination becomes a 3D creation. Campers learn beginner clay techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab building, plus textures and safe tool use. Students practice joining pieces correctly and planning shapes before building. Projects are designed to build fine-motor skills, spatial reasoning, and pride in craftsmanship. Recommended as the starter camp before Clay Creations: 3D Sculpting Mastery.

Watercolor Explorers: Artistic Expression Through Paint

Availability: Week 5 (7/20-7/24), Week 9 (8/17-8/21) | Ages 9+

An advanced watercolor camp for students ready to build control and personal style. Campers practice deeper techniques such as wet-on-wet blending, glazing, texture tools, and intentional composition. Students create a themed series of paintings and learn how to evaluate what works and what to adjust. The camp emphasizes planning and refinement so older artists can produce more polished results. A natural follow-up to Watercolor Wonders or for experienced watercolor students.

Watercolor Wonders: Splashes of Creativity

Availability: Week 3 (7/6-7/10), Week 7 (8/3-8/7) | Ages 5-8

A colorful watercolor camp focused on exploration and joyful creativity. Campers learn core techniques such as washes, blending, layering, and texture effects through playful projects. Students practice patience and control while still having plenty of freedom to experiment. Each day produces take-home paintings that showcase growth in technique and confidence. This camp is the recommended introduction before Watercolor Explorers for older students.

Sketchbook Explorers: Introduction to Drawing & Sketching

Availability: Week 6 (7/27-7/31), Week 9 (8/17-8/21) | Ages 5-8

A daily sketching camp that helps campers build strong drawing habits and confidence. Students practice line control, shading, observation drawing, and beginner perspective through fun prompts. Campers learn how to use sketchbooks as a place to try ideas, learn from mistakes, and improve over time. Each day includes both technique practice and creative choice for personal expression. This is the recommended introduction before the older Intensive & Visual Journaling camp.

DIY Maker Hub: Hands-On Creation

Availability: Week 4 (7/13-7/17), Week 5 (7/20-7/24) | Ages 5-8

A maker camp where campers design, build, and create through hands-on challenges. Students learn the maker cycle: plan, build, test, and improve, using a variety of kid-friendly materials. Projects encourage creativity and problem-solving while building confidence in trying new approaches. Campers practice collaboration and learn to explain how their creations work. This camp serves as the recommended foundation before DIY Maker Hub: Advanced Pro Maker.

Art Innovators: Intermediate Techniques in Drawing & Painting

Availability: Week 6 (7/27-7/31), Week 7 (8/3-8/7) | Ages 7-9

An intermediate studio experience that helps campers refine technique and craftsmanship. Students practice shading, blending, proportion, and early perspective concepts through structured projects. Campers learn how to improve work through feedback and revision, building patience and pride in results. Lessons include skill drills plus longer project time to apply techniques with confidence. Designed as a follow-up to Young Art Explorers or for students with prior art experience.

DIY Maker Hub: Advanced Pro Maker

Availability: Week 1 (6/22-6/26), Week 8 (8/10-8/14) | Ages 9+

A higher-challenge maker camp for older students who want bigger builds and deeper problem-solving. Campers tackle multi-step projects with constraints, then troubleshoot and redesign to improve results. Students learn planning habits such as sketches, materials selection, and step-by-step build sequences. Projects emphasize engineering-style iteration and clear presentation of outcomes. Designed as a follow-up to DIY Maker Hub (Hands-On Creation) or for experienced makers.