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5-weeks of Camp for Kids





June 16 — July 25, 2025



Join us for Summer creativity and fun. Children will be inspired by our weekly programs, giving them a chance to learn and create in new ways. Explore using a mixture of media from clay to paint, fibers, collage, printmaking and drawing. Something new each day!


Our summer art camp is open to children ages 6–10. Children must bring a snack, drink and lunch. We will take a short outdoor recess in the park playground.


Parents are invited to come 15 minutes early on the last Friday of camp, for a small art show of all children’s work.



Scholarships are available for artists with limited means



Please complete our short Scholarship Request Form and we'll get back to you.



Sports and Team Spirit — Week 1



In-person | 9:15 – 1 PM | June 16 – 20



Teachers: Trevor Thomas and guest instructors


Details: Young artists will create art inspired by their favorite sports, from action-packed illustrations of athletes to designing custom team jerseys, sports pennants, and medals. Projects will include sculpture, painting, and mixed media.


Special Activity: Create a custom trophy or award to celebrate their artistic achievements.


Class Size and Safety: Eight students max per class.


Ages: This course is open to ages 6 - 10 years.


​ Materials: The course cost includes materials.


Cost per Week: $325 | $310 Residents | $300 Members


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Fantasy and World-Building — Week 2



In-person | 9:15 – 1 PM | June 23 – 27



Teachers: Trevor Thomas and guest instructors


Details: Kids will design their own fantasy characters, craft miniature game pieces, and create maps for imaginary worlds. They’ll explore illustration techniques, build clay creatures, and collaborate on a large-scale fantasy mural.


Special Activity: Costume design challenge to bring their characters to life.


Class Size and Safety: Eight students max per class.


Ages: This course is open to ages 6 - 10 years.


​ Materials: The course cost includes materials.


Cost per Week: $325 | $310 Residents | $300 Members


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Trading Card and Collectible Art — Week 3



In-person | 9:15 – 1 PM | July 7 – 11



Teachers: Trevor Thomas and guest instructors


Details: Kids will learn to draw from their favorite characters, design their own trading cards, and craft collectible figures from clay. They’ll also create dynamic backgrounds for epic game-play battles.


Special Activity: Trading card swap session and art showcase featuring custom card designs.


Class Size and Safety: Eight students max per class.


Ages: This course is open to ages 6 - 10 years.


​ Materials: The course cost includes materials.


Cost per Week: $325 | $310 Residents | $300 Members


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Copying the Masters — Week 4



In-person | 9:15 – 1 PM | July 14 – 18



Teachers: Trevor Thomas and guest instructors


Details: Children will learn about iconic artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe. They’ll practice replicating famous masterpieces while learning foundational techniques in painting and drawing. They’ll also have the opportunity to reinterpret classic works with their own creative twist.


Special Activity: Create a large collaborative mural inspired by a master artist’s work.


Class Size and Safety: Eight students max per class.


Ages: This course is open to ages 6 - 10 years.


​ Materials: The course cost includes materials.


Cost per Week: $325 | $310 Residents | $300 Members


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Creativity, Science & Hands-on Exploration — STEAM Week 5



In-person | 9:15 – 1 PM | July 21 – 25



Teachers: Trevor Thomas and guest instructors


Details: Art Meets Innovation: STEAM Week. Explore how science and art combine through physics, engineering, geometry, chemistry and more. Planned projects:

  • Monday: The Science of Paint. Make natural paints using earth pigments. Explore how binders (egg tempera, oil, and water) affect paint properties. Create pigment charts and artwork using homemade paints.
  • Tuesday: The Physics of Clay and Ceramics. Hands-on exploration of clay properties (plasticity, shrinkage, and firing). Demonstrate how different firing temperatures affect ceramic strength. Create textured ceramic tiles that demonstrate various surface techniques.
  • Wednesday: Art and Engineering: Bridge Sculptures. Build bridges and structures from clay or mixed media. Test and reinforce sculptures to explore load-bearing design. Decorate the bridges with carved or painted artistic designs.
  • Thursday: Math in Art: Geometric Masterpieces. Create geometric ceramic tile patterns using precise measurements. Design tessellations or mathematical mandalas with clay stamps or drawings. Connect math concepts like symmetry, ratios, and Fibonacci patterns to art.
  • Friday: Nature Meets Art & Chemistry of Glazes. Use natural materials (leaves, flowers) to press patterns into clay pieces. Learn the basics of glaze chemistry and how minerals create color. Decorate ceramic pieces using colorful glaze combinations.


Special Activity: STEAM Showcase. Display student work with explanations of the science and math behind their creations for parents and visitors.


Class Size and Safety: Eight students max per class.


Ages: This course is open to ages 6 - 10 years.


​ Materials: The course cost includes materials.


Cost per Week: $325 | $310 Residents | $300 Members


Register Now
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