Week 1 (June 14-18): Nursery Rhymes & More!
Stories are all around us! Using nursery rhymes and fairy tales as a starting point, campers will create visual art, flex their performing muscles with character creation, and experience the magic of stories by becoming the storytellers themselves!  

Week 2 (June 21-25): Color Blast
This week, we will go on a journey to explore the magic of color! Campers will explore color creation and experimentation with painting and artmaking. We will look at the science of color and explore how color is used in visual and performing art. 

Week 3 (June 28-July 2): Artful Scientists
This week, we will look at the intersection of art and science! We will experiment and create with art materials. Campers will learn science topics through hands-on activities that culminate in the creation of art.  

Week 4 (July 6-9): Stories Alive! Global Stories
This week, our imaginations are running wild! We will travel the globe to learn about stories and storytelling traditions from many different countries. Campers will make characters come to life by acting out stories and creating art from around the world. 

Week 5 (July 12-16): Superheroes!
What’s your superpower? Students will learn the common traits of superheroes, like kindness and courage, to create unique characters with special powers. 

Week 6 (July 19-23): If It Flies
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? In this camp, we will explore all things that fly. Campers will create their own flying artwork while exploring STEAM concepts. 

Week 7 (July 26-30): Around the World
This week, campers will go on a journey around the world as we explore art, traditions, and stories from outside the United States. We will create artwork from a variety of countries and hone our storytelling skills with acting activities.  

Week 8 (August 2-6): Little Builders
Campers will develop their creative and engineering skills as they design buildings and solve engineering problems. Campers will draw, design, and construct towers, buildings, 3D art and more! 

Week 9 (August 9-13): Inspired By Sound
This week, we are going to explore the many ways that art and sound interact. We will be inspired by objects that make sound and create works of art that are influenced by the sounds we hear and how they make us feel. 

Week 10 (August 16-20): Patterns and Prints
This week we will learn about various print making techniques to create our own unique prints! Along the way, we will learn about patterning, what it is and how it is used in art. We will even explore patterns in movement and creative expression.  

Please see the camp schedule at the top of this page for camp dates, times, and age limits.

Ceramics (2 weeks) (grades 2-6)
These camps are some of our most popular, so sign up early! Campers will learn handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques and how to finish their artwork with glazes. Original, kiln-fired pieces will be ready to take home at the end of each session. Students may NOT sign up for only one week of these two-week sessions. 2-week sessions begin weeks 1, 5, 7, 9. 

Handbuilding & Clay Sculpture (grades 2-6)
This camp focuses on handbuilding and sculpture techniques, giving campers the skills to create both decorative and functional pieces. Note: This camp does not include wheelthrowing techniques. For rising grades 2-4: weeks 6, 10.  For rising grades 4-6: weeks 1, 7. 

Beginning Sewing (grades 2-6)
This camp is for those with little or no sewing experience. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn some hand stitching, and experiment with a variety of stitches. Simple projects may include a pillowcase, drawstring bag, stuffed toy, or other items as time permits. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing kits will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. For rising grades 2-3: weeks 1, 3, 4, 6.  For rising grades 4-6: weeks 2, 4, 6, 8. 

Intermediate Sewing (grades 3-6)
Learn the skills you’ll need for clothing construction and more in this camp. We will use a pattern to make simple items like a shirt, a tote bag, or a purse. Fabric and patterns will be provided. Some machine sewing experience required. Weeks 5, 8, 10. 

Advanced Sewing (grades 4-6)
This session is for campers who have already taken both Beginning and Intermediate Sewing, or have significant prior machine sewing experience. Campers should feel comfortable measuring and cutting fabric, threading a sewing machine, and winding a bobbin before enrolling in this session. Week 9 

Beginning Knitting (grades 3-6)
This class is for those who have little or no experience with knitting, but an interest in exploring this exciting art form. Yarn, needles, and basic supplies will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Weeks 1, 3, 7, 10. 

Fabric & Fiber Arts (grades 3-6)
There are so many possibilities for art made with fabric and fiber! Students will learn a variety of styles that may include stitching, dyeing, weaving, fabric collage, and clothing modification. Machine sewing will not be taught in this camp. Weeks 1, 7, 9. 

Hand-stitching & Fabric Arts (grades 2-4)
This camp is for students who are ready to learn the basics of sewing and working with fabrics. Instructors will provide an introduction to sewing tools, and students will create several small handstitched items. No machine sewing will be taught in this camp. Weeks 5, 7, 9. 

Fashion Upcycling (grades 3-6)
Campers will create new and exciting clothing and fashion accessories while exploring sustainability by repurposing, deconstructing and combining old clothes into runway- ready garments. Week 3. 

Let’s Make a Play (grades 2-6) (2 weeks)
The perfect session for the drama enthusiast! From casting to curtain calls, campers learn all aspects of staging a play, including set design and costuming. Pair with a Ceramics session for a two-week block. Students may NOT register for only one week of these two-week sessions. 2-week sessions begin weeks 1, 5. 

Hiphop Dance (grades 2-6)
One of our most popular camps, this camp is a great introduction to various hiphop styles. Campers will learn basic steps and choreography while building confidence and skills in a fun, energetic environment. The final performance is a showcase of each camper’s best moves. Be prepared to sweat! Weeks 4, 7, 8. 

Improv Acting (grades 3-6)
This camp is for those who want to take their acting to the next level through a focus on movement, voice, and character development. We’ll explore theatre through games, creative movement, and improv while using our imaginations to create characters and develop stories as a team. Weeks 3, 8, 10. 

Theatre Games (grades 2-6)
In this session, campers will explore theatre through improvisational games and activities meant to build confidence, voice, and spatial awareness. Campers will gain basic acting skills individually and in a group setting. For rising grades 2-4: week 1, 4.  For rising grades 3-6: week 3. 

Elements of Acting (grades 3-6)
For performers excited to build their acting skills, this camp will focus on movement, voice and character development. Students will work together to animate their performances through vocal and physical styles and techniques.  For rising grades 2-4: week 9. For rising grades 3-6: week 10. 

Musical Theatre (grades 2-6)
Musical Theatre camp is designed for those who love to act, sing and dance! Build your skills on stage, learning choreography, singing with others and acting out scenes from classic and contemporary musical productions. Week 5. 

Magical Theatre (grades 2-6)
This camp is designed for fantasy and adventure enthusiasts to delve into theater, using books and the world around them as inspiration.  Through fun games, collaboration, and original ideas, campers will develop a play or short scenes inspired by magical characters, stories and landscapes. Week 9. 

Young Playwrights (grades 2-6)
This camp is for individuals who love to make up stories and movies in their mind. It’s a chance to translate those stories to the stage! Young writers have an opportunity to learn the foundations of script writing and play development. Campers will develop short works to be presented in a final staged reading. Week 9. 

Puppetry (grades 3-6)
New this summer! In this camp, students will explore puppet traditions from all around the world, from marionettes to Muppets! Most importantly, campers will spend the week designing, constructing, and acting with their own puppets. Campers will experiment with simple mechanics and puppetry acting styles.  Weeks 4, 9.  

Creative Fiction Writing (grades 4-6)
In this camp we’ll look at the qualities shared by great short stories: strong characters, a sense of place and mood, and the spark of mystery or compelling action that engages your reader. Bring your wildest ideas to include in your very own short stories! Week 8. 

Poetry Writing (grades 4-6)
Campers will use poetry as a site of play and discovery as they develop their own writing styles. By working both individually and collaboratively, we’ll share ideas and learn about several common styles of poetry. Bring your ideas and a notebook! Week 3.

Mending and Remaking
In this workshop, students will learn the skills needed to mend treasured and well-worn items such as favorite jeans, a sibling’s stuffed animal, or a ripped tote bag. In addition to functional mending skills, students will also explore upcycled fashion by using old or thrifted clothing items to create rejuvenated items and new styles to wear. Week 3

Natural Dyeing
There are so many natural items that can be used to create a rainbow of beautifully dyed textiles. This workshop will focus on the history and process of dyeing fabrics, clothing items, and more. Students will use naturally ocurring materials to add depth and color to their fabrics in a variety of dyeing styles. Week 4

Sewing Workshop
Learn the skills you’ll need for clothing construction and more in this camp. Students will use a pattern to make simple items like clothing, a tote bag, or a pillow. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing materials will be provided – students can choose to bring their own fabric as well. Week 2

Acrylic & Mixed Media Painting
This workshop is for students who want to break out of the box of traditional drawing and painting. Students will work with acrylic paint, pastels, graphite, and paper products to create multi-dimensional pieces. Along with basic painting and drawing tools, students will incorporate recycled materials into their work to create texture and depth. This workshop is great for those looking to build their portfolio as well as those who just want to experiment with new materials. Weeks 2, 9.

Drawing Foundations
In this workshop, students will learn to draw with confidence and consistency. Using pencil, pen and charcoal, students will practice proportion, shape, perspective, and shading to build an artistic foundation in drawing. Projects may include still life, portraiture, landscapes and useful techniques for getting the hang of tricky techniques. Weeks 1, 4.

Advanced Drawing
This workshop is for experienced artists looking to develop their drawing skills and push themselves further. We’ll expand on the basics of drawing techniques and offer in-depth technical instruction and longer, more focused activities in a wide range of media including charcoal and graphite. Students will practice composition, shading, spatial relationships, and texture. Whether you’re an artist working from life or fantasy, this workshop is bound to inspire you and add some impressive pieces to your portfolio. Weeks 5, 8.

Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are a rapidly growing art form that has been popularized by works such as Art Spiegelman’s Maus, Kate Beaton’s Hark! A Vagrant, and Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home. In this workshop, students will learn to create cohesive comics narratives, both short-form and graphic novel length, while emphasizing clarity and experimentation. A variety of materials will be used while learning about page composition, character design, story structure, and drawing techniques. All skill levels welcome.  Week 2.

Metal Jewelry Crafting
This workshop will teach the basics of working with metals like copper and brass for small jewelry pieces. Students will be introduced to jewelry making tools and learn techniques to create a copper or brass pendant and pair of earrings. We’ll finish our projects with decorative textures and patinas. As time allows, we’ll also make a copper or brass bypass ring. No experience required. All materials will be provided. Weeks 7, 9.

Watercolor Techniques
In this workshop, students will learn watercolor techniques to create both realistic and abstract works. We’ll discuss color, water, and how it dries, absorbs, and mixes on paper to create beautiful artistic effects. All skill levels welcome. Weeks 3, 5.

Zines Workshop
A zine is a handmade magazine or mini-comic about anything you can imagine: favorite bands, personal stories, subcultures, or collections. They contain diary entries, drawings, rants, interviews, and more. They can be by one person or many, found in stores, traded at comic conventions, exchanged with friends, or given away for free. This workshop is for learning tips and tricks and creating something cool in a friendly environment. Learn to design and print your own zine so you can put it in others’ hands. No experience is necessary and everyone is invited to participate. Week 8

Paper Sculpture
New this year! In this camp, students will learn about symmetry and movement while developing technical skills and craftmanship in paper sculpture. 3D art will be explored with projects like Papier Mache, origami, and sculptures with unconventional materials.  Week 7

Creative Fiction Writing
This workshop will focus on creative writing techniques geared towards students interested in fiction. Students will learn about creating characters, use of narration, and engaging dialogue while writing short stories and generating ideas for longer works. Week 1

Writing Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Do you love magical duels, humans fighting dragons and chimeras, evil overlords, chosen ones, and powerful artifacts? Or perhaps you prefer time travel, dystopian futures, space battles, and sentient technology? Join us for a week of writing the fantastical. We’ll learn basic story structure, each day discovering what plot has in store for our heroes. At the end of the week, you’ll have written a story that’s out of this world. Week 7

Creative Journaling
In this workshop, students will discover the many ways to use journals to document your dreams, thoughts, ideas, and feelings. Don’t think you can draw or write poetry? No problem! Creative journaling involves a variety of techniques that do not rely on “Dear Diary” entries. Freeform writing, mixed media, photography, and other techniques will be explored in this camp. Week 6

Elements of Acting
For performers interested in taking their acting to the next level, this workshop will focus on movement, voice, and character development. Students will animate performances through a myriad of theatrical styles both physical and vocal. Beginners are welcome – come prepared to focus, move, and be challenged. Week 2

Improv Acting
Students will learn to create improvised scenes individually and in groups. Then, they’ll build skills to refine their performances for an audience, focusing on stage presence, clarity of voice, and self-confidence. Weeks 7, 9.

Shakespeare
Who knew Shakespeare could be so much FUN? In-depth exploration of Shakespeare texts can have enticing and surprising results! Students will make sense of Shakespeare’s writing by applying humor and realism in modern day terms. Campers will develop short scenes from texts to performance. Week 10

Puppetry
New this year! In this camp, students will explore learn about modern day and historical types and uses of puppets. Campers will experience using a variety of puppets, from shadow puppets to group puppets. Most importantly, campers will spend the week designing, constructing, and acting with their own puppets. Campers will experiment with simple mechanics and puppetry acting styles, culminating in an end-of-week performance. Week 5

Play Production: Devised Theatre
New this year! Explore essential acting skills by working collaboratively as an ensemble to create your own piece of original theatre. Discover how theatre can be used to express our views of the world around us. Campers will develop acting skills like character development, vocal training, focus, spontaneity, and collaboration to create a group performance. 2-week session starting Week 6.