SummerPrep

A Day at the Spa

What will you do with the all-natural soaps and fun candles you’ll make in this class? Give them to friends and family? Create your own relaxing, aromatic spa at home? Or maybe launch your own business! Homemade, all-natural soap is better for your body and better for the environment, too. Learn the basics, and then create nourishing bars of soap, bath bombs, several types of candles, and more!
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Period 1 or 2
Tuition: $115, plus $25 activity fee

 

NEW! Art Explorers: A Creative Journey

Embark on a fun-filled adventure into the world of creativity! In this introductory art class, campers will discover the joy of making art using a variety of exciting materials and techniques. Each week, we’ll explore new ways to express ourselves with colorful paints, markers, clay, and much more!  Every camper is encouraged to experiment, make mistakes, and celebrate their unique artistic voice. By the end of the session, you will have a collection of joyful, imaginative projects and the foundation to continue exploring your creativity for years to come!
Grades: K - 2
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Period 4
Tuition: $115

Bling It On: Jewelry Making

Make one-of-a-kind summer camp necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more! Imagine designing, creating, and wearing your original creations or giving them to friends and family.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Period 5, 6, or 7
Tuition: $115, plus $25 activity fee

 

NEW! Cartooning & Comic Book Design: Bring Your Stories to Life!

Are you ready to create your own comic book characters, cartoons, and epic stories? In this exciting summer camp class, you’ll learn the secrets of cartooning and comic book design as you dive into the world of illustration, storytelling, and creative expression! Whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned doodler, this class will help you develop the skills to create your very own comic strips, graphic novels, and animated characters.
Grades: 5 - 8
Session: 1 or 2
Time: Period 6
Tuition: $115

Clay Studio

Join the fun and expand your imagination through the world of clay.
 

NEW! Clay Studio: The Art of Handbuilding Clay
Campers will explore the creative world of clay as they learn essential techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and mold methods! Whether you're crafting small bowls, sculptural pieces, or unique functional pottery, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to shape, texture, and personalize clay while experimenting with different tools and methods.
Grades: K - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time:
Grades K - 2 = Period 3
Grades 3 - 8 = Period 1, 2, or 4
Tuition: $115 plus $25 activity fee
 

NEW! Clay Studio: Once Upon a Clay

Bring your favorite stories to life in this storytelling with clay class! You'll use clay as your medium to sculpt characters, scenes, and objects from your favorite tales, or invent your own imaginative narratives. Learn basic hand-building and sculpting techniques while exploring how to tell a story through texture, form, and design, turning your ideas into tangible, three-dimensional masterpieces.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2 or 3
Time: 
Grades 3 - 5 = Period 1 or 3
Grades 4 - 8 = Period 2 or 4
Tuition: $115 plus $25 activity fee
 

NEW! Clay Studio: Pottery in Motion

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create in our exciting pottery wheel class! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the art of shaping clay on the wheel, mastering techniques to craft your very own bowls, mugs, and sculptures, all while discovering the joy of turning a lump of clay into a beautiful work of art. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll have fun experimenting, getting creative, and bringing your ideas to life!
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Period 5, 6, or 7
Tuition: $115 plus $25 activity fee

NEW! Exploring the Masters

Unleash your inner artist as we dive into the world of iconic artists and their incredible techniques! Students will be introduced to the styles and methods of legendary artists such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Matisse. Through hands-on projects, campers will experiment with painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media while drawing inspiration from these masterful pioneers.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 2
Time: Period 3
Tuition: $115

 

Groovy Tie Dye

Fold, twist, pleat, and crumple your way to cool creations! Using a variety of methods and all the colors of the rainbow, you’ll make your very own apparel and accessories.
Grades: K - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: 
Grades K - 3 = Period 2
Grades 3 - 6 = Period 3
Grades 3 - 8 = Period 5
Grades 5 - 8 = Period 4
Tuition: $115 plus $25 activity fee

NEW! I See Myself: A Creative Self-Discovery Class

In this class, campers will embark on a fun and meaningful journey of self-expression and self-discovery! Through art, storytelling, and interactive activities, they’ll explore who they are, what makes them unique, and how they see themselves in the world. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and emotional growth as campers use art to express their personal stories, values, and dreams.
Grades: 5 - 8
Session: 3
Time: Period 5
Tuition: $115

 

NEW! In My Crafting Era: A Taylor Swift Appreciation Class

Calling all Swifties! Join us for a fun-filled, creativity-packed summer camp where we’ll celebrate the music, style, and iconic imagery of Taylor Swift through arts and crafts. Whether you're crafting your own “Red” album collage, designing a Lover-inspired dreamcatcher, or designing a mini guitar to show off your Swiftie spirit, you'll leave with a collection of keepsakes and fun memories to treasure forever!
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: 
Grades 3 - 5 = Period 5, Session 1 or 2
Grades 3 - 8 = Period 3, Session 3
Grades 6 - 8 = Period 4, Session 1 or 2
Tuition: $115

NEW! Messy Art Adventure

Get ready to get wild and messy in the most fun and creative art class of the summer!  We’re throwing out the rulebook and diving headfirst into the craziest, ooey-gooey, splatter-filled projects you can imagine. From molding squishy mud sculptures to creating epic paint explosions, we’ll use the messiest, silliest, and coolest art techniques you’ve ever tried. 
Grades: K - 2
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: Period 3
Tuition: $115

NEW! Pop Art Portraits

Do you like drawing eyes? Have you always wanted to get better at drawing faces and characters? In this class, we will do a deep dive into drawing and painting the human face. Explore facial features, the proportions of the face, and how to depict hair and clothes. The class will culminate in a Pop Art Painting, where you will project the face of someone you admire onto a canvas and trace the drawing before adding color and shading with paint.
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1 or 2
Time: Period 5
Tuition: $115

NEW! Silk Painting

Use your imagination and creativity to create beautiful images on silk. Learn how to transfer a drawing onto a silk hoop, use resists and dyes to bring the drawing to life, and paint with vibrant colors. Come learn the mesmerizing technique of silk painting.
Grades: 3 - 5
Session: 1 or 2
Time: Period 6
Tuition: $115

Snap, Click, Capture: Digital Photography

Digital photography allows you to become the great photographer you always knew you were! Photograph subjects and produce striking images in class. Come ready with your digital camera in hand and a sense of adventure. (Campers must bring a digital camera or smartphone.)
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1 or 2
Time: Period 5 or 6
Tuition: $115

 

NEW! Splash of Color: Watercolor Adventures

Young artists will explore the magic of watercolor painting through fun, hands-on activities, and imaginative projects. From painting colorful landscapes to whimsical animals and abstract creations, each day will bring new challenges and exciting ways to experiment with watercolors. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with painting, this class will help you build confidence in your skills and unleash your creativity!
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1
Time: Period 3
Tuition: $115

NEW! Upcycled Art: Transforming Trash into Treasure

In this creative and sustainable art class, campers will learn how to turn everyday discarded items into unique works of art. Using a variety of recycled materials such as plastic bottles, old newspapers, cardboard, fabric scraps, and more, students will explore innovative techniques to breathe new life into things that might otherwise end up in the trash.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 3
Time: Period 4
Tuition: $115

Woodworking

From ancient times to the present, woodworking has created decorative objects, practical tools, and fantastic works of art. Over 5,000 years ago, Egyptians used finely crafted wood pieces for furniture and tools and invented veneering (gluing thin slices of wood together) and varnishing (adding a protective coating to wood). In this class, you’ll be putting your own spin on techniques practiced for several millennia!
Learn how to design, fabricate, assemble, and finish a project of your own in our awesome DesignLab woodshop. Learn shop safety and the foundation of woodworking. Build spectacular pieces that you get to take home!

Due to popular demand, campers may register for Woodworking for one session only. If space is available after May 1, 2025, campers may register for a second session of Woodworking.
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1 or 2
Time: Periods 1 AND 2
Tuition: $230, plus $25 activity fee

 

NEW! Yarn Studio: Knitting and Crocheting Creations

Get ready to stitch up some fun! Dive into the world of crochet and knitting, learning how to turn yarn into cool, colorful projects like cozy scarves, cute pouches, and fun accessories. Whether you're a beginner or a crafty pro, you'll master basic stitches, experiment with textures, and create your own unique pieces to take home. Come join the yarn fun, make new friends, and leave with awesome handmade creations!
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Time: 
Grades 3 - 6 = Period 2
Grade 5 - 8 = Period 1
Tuition: $115