Summer Programs Ages 5-7
We offer 10-weeks summer camp, this dynamic and inclusive summer experience is designed to spark the imaginations of our youngest artists aged 5-7, offering a diverse range of artistic media and topics.
Join us for a week filled with joy, discovery, and hands-on activities that will unleash the boundless creativity within each young artist.
Camp Dates:
Each camp is one week long (M-F), 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. each day
Week 1: 6/2-6/6 (Global Art Adventures: Remaking the Masterpieces)
Week 2: 6/9-6/13 (Creative Shops: Design, Build, and Bring Your Dream Pet Shop to Life)
Week 3: 6/16-6/20 (Book Art and STEAM: My Body - A Book About Me)
Week 4: 6/23-6/27 (Magical Animal Kingdom: 3D Art & Farm Field Trip Fun)
6/30-7/4 off (Break No Camp)
Week 5: 7/7-7/11 (Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination)
Week 6: 7/14-7/18 (Global Art Adventures: Remaking the Masterpieces)
Week 7: 7/21-7/25 (Creative Shops: Design, Build, and Bring Your Dream Pet Shop to Life)
Week 8: 7/28-8/1 (Book Art and STEAM: My body - A Book About Me)
Week 9: 8/4-8/8 (Magical Animal Kingdom: 3D Art, Clay & Farm Field Trip Fun)
Week 10: 8/11-8/15 (Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination)
8/18 Regular Weekly Class Starts
Hot Lunch is available, and the menu will be sent out one week before the camp starts.
Global Art Adventures: Remaking the Masterpieces
Camp Dates: 6/2-6/6 (Week 1) and 7/14-7/18 (Week 6)
Camp Description: Campers will explore famous art collections from around the world, studying iconic artworks and their cultural significance. Then, they'll recreate these masterpieces using a variety of unique materials, encouraging creativity and innovative reinterpretation.
Camp Keywords: Story Telling, Painting, Clay, Explore Cultures and Arts, Shrinky Dinks
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Asian Art Inspirations with Shrinky Dinks:
Campers will explore the beauty of Asian Art like Sancai pottery, known for its rich history and vibrant glazes of green, amber, and white. They’ll learn about the significance of this Tang Dynasty art and reinterpret its aesthetic into everyday items like jewelry and accessories.
America’s Icons: Drawing and Clay Indigenous Totem Art:
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities through the art of totems! In this immersive art project, students will explore the symbolism and storytelling traditions behind totem poles, a defining art form of Indigenous peoples from the Pacific Northwest.
European Classics: Western Art and Iconic Painting:
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci: In this fun and imaginative class, students will reimagine this famous artwork by replacing the historical figures with adorable animals or cartoon characters. Perfect for budding artists who love combining classic art with a modern, playful flair.
Discover Roman Sculpture and Architecture with Mixed Medium:
Students will recreate Roman Sculpture and Architecture with mixed medium like charcoal and air-dry clay.
Creative Shops:
Design, Build, and Bring Your Dream Pet Shop to Life
Camp Dates: 6/9-6/13 (Week 2) and 7/21-7/25 (Week 7)
Camp Description: Let your imagination run wild as you design and build your very own pet shop! Campers will create everything from shop front to products, turning their dream store into a reality. This hands-on camp combines art, design, and storytelling, fostering creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Camp Keywords: Shop Design, Product Design, Hands on craft, Drawing, storytelling
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Build Your Own 3D Cat Tree/Or Other Animals:
n this fun and engaging art project, children will create a colorful 3D model of a cat tree inspired by real ones! Using materials like cardboard, paper rolls, yarn, and colored paper, kids will assemble platforms, towers, and cozy spots where their imaginary cats can play and rest.
Pet Shop Front Design:
In this engaging art class, students will use their imaginations to design the front of a vibrant pet shop. From colorful signage to playful window displays, they’ll craft a unique shop exterior that reflects their vision of the perfect place for pets!
Bubble Bath Fun Illustration:
In this fun and creative art class, students will draw and color a playful scene featuring their favorite pets having a bubbly bath time! Whether it’s a dog surrounded by rubber duckies or a cat reluctantly perched in a tub, kids will let their imaginations run wild while learning about illustration techniques.
Animal Portrait Painting:
Get ready to paint your favorite animals boldly and colorfully! In this class, young artists will explore how to paint animal portraits using bright acrylic paints. Students will learn how to sketch simple animal faces, mix colors, and use brushes to create texture like fur, feathers, or scales. We’ll be inspired by animals big and small—from playful puppies to majestic lions!
Book Art and STEAM: My body - A Book About Me
Camp Dates: June 16-20 (Week 3) and July 28 - Aug 1 (Week 8)
Camp Description: This engaging book introduces young students to the wonders of a unique body summer camp designed for children ages 5-7. Through fun-filled activities, exciting adventures, and imaginative storytelling, kids learn to celebrate their uniqueness and explore the incredible ways their bodies help them express themselves.
Camp Keywords: book art, introduce our body, painting, sculpting
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
My Body: A Book About Me (Book Art)
This book serves as both a memoir and an art piece, each page a metaphorical and literal exploration of the human body. The content parallels the layers of human anatomy—veins, muscles, and tissues—with the layers of your life experiences, emotions, and growth.
Each page is designed to look like anatomical layers. For example:
First Layer (Epidermis): Highlights surface-level experiences—identity, first impressions, and your journey to self-expression.
Second Layer (Veins and Arteries): Focuses on emotional undercurrents, connections with others, and life’s "circulation" of energy and love.
Third Layer (Muscles): Represents strength, endurance, and lessons learned through challenges.
Germ Monsters Painting
In this fun and imaginative class, kids will learn how to paint silly, colorful “germ monsters” using acrylic paints. Inspired by what germs might look like under a microscope (with a creative twist!), students will explore fun shapes, bold colors, and crazy textures to bring their own friendly germ creatures to life.
Human Gestures Sculpture with Air Dry Clay
Young artists will explore sculpting simple human gestures using air-dry clay in this creative clay class. This fun and tactile class builds fine motor skills, observation, and self-expression through hands-on sculpting.
"Petri Dish Creations: Exploring Art Through Science"
In this imaginative art class, children will design their own colorful "petri dish" masterpieces using various materials such as watercolor, beads, glitter, and tissue paper. Inspired by the fascinating patterns found in microbiology, students will create vibrant, circular compositions that mimic the look of bacterial cultures. This project encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and an appreciation for science and art combined.
What’s Inside My Mouth Creative Drawing:
Open wide—it’s time to get silly and creative! In this fun drawing class, kids will imagine what could be hiding inside a wide-open mouth. Is it a pile of spaghetti? A tiny zoo? A dancing tooth fairy? Students will start by drawing a big mouth and then let their imaginations run wild with what could be inside.
X-Ray Hands Structure:
Let’s take a peek inside! In this fun and educational art class, young artists will explore the structure of the human hand by creating their own “X-ray” hand artwork. Using black paper, white oil pastels, and air-dry clay, students will learn about bones and how our hands move. We'll talk about what an X-ray is, look at real examples for inspiration, and build hand images that show the skeleton inside. This class blends science and art, helping kids understand their bodies in a hands-on and creative way!
Magical Animal Kingdom: 3D Art & Farm Field Trip Fun
Camp Dates: June 23-27 (Week 4) and Aug 4-8 (Week 9)
Camp Description: Combine your love for animals and art in this exciting summer camp! Campers will spend their days drawing and learning about animals while visiting local farms to meet the creatures they’re sketching. Through hands-on experiences and guided art sessions, participants will develop their artistic skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its furry, feathered, and scaly inhabitants.
Camp Keywords: Painting, Clay, Drawing, Installation Art, Field Trip
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Sea Animals Clay:
Dive into a world of creativity and underwater wonders with this fun, hands-on clay art activity for kids aged 5-7! Perfect for little ocean explorers, this project encourages children to use their imagination while learning about sea animals. Rolling, pinching, and shaping clay helps build hand strength and coordination.
3D Turtle/Jellyfish and Ocean Painting:
Create a mesmerizing 3D turtle swimming through a vibrant ocean scene with this engaging and creative art project! This activity combines painting and crafting techniques to bring an underwater world to life.
What You’ll Create:
A stunning ocean backdrop painted with layers of blues and greens.
A 3D sea turtle or Jellyfish crafted from air-dry clay, made with intricate patterns and realistic textures.
Details like coral, seaweed, and small fish enhance the depth of the scene.
Farm Field Trip and Plein Air:
The field trip will be visiting a local farm at Campbell, the exact date and location will be informed 1 week before the camp, drop off and pick up at the location.
Students will be sketching the farm as well.
3D-block Mix and Match Animal:
Let’s build the wildest creatures ever—one block at a time! In this creative 3D art class, kids will design and construct their own mix-and-match animals using cube-shaped blocks. Each side of the block will feature different animal parts—heads, bodies, tails, wings, or feet—so kids can twist, stack, and swap pieces to invent hilarious hybrid animals like a giraffe-fish or a bunny-dragon!
Creative Art Adventures: Unleash Your Creativity and Imagination!
Camp Dates: July 7-11 (Week 5) and Aug 11-15 (Week 10)
Description: Step into a world of endless creativity with Creative Art Adventures! This immersive art camp is designed to inspire young minds to explore their artistic potential through a variety of fun and engaging activities. Whether they are budding artists or first-time creators, this camp provides a supportive and exciting environment for children to experiment with different mediums, techniques, and their own imaginative ideas.
Camp Keywords: Nature-Inspired Art, Imaginative Story Art, Daily Art Challenges
Camp Itinerary: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Daily Art Challenges:
A new theme each day encourages kids to think outside the box and try new techniques.
Animal Gestures Inspired Creative Art :
Animal Gestures Inspired Creative Art is a fun and dynamic art class where children can explore the movement and energy of animals through their artwork. This class focuses on capturing the essence and gestures of different animals, from the swift leap of a cheetah to the gentle sway of a whale. Children will develop a deeper understanding of animal gestures and behavior, while translating that knowledge into creative, expressive art.
Roar of Creativity: Exploring the Lion in Painting:
Unleash your creative roar in this exciting art class where you’ll explore how to depict the majestic lion in a variety of artistic styles! From realistic portraits to abstract interpretations, this class gives students the chance to experiment with different techniques and mediums while capturing the spirit of the lion in ways they’ve never imagined. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class offers a fun and educational experience to bring the king of the jungle to life.
Illuminating Creativity: Transforming the Oil Lamp into Artistic Elements Drawing
In this unique art class, students will explore the history and symbolism of the oil lamp while transforming it into creative art pieces. Using the oil lamp as both an object and a metaphor, participants will dive into a variety of techniques to reimagine the lamp through different media and artistic styles.
Clay Glasses Holder:
Let’s make art that’s both fun and useful! In this hands-on clay class, kids will design and sculpt their very own glasses holder using air dry clay. Whether it’s shaped like a silly face, a favorite animal, or a funny monster with a big nose to hold the glasses, each creation will be totally unique! Students will learn basic clay-building techniques like shaping, attaching parts, and adding textures.
