Summer Camp
Weekly Summer Camps - June 1 through July 31
Designed for campers ages 7-13, Summer Camp at SAM is a dynamic laboratory for creative expression and discovery. Guided by our team of professional teaching artists, students explore new ways of seeing, learn new techniques, and try out new materials. Each day, students create art in our Ceramics, Multimedia, and Drawing and Painting studios. Camps culminate with the opportunity for students to install their own art show in the Community Gallery at SAM. Extended care is available.
Summer Camp Age Groups
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level.
The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Camp Tuition
Cost: $385 per week (Members save 10%)
Extended care: $50 per week
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Camp Schedule
Monday-Friday: 9 am-3 pm (Extended care 3-5 pm)
Summer Camp Refunds
All refund requests must be submitted in writing and will incur a $35 handling fee (per student).
Summer Camp Class Materials
Basic materials are provided unless otherwise noted.
ART CAMP
JUNE
Session #1:
Global Art Explorers
June 1-5, 2026
Members: $346.50/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
This summer, your young artist will embark on a globe-trotting adventure, exploring the universal language of pattern. Using a variety of media, including simple textile design, printmaking, ceramics, and digital arts, campers will create their own original works of art inspired by examples from cultures near and far. Along the way, we will learn about global artists, cultural celebrations, and how art connects people everywhere.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #2:
Graphic Novels
June 8-12, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Campers will learn how to bring their own stories to life through the art of graphic novels. Together, we’ll explore character design, storyboarding, illustration, and dialogue as we build our own original comic and short graphic novels from start to finish.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #3:
Adventures in Art
June 15-19, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Step into a world of imagination where anything is possible! Young artists will dream up their own original characters and fantasy creatures. Then, we’ll bring our characters to life through drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #4:
Art in Motion
June 22-26, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Join us in exploring art that moves! Campers will experiment with kinetic sculpture, animation, mobiles, flip books, and optical illusions. Learn how we can draw from both art and science to create pieces that feel alive and interactive. Using a mix of traditional and unexpected materials, we’ll discover new ways of bringing energy and life to our creations.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #5:
The Wonder Workshop
June 22-26, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Where imagination leads the way! This camp celebrates creative curiosity and big ideas. Each day, campers will face a fun artistic challenge from building a floating sculpture and painting with unusual tools to making a collaborative art piece. The Wonder Workshop is all about exploration, teamwork, and creative discovery.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
JULY
June 29-July 3, 2025
NO CAMP THIS WEEK - 4th of July
Session #6:
Adventures in Nature
July 6-10, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Leaves, shells, and flowers become tools and inspiration for printmaking, rubbings, and nature-inspired paintings. Using a combination of traditional and unexpected materials, campers will create art that celebrates the natural world. Each day offers a new opportunity to connect with nature, experiment with materials, and see the world through an artist’s eyes.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #7:
Manga Madness
July 13-17, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Step into the exciting world of manga. In this camp, young artists will learn the secrets behind creating expressive characters, dynamic action scenes, and captivating stories as we draw, design, and dream in the world of Japanese comics.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #7:
Larger than Life
July 20-24, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Go big or go home! In this camp, kids will explore the art of creating large-scale artworks that make a statement. From giant collaborative murals to oversized sculptures, campers will think beyond the sketchbook and learn how artists transform spaces with their work.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.
Session #8:
Color Quest
July 27-31, 2026
Members: $350/week
Not-Yet-Members: $385/week
Get ready for a vibrant adventure! In this camp, young artists will embark on a color quest, discovering how color can tell stories, show emotion, and bring art to life. Campers will experiment with painting, collage, printmaking, and mixed media while learning about color mixing, contrast, and harmony. From bold abstract art to imaginative landscapes, every day is a new opportunity to create dazzling works of art bursting with personality.
Ages 7 to 13
Children under the age of seven who have not completed 1st grade cannot be accommodated due to the Summer Camp curriculum level. The maximum capacity for classes is 15 students.