Visual Arts Camps
List of 25 items.
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Summer Sensory Bin Fun
Ages 2-4June 22 -26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Add a new level of excitement to your at home play with endless Summer Sensory Bin Fun! Sensory bins can be both fun and engaging while working fine motor skills and gross motor skills. Campers will start each day by listening to a story showcasing what our new exciting sensory bin will be centered around! Spend time together creating and exploring sensory bin gardens, under the sea, construction sites, and much more. Learn at-home recipes for rainbow spaghetti and moon sand to add an extra level of fun to your sensory bin play! Join us for a week of hands-on sensory stimulation! -
Creation Station Challenge
Ages 4 – 6
June 22 – June 26
Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm
$50What wonders exist inside your own home? Our children may be starting to feel as though they've done everything they possibly can at home already, but the Creation Station Challenge is sure to prove them wrong! Each day, children will be "challenged" to use objects they can find around their own homes to create new and exciting things! They will have the opportunity to connect, brainstorm, and share their process and finished products with their peers. -
Rainbow Crafters
Ages 4 -7June 15 -June 19Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Let's find the rainbow after the storm! Spend the week using a variety of materials to create beautiful rainbow crafts and activities. Together we will read books and poems, dance and sing songs about the striking colors in the rainbow, and use our endless imaginations to add color into our artwork and crafts! Our week will include rainbow jewelry, a yummy edible rainbow treat, a rainbow tambourine, and much more. You don't want to miss out on this colorful week of fun! -
Super Sensory Exploration
Ages: 4-9June 15 – June 19Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Exploration that inspires innovation and creativity can be anything but tidy. The hands-on exploration and fun, however, are worth every sloppy second! Sensory play has many benefits, including motor development skills, play skills, language development, use of five senses, calming tools, and much more! Campers will have the opportunity to create a customized array of sensory recipes and activities, with as few ingredients as possible to make it easy to do from home! Join us in some maybe messy but good, clean fun. -
Random Acts of Kindness
Ages 5 - 10TBDDaily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50“A little spark of kindness can put a colossal burst of sunshine into someone’s day.” Let’s work together to spread kindness! Every day we will discover different ways to bring sunshine into someone’s day through various kindness projects. Some projects will be for your family, and others will be for your community. Participants will be engaged in activities that encourage and develop a greater understanding of the power of kindness through creativity and imagination. -
Hawken ROCKS
Ages 5 – 11July 6 – July 10Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Have you gone on a hike in Northeast Ohio and come across a painted rock? Here at Hawken, we will be exploring a new and exciting theme each day with our rock paintings. Students will have the opportunity to use their painted rocks to show gratitude towards their neighbors and friends. Each day presents a new theme, and at the end of each day, the rocks can go into the world to be found by a stranger to make them smile. -
American Girl Doll Camp
Please note this a ½ day option with two synchronous sessions per dayAges: 5 – 13Session I: July 6 – July 10Session II: August 3 – August 7Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am$35Bring your American Girl doll and accessories for a week full of arts and crafts, stories, dollhouse making, no sew projects, and cooking. We will make a blanket, outfit, and cookies, while learning about different American Girl dolls each day. We will design and build original dollhouses with furniture and food using boxes, recycled materials, and arts and crafts supplies. We will end the week with our very own fashion show and tea party. Don’t have an American Girl Doll? Don’t worry; any doll will do! -
Pet Projects
Ages 6 – 12August 10 – August 14Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Make creative projects all about your pet! Campers will spend a fun-filled week making a variety of craft projects for their favorite pet or animal. Crafts, pet toys and treats, even a portrait of your pet are included in the week’s activities. -
Duct Tape Art
Ages 6 – 12August 17 – August 21Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50This camp is perfect for the child with an endless imagination and the ability to see potential in a simple piece of tape. Did you know that each year, full college scholarships are awarded to the student with the best prom dress made completely out of duct tape? The newest form of art allows students to create just about ANYTHING imaginable... out of duct tape: wallets, iPad cases, bags, jewelry, flowers, clothing and even shoes. This is wonderful way to be creative and explore an unusual approach to art that is fun and full of color! -
Watercolors
Ages 7 - 11June 22 – June 26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Each day, campers will explore a new and exciting theme with watercolors. A live demonstration of a technique will take place each morning and mid-day sessions. During independent work time, campers will be given time to just relax and enjoy the calming effect that watercolors have on the artist. Look forward to nature-inspired watercolors, resists, landscapes, zentangles, and much more! -
One Drawing a Day
Ages 7 – 12July 13 – July 17Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Are you ready to take your drawings to the next level? In this class, students will be given a prompt each morning with a new technique to try. Step-by-step drawing instructions will be demonstrated to achieve a really cool and exciting drawing each day of the week. A live gallery reception will be held at the end of the week to showcase the work of each student! -
Cleveland Architecture through Art
Ages 8 – 13July 27 – July 31Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Explore a different building each day, from the James A Garfield Memorial to the very modern Museum of Contemporary Art Building! Frank Ghery, I.M.Pei, and Zara Hadid are just a few architects we will discuss, and each day we will explore a different building. Students will work toward creating their own unique building at home. -
Friendship Bracelets
Ages: 7 - 13June 22- June 26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Campers will have fun learning how to make cool, creative, handmade friendship bracelets step-by-step using embroidery floss. We will start with the basic forward knot and cover all the necessary steps to create various stylish patterns with color combinations of choice. Synchronous as well as asynchronous videos will be provided for all makers, so campers can practice over and over again. Differentiation for more advanced bracelet makers will be provided as well. This Passport will be a blast and you’ll create beautiful, unique bracelets to keep forever! -
DIY Yarn Creations
Ages: 6-10July 6 – July 10Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Discover what can be made with a ball of yarn, a pair of scissors, and a few other materials! From animals and monsters to flowers and rainbows to sophisticated decor you’ll want to display and use in your house and more, DIY yarn crafts are easy to make and super fun! Synchronous as well as asynchronous videos will be provided for all makers, so campers can practice over and over again, seek help from the instructor, and proudly share their creations with the other campers! -
Blast Time
Ages 7-10July 27- July 31Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$503-2-1, blast-off! Does your child enjoy constructing objects that fly and launching their creations? Then this might be the camp for them! In Blast Time, campers will participate in aviation-themed days where they will design, fabricate, and launch customized creations. Campers will have a “blast” as they utilize their inventions during interactive games and friendly category competitions to acknowledge creativity, innovation, and ingenuity! -
Paint by Number Masterpieces
Ages: 7 - 13June 22 – June 26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Learn to paint like a master artist! Campers will learn basic painting techniques to create masterpieces using a paint by number technique. Basic painting skills will be incorporated. Bring your creative spirit and a willingness to try new techniques. Pieces that campers create will be unique to their own vision. -
Masks
Ages: 8 – 13July 13 – July 17Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50In this fun and interactive camp, campers will learn the history of masks from a variety of cultures. Taking elements from many different cultures, campers will design their own masks to create amazing pieces of art. Masks will be created from cardboard and utilize found household items. -
Jewelry 101
Ages: 8 – 13June 15 – June 19Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Making beautiful pieces of jewelry is so much more than randomly stringing beads together. During the week, campers will learn a variety of skills and techniques that will allow them to create unique pieces of “wearable art.” Metal stamping, engraving, wire twisting, and much more will be taught in age appropriate ways. There will be projects that every camper completes as well as a “signature” piece that each camper will design and create by the completion of camp. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the skills necessary to become a jewelry artist. -
Smart Phone Photography
Ages: 8 - 13June 29 – July 3Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50With the explosion of technology, we are always ready to “capture the moment.” However, how many of us have the skills to do so in an artistic way? Campers will learn to see a good composition through the lens of a smartphone. Utilizing editing apps, campers will then create masterpieces they will be proud to hang on their walls. Campers will create their own digital portfolio of all their creations that they can add to when camp is over. Each camper will select one of her/his photos to be framed at the conclusion of the week. -
Embroidery Camp
Ages: 8 - 13July 6 – July 10Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Come join a week of hands-on fun! Campers will be introduced to the basics of embroidery. Throughout the week, campers will learn new stitches that can be used to create amazing pieces of functional art. T-shirts, blankets, pillowcases, and so much more can be transformed from ordinary to extraordinary! -
Comics and Trading Cards
Ages 9 - 13June 29 – July 3Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50This camp is designed to take comic enthusiasts and artists to the next level of representing superheroes. Campers will spend the week learning advanced drawing techniques and character development. Each camper will design her/his own set of superhero trading cards. The collection will include both traditional characters from Marvel and DC and original camper-inspired heroes and villains. The front of the cards will be drawings depicting the characters; the backs will be camper-inspired and can contain short bios detailing origin, super powers, and rivals. At the end of the week, campers will have a set of high quality cards that they can keep, trade, or display. -
Cartooning/Comic Book History
Ages 9 - 13June 15 – June 19Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Ever dream of making your own comic book series or comic strip in the Sunday paper? Make this dream come true as professional cartoonist Thom Zahler teaches the basics of cartooning. Campers will learn several key skills such as how to draw exciting life-like images using basic shapes, the art of character design, and the fundamentals of designing a comic strip. Layout, composition, inking, and lettering will also be introduced. As part of this highly interactive camp, campers will learn comic book history while investigating some of the classics including Spiderman, Batman, and the Fantastic Four. Looking at the evolution of these titles and others, campers will begin developing their own heroes and villains that will come to life through illustration. Don’t miss the chance to develop your drawing skills, storytelling, and character development through your own unique comic book. -
Neighborhood Newspapers
Ages 9 - 13Session I: June 15 – June 19Session II: June 22 – June 26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50Love being creative? Join us for creating your own community newspaper! In this camp, you will work with a counselor and other campers to design and write your own edition of a community newspaper. You can decide whether you will create print or digital copies of your paper and circulate your final copy to your community - however you define it! The first session of this camp will focus on ways to set up your newspaper as well as how to create your content and gather followers for your paper. The second session will be available to new campers and as an extension to campers who have already completed their first edition. -
Advanced Comic Drawing
Ages: 9 - 13June 22 – June 26Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50This camp is designed to take comic enthusiasts and artists to the next level of drawing and developing unique characters and stories. If you have participated in the Cartooning/Comic Book History camp and enjoyed it, this is an opportunity to build on the skills you began developing. During this week of comic-focused fun, campers will work to create finished comic pages that tell the story of new characters. Professional cartoonist Thom Zahler will help guide campers through the process of actually producing a cohesive well-crafted story and drawings that can be developed into a full series. -
Young Graphic Designers
Ages 10 - 13July 20 – July 24Daily synchronous meet times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:15 pm$50The field of graphic design is continually growing. Designers are needed for website development, advertising, architecture, and much more. Are you interested in creating art using technology? In this camp, you will learn the basic principles of graphic design. Campers will create original designs and build artwork using Photoshop. These skills are the building blocks for becoming a true graphic designer.
