Summer Art Camp

Paint + Draw + Make + Create

Join us for the best summer ever!

Our camp sizes are small so please sign up early.

Register your child for the grade they will be entering in Fall 2025.

Scholarships available, please contact us for more information.

Youth Art Show

Deadline to drop off artwork + entry form: Saturday, July 12

Artist Reception: Friday, July 18 // 5-8pm

 

• Open to any artist ages 5-12.

• Limit - two pieces per artist.

• Includes any original work in any media, 2-D or 3-D, no larger than 16"x20".

• We prefer pieces to be framed and/or hangable with a secure wire. D-rings attached to the back is preferred but not mandatory.

• Please be sure to label the back of your artwork with your name and title.

• Art Center will handle sales. We take a 25% commission from the sale price. Checks from any sold artwork will be mailed out in early August.

• All unsold artwork MUST be picked up between 7/31-8/2. We have limited storage space, please be considerate and pick up by deadline.

Preschool Art School

Ages 2-5 | A guardian must stay to help assist the mini picasso.

$40 ACB Member // $50 Non-Member per camp

Maximum of 8 students.

BLUEY - Heaps of Heeler Fun

M-W // August 4, 5, 6 // 10-12 noon - FULL

G'Day Mate from The Heeler Household! Let's travel down under to see What's Up with Bluey and her family. We will make our own Bluey & Bingo characters, participate in an archaeologist dig, and try an Australian favourite - Vegemite! Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.

Online registration ends July 30, 2025. 

Grades K-2

Color Wheel Creations

Deb Coyle

M - Th // July 7 - 10 // 10 - 12 noon

$50 ACB Member // $60 Non-Member

Get ready for a bright and colorful adventure at our Color Wheel Creations summer art camp! Designed for young artists in K-2nd grade, this fun-filled camp explores the magic of colors through hands-on art projects using a variety of exciting media. This camp encourages creativity, curiosity, and confidence — all while having a blast with color! Join us for a week of fun and imagination!

Maximum 10 participants | Online registration ends July 2, 2025.

Under the Sea

Calli Recker

M - Th // July 14-17 // 10 - 12 noon

$50 ACB Member // $60 Non-Member

We will create 3D models of some creatures from under the sea + our own mini aquariums!

Maximum 10 participants | Online registration ends July 9, 2025.

 

Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party @ ACB!

Calli Recker    

Fri  //  July 25  //  10-12 noon    

$25 ACB Member // $35 Non-Member    

For those that missed out on Barbie camp last year, you won’t want to skip this ONE DAY ONLY camp! We will celebrate all things Barbie through painting, DIYing accessories for your dolls, and recreating your own “Weird Barbie” doll!

Maximum 16 participants | Online registration ends July 20, 2025.

BLUEY - Heaps of Heeler Fun    

M-W  //  August 4, 5, 6  //  1-3pm - FULL

$40 ACB Member // $50 Non-Member    

G'Day Mate from The Heeler Household! Let's travel down under to see What's Up with Bluey and her family. We will make our own Bluey & Bingo characters, participate in an archaeologist dig, and try an Australian favourite - Vegemite!

Maximum 10 participants | Online registration ends July 30, 2025.

Watercolor Wonders 

Calli Recker    

M-W  //  Aug 11, 12, 13  //  10 - 12 noon    

$40 ACB Member // $50 Non-Member    

Explore the world of watercolor art, whether you're a beginner or an expert! You will DIY your own sketchbook and learn different techniques using watercolor paint while creating unique works of art!

Maximum 10 participants | Online registration ends August 6, 2025.

Grades 3-5

Clay Mobile 

Jessi Tucci    

M-W  //  July 7, 8, 9  //  10-12 noon    

$65 ACB Member // $75 Non-Member    

We will pick a fun theme and created pieces to complete a mobile for hanging. Cutting out anywhere from 10-15 pieces and getting to paint them at the end! Plan to pick up the 3 pieces 2-3 weeks after camp ends.

Maximum 8 participants | Online registration ends July 2, 2025.

Puppet Building Workshop

Allison Park

Tues // July 15 // 10 - 12 noon

$25 ACB Member // $35 Non-Member

Make your own furry hand puppet! Using foam, fur, feathers and more, you’ll cut, glue, and sew your own unique monster. And once the puppets are complete, you’ll learn how to bring your puppet to life with some fun, easy puppeteering techniques.

Maximum 12 participants | Online registration ends July 10, 2025.

Dream Livingrooms

Jessi Tucci

M-W // July 21-23 // 10-12 noon

$40 ACB Member // $50 Non-Member

We will use all sorts of odds and ends and lots of hot glue to create a tiny living room in a tiny box. Learn how to create couches, lamps, tvs and even a pet to hang out with.

Maximum 8 participants | Online registration ends July 16, 2025.

Defying Gravity at ACB

Calli Recker

M - Th // July 28-31 // 10 - 12 noon

$50 ACB Member // $60 Non-Member

Create your own Glinda sparkly wand, and Elpheba’s hat along with other “Wicked” themed projects.

Maximum 12 participants | Online registration ends July 23, 2025.

Magic Beach    

Jessi Tucci    

M-W  //  Aug 11, 12, 13  //  10-12 noon    

$65 ACB Member // $75 Non-Member    

Using model magic and paints along with some other fun additions we will create a small beach scene. Thinking about not only the sand and water but the fun things to do while hanging by the water. Sand castles, beach towels and boogie boards!

Maximum 8 participants | Online registration ends August 6, 2025.

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