Art Camp

Art Camp at Laumeier

During the heat of summer, Laumeier is the coolest place to be. Discover art and nature - simultaneously!

Join us for our popular summer art camp, which is offered for nine weeks during the summer. Students of all ages will learn how to use a variety of media and experience activities including ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking and textile arts - all in an outdoor environment. They will develop cultural appreciation and aesthetic awareness as they find inspiration in the museum's collections.

Our emphasis is on interactive, fun learning with exposure to a wide range of artistic media and methods. Your child will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of art, as well as developing his or her own talent for self-expression. Camps are led by local, experienced art instructors and supported by caring staff. Each camp session includes a variety of two - and three - dimensional, age-appropriate projects. Themes enhance camper motivation and identify artists, movements, media and techniques for each session. Different projects are developed for each session so those registering for multiple weeks receive a broader experience. All materials are provided and campers receive a camp T-shirt.

Camps for ages 4-6
Nine, one-week, half-day sessions are available for ages 4 to 6; Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - Noon. In addition to age-appropriate art projects, camp includes storytelling, walks to view sculptures, snack time and water play activities. The average staff to camper ratio is 1:5.

Camps for ages 6-15
The Art Camp program for ages 6-15 offers nine one-week sessions from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Campers are divided into groups by age and projects are designed to be age-appropriate. Camps are structured to provide individual artistic development, exploration and skill building as well as team building experiences. Afternoons are guaranteed fun. Campers will have the opportunity to work collaboratively as they create group projects and enjoy recreational programming. Campers spend one afternoon each session at the Sunset Hills swimming pool. The average staff to camper ratio is 1:7.

		2008 Art Camp at Laumeier Registration June 2 - August 1, 2008 Our camp and class brochure for 2008 has just been published.  Click to download the 2008 Education Spring and Summer Program brochure (PDF 700K) or e-mail the Education Department to request a copy via postal mail. The brouchure has been redesigned to print as a landscape oriented letter-sized page (8.5"x11"). Please print an individual registration page for each participant.
Click to download the Education Department Employment Opportunities Information (PDF). As of January 29, 2008, all Art Camp staff positions have been filled.