LITTLE BUDS
Ages 3-6 / Half-day Program

Little Buds is an outdoor, half-day program designed for curious young artists. Young artists experience art and nature through hands-on play and exploration of the Park. Activities include seasonal art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, and sketchbook time. 

Spring and Fall Little Buds (Ages 3 - 6) meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.- noon, for eight-week sessions in the spring and fall. Families are encouraged to join us for a celebratory Art Walk on the last day of each session. Note: Young artists must be able to independently use the restroom to participate.

Spring and Fall Little Buds session fee reflects the full eight weeks of programming, including all art making materials. A packing list of personal items will be noted in the Little Buds Family Handbook, which will be emailed to you after we’ve received your registration. 

Spring Little Buds (Ages 3 - 6)
April 2 – May 23* / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Ages 3 - 6
$500 / Eight weeks (payment plans available)
* Note: No programming Thursday, May 9, due to the Annual Art Fair setup. Participating families will be given complimentary Art Fair tickets. 

Fall Little Buds (Ages 3 - 6)
September 2 – October 25 / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / Ages 3 - 6
$500 / eight-week session (payment plans available)

Summer Little Buds Art Camp (Ages 3.5 - 6) meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - noon, for one-week, half-day camp sessions from June 10 through August 2. Families are encouraged to join us for a celebratory Art Walk on the last day of each weekly session. Young artists must be able to independently use the restroom to participate. See Summer Camp page for weekly camp session details. 

We welcome all learners. If your young artist requires special accommodations, please email Elsie Tuttle, Learning & Engagement Specialist, at etuttle@laumeier.org to discuss their needs.