LITTLE BUDS / HALF-DAY / AGES 3.5-6*
Each of the eight, week-long Little Buds camp sessions includes hands-on projects using a variety of materials, fun activities, special guests, and plenty of time playing and exploring the outdoors. The program is based at the outdoor Carriage House Deck, with additional activities taking place throughout the Park.
Each spring, our early childhood team builds out our place-based summer Little Buds curriculum to feature plants, animals, insects, colors, shapes, patterns, and more. Projects and activities vary for a fresh experience each session!
Be sure to carefully read the updated Family Handbook linked in your registration confirmation email – it includes important details about check-in and -out procedures, a packing list, behavior expectations, and more.
*Five- and six-year-olds may register for half-day Little Buds and/or full-day Art Adventurers. Five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten or be registered for kindergarten to attend full-day Art Adventurers. All registrants must be able to use the restroom independently.
Art Adventurers Program Times:
Check-In: Monday - Friday, 8-8:45 a.m.
Check-Out: Monday - Friday, 11:45 a.m. - Noon
Family Art Walks: Last day of each session, 11:30 a.m. - Noon
Little Bud Program Fees:
One-Time Registration Fee: $25
Weekly Tuition: $170*/Session
Change Fee: $25/Participant/Session
Cancellation Fee: $50/Participant/Session
Additional Fees: Third party card processing fees
*Tuition fee includes all art-making materials. The Little Buds session cost the week of June 29-July 3 is $136 due to the July 4 holiday.
SUMMER 2026 LITTLE BUDS SESSIONS
In Fall 2025, you voted for your favorite themes for sessions one and three as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. “Storytelling” and “STEAM: Animals” each won by 55.8% of the vote. Thanks for helping us create a great summer lineup!
June 8-12
June 15-19
Note: This week we’ll be learning about and celebrating Juneteenth and World Refugee Day. Curriculum includes potentially sensitive topics in American history, as well as contemporary civil and human rights issues. Please reach out to education@laumeier.org with questions or concerns.
June 22- 26
June 29-July 2
*Note: No camp on Friday due the July 4th holiday. The session price reflects this.
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
SUMMER BUZZ NEWSLETTER
Important Art Camp and Teen Art Program communication will happen via Laumeier's Summer Buzz Newsletter, including weather-related closures and early releases. Please ensure you register using an active email address and do not unsubscribe from Laumeier communication.
Summer Program FAQs
Click Here to view our frequently asked questions about Laumeier’s summer programs. You’ll find information on what a regular camp session looks like, daily procedures, our cancellation policy, and about our summer education team.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships for Art Camps and Teen Programs are available through the Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Scholarship Fund. Assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed for all applicants. The application process is part of the online registration form. You do not need to supply any additional documents or information. THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN. For more information, please email our education team at education@laumeier.org.
Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need and are awarded on a sliding scale. Assistance is granted regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or nationality.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
Laumeier Members at the I ♥ Learning & Creating and I ♥ Laumeier levels receive 10% off Art Camp and Teen Program registrations, a waived Summer Camp registration fee ($25 value), early access to Summer Camp registration, plus additional member-only benefits throughout the year.
Please note: Membership purchases must be made separately from camp registrations.
If you have renewed or purchased your Membership within the past 30 days, your 10% discount may not automatically populate within the online registration form. For those affected, here are two ways to receive your Membership discount:
Email education@laumeier.org to get a personal coupon code. Use this code in the camp registration form to apply your 10% discount.
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Make your camp purchase at full price and then email education@laumeier.org to receive your 10% discount in the form of a refund.
Please note: Membership processing may take 2-3 business days, and camp sessions can fill quickly. If your membership information does not appear on the registration page, we encourage you to complete your camp registration and purchase your I ♥ Learning & Creating and/or I ♥ Laumeier membership separately, then contact our staff about a refund of your registration fee and 10% discount. Thank you!
