ART CAMP
SUMMER 2023
Art Camp Summer 2023
Expand your creative horizons and make new friends at The James Museum this summer. Week-long summer camps offer a variety of fun, hands-on activities that encourage creative thinking, original art-making, and playful collaboration.
Rising 1st–3rd Graders
for the 2023-24 school year
COLOR SPLASH
Make bright and colorful creations inspired by the museum’s collection of sculptures and paintings. Think about how artists use color to express feelings and ideas as you experiment with printmaking, mold-making, fiber weaving, painting and more.
Dates
June 12-16
Hours
9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades
1-3
Cost
$250; $225 for members
Please email stacy.stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org to be put on our waiting list.
WILD AT ART
Embark on an artistic adventure as you learn about protecting our planet and living things all around us. Draw inspiration from the furry friends in our galleries and get wildly creative in our studio. Explore fun and messy art techniques like gelli printmaking, clay hand-building, paper collage and more.
Dates
July 10-14
Hours
9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades
1-3
Cost
$250; $225 for members
Please email stacy.stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org to be put on our waiting list.
Rising 4-6th Graders
for the 2023-24 school year
S.T.E.A.M. Spectacular
Think BIG, bold, and out-of-the-box as you design, experiment and construct. Combine science, technology, engineering, art and math to create dynamic 2D and 3D works. Design your own art bot, build with unique materials, produce a short film and try large-scale pendulum painting.
Dates
June 26-30
Hours
9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades
4-6
Cost
$250; $225 for members
Please email stacy.stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org to be put on our waiting list.
Mix It Up
Explore the fun of combining art media to create your own 2D and 3D masterpieces. Learn about mixed media artists in the collection and get curious about mixing your own art materials such as metals, wax, clay, paint, and ink.
Dates
July 24-28
Hours
9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Entering Grades
4-6
Cost
$250; $225 for members
Please complete the registration form and submit payment to register for camp.
If you experience technical difficulties with processing payment,
please contact Stacy Stockdale at 727-892-4200 ext. 1010
Daily Camp Schedule
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Drop off
Art making fun!
Lunch & outdoor play
Art making fun!
Pick-up
Things to Know
- Camps are held in the children’s art studio at The James Museum.
- Camps are led by a professional art educator assisted by teen volunteers.
- Fees include all materials and a handmade summer camp t-shirt.
- Campers showcase their artistic masterpieces in a special exhibition at the end of each week.
- Full payment is required to reserve your child’s spot.
- Space is limited; register early!
Questions?
Please see FAQs below or contact us.
Stacy Stockdale, Education Manager, Youth & Family Programs
727-892-4200 ext. 1010 or stacy.stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org
FAQs
Camps have one instructor and two teen assistants. The maximum capacity for art camp is 12 campers.
Yes, you may choose to register your child for multiple camps within their age group.
Daily Drop-off & Pick-up
We kindly ask that parents/guardians enter through The James Museum front entrance on the first day of camp to check-in their child. Check in stations will be located on the 1st floor in the main lobby. Please bring a photo ID. After the first day parents may use the bus lane for curbside drop-off & pick-up located in front of the museum on Central Avenue.
Out of respect for our camp staff and volunteers we kindly ask that you pick up your child in a timely manner. A $25 late fee will be charged each day your child is picked up after their specified time.
Dress comfortably in clothing that can get dirty. We recommend that children bring a sweater as the museum is chilly. As a reminder, “Roller or Heely” shoes are not allowed at the museum.
We do not offer before or after care.
Yes, there will be a lunch time from 12-1 p.m.. Please pack a lunch, 2 daily snacks, and a water bottle for your child. Lunches will not be refrigerated or heated. Please let the instructor know if your child has any food allergies. Weather permitting, lunch will be at Pioneer Park. Alternatively, lunch will be held in the children’s studio. Snacks will not be provided, but scheduled breaks will be in the morning & afternoon.
Registrations: Payment is due at the time of registration. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited for each camp.
Cancellations: The James Museum reserves the right to cancel any session that does not meet the minimum enrollment, in which a full refund will be given.
Refunds: Refunds will be made in full up to seven days prior to the class starting date. No refund will be given after the seven-day period.
Some financial assistance may be available. Contact stacy.stockdale@thejamesmuseum.org to learn more.