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Youth Studio Classes

Creative Youth Studio Classes at CAM

After school and weekend classes in creative writing, creative play, and all visual art media.

Youth

Abstract Art: Ages 5-8 – full, please call to join waitlist

Time to get messy and have fun! Each day campers will learn about one or more abstract artists and make art inspired by their style, including Jackson Pollock, Alma Thomas, & Wassily Kandinsky. With music, history, and art combined, your camper is bound to learn something new and create masterpieces!
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Taylor Klauk
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Alternative Printmaking: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Join in and learn all the fun of printmaking and use these skills at home! We’ll use traditional printmaking techniques such as monoprinting, screenprinting, and cyanotype to print on different surfaces like paper, canvas fabric, tshirts, and use everyday objects to try these methods at home! Printmaking is hands on, ranges from simple to complex, and is very messy, so be prepared to be all in and maybe don’t wear your best clothes.
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Andy Álvarez
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Pottery Camp: Teens – full, please call to join waitlist

Whether you are a beginner or experienced with clay, join us as we use natural earthenware clay to hand build, work from a slab and throw on the potter's wheel. All pieces will be glazed and fired, ready to take home at the end of camp.
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Teens
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Suzanne Sload
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Puppetry: Ages 5-8

Students will make various puppets that can be easily animated for creative play! Using basic materials, students will be encouraged to see the potential for puppets and creative play in their everyday world.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Kathy Sohar
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Fun with Fiber Arts: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Join us as we have fun with fiber arts. Campers will use yarn, fabric, wool and other materials to weave, finger crochet, sew, felt, quilt and more. This hands-on camp teaches skills you can use for a lifetime.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Suzanne Sload
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Making Comics: Teens – full, please call to join waitlist

Create characters and stories collaboratively and individually. Pointers on cartooning and the language of storytelling will be discussed. We will also talk about different comic artists and the many genres of comics being produced.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Teens
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Art Exploration: Ages 5-8 – 2 spots left

Explore all sorts of art styles/media from pointillism, self-portraits Egyptian style, mosaics, fake stained glass, found object robots/sea life, and who knows what else we’ll get up to!
Date/Time:
August 3-7, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Brooks Koff
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Wall Relief Sea Creatures – Cardboard: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Explore cardboard construction methods to engineer a 3-d wall relief sculpture! Students will create lively large-scale sculptures for the wall using cardboard, tape, papier mache, plaster strips and paint. As a reference point, students will study the amazing design found in nature's beautifully designed sea creators.
Date/Time:
August 3-7, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Peggy Cleary
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

3D Sculpture – Foam: Ages 5-8 – FULL- Please Call

Campers will turn a foam noodle into a twisty, bendy sculpture! They will shape it into loops, knots, and wavy lines that balance and flow. Work with plaster gauze to make your sculpture strong, and then.... it’s time to paint! Students will use as many rainbow colors as they like to decorate their abstract sculpture and make it one-of-a-kind.
Date/Time:
August 10-14, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Peggy Cleary
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Around the World: Ages 5-8

Grab your passport and pack your imagination! Around the World invites young learners to explore global culture through music, movement, traditional children's games, and hands-on artmaking. Each day offers a playful, sensory-rich experience that encourages curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness -- along with a few delightful surprises that extend the adventure after camp is over.
Date/Time:
August 10-14, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Dara Kahkonen
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Gnome Gardens: Ages 5-8 – 1 spot left

This enchanting camp is designed for kids to immerse themselves in the world of gnome gardens. Campers will unleash their creativity by designing and crafting their own miniature gnome gardens, complete with tiny houses, magical creatures, and lush landscapes. Join us for a week of imaginative play and hands-on fun as we bring miniature worlds to life!
Date/Time:
August 17-21, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Anne McCombie Abbate
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Puppetry: Ages 9-12

Students will make various puppets that can be easily animated for creative play! Using basic materials, students will be encouraged to see the potential for puppets and creative play in their everyday world.
Date/Time:
August 17-21, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Kathy Sohar
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Abstract Art: Ages 5-8 – full, please call to join waitlist

Time to get messy and have fun! Each day campers will learn about one or more abstract artists and make art inspired by their style, including Jackson Pollock, Alma Thomas, & Wassily Kandinsky. With music, history, and art combined, your camper is bound to learn something new and create masterpieces!
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Taylor Klauk
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Alternative Printmaking: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Join in and learn all the fun of printmaking and use these skills at home! We’ll use traditional printmaking techniques such as monoprinting, screenprinting, and cyanotype to print on different surfaces like paper, canvas fabric, tshirts, and use everyday objects to try these methods at home! Printmaking is hands on, ranges from simple to complex, and is very messy, so be prepared to be all in and maybe don’t wear your best clothes.
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Andy Álvarez
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Pottery Camp: Teens – full, please call to join waitlist

Whether you are a beginner or experienced with clay, join us as we use natural earthenware clay to hand build, work from a slab and throw on the potter's wheel. All pieces will be glazed and fired, ready to take home at the end of camp.
Date/Time:
July 20-24, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Teens
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Suzanne Sload
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Puppetry: Ages 5-8

Students will make various puppets that can be easily animated for creative play! Using basic materials, students will be encouraged to see the potential for puppets and creative play in their everyday world.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Kathy Sohar
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Fun with Fiber Arts: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Join us as we have fun with fiber arts. Campers will use yarn, fabric, wool and other materials to weave, finger crochet, sew, felt, quilt and more. This hands-on camp teaches skills you can use for a lifetime.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Suzanne Sload
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Making Comics: Teens – full, please call to join waitlist

Create characters and stories collaboratively and individually. Pointers on cartooning and the language of storytelling will be discussed. We will also talk about different comic artists and the many genres of comics being produced.
Date/Time:
July 27-31, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Teens
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Todd Carignan
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Art Exploration: Ages 5-8 – 2 spots left

Explore all sorts of art styles/media from pointillism, self-portraits Egyptian style, mosaics, fake stained glass, found object robots/sea life, and who knows what else we’ll get up to!
Date/Time:
August 3-7, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Brooks Koff
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Wall Relief Sea Creatures – Cardboard: Ages 9-12 – full, please call to join waitlist

Explore cardboard construction methods to engineer a 3-d wall relief sculpture! Students will create lively large-scale sculptures for the wall using cardboard, tape, papier mache, plaster strips and paint. As a reference point, students will study the amazing design found in nature's beautifully designed sea creators.
Date/Time:
August 3-7, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Peggy Cleary
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

3D Sculpture – Foam: Ages 5-8 – FULL- Please Call

Campers will turn a foam noodle into a twisty, bendy sculpture! They will shape it into loops, knots, and wavy lines that balance and flow. Work with plaster gauze to make your sculpture strong, and then.... it’s time to paint! Students will use as many rainbow colors as they like to decorate their abstract sculpture and make it one-of-a-kind.
Date/Time:
August 10-14, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Peggy Cleary
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Around the World: Ages 5-8

Grab your passport and pack your imagination! Around the World invites young learners to explore global culture through music, movement, traditional children's games, and hands-on artmaking. Each day offers a playful, sensory-rich experience that encourages curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness -- along with a few delightful surprises that extend the adventure after camp is over.
Date/Time:
August 10-14, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Dara Kahkonen
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Gnome Gardens: Ages 5-8 – 1 spot left

This enchanting camp is designed for kids to immerse themselves in the world of gnome gardens. Campers will unleash their creativity by designing and crafting their own miniature gnome gardens, complete with tiny houses, magical creatures, and lush landscapes. Join us for a week of imaginative play and hands-on fun as we bring miniature worlds to life!
Date/Time:
August 17-21, 9am-12pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 5-8
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Anne McCombie Abbate
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register
Youth

Puppetry: Ages 9-12

Students will make various puppets that can be easily animated for creative play! Using basic materials, students will be encouraged to see the potential for puppets and creative play in their everyday world.
Date/Time:
August 17-21, 2-5pm
Skill Level:
Youth: Ages 9-12
Admission:
CAM Member $160 / Not-Yet-Member $190
Instructor:
Kathy Sohar
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Register

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