Camps—2023
Camp registration is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. Registration is based on the grade level most recently completed prior to camp. Please cursor down this page to see more information about camp fees and registration.
Middle School/High School Clay Camp
June 19 -23 and June 26-30 (2 weeks), 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Roll up your sleeves and get messy exploring different clays, wheel throwing & hand building techniques and glazing experimentation. Opportunities for self-expression and creativity will culminate in campers developing their own personal style.
Elementary Art Camp, completed K-5th grades
Elementary Art Camp Week I for K & 1st is full. We are sorry that we cannot accept any additional registrations for this camp.
Elementary Art Camp Week I for 2nd & 3rd is full. We are sorry that we cannot accept any additional registrations for this camp.
Elementary Art Camp Week II for 2nd & 3rd is full. We are sorry that we cannot accept any additional registrations for this camp.
Week I, July 10 - 14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Week II, July 17 - 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Imagination and creativity abound when campers explore painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, and crafts. Opportunities for problem solving through project-based learning art projects entice kids to learn. Art Camp is for elementary-aged kids and is divided into three separate age groups: K-1, 2nd-3rd & 4th-5th.
Pitter Patter Art Camp, 18 months – 3 years
July 10 - 14, 9 - 10:15 a.m.
Tactile and sensory experiences ignite toddlers’ imaginations. Parents and caregivers participate along with their kids as they move from station to station, exploring materials and tools for art-making and play – and leaving the mess behind!
Young Explorers, 4-5 years
This camp is full. We are sorry that we cannot accept any additional registrations for this camp.
July 17 - 21, 9 a.m. - Noon
Art-making, trail walks, and gallery games capture youngsters’ imaginations and encourage self-expression. Parents may drop off their children for this half day immersion in a museum experience.
Nature Camp, completed 3rd-5th grades and completed 6th-8th grades
July 24 - July 28, 9 a.m.-3 pm, completed 3rd-5th grade
July 31 - August 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., completed 6th-8th grade
Put on your hiking shoes!
Campers hiking along the Museum’s 1-½ miles of natural woodland trails will delight in their discoveries. Nature-related activities and art making will take place in the Museum’s studio spaces during the hot afternoons – utilizing some found and recycle materials.
The ART of Reading and Writing
July 24 - July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. completed K-2nd grade
July 31 - August 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. completed 3rd-5th grade
Whether a work of art, a wall of text, or a web of equations, reading is the skill which bridges all learning. In this camp, students will experiment with the many ways in which reading connects us to the world. Using close examination of grade-level appropriate works of literature, small group writing workshops, and hands-on production of varied works combining creative writing and visual art, students will engage in ways to activate reading comprehension, foster stronger written communication skills, and bolster creativity while collaborating with peers. All learners welcome.
Registration fee for Art Camp, Nature Camp, and The ART of Reading and Writing is $170 for members, $200 for non-members
Clay Camp (2 weeks) is $340 for members, $400 for non-members
Pitter Patter is $60 for members, $90 for non-members
Young Explorers is $90 for members, $120 for non-members
Camp Registration is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Enrollment must be completed two weeks before camp begins.
No exceptions will be made for ages/grades.
Limited spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
NO refunds for cancellations.
After 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, you may also register by calling GW Lanham at 304.529.2701, Ext. 311, or by sending an email to [email protected]