Kids Summer Art Camp Open Registration

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A WEEK OF ARTISTIC GROWTH

Join us for a week of artistic growth, fun, and creativity at SJMA this summer! Campers gain behind-the-scenes access to the Museum's exhibitions, learn about exhibition elements, experiment with artistic processes, and participate in a student exhibition. These weekly camps offer in-depth art experiences led by SJMA's teaching artists and inspired by current exhibitions. The Museum's popular Summer Art Camps teach kids and teens how to look at, talk about, and create art.

Who and When

Weekly summer art camps are for ages 6–8, 9–11, and 12–14. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, starting June 9 through July 25 (no camp the week of July 1).  Each week of Teen Camp (ages 12–14) is a specialized week of unique content.

Learn more 

Visit the FAQs page for more details or contact us at education@sjmusart.org.

CAMP FEES

  • $500 per week
  • Camp fees include all art materials and supplies

Member discount

SJMA members at the Family level or above are eligible for a 10% discount on camp registration. To receive the discount, your membership must be active and you must sign in before registering. Not a SJMA member? Join now!

Scholarships

If your camper attends a Title I school, resides within the San José city limits, and has financial need, please complete a scholarship application. Please note: Scholarships are limited, and spots fill quickly. Please inquire early. Apply here!

Camp Dates and registration

Please note that the curriculum repeats weekly for ages 6–8 and 9–11, while each week of teen camp (ages 12–14) is unique.

Week 1: Monday, June 9–Friday, June 13

Register for ages 6–8     Register for ages 9–11     Register for ages 12–14

Week 2: Monday, June 16–Friday, June 20

Register for ages 6–8    Register for ages 9–11    Register for ages 12–14

Week 3: Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27

Register for ages 6–8    Register for ages 9–11    Register for ages 12–14

Week 4: Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11

Register for ages 6–8    Register for ages 9–11    Register for ages 12–14

Week 5: Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18

Register for ages 6–8    Register for ages 9–11    Register for ages 12–14

Week 6: Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25

Register for ages 6–8    Register for ages 9–11    Register for ages 12–14

Art Camp Exhibition

We invite families and caregivers to attend a weekly exhibition reception of campers' artwork to celebrate the artistic achievements of each participant.

REFUND POLICY

Fees are refundable if requested before Sunday, June 1 ($35 processing fee applies). No refunds will be given starting Sunday, June 1. Please contact us at education@sjmusart.org.

The San José Museum of Art has the right to cancel the camp, in which case fees are 100% refundable. Registration is not transferable.