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Kids Summer Art Camp

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  • In a room filled with children’s art, a young Asian girl places something on a table. In the background is an adult wearing a smock.
     

  • Photos by Frederick Liang. 

    Join SJMA for a week of fun, creativity, and artistic growth this summer

    Campers get behind-the-scenes access to exhibitions, experiment with the artistic process, and show off their own work in a student exhibition. SJMA’s teaching artists offer in-depth art experiences inspired by current exhibitions. Kids learn how to look at, talk about, and create art.

    WHO

    For children ages 6–14. Camps are divided into age groups 6–8, 9–11, and specialized teen camp 12–14). 

    Each camper will receive individual artistic support, encouragement, and creative challenges unique to their learning style and skill level. 

    WHAT

    Join SJMA for a summer art camp that pairs creative exploration of art materials and processes led by our experienced gallery teachers and studio art educators with enhanced creative growth opportunities.

    In addition to exploring a variety of media and techniques, campers will engage in interpretive art and science lessons created by Greg Brown, a Stanford-trained design thinker, and STEM consultant.

    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.

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

    WHEN 

    All camps run 9am–3pm, Monday–Friday (no camp the week of July 1).

    Monday, June 10–Friday, July 26, 2024, (See FAQs for more info on when you will receive your camper 'welcome' email and first day of camp information.) 

    REGISTRATION

    General registration begins Thursday, February 15, 2024.

    SJMA Members early registration begins Thursday, February 8, 2024 for members at the Dual level or above.

    Member Discount

    $50 discount for signed-in SJMA members at the Dual level or above. Not a Museum member? Join now!

    Register for Art Camp

    Camp Options

    • Week 1: June 10–14, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 (Registration closed)

    • Week 2: June 17–21, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 (Registration closed)

    • Week 3: June 24–28, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 (Registration closed)

    • Week 4: July 8–12, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 (Registration closed)

    • Week 5: July 15–19, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 (Registration closed)

    • Week 6: July 22–26, for ages: 6–8, 9–11, and Teen Camp 12–14 

    2024 Teen Camp themes and dates: 

    • Week 1: Fiber Arts & Pattern Design (Registration closed)

    • Week 2: Mixed Media Printmaking (Registration closed) 

    • Week 3: Mixed Media Sculpture (Sold out)

    • Week 4: Digital Art: Painting (Sold out)

    • Week 5: California Wildlife Acrylic & Watercolor Painting (Registration closed) 

    • Week 6: Visual Journaling & Book-binding

    CAMP FEES

    • $500 per week

    • Museum Members at the Dual level or above: $50 discount

    • Camp fees include art materials and supplies

    REFUND POLICY

    Fees are refundable if requested before Saturday, June 1, 2024 ($35 processing fee applies). No refunds will be given starting Saturday, June 1, 2024. 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. 

    ART MATERIALS

    SJMA provides all art materials needed to participate in our camps.

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