Summer Camp at the NCMA
Children have never experienced our glistening new gallery building, expansive park trails, and vibrant studio spaces like they will during Summer Camp at the NCMA in 2010. Campers will explore the permanent collection, hike through the Museum Park, and draw, paint, and sculpt through six different weeks of creativity.
Color Coders
June 14–18: Camps 1 (Sold Out) and 2 (Sold Out)
So many choices, how can an artist decide? Young artists will decipher this dilemma as they play with palettes.
Regal Rhythm
June 21–25: Camps 3 (Sold Out) and 4
Movers and shakers, kings and queens: young artists will use their energy to fuel the power of art.
Photo Synthetic
June 28–July 2: Camps 5 (Sold Out) and 6 (Sold Out)
Young artists will experience art from a “hole” new point of view as they look through a lens of possibility.
Found and Ground Bound
July 12–16: Camps 7 (Sold Out) and 8
Interesting objects, scrap and treasures; young artists will be inspired by the earth around them.
Brilliant Brush Strokes
July 19–23: Camps 9 (Sold Out) and 10 (Sold Out)
With a brush of genius and a blank canvas, young artists will experience painting like never before.
Mold, Shape, Manipulate!
July 26–30: Camps 11 (Sold Out) and 12 (Sold Out)
A total body experience for young artists willing to enter the third dimension.
Summer Camp FAQs
You accept children ages 6–12. Will 6- and 12-year-olds be placed together?
Campers are grouped into two camps with 15 campers in each—one camp with 6–8 year olds and one camp of 9–12 year olds. Gallery, Park and Studio activities are age-appropriate. Campers of all ages typically come together during the lunch hour and during the Wonderful Wednesday performance and activity.
Do you make exceptions for mature 5-year-olds?
No. Your child must be 6 years old at the start of camp.
What does my child need to bring?
Your child will need to bring a lunch, two snacks, and a drink. You may want to also send a refillable water bottle, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, and a bag or tote to carry these items.
What does my child need to wear to camp?
Campers should wear comfortable and layered clothing that can get dirty or soiled with art materials. Please be aware that some art materials, such as acrylic paint, can be difficult to remove from clothing. Campers should also wear closed-toed shoes.
What kinds of art will my child see?
Campers will view works of art from the permanent collection every day. Camp instructors choose the works of art based on the camp theme, and discussions are age-appropriate.
What kinds of art will my child make?
Campers will have a chance to use a variety of materials while at camp, including media for drawing, painting, and sculpture. Projects and creative expression opportunities are determined by professional art instructors based on camp themes and inspiration from the permanent collection and Museum Park.
Will my child go outside?
Campers will hike the Museum Park trails during instructor-led walks. Weather permitting, campers will also spend the lunch hour outside with an opportunity for organized or free play.
How does the registration process work?
Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are cancellations, campers from the waiting list are contacted. Confirmation will be sent in the mail shortly after all registration information has been received.