LITTLE BUDS ART CAMP
Ages 3.5-6 / Half-Day
Experience art and nature through play, hands-on projects, and exploration of the Park. Young artists have fun learning through age-appropriate lessons while exploring their own interests and questions. Weekly activities include guided art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, and sketchbook time. Little Buds Art Camps are based outdoors on the covered Carriage House deck, with some time spent inside the Aronson Fine Arts Center. Little Buds meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $160 / one-week session.
This half-day art camp is designed for artists ages 3.5-6. Young artists investigate seasonal art making through fun and messy hands-on activities, explore the woodland creek and trails, and learn and socialize through play! Young artists ages 3.5-4 must register for Morning Little Buds. Five- and six-year-olds may register for either half-day Little Buds or full-day Art Adventurers,
Participants ages 3.5 - 4 must register for Little Buds Art Camp. Five- and six-year-olds may register for either Little Buds half-day camp or full-day Art Adventurers, provided they are enrolled in or have completed kindergarten by the start of their session. All materials included in session fees.
If the session you would like to register for is full, please complete this form to be added to the waitlist. You will be contacted when your requested spots open up. Thank you!
Little Buds Art Camp Session Dates
Session 1 / June 9 - June 13
Session 2 / June 16 - June 20 (Note: We’ll be learning about and celebrating Juneteenth this session, with special guests and art projects.)
Session 3 / June 23 - June 27
Session 4 / June 30 - July 3 (Note: No programming Friday, July 4 due to the holiday. The Family Art Walk will take place on Thursday July 3. See the Family Handbook for more details. Session cost is $128 for the shorter week.)
Session 5 / July 7 - July 11
Session 6 / July 14 - July 18
Session 7 / July 21 - July 25
Session 8 / July 28 - August 1
Before and after care offers flexibility for families with varied schedules. Our experienced before and after care staff provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for all artists who participate. Artists enrolled in full-day programs (Art Adventurers and Art Squad) are eligible to participate in both before and after care. Artists enrolled in half-day morning programs (Little Buds) are eligible to participate in before care. Teen artists enrolled in afternoon programs (Creative Workshop Series and Anime Club) are eligible to participate in after care. Space is limited.
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We proudly provide a safe and welcoming environment for all young artists. Our team includes staff with backgrounds in special education, art therapy, English language development, and more. When registering, please give details about your young artist's needs and we'll work with you to meet them.
SUMMER BUZZ NEWSLETTER
Important Art Camp and Teen Art Program communication will happen via Laumeier's Summer Buzz Newsletter, including weather-related closures and early releases. Please ensure you register using an active email address and do not unsubscribe from Laumeier communication.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships for Art Camps and Teen Art Programs are available through the Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Scholarship Fund. Assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed for all applicants. The application process is part of the online registration form. You do not need to supply any additional documents or information.
THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN. For more information, please email our education team at education@laumeier.org.
Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need and are awarded on a sliding scale. Assistance is granted regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or nationality.
