Youth Art Camps
Registration open for spring break and summer art camps
Let your child dive into a world of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on making! Our art camps are more than just a place to create—they’re a space for young artists to connect, experiment, and grow alongside their peers.
With a variety of themes, guest artists, and engaging projects, kids will explore new materials, build confidence in their artistic voice, and experience the joy of making art in a supportive and inspiring community.
Whether they’re painting, building, weaving, or designing, every day is filled with imagination, discovery, and plenty of creative fun
summer art camps
June 15–18 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 5–12
It takes a village — and this summer, we’re building one together.
Join The Sheboygan Collective for a four-day art camp centered on community, friendship, and connection. Young artists will imagine, design, and construct their own collaborative village while exploring what it means to belong, support one another, and create something meaningful as a group.
Throughout the week, artists will work with a variety of materials including cardboard construction, clay, paint, fiber, and mixed media to create houses, gathering spaces, tiny details, and characters that bring our village to life. Campers will create both individual pieces and shared structures that come together as one immersive installation.
A highlight of the week will be unveiling our collaborative “Friendship Village,” which will remain on display in The Sheboygan Collective, allowing artists to see how their contributions helped shape something larger than themselves.
In addition to guided art-making, campers will enjoy movement breaks, imaginative play, and time for open studio exploration in a supportive, creative environment.
Camp Details:
Dates: June 15–18
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages: 5–12
Scholarships
We are grateful to offer one full scholarship for select youth camps thanks to generous sponsors who believe in art access for all. If you are interested in applying, please complete our short scholarship form. We also maintain an ongoing scholarship list for the 2026–2027 program year.
June 22–25 | 12:30–3:30 PM
Ages 8–14
Ready to invent the next great board game?
In this four-day design-focused camp, artists will become creators, engineers, and storytellers as they design and build their own playable games from scratch. Campers will develop original concepts, create boards, sculpt game pieces, write rules, and test their creations with peers.
Artists will explore construction techniques, illustration, typography, and mixed media design while learning how creativity and strategy intersect. From fantasy adventures to cooperative challenges to fast-paced family games, each camper will leave with a fully playable game of their own design.
The week will end with a Game Expo where campers play one another’s creations and celebrate their hard work.
This camp blends art, critical thinking, and imagination in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Camp Details:
Dates: June 22–25
Time: 12:30–3:30 PM
Ages: 8–14
Scholarships
We are grateful to offer one full scholarship for select youth camps thanks to generous sponsors who believe in art access for all. If you are interested in applying, please complete our short scholarship form. We also maintain an ongoing scholarship list for the 2026–2027 program year.
August 3–6 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 5–12
Scrunchies, shrink art, friendship bracelets, and bold color everywhere!
This nostalgic four-day camp brings back classic 90s crafts with a creative twist. Young artists will explore playful, hands-on making inspired by the iconic DIY culture of the 1990s — reimagined through The Sheboygan Collective’s artistic lens.
Campers will experiment with wearable art, paper crafts, recycled materials, bold graphic design, and tactile creations that celebrate color, pattern, and personality. Projects may include custom accessories, mini installations, collaborative wall art, and mixed media keepsakes.
The week will culminate in a mini “90s Maker Showcase,” where campers can display and celebrate their creations.
Expect lots of creativity, laughter, and expressive freedom in this joy-filled week of making.
Camp Details:
Dates: August 3–6
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages: 5–12
Scholarships
We are grateful to offer one full scholarship for select youth camps thanks to generous sponsors who believe in art access for all. If you are interested in applying, please complete our short scholarship form. We also maintain an ongoing scholarship list for the 2026–2027 program year.
July 20–23 | 12:30–3:30 PM
Ages 10–14
Designed for older artists ready to deepen their skills, this four-day studio camp explores refined techniques in watercolor and printmaking.
Campers will experiment with expressive watercolor layering and drypoint printmaking, while learning about composition, contrast, and intentional mark-making. Artists will gain hands-on experience using real tools and processes in a safe, guided studio setting.
Throughout the week, students will create a series of finished pieces that showcase their growth in technique and creative voice. Individual exploration and small-group critique will help artists refine their ideas and build confidence.
This camp offers a focused, process-driven environment for young artists eager to expand their artistic practice.
Camp Details:
Dates: July 20–23
Time: 12:30–3:30 PM
Ages: 10–14
Scholarships
We are grateful to offer one full scholarship for select youth camps thanks to generous sponsors who believe in art access for all. If you are interested in applying, please complete our short scholarship form. We also maintain an ongoing scholarship list for the 2026–2027 program year.
July 13–16 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 5–12
Calling all animal lovers and creative explorers!
In this four-day camp, artists will dive into the world of animals — real and imagined — through sculpture, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. From rainforest creatures to ocean dwellers to mythical beasts, campers will explore texture, movement, and personality in their artwork.
Artists will experiment with watercolor, air-dry clay, collage, and layered painting techniques while learning how artists use color and form to express character and emotion. Campers will create both individual animal artworks and contribute to a collaborative habitat installation that transforms our studio into a shared ecosystem.
This immersive environment will remain on display after camp, celebrating the creativity and imagination of our young artists.
Movement games, storytelling, and open creation time will round out each day, ensuring a balance of skill-building, play, and connection.
Camp Details:
Dates: July 13–16
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages: 5–12
Scholarships
We are grateful to offer one full scholarship for select youth camps thanks to generous sponsors who believe in art access for all. If you are interested in applying, please complete our short scholarship form. We also maintain an ongoing scholarship list for the 2026–2027 program year.
Why Art Camp?
It builds confidence. There’s no “right” or “wrong” in art—just experimenting and figuring things out. Watching their ideas come to life gives kids a real sense of accomplishment.
They get to make cool stuff. Whether it’s painting, sculpting, or building, kids get to explore different materials and techniques in a way that feels exciting, not like a school assignment.
It’s a break from screens. Instead of being spending time on a tablet or TV, kids get to work with their hands, use their imagination, and get lost in the creative process.
It helps them see the world differently. Whether they’re inspired by nature, culture, or just their own wild ideas, art camp encourages kids to look at things in new and creative ways.
They make new friends. Art camp is a place where kids meet others who love creating just as much as they do. It’s all about collaboration, sharing ideas, and celebrating each other’s work.
