Upcoming Camps and Curriculum
Unleash your imagination at Otis College Summer Youth Camps. We offer a variety of specialized courses designed to inspire creativity. Kids will love creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces, exploring our studios, and so much more—all taught and led by our experienced instructors. Click on any course link below to learn more and register.
Course Descriptions
Week 1
Acrylic and Tempera Painting: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Dive into the colorful world of painting in this hands-on art camp! Young artists explore the vibrant possibilities of acrylic and tempera paints, learning how to mix colors, create textures, and bring their ideas to life on canvas. With fun and easy-to-follow guidance, they experiment with different techniques and discover your own unique style. Whether you're painting your favorite scenes, characters, or something from your imagination, this camp is all about expressing yourself through art. By the end campers will have a collection of masterpieces to take home and show off!
Future Toy Designer: Heroes and Villains: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Get ready to bring your favorite heroes and villains to life in this fun and creative class! Young artists and future designers dive into the world of toy design, exploring what makes toys exciting and memorable. With guidance from a pro toy designer, they learn how to sketch out your ideas, create awesome characters, and even sculpt your very own toy prototypes. By the end of the camp, students will take home a own custom-designed toy, complete with a cool backstory. This camp is the perfect mix of creativity and hands-on fun, helping you take your first steps toward becoming a toy designer!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Acrylic and Tempera Painting (Morning) and Future Toy Designer: Heroes and Villains (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Beyond the Brush: Experimental Painting Technique: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Get ready to break the rules and think outside the box in this adventurous art camp! Students get to explore a variety of unconventional painting techniques that go beyond traditional brushwork. From using sponges, fingers, and even found objects, they will discover exciting new ways to create textures, patterns, and effects on your canvas. This camp is all about experimenting, having fun, and finding your own artistic voice. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of one-of-a-kind artworks that showcase your creativity and boldness in trying something new!
Eco Explorers: Art from Recycled Treasures: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Join us on an artistic adventure where creativity meets sustainability! In Eco Explorers, your young artist will discover how to turn everyday recycled materials into amazing works of art. From bottle caps to cardboard, students learn how to see the potential in what others might throw away, transforming these items into unique sculptures, collages, and mixed media masterpieces. This camp is all about being creative while caring for the planet, showing that art can be both fun and eco-friendly. By the end of the week, campers will have created a collection of upcycled art pieces that show how easy it is to turn trash into treasure!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Beyond the Brush: Experimental Painting Technique (Morning) and Eco Explorers: Art from Recycled Treasures (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Week 2
Character Design for Games and Stories: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Step into the world of imagination and creativity in this camp where young artists will learn how to create their very own characters, whether it's for a story, a game, or just for fun. Campers explore how to bring ideas to life by drawing, coloring, and giving characters unique personalities and backstories. This class is all about letting your imagination run wild as they learn how to design heroes, villains, and everything in between. By the end of the week, students will have created a whole cast of characters ready for their next adventure!
Plush and Clay: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Let your imagination run wild in Plush and Clay! In this fun and creative camp, students get to design their very own characters inspired by a favorite animation, book, or toy—or something entirely from the imagination. Campers explore how to work with different materials like polymer clay, plush fabric, and wire, using sewing and modeling techniques to bring your ideas to life in 3D. This camp focuses on creative thinking and character design, helping build unique and colorful sculptures that are all their own. By the end of the week, students will take home their own plush and clay creations to show off!
Ages 5-8 Week 2: Section 1: Character Design for Games and Stories + Plush and Clay (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Character Design for Games and Stories (Morning) and Plush and Clay (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Step into the magical world of animation in this popular camp where young creators bring their own stories and characters to life using a mix of drawing, sculpting, and stop-motion techniques. Campers learn how to build mini sets, design characters, and animate them to create short films. This camp is all about exploring the art of storytelling in a whole new dimension, combining creativity with hands-on fun. By the end of the week, students create a one-of-a-kind animated project to share with friends and family!
Cosmic Creations: Nature and Space - Inspired Art: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Blast off into a world where nature and space collide in Cosmic Creations! Young artists explore the wonders of the natural world and the mysteries of outer space to create art that's out of this world. Experiment with different materials and techniques to design cosmic landscapes, starry skies, and nature-inspired masterpieces. From painting galaxies to crafting space creatures and earthy treasures, this camp is all about combining the beauty of our planet with the vastness of the universe. By the end of the week, their will be whole host of cosmic creations to show off!
Ages 5-8 Week 2: Section 2: Animation Worlds in 4D + Cosmic Creations: Nature and Space (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Animation Worlds in 4D (Morning) and Cosmic Creations: Nature and Space (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Week 3
Art Adventures: Drawing and Illustration: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Embark on an artistic journey and discover the endless possibilities of drawing as a way to capture what one sees, imagines, and experiences. Using a range of media like pencils, ink, pastels, and paint, campers will learn various drawing techniques while building essential art and design skills. Inspired by their own ideas and experiences, campers create drawings of people, characters, creatures, and fantastic environments. With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and storytelling, this camp helps transform imaginative ideas into stunning finished illustrations.
Creating Art from Nature: 3D: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Explore the beauty of nature and find inspiration in everything from plants and rocks to flowers and landscapes. Using a mix of media, learn to observe, experiment, and express the wonders of the natural world through art. With a focus on three-dimensional creations, there will be opportunities to draw, paint, design, and sculpt, taking cues from a variety of artists and designers. This camp encourages curiosity and creativity, helping campers discover and create unexpected and imaginative designs inspired by nature's marvels.
Ages 5-8 Week 3: Art Adventures: Drawing and Illustration + Creating Art from Nature: 3D (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Art Adventures: Drawing and Illustration (Morning) and Creating Art from Nature: 3D (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Week 4
Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Get ready to dive into the world of three-dimensional art in this exciting class! In this camp young artists will explore the endless possibilities of creating 3D art using a variety of materials like found objects, textiles, papier mâché, wire, and clay. Learn about the basic elements of 3D design, including shape, form, texture, and movement, while experimenting with different techniques. This camp encourages students to express ideas, embrace curiosity, and think creatively as they make unique and personal sculptures. By the end of the week, there will be a whole collection of one-of-a-kind artworks that showcase imagination and creativity!
Myths and Legends Around the World: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Embark on an artistic journey around the globe in Myths and Legends Around the World! Explore fascinating myths and legends from different cultures and learn how these stories shape art and history. Dive into character archetypes, storytelling themes, and historical art while using a mix of 2D and 3D media. Inspired by the rich tapestry of global cultures and your own imagination, campers create a visual myth or legend to share with friends and family. This camp is all about bringing ancient tales to life through art and storytelling!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D (Morning) and Myths and Legends Around the World (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Get ready to dive into the world of three-dimensional art in this exciting class! In this camp young artists will explore the endless possibilities of creating 3D art using a variety of materials like found objects, textiles, papier mâché, wire, and clay. Learn about the basic elements of 3D design, including shape, form, texture, and movement, while experimenting with different techniques. This camp encourages students to express ideas, embrace curiosity, and think creatively as they make unique and personal sculptures. By the end of the week, there will be a whole collection of one-of-a-kind artworks that showcase imagination and creativity!
Myths and Legends Around the World: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Embark on an artistic journey around the globe in Myths and Legends Around the World! Explore fascinating myths and legends from different cultures and learn how these stories shape art and history. Dive into character archetypes, storytelling themes, and historical art while using a mix of 2D and 3D media. Inspired by the rich tapestry of global cultures and your own imagination, campers create a visual myth or legend to share with friends and family. This camp is all about bringing ancient tales to life through art and storytelling!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D (Afternoon) and Myths and Legends Around the World (Morning). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Week 5
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Step into the magical world of animation in this popular camp where young creators bring their own stories and characters to life using a mix of drawing, sculpting, and stop-motion techniques. Campers learn how to build mini sets, design characters, and animate them to create short films. This camp is all about exploring the art of storytelling in a whole new dimension, combining creativity with hands-on fun. By the end of the week, students create a one-of-a-kind animated project to share with friends and family!
Creating New and Unusual Creatures and Animals: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Dive into a world of imagination and invent your very own creatures! Bring to life fantastical animals and beings that exist only in the imagination. Using both 2D and 3D tools, students design new species and life forms with unique features and abilities. By exploring story building and learning about real-life animal anatomy, campers find inspiration to fuel your creativity. At the end of the week, there will be a collection of incredible new creatures and characters to share with friends and family!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Morning) and Creating New and Unusual Creatures and Animals (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Diorama and Set Building: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Step into the world of miniature worlds and creative set design in Diorama and Set Building and learn how to create amazing dioramas and sets for stories and scenes. Using a variety of materials like cardboard, paint, fabric, and clay, students design and build mini environments. Whether making a magical forest, a bustling city, or an outer space adventure, students explore techniques to add details and bring the scenes to life. After this class, artists will take home a collection of beautifully crafted dioramas and sets that showcase their imagination and hard work!
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Step into the magical world of animation in this popular camp where young creators bring their own stories and characters to life using a mix of drawing, sculpting, and stop-motion techniques. Campers learn how to build mini sets, design characters, and animate them to create short films. This camp is all about exploring the art of storytelling in a whole new dimension, combining creativity with hands-on fun. By the end of the week, students create a one-of-a-kind animated project to share with friends and family!
Ages 5-8 Week 5: Section 2: Animating Worlds in 4D + Diorama and Set Building (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon) and Diorama and Set Building (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Week 6
Inventive Environments: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Let your imagination run wild in Inventive Environments and create unique worlds by drawing and designing inventive environments. Explore how to use line, form, and perspective to build detailed and imaginative settings. From characters and objects to vehicles and landscapes, students design every element of an environment, including the architecture and mood. This camp focuses on using various materials and techniques to bring creative visions to life, giving the tools to create extraordinary and original worlds. By the end of the week, campers have a collection of fantastical environments to share with friends and family!
Mixed Media and Clay: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Get ready to design and sculpt amazing 3D creations! In this camp, young artists will use their imagination and observation skills to explore a range of materials like clay, plaster, wire, wood, cardboard, and found objects. Inspired by modern and contemporary artists from around the world, students learn how to build and shape ideas into unique 3D art. Through hands-on experimentation, collaboration, and playful invention, campers develop artistic skills and gain a new appreciation for working in 3D. By the end of the week, there will be a collection of innovative mixed-media sculptures to show off!
Ages 5-8 Week 6: Section 1: Inventive Environments + Mixed Media and Clay (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Mixed Media and Clay (Morning) and Creating New and Inventive Environments (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Plush and Clay: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Let your imagination run wild in Plush and Clay! In this fun and creative camp, students get to design their very own characters inspired by a favorite animation, book, or toy—or something entirely from the imagination. Campers explore how to work with different materials like polymer clay, plush fabric, and wire, using sewing and modeling techniques to bring your ideas to life in 3D. This camp focuses on creative thinking and character design, helping build unique and colorful sculptures that are all their own. By the end of the week, students will take home their own plush and clay creations to show off!
Wild Creations: Painting and Sculpting Animal Wonders: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Unleash your creativity and dive into the animal kingdom to explore the fascinating world of animals through both painting and sculpting. Using various materials and techniques to create colorful paintings and three-dimensional sculptures of favorite animals or imaginary creatures campers learn about animal anatomy and also get to experiment with textures and colors. This camp is all about combining artistic skills with a love for wildlife. By the end of the week, campers take home a collection of vibrant and whimsical animal art to proudly display!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Mixed Media and Clay (Afternoon) and Wild Creations: Painting and Sculpting Animal Wonders (Morning). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Week 7
Art Adventures: Science and Technology: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Discover the exciting crossroads of art, science, and technology and explore how these fields come together in design, architecture, environments, and digital media. You’ll tinker with materials both on and off the computer, experimenting with new techniques to create cool and innovative 2D and 3D art. Working individually and in teams, invent, create, and solve problems, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of inventive projects that showcase the amazing ways art and technology can work together!
Creating Art from Nature: Homes and Habitats: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Explore the natural world and design amazing homes and habitats and find inspiration from the diverse homes of insects, animals, amphibians, and reptiles. Using a mix of 2D and 3D artistic processes, including drawing, painting, printing, and sculpting, create unique and imaginative environments. By studying various artists inspired by nature, campers experiment with different materials and techniques to design artistic habitats. This camp blends art and science, helping discover the beauty of nature through creative expression!
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Art Adventures: Science and Technology (Morning) and Creating Art from Nature: Homes and Habitats (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45 pm daily.
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Step into the magical world of animation in this popular camp where young creators bring their own stories and characters to life using a mix of drawing, sculpting, and stop-motion techniques. Campers learn how to build mini sets, design characters, and animate them to create short films. This camp is all about exploring the art of storytelling in a whole new dimension, combining creativity with hands-on fun. By the end of the week, students create a one-of-a-kind animated project to share with friends and family!
Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Get ready to dive into the world of three-dimensional art and explore the endless possibilities of creating 3D art using a variety of materials like found objects, textiles, papier mâché, wire, and clay. Learn about the basic elements of 3D design, including shape, form, texture, and movement, while experimenting with different techniques. This camp encourages students to express ideas, embrace curiosity, and think creatively as they make unique and personal sculptures. By the end of the week, students take home a collection of one-of-a-kind artworks that showcase their imagination and creativity!
Ages 5-8 Week 7: Section 2: Animating Worlds in 4D + Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Animating Worlds in 4D (Morning) and Art Adventures: Sculpture and 3D (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Week 8
Painting from the Imagination: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Let your imagination soar and explore the fun of self-expression through painting, creating vibrant 2D artworks! Students start with sketching and drawing, then work to bring concepts to life on paper and canvas as they learn about the basics of color, line, shape, and space. This camp is all about nurturing your creativity and sense of wonder, encouraging campers to discover and develop your own unique artistic voice. By the end of the week, they will have a collection of imaginative paintings that showcase your creativity and personal style!
Cartooning for Kids: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Everyone has a story to tell, and in Cartooning for Kids, you’ll learn how to turn your stories into fun cartoons! Starting by creating cartoon characters and then diving into the world of storytelling students explore different ways to draw characters, environments, and learn how to come up with exciting plots and funny jokes. By the end of the camp, students have all the skills you need to become a budding cartoonist, with unique cartoons ready to share with friends and family!
Ages 5-8 Week 8: Section 1: Painting from the Imagination + Cartooning for Kids (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Painting from the Imagination (Morning) and Cartooning for Kids (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Plush and Clay: Ages 5-8 (Morning)
Let your imagination run wild in Plush and Clay! In this fun and creative camp, students get to design their very own characters inspired by a favorite animation, book, or toy—or something entirely from the imagination. Campers explore how to work with different materials like polymer clay, plush fabric, and wire, using sewing and modeling techniques to bring your ideas to life in 3D. This camp focuses on creative thinking and character design, helping build unique and colorful sculptures that are all their own. By the end of the week, students will take home their own plush and clay creations to show off!
Character Design for Games and Stories: Ages 5-8 (Afternoon)
Step into the world of imagination and creativity in this camp where young artists will learn how to create their very own characters, whether it's for a story, a game, or just for fun. Campers explore how to bring ideas to life by drawing, coloring, and giving characters unique personalities and backstories. This class is all about letting your imagination run wild as they learn how to design heroes, villains, and everything in between. By the end of the week, students will have created a whole cast of characters ready for their next adventure!
Ages 5-8 Week 8: Section 2: Plush and Clay + Character Design for Games and Stories (Full Day)
Campers who wish to experience a full day of camp can attend both Plush and Clay (Morning) and Character Design for Games and Stories (Afternoon). Full-day camps include lunch supervision and outside activities between 12:15pm and 12:45pm daily.
Week 1
Fashion Design Studio: Ages 9-12
Uncover the secrets of fashion design and dive into the world of fashion, learning everything from sketching and illustration to concept development and garment construction. Explore the entire design process behind creating finished collections, experimenting with drawing and painting techniques to bring ideas to life. By studying existing brands and designers, students gain inspiration to develop their own unique fashion concepts. By the end of the camp, campers have hand-drawn illustrations and a completed garment showcasing their creativity and fashion sense!
Week 2
Cartooning for Kids: Ages 9-12 (Morning)
Bring your stories to life and learn how to turn ideas into engaging cartoons by combining character drawings, environments, and dialogue. Campers create their own cartoon characters and then dive into the techniques of visual storytelling. Discover how to draw a wide range of subjects and develop captivating plots and stories for your cartoons. By the end of the camp, students have a finished comic strip that’s ready to submit to your school newspaper or website, showcasing their new skills and creativity!
I Can Draw People: Ages 9-12 (Afternoon)
Learn how to capture the human form with confidence and creativity. From understanding proportions and anatomy to adding details like facial expressions and clothing, students explore various techniques to bring characters to life. Using pencils, ink, and other drawing tools, practice creating dynamic and expressive portraits and figures. By the end of the camp, campers will have a portfolio of drawings that showcase their skills and imagination, ready to impress and inspire!
Urban Sketching and Painting: Ages 9-12 (Morning)
Explore the vibrant world of cityscapes and dive into the art of capturing the energy and details of urban environments. You'll learn techniques for sketching and painting everything from bustling streets and iconic buildings to hidden corners and local scenes. Using a variety of media like watercolors, markers, and pens, you’ll develop your skills in observing and interpreting the city around you. By the end of the week, students will have a collection of dynamic urban sketches and paintings that showcase your unique perspective on city life.
Drawing What I see: People and Things (still life and portraiture): Age 9-12 (Afternoon)
Enhance your drawing skills and focus on capturing both still life and portraiture with accuracy and creativity. Students learn how to draw objects, scenes, and people by observing and interpreting the world around them. Through guided exercises, campers practice techniques for creating detailed and expressive drawings of still life setups and portraits. Using various materials like pencils, charcoal, and pastels, you'll develop your observational skills and artistic vision. By the end of the camp, students will have a portfolio of drawings that highlight their ability to see and represent the beauty in everyday subjects.
Week 3
Dive into the world of graphic design and discover how design touches every part of our lives, from shoes and street signs to websites and beyond. Students learn the key techniques and principles of graphic design and apply them to create their own projects. Whether it’s designing a logo for a favorite sports team, skateboard crew, or club, or creating eye-catching posters, this hands-on, project-based camp will guide campers through real-world design challenges. By the end of the week, students will have a solid understanding of graphic design and a portfolio of creative designs ready to impress!
Week 4
Create Your Own Graphic Novel: Ages 9-12 (Morning Session)
If you like drawing cartoons and writing stories or are curious about how to begin, this fun and fast-paced course is for you. From basic to more advanced projects, campers dive into the principles of storytelling and illustrating graphic novels, and use this knowledge to create and illustrate stories of their own. Recommended for young creatives who wish to develop their skills in drawing, narrative, visual storytelling into artistic and imaginative graphic novels. At the end of the week, students will have their own graphic novel to share with family and friends!
Diorama and Set Building: Ages 9-12 (Afternoon Session)
Step into the world of miniature worlds and creative set design and explore how to build detailed and imaginative dioramas and sets using a variety of materials like cardboard, paint, fabric, and clay. Students learn techniques for designing and constructing mini environments, from magical landscapes to urban scenes. With guidance and inspiration, they create mini-worlds, paying attention to detail and design. By the end of the week, campers have a collection of impressive dioramas and sets that showcase their creativity and skill in bringing miniature scenes to life!
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 9-12
Bring your imagination to life and dive into the exciting process of creating your own stop-motion film. Students start by developing a story idea and then bring it to life by painting vibrant backdrops and sculpting characters out of clay. Throughout the week, they learn the ins and outs of stop-motion animation, from setting up scenes to capturing frames. By the end of the camp, they have their very own animated short film, showcasing their creativity and storytelling skills in a dynamic and engaging way!
Week 5
Dive into the world of animation and explore the basics of creating animated characters and scenes. Discover how animation principles from leading studios bring characters to life, and apply these techniques to exciting projects. From making characters blink to running and flying, students learn how to craft engaging and entertaining animations. This camp is perfect for aspiring animators who want to understand the craft of animation and create their own moving pictures. This camp is accompanied by our Mixed Media and Clay class, where students can bring their 2D characters to life by integrating them into 3D environments and sculptures, enhancing their overall storytelling experience.
Mixed Media and Clay: Ages 9-12
Unleash your creativity and design and sculpt amazing 3D creations using a variety of materials like clay, plaster, wire, and cardboard. Inspired by modern and contemporary artists, students develop artistic skills and build an understanding of 3D space. Through experimentation and collaboration, campers express their imagination in exciting new ways, creating unique sculptures and mixed media artworks. Pairing this with our 2D Animation camp allows students to create 3D versions of their animated characters and environments, bridging the gap between two-dimensional animation and three-dimensional art.
Week 6
Character Design for Games and Stories: Ages 9-12 (Morning)
Bring your favorite characters to life and draw inspiration from superheroes, fantasy figures, and iconic characters from movies, cartoons, and games. Students create and develop unique characters, enhancing their skills in drawing, narrative, and visual storytelling. Learn the secrets to designing memorable characters and explore how to bring them to life with compelling stories. This camp complements our Storytelling through Comics class, where students can use their characters in dynamic comic strips and stories, combining character design with narrative development.
Storytelling through Comics: Ages 9-12 (Afternoon)
Transform your stories into vibrant comic strips and learn the art of visual storytelling, using comics as a medium to craft engaging narratives. Students explore techniques for creating characters, developing plots, and designing comic pages, turning your ideas into captivating visual stories. By pairing this with our Character Design for Games and Stories camp, campers have the opportunity to bring their designed characters into comic creations, enriching both character development and storytelling skills.
Beyond the Brush: Experimental Painting Techniques: Ages 9-12 (Morning)
Explore new horizons in art and push the boundaries of traditional painting by experimenting with innovative techniques and materials. Discover how to use unconventional tools and methods to create textured, layered, and dynamic artworks. Campers develop your skills in abstract and experimental painting, learning how to express their creativity in exciting new ways. Pairing this with our Myths and Legends Around the World camp allows students to use their experimental painting techniques to visually interpret the myths and legends that will be explored in the afternoon, blending artistic innovation with storytelling.
Myths and Legends Around the World: Ages 9-12 (Afternoon)
Take a journey through storytelling and delve into the fascinating myths and legends from different cultures, exploring the stories and lore that shape art and history. Students learn about character archetypes, themes, and historical art while working with both 2D and 3D mixed media. Drawing inspiration from global cultures and their imagination, create a fully developed visual myth or legend to share with friends and family. Combining this with our Beyond the Brush camp, students can apply their experimental painting techniques to their mythological creations, bringing visual stories to life with innovative artistic methods.
Week 7
I Can Draw People: Ages 9-12 (Morning)
Discover the art of drawing people and learn how to capture the human form with confidence and creativity. From understanding proportions and anatomy to adding details like facial expressions and clothing, explore various techniques to bring characters to life. Using pencils, ink, and other drawing tools, students will practice creating dynamic and expressive portraits and figures. By the end of the camp, campers will have a portfolio of drawings that showcase their skills and imagination, ready to impress and inspire!
Future Toy Designer: Ages 9-12 (Afternoon)
Step into the world of toy design with and explore what makes toys fun and exciting, learning from a professional toy designer about the secrets behind creating the perfect plaything. Students sketch, prototype, and refine their own toy concepts, designing everything from action figures to imaginative playsets. Using materials like clay, fabric, and 3D modeling tools, bring your ideas to life through hands-on projects. Combining this with our I Can Draw People class, campers apply their drawing skills to create detailed and imaginative toy characters, enhancing both the design process and the final prototypes.
Week 8
No camp
Week 1
Digital Graphics, Animations, and Gifs: Ages 13-14
Get ready to dive into the awesome world of digital art and animation! In this fun and hands-on course, you’ll learn how to create eye-catching digital graphics, cool animations, and even your own memes and GIFs. Using tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, you'll explore graphic design and animation, starting with the basics and working up to more advanced techniques. By the end of the course, you'll have a collection of digital creations that show off your unique style and skills—plus, you'll be able to make memes that your friends will actually laugh at!
Week 2
Fashion Design Studio: Ages 13-14
Uncover the art and science of fashion design and go behind the scenes of the fashion industry, exploring the entire design process from initial sketches to finished garments. You'll learn essential techniques in sketching and illustration, develop your own fashion concepts, and gain hands-on experience in constructing your designs. By examining the work of renowned brands and designers, you'll draw inspiration and refine your personal style. Throughout the camp, you’ll work on both hand-drawn and digital illustrations, and complete a garment that showcases your creative vision.
Week 3
The Art of Cartooning: Ages 13-14
Discover the magic of storytelling through cartoons and start designing your own unique cartoon characters. Dive into the techniques of visual storytelling and learn how to create engaging environments, write compelling dialogue, and develop plots that captivate your audience. By exploring different approaches to drawing and storytelling, you'll craft a complete comic strip that showcases your creativity. By the end of the camp, you'll have a finished comic strip ready to submit to your school newspaper or website, perfect for sharing your stories with the world.
Week 4
3D Design with Mixed Media and Clay: Ages 13-14
Explore the creative possibilities of 3D Design and enter the exciting world of three-dimensional art by mixing paints, photography, sculpture, and found objects. You'll start by developing ideas and experimenting with various materials and techniques to create unique 3D artworks. Drawing inspiration from both historical and contemporary artists, you'll learn foundational concepts of 3D design, including shape, form, value, space, texture, and movement. By the end of the camp, you’ll have a collection of original artworks that showcase your design skills, imagination, and understanding of 3D space.
Week 5
Character Design for Games and Stories: Ages 13-14
Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of superheroes, heroines, fantasy figures, and more as you create and develop your own unique characters. Inspired by iconic characters from movies, cartoons, games, and TV shows, you’ll enhance your drawing skills and expand your artistic vocabulary. This camp focuses on drawing, narrative development, and visual storytelling, teaching you how to bring your characters to life with compelling backstories and dynamic designs. By the end of the camp, you'll have a portfolio of original characters ready to star in your own stories and games.
Week 6
Animating Worlds in 4D: Ages 13-14
Step into the realm of animation and bring your own imaginary worlds and characters to life through the art of stop motion film. Start by developing a short story, focusing on mood, narrative, and emotion. Learn how to convey your story using color and shape, then craft and paint detailed backdrops and sculpt characters from clay for your animation. Throughout the camp, you’ll master the stop motion process from start to finish, culminating in your very own animated short film. By the end of the week, you’ll have a unique film to showcase and share with others.
Week 7
No camp
Week 8
Digital Graphics, Animations, and Gifs: Ages 13-14
Get ready to dive into the awesome world of digital art and animation! In this fun and hands-on course, you’ll learn how to create eye-catching digital graphics, cool animations, and even your own memes and GIFs. Using tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, you'll explore graphic design and animation, starting with the basics and working up to more advanced techniques. By the end of the course, you'll have a collection of digital creations that show off your unique style and skills—plus, you'll be able to make memes that your friends will actually laugh at!