Summer Art Camp Details
Make art and new friends at Summer Art Camp! Led by Lakeridge art teacher Anna Artz, campers will learn new techniques, explore a variety of media, and engage in creative play.
Register below!
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WEEK 1: June 22-25, Monday - Thursday
WEEK 2: June 29-July 2, Monday - Thursday
LOCATION: Lakeridge Elementary School
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HALF DAY CAMPS: Each week, there will be an AM camp (9:00-NOON) and PM (1:00-4:00) camp offered.
HALF DAY campers should bring:
water bottle
peanut/nut-free snack
hat and/or sunblock for outdoor time
FULL DAY CAMPS: Register for the FULL DAY option to sign your child up for both AM and PM camps. FULL DAY campers will have a low key lunch break from 12:00-1:00 each day, with time to listen to an audiobook all together, free choice and outdoor play time.
FULL DAY campers should bring:
water bottle
1-2 peanut/nut-free snacks
peanut/nut-free sack lunch
hat and/or sunblock for outdoor time
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Summer Art Camp is open to students who are currently in Grades K-5. Campers do not have to attend Lakeridge or Mercer Island Schools to participate.
HALF DAY WEEK: $325
FULL DAY WEEK: $550
A 10% discount is available through April 15th when your family registers for 2 or more camp sessions. This applies to sibling registrations as well as one child registering for multiple sessions.
Use code MOREART at checkout to activate.
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Summer Art Camp is smaller in scale than most day camps (group sizes typically range from 8-15 kids). We will function like a multi-age classroom with a lightly structured schedule that allows for lots of creative choice time.
If your child has ever wished that Art Class at school lasted for a half or full day, you’ve come to the right place!
FULL DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9:00 - 9:15AM Drop-off & Sketchbook Time
9:15 - 10:30AM Project Demo & Studio Block 1
10:30 - 11:00AM Snack & Movement Break
11:00 - 11:30PM Studio Block 2
11:30 - 11:45PM Clean-up & Share out
11:45 - 12:00 PM Pick-up & Creative Choice
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch, read-aloud/audiobook, outdoor play
1:00 - 1:15PM Drop-off & Warm-Up Activity
1:15 - 2:30PM Project Demo & Studio Block 1
1:30 - 3:00PM Snack & Movement Break
3:00 - 3:30PM Studio Block 2
3:30 - 3:45PM Clean-up & Share out
3:45 - 4:00 PM Pick-up & Creative Choice
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On Thursday of each session, we will host a brief gallery walk starting at 12:00 (AM) and 4:00 (PM & FULL DAY), featuring artwork made during the camp. This will be a special event, and you are welcome to invite other friends and family to visit!
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A 10% discount is available through April 30th when your family registers for 2 or more camp sessions. This applies to sibling registrations as well as one child registering for multiple sessions.
Use code MOREART at checkout to activate.
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After registering your young artist for Summer Art Camp, you’ll receive an email via BoldSign with the 2025 Liability Release Form. A form must be reviewed and signed for each registered camper by June 12, 2026. Your child will be unable to attend Summer Art Camp if this form is not received, and no refunds will be granted. If you do not receive your forms by June 1, 2026, please email anna@afterschoolartists.com.
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Visit the Summer Art Camp FAQs & Policies page for more info!
Full Day Registration
June 22 - 25, MONDAY-THURSDAY | 9:00-4:00
Campers registered for a full day of art camp should pack an extra snack and a peanut/nut-free lunch. We’ll have a low-key midday break from NOON-1:00, with time to eat lunch, listen to an audiobook all together, and have outdoor play time.
AM | 9:00-NOON | STORY LAB
Unleash your inner author, illustrator, and designer in Story Lab! This session is a hands-on playground for kids who love to doodle, dream up wild characters, and tell great stories.
Throughout the week, campers will experiment with different ways to bring tales to life. We’ll dive into the DIY world of zine-making, design legendary hero and villain characters, and learn the secrets of comic book panels. Whether your child is a budding novelist or a master of the stick-figure epic, Story Lab is the perfect place to explore how art and narratives work together
PM | 1:00-4:00 | CLAY CAMP
Get ready to get your hands messy in the ultimate clay playground! CLAY CAMP is an all-access pass to the wonderful world of sculpting. From the squishy, colorful fun of Model Magic to the weighty feel of air-dry ceramics, our young artists will explore a new type of clay every day..
June 29 - July 2, MONDAY-THURSDAY | 9:00-4:00
Campers registered for a full day of art camp should pack an extra snack and a peanut/nut-free lunch. We’ll have a low-key midday break from NOON-1:00, with time to eat lunch, listen to an audiobook all together, and have outdoor play time.
AM | 9:00-NOON | 2-D STUDIO
Bring your imagination to life at 2-D Studio! In this session, young artists will transform flat surfaces into vibrant, eye-catching worlds. If your child loves to draw, paint, print and experiment with color, this is their creative home base for the week.
Throughout the week, campers will explore the magic of materials and composition, building a portfolio of unique masterpieces.
PM | 1:00-4:00 | FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP
Step into a world of color and texture in our Fiber Arts Workshop! This session is all about the "over-under" and "loop-and-pull" techniques that turn simple string into beautiful, functional objects. From the rhythmic motion of a knitting loom to the careful detail of a hand-stitch, campers will discover the calming joy of working with fiber.
This afternoon workshop is a place for every skill level to thrive. Already a fiber enthusiast? We encourage students with existing skills to bring their own favorite tools from home! You’ll have the chance to work 1:1 with our instructors to "stretch" your skills and tackle advanced projects at your own pace.
Half Day Registration
WEEK 1: June 22-25, MONDAY-THURSDAY
AM | 9:00-NOON
Unleash your inner author, illustrator, and designer in STORY LAB. This session is a hands-on playground for kids who love to doodle, dream up characters, and tell great stories.
Throughout the week, campers will experiment with different ways to bring narratives to life. We’ll dive into the world of zine-making, design legendary hero and villain characters, and create our own comic book panels.
WEEK 1: June 22-25, MONDAY-THURSDAY
PM 1:00-4:00
Get ready to get your hands messy in the ultimate clay playground! CLAY CAMP is an all-access pass to the wonderful world of sculpting. From the fluffy fun of Model Magic to the weightier satisfaction of air-dry ceramics, young artists will explore a different type of clay every day.
This session is designed to focus on fine motor skills and spatial thinking while letting kids’ imaginations run wild. Whether we are pinching, coiling, rolling, or smoothing, every camper will have a smashing, smooshing good time!
WEEK 2: June 29-July 2, MONDAY-THURSDAY
PM | 1:00-4:00
Step into a world of color and texture in our FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP! This session is all about the "over-under" and "loop-and-pull" techniques that turn simple string into beautiful, functional objects. From the rhythmic motion of a knitting loom to the careful detail of a hand-stitch, campers will discover the calming joy of working with fibers.
Already a fiber enthusiast? Campers with existing skills are encouraged to bring along their favorite tools or projects from home. They’ll have the chance to stretch their skills with support and tackle more advanced techniques.
WEEK 2: June 29-July 2, MONDAY-THURSDAY
AM | 9:00-NOON
Bring your imagination to life at 2-D STUDIO! In this session, young artists will explore multimedia, vibrant compositions on paper. If your child loves to draw, paint, print and experiment with color, this is their creative home base for the week.
Campers will enjoy the magic of varied two-dimensional techniques while building a portfolio of small masterpieces that explore line, shape, color, space, value, and texture.