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World Builders, $349
LIBERTY: June 29th-July 2nd PLATTE WOODS: July 6th-9th For ages 4-12 years For artists who love to imagine, design, and create from the ground up, World Builders is an immersive art camp focused on creating entire worlds—places with personality, structure, and story. Throughout the week, artists will design cities, landscapes, creatures, and environments inspired by games, stories, and their own imaginations. They’ll think like designers and builders as they make creative choices about space, structure, texture, and detail—learning how individual ideas come together to form a complete world. |
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Fashion & Fibers, $349
LIBERTY: July 6th-July 9th PLATTE WOODS: July 13th-16th For ages 4-12 years Fashion & Fibers is an immersive art camp focused on wearable art, textile techniques, and creative design. Throughout the week, artists will explore how fabric, fibers, and mixed materials can be transformed into expressive, one-of-a-kind creations. Artists will experiment with texture, pattern, color, and construction as they design art that can be worn, moved in, and experienced beyond the page. This camp encourages artists to think about personal style and self-expression while learning how soft materials behave and how creative ideas can take physical form. |
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Dreamscapes Art Camp, $349
LIBERTY: July 13th-16th PLATTE WOODS: July 20th-23rd For ages 4-12 years Dreamscapes is inspired by imagination, personal spaces, and the dreamy worlds artists create when they let their ideas wander. Throughout the week, artists will create artwork designed to bring personality and creativity into their own spaces—think cozy bedroom vibes, imaginative décor, and art that feels special and personal. Artists will explore color, texture, pattern, and mood as they design pieces meant to be displayed, used, or enjoyed every day. This camp encourages thoughtful decision-making as artists consider how art can shape the feeling of a space and reflect their unique style and interests. |
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GLITTERFEST, $349
LIBERTY: July 20th-23rd PLATTE WOODS: July 27th-29th For ages 4-12 years GLITTERFEST is our most iconic art camp—and a beloved Orange Easel tradition for over 10 years. For many artists, attending GLITTERFEST is a true rite of passage: a joyful, sparkle-filled celebration of creativity, confidence, and self-expression. Throughout the week, artists will explore bold color, shine, texture, and playful materials as they create art that is expressive, eye-catching, and unapologetically GLITTERY. This camp encourages artists to take creative risks, experiment freely, and embrace their personal style in an environment that feels celebratory and supportive. |
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Cosmic Creations Art Camp, $349
LIBERTY: July 27th-30th PLATTE WOODS: August 3rd-6th For ages 4-12 years Cosmic Creations invites artists into a week of hands-on creative exploration of outer space, distant galaxies, and the mysteries beyond Earth. Artists will explore planets, stars, constellations, and imagined cosmic worlds as they create artwork that captures the beauty and vastness of the universe. Throughout the week, artists will experiment with color, light, texture, and scale to create space-inspired art that feels both imaginative and expressive. This camp invites artists to wonder, imagine, and design beyond what we can see—blending curiosity with creativity. Studio Club members can sign up beginning 9:00am March 1st
Registration opens for EVERYONE at 9:00am on March 15th |
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Pop Culture Studio, $349
LIBERTY: August 3rd-6th PLATTE WOODS: August 10th-13th For ages 4-12 years Pop Culture Studio is a four-day art experience inspired by music culture and the visuals that surround it—from album art and concert posters to pop icons, fantasy performers, and the energy of sound itself. Artists will explore how music influences visual style, mood, and design, then translate those ideas into original artwork across drawing, painting, and mixed media. Rather than copying real musicians or brands, this camp focuses on interpreting the feeling of music through art. Artists will study album covers, portrait styles, and expressive mark-making while experimenting with bold composition, contrast, repetition, and symbolism. Projects emphasize creative decision-making and personal style over step-by-step imitation. |
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Bugs, Butterflies, & Beyond, $349
PLATTE WOODS: June 29th-July 2nd LIBERTY: August 10th-13th For ages 4-12 years Bugs, Butterflies, & Beyond is an immersive art camp inspired by the tiny details and hidden beauty of the natural world. Artists will explore insects, butterflies, and other small creatures as a starting point for imaginative, colorful, and expressive artwork. Throughout the week, artists will look closely at patterns, textures, shapes, and symmetry found in nature, then use those ideas to create original art inspired by both real and imagined creatures. This camp encourages curiosity, careful observation, and creative interpretation |
About our art camps
Our 4-Day Art Camps are designed for artists who are ready to dive deep into creativity. Artists spend full days in the studio Monday through Thursday, building skills, exploring materials, and creating meaningful artwork in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Each camp centers around a broad, engaging theme and includes four unique art projects--one per day--across a variety of media such as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, and fiber arts. Projects are thoughtfully designed so younger artists can be successful while older artists are encouraged to add complexity, detail, and personal style.
Each camp centers around a broad, engaging theme and includes four unique art projects--one per day--across a variety of media such as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, and fiber arts. Projects are thoughtfully designed so younger artists can be successful while older artists are encouraged to add complexity, detail, and personal style.
But, Orange Easel Summer Camps are about more than finished artwork.
Throughout the week, artists enjoy:
- Creative games and team-building activities
- Music, movement, and social connection
- Free creative time to explore ideas independently
A studio atmosphere that feels both playful and purposeful
Our wide age range naturally supports sibling groups and friends, and our experienced instructors know how to guide artists at different developmental levels within the same space.
We end each camp with a joyful Art Show, giving artists the chance to display their work, practice talking about their creative process, and celebrate what they’ve accomplished—building confidence that lasts long after camp ends.
These immersive experiences are perfect for families looking to maintain a school-day routine during summer while offering their child something meaningful, enriching, and genuinely creative.
We end each camp with a joyful Art Show, giving artists the chance to display their work, practice talking about their creative process, and celebrate what they’ve accomplished—building confidence that lasts long after camp ends.
These immersive experiences are perfect for families looking to maintain a school-day routine during summer while offering their child something meaningful, enriching, and genuinely creative.
FAQs
What does a typical day look like?
Each day includes one main art project, plus creative games, free art time, movement, music, and social activities. We balance focused art-making with plenty of breaks so artists stay engaged and energized all day.
Each day includes one main art project, plus creative games, free art time, movement, music, and social activities. We balance focused art-making with plenty of breaks so artists stay engaged and energized all day.
What are they going to make?
Each camp makes at least four projects. In each camp, we try to have drawing project, a painting project, a sculpture project, and a project that is either mixed media, printmaking, fiber, or metals. In addition to the daily project, artists can make more art during our open creative stations in the afternoon.
Each camp makes at least four projects. In each camp, we try to have drawing project, a painting project, a sculpture project, and a project that is either mixed media, printmaking, fiber, or metals. In addition to the daily project, artists can make more art during our open creative stations in the afternoon.
Who can come to camp?
Summer Art Camps are designed for ages 4-12 years. We divide our campers by into two classrooms for arrival, project time, lunch time, and dismissal. This division is roughly by age with the younger campers in one room and the older campers in another classroom. Both classroom do the exact same projects. Parents can request to have children--siblings or friends--placed together (or separately!).
Summer Art Camps are designed for ages 4-12 years. We divide our campers by into two classrooms for arrival, project time, lunch time, and dismissal. This division is roughly by age with the younger campers in one room and the older campers in another classroom. Both classroom do the exact same projects. Parents can request to have children--siblings or friends--placed together (or separately!).
How do you accommodate such a wide age range?
Projects are designed with multiple entry points. Younger artists can complete a successful “core” version, while older artists are encouraged to add detail, complexity, and personal style. All artists, regardless of age, have the same supplies, access, and time. Our instructors actively support artists at different levels within the same space.
Projects are designed with multiple entry points. Younger artists can complete a successful “core” version, while older artists are encouraged to add detail, complexity, and personal style. All artists, regardless of age, have the same supplies, access, and time. Our instructors actively support artists at different levels within the same space.
Will my child bring artwork home?
Yes! Artists complete four finished projects during the week and take everything home after our end-of-week Art Show.
Yes! Artists complete four finished projects during the week and take everything home after our end-of-week Art Show.
Are these camps appropriate for beginners?
Absolutely. No prior art experience is required. Artists just need curiosity, a willingness to try new things, and an interest in creating.
Absolutely. No prior art experience is required. Artists just need curiosity, a willingness to try new things, and an interest in creating.
Can siblings or friends attend together?
Yes! Many campers sign up with siblings or friends. Our camps naturally support mixed ages and abilities, and working alongside peers often boosts confidence and creativity.
Yes! Many campers sign up with siblings or friends. Our camps naturally support mixed ages and abilities, and working alongside peers often boosts confidence and creativity.
Is there a sibling discount?
Due to supply costs, there are no sibling discounts for summer camps.
Due to supply costs, there are no sibling discounts for summer camps.
Is this camp more like childcare or enrichment?
Our camps are enrichment-focused. While we follow a school-day routine, the experience is intentionally designed to foster creativity, independence, and confidence through art.
Our camps are enrichment-focused. While we follow a school-day routine, the experience is intentionally designed to foster creativity, independence, and confidence through art.
Can my 3-year-old come if they are almost four and really mature?
No, all campers must be 4 or older at the time of camp.
Additionally, artists must be generally happy to be at camp, including drop-off time. And they must be able to use the bathroom independently.
No, all campers must be 4 or older at the time of camp.
Additionally, artists must be generally happy to be at camp, including drop-off time. And they must be able to use the bathroom independently.
What do we do about lunch?
Artists should bring a sack lunch for each day of camp. A morning snack is provided. Please note any food allergies in your registration so we can assure a safe environment for everyone.
Artists should bring a sack lunch for each day of camp. A morning snack is provided. Please note any food allergies in your registration so we can assure a safe environment for everyone.
How many camps should we sign up for?
Most families choose one or two camps that match their child’s interests. Each camp theme and project lineup is unique, so artists can return for multiple weeks without repeating the same experience.
Most families choose one or two camps that match their child’s interests. Each camp theme and project lineup is unique, so artists can return for multiple weeks without repeating the same experience.
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation policy to ensure clarity and fairness for all participants. VIEW CANCELLATION POLICY
We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation policy to ensure clarity and fairness for all participants. VIEW CANCELLATION POLICY
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