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Great Summer Art Camps for Boston Kids

Kids can make their own masterpieces this summer at art camps for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of the MFA Kids Studio Art Classes
Kids can make their own masterpieces this summer at art camps for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of the MFA Kids Studio Art Classes
4/9/23 - By N Ferreira

Summer art camps let Boston kids get creative on their break from school. Kids usually dabble in art class once a week or so throughout the Massachusetts school year. But if you have a child who really loves to create, a summer art camp might ignite a passion and nurture talent. These visual art camps happening in or near Boston encourage kids to experiment with creating a variety of media, from Eric-Carle-inspired paper projects to 3-D sculptures to graphic novels.

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Boston kids are never too young to paint, create, and have fun at summer art camps! Photo courtesy of Minni
Boston kids are never too young to paint, create, and have fun at summer art camps! Photo courtesy of Minni

Summer Art Camps in Boston

Minni

Boston
Ages 4-9
Minni is a creative community space run by professional artists and educators who believe deeply that regular art-making promotes joy, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. The space aims to serve as a place of gathering to support children and families within the local community, offering weekly classes for kids from ages 18 months to 12 years, as well as school break camps for kids ages 4 to 9 years old. READ MORE

MFA Kids Studio Art Classes

Boston
Ages 3-11
During February and April Vacation Weeks, the MFA offers Tuesday–Friday Studio Art Classes for kids ages 5-11. Summer Studio Art Classes at the MFA consist of full-day, in-person classes organized by age 5-7, 6–8, 8–10, and 9–11. The instructors are a group of experienced educators and professional artists who offer a variety of places and perspectives. READ MORE
Greater Boston's art camps offer classes in pottery, painting, and more! Photo courtesy of The Clay Room in Brookline
Greater Boston's art camps offer classes in pottery, painting, and more! Photo courtesy of The Clay Room in Brookline

Summer Art Camps near Boston

The Clayroom

Brookline
Ages 5-12
The Clayroom's half-day summer camp program is perfect for creative kids who love to do art projects. At the Clayroom, kids ages 6-10 will paint pottery, hand-build with clay, and a work on a wide variety of art projects.  READ MORE

Creative Arts at Park

Brookline
Ages 7-15
Creative Arts at Park provides young people ages 7-15 with an opportunity to explore the full range of visual and performing arts and specialty sports. Students select and attend five classes for the entire camp session, with each course culminating in a final project or performance that is presented on the last day of camp at the Arts Festival. Under the guidance of professional artists, the range of over 130 classes from ten departments allows each student to explore a customized range of creative outlets while developing critical thinking and leadership skills. The daily Noontime Show and... READ MORE

Brookline Arts Center

Brookline
Ages 5-17
Founded in 1964, the Brookline Arts Center (BAC) has a reputation throughout Greater Boston for being one of the most forward-thinking and comprehensive arts centers around. The center serves over 5,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities each year through classes and workshops, community outreach programs, exhibitions, public art activities, and special events within and beyond our walls. Kids 5-17 will find summer classes ranging from jewelry, clay, comics, and more. READ MORE
Art, friendships, and sunny weather are on the way for Summer 2023. 'the hive' photo courtesy of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Art, friendships, and sunny weather are on the way for Summer 2023. 'the hive' photo courtesy of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Summer Art Camps in Greater Boston

the hive at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Lincoln
Ages 5-12
The hive is a place for curious kids ages 5 to 12 who want to think, discover, and make things together. Contemporary art in deCordova's 30-acre sculpture park and museum galleries connects the hive’s weekly themes to real-world ideas, unbounded creativity, and inspiring innovation. READ MORE

New Art Center in Newton

Newton
Ages 7-12
Students entering grades 1-7 can join the Summer Art Program and develop their skills, creativity, and self-expression at any ability level. Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination, and fun as students explore 5 exciting activities each day: 2D, 3D, performing arts, movement, & clay. They also offer a teen program where students will practice developing skills, learning new art techniques, and building their art portfolio. READ MORE

LINX Camps

Wellesley
Ages 8-13
Kids 8-13 will explore different mediums that expand their creative imagination in 2-D works of art! The staff introduces campers to charcoal, chalk, paint, colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, and still life with games and exercises to help campers improve their creative and technical skills. Campers will work on projects specifically chosen for their age and skill level. READ MORE

Art Barn Preschool and Art Space - Camps

Weymouth
Ages 4-9
By day, Art Barn is a preschool dedicated to learning through experience and exploration of Art and Nature. We teach After school enrichment classes in Art and Ceramics. We offer Birthday Parties for all ages, custom designed for each occasion. We Offer Summer Art and Ceramic Camps for kids. We teach adult Ceramics for adults in the evenings. We offer ladies nights with customized Art projects and fun. READ MORE

Art Barn Preschool and Art Space - Camps

Weymouth
Ages 4-9
By day, Art Barn is a preschool dedicated to learning through experience and exploration of Art and Nature. We teach After school enrichment classes in Art and Ceramics. We offer Birthday Parties for all ages, custom designed for each occasion. We Offer Summer Art and Ceramic Camps for kids. We teach adult Ceramics for adults in the evenings. We offer ladies nights with customized Art projects and fun. READ MORE

Arlington Center for the Arts

Arlington
Ages 7-18
The Arlington Center for the Arts offers a variety of fun, dynamic programs for children in grades 1-12. During the summer camp season, there will be three camp programs: Vacation Arts Camp, Art Academy, and a Teen Studios program. READ MORE

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