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Summer Art Camps for Westchester Kids

Enjoy art in the great outdoors at the Katonah Arts Center's summer camp. Photo courtesy of the Center
Enjoy art in the great outdoors at the Katonah Arts Center's summer camp. Photo courtesy of the Center
3/17/21 - By Susan Miele

Summer camp is on the horizon and artistic kids are sure to feel inspired by this list of summer art camps. These picks cater to kids who like to roll up their sleeves and get dirty in the most creative way possible. 

The programs below offer subjects both familiar—drawing and pottery—and also more specialized techniques, such as glass fusing, fashion design, and even horror film production. Beyond channeling your child’s creativity, art camps offer the added benefit of keeping the messy mediums far away from your house!

Read on for our list of summer art camps, and find plenty more summer camp programs for kids of all interests in our Summer Camp Guide or our Summer Camp Directory.

 

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The Clay Art Center lets kids get crafty and learn sculpting techniques. Photo courtesy of the Center
The Clay Art Center lets kids get crafty and learn sculpting techniques. Photo courtesy of the Center

Summer Art Camps in Lower Westchester

Clay Art Center

Port Chester
Ages 6-15
Weekly sessions available
The Clay Art Center provides sculpting classes and activities, including summer camp for children ages 7 to 15. Ages 7-11 will focus on hand-built sculptural art, while ages 12-15 will learn wheel-throwing pottery with hand-building. A shop on-premises sells pottery. READ MORE

MADE: my art + design experience

Mamaroneck
Ages 6+
Weekly sessions available
In addition to year-round classes, MADE offers summer art camps, with registration by the week. Each session meets three hours a day for four days per week, with a different theme for each. An outdoor snack break is on the agenda. READ MORE

One River School of Art + Design

Larchmont and Hartsdale
Ages 5-18
Weekly sessions available
Both in-person and virtual art camps may be offered this year, with camp operating out of both the Larchmont and Hartsdale locations. Camp is offered by week from June through early September in half-day increments. Novel topics incorporate a range of media tailored by age.  READ MORE

Rye Arts Center

Rye
Ages 3-18
Weekly sessions available
A nonprofit organization, The Rye Arts Center offers a range of classes for all ages and camps for children in both fine and creative arts. Learn an instrument, throw clay, study painting, explore digital animation, or put on a show.  READ MORE

Scribble Art Workshop

Dobbs Ferry
Ages 5-11
Two-week commitment required
Beyond art-making, Scribble's camp agenda includes time out in nature and picnicking at the park. Camps are held in the summer and on major school holidays. Early drop-off and late pickup are available. Classes and parties are also offered. READ MORE

Art XO Studio

Irvington
Ages 5-12
Weekly sessions available
In addition to offering programs in tie-dye, painting, sculpture, and mosaics, Art XO Studio tops off the fun with entertaining activities like hydro dip, paint archery, and chalk rockets. Half- and full-day weekly camps are offered. Classes and parties are available. READ MORE
Westchester Art Studio offers a well-rounded art camp for grade schoolers. Photo courtesy of the studio
Westchester Art Studio offers a well-rounded art camp for grade schoolers. Photo courtesy of the studio

Summer Art Camps in Northern Westchester

Katonah Art Center Camp

Katonah
Ages 3-17
Weekly sessions available
With classes divided by age group and activity, this camp caters to ages 3.5-17. Paint a mural, fuse glass, make a horror film, learn Flash animation, design jewelry, and more. Registration is by the week; choose full- or half-days. Extended days are also an option.  READ MORE

Westchester Art Studio

Pleasantville
Ages 5-17
Weekly sessions available
Housed in a church, this art program offers year-round classes and sporadic camp sessions in summer. Teens can join a week-long drawing and painting camp offered in mid-July and again in late August, while kids ages 5-9 can close out the summer with a week of Art Explore camp. READ MORE

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