< Summer Camp 2026 >

June 22 - August 14, 2026

8 Weeks of Creative Adventures | Monday - Friday

Bellingham's most creative summer for kids ages 2.5–12. Small groups, real art experiences, and hands-on learning—designed to build confidence, creativity, and connection. Explore flexible camp options, including ceramics, outdoor programs, and more.

Toddler Little Sprouts (2.5-4) Budding Artists (3.5-5) Art & Play (K-5) Ceramics (5-16) Outdoor Camp (7-11)

Toddler Experience

Art Studio for Little Ones

Ages 18 Months - 4 Years

Our Toddler Experience combines music, art, and play in a nurturing summer environment designed for our youngest learners!

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• Location and schedule details to be announced
• Parent-child participation format
• Music, art, and creative play activities
• Perfect for little ones exploring creativity

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Little Sprouts

Art Studio

Ages 2.5 - 4 Years

Join us for 8 weeks of summer creativity! Our youngest artists explore weekly themes through gentle, age-appropriate adventures. This is a drop-off program.

Location D St

Dates June 22 - Aug 14

Times 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Capacity 18 students

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In our nurturing environment, children engage in seasonal art projects, storytelling, and imaginative play. Our experienced teachers guide students through age-appropriate activities that spark joy and foster early developmental skills.

Schedule Options

5-Day Week (Mon-Fri)

Full Day: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | $487.50/week ($97.50/day)
Half Day: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $265/week ($53/day)

3-Day Week (Mon/Wed/Fri)

Full Day: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | $292.50/week ($97.50/day)
Half Day: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $159/week ($53/day)

2-Day Week (Tue/Thu)

Full Day: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | $195/week ($97.50/day)
Half Day: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $106/week ($53/day)

Location & Details

• D Street — 2215 D St, Bellingham, WA 98225
• Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2026 (8 weeks)
• Capacity: 18 students
• Choose from 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day weekly schedules

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Budding Artists

Art Studio

Ages 3.5 - 5 Years

Watch your child's creativity bloom through 8 weeks of summer art adventures! Perfect for growing minds ready for kindergarten.

⚠️ Important for Kindergarten Families:

Students entering Kindergarten should register for our Pre-K camp. Students who have completed a year of Kindergarten and will be entering 1st grade should register for the Art & Play (Elementary) program.

Location D St

Dates June 22 - Aug 14

Times 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Capacity 18 students

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Through engaging art projects and seasonal activities, children develop fine motor skills and creative thinking while making new friends. Our balanced program combines structured art activities with free exploration time.

Full Day: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | $487.50/week ($97.50/day)
Half Day: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $265/week ($53/day)

Location & Details

• D Street — 2215 D St, Bellingham, WA 98225
• Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2026 (8 weeks)
• Requirement: Children must be fully potty trained
• Capacity: 18 students
• 5-day weekly schedule (Mon-Fri)

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Art & Play

Studio for Grades K-5

Ages 6-12 (Grades K-5)

Elementary students dive into 8 weeks of exciting summer art projects that challenge their creativity and technical skills!

⚠️ For Kindergarten Families:

This program is for students who have completed Kindergarten and will be entering 1st grade. Students entering Kindergarten should register for our Budding Artists (Pre-K) program.

Location Dupont St

Dates June 22 - Aug 14

Times 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Capacity 54 students/week

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From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, campers explore diverse artistic techniques while working on individual and group projects. This program encourages artistic expression and builds lasting friendships through shared creative experiences.

Full Day: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $525/week ($105/day)
Half Day: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | $325/week ($65/day)

Location & Details

• Dupont St — 1405 Dupont St, Bellingham, WA
• Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2026 (8 weeks)
• Age Requirement: Must be 6–12 years old
• Grade Level: Completed Kindergarten through 5th grade
• Capacity: 54 students per week

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Ceramics Camp

Clay & Pottery Studio with Teacher Haley

Ages 5–11 & Ages 11–16

Get your hands on clay! Each week explores a different theme — from sculpted tiles and clay critters to wheel throwing, hand-building, and glowing luminaries. Led by Teacher Haley Holmgren at our Holly Street Studio.

All sessions include: 25 lbs of clay & all tools needed.
Please wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy!

Location Holly St

Dates June 22 – Aug 14

Sessions Morning & Afternoon

Price $385/week

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Location & Details

• Holly Street Studio — 322 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225
• Instructor: Teacher Haley Holmgren
• Minimum: 4 students per session to run
• Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $385/week ($77/day)
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $385/week ($77/day)

Ages 5–11 — Weekly Themes

Capacity: 8 students per session

Week 1 June 22–26

Sculpted Tiles

In this fun and creative ceramics summer camp, students will explore clay through sculpting and decorating their own unique tiles. Campers will learn basic handbuilding skills, experiment with textures and patterns, and use colorful glazes to bring their designs to life. This class encourages imagination, creative expression, and confidence while teaching safe studio habits in a supportive and playful environment.

Week 2 June 29 – July 3

Munching on Mud

Who's hungry for clay? In this delightfully messy ceramics adventure, artists will use hand-building techniques to whip up ceramic creations that look good enough to eat! From pretend pastries to playful pizza slices, campers will pinch, roll, and sculpt their favorite foods out of clay, adding fun textures and colorful details. It's a recipe for creativity!

Week 3 July 6–10

Sculpting Nature

Let your creativity grow wild in this nature-inspired ceramics summer camp! Students will explore clay while sculpting fun and imaginative forms inspired by the natural world — animals, plants, shells, and more. Through hands-on play, artists will learn simple building techniques, experiment with textures, and add colorful details to bring their creations to life. This class celebrates curiosity, creativity, and a love of nature in a joyful and supportive studio environment.

Week 4 July 13–17

Clay Masks

Get ready to play, create, and get a little messy with clay! In this fun ceramics summer camp, artists will dream up and build their own sculpted clay masks, bringing their ideas and characters to life. Students will explore hands-on techniques, add cool textures and details, and finish their masks with colorful decorations. This camp encourages imagination, confidence, and creative expression in a joyful and supportive studio space.

Week 5 July 20–24

Clay Critters

Get your hands muddy and your imagination running wild in this playful ceramics adventure! Campers will explore hand-building techniques like slab, coil, and pinch to bring their own sculpted creatures to life. From silly monsters to magical animals, students will shape, stack, squish, and smooth clay into one-of-a-kind creations full of personality. Perfect for young artists who love to build, experiment, and let their creativity take the lead!

Week 6 July 27–31

Cups Galore

Let's make something fun to sip from! In this playful ceramics summer camp, students will explore clay while creating all kinds of unique mugs and cups. Artists will try different shapes, build with their hands, and add creative handles, textures, and decorations to make each piece one of a kind. This class encourages imagination, confidence, and joyful creativity while introducing safe and supportive studio habits.

Week 7 August 3–7

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel in this playful ceramics summer camp! Students of all experience levels will learn the basics of wheel throwing while exploring how to shape clay into bowls, cups, and other fun forms. Artists will build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a sense of adventure in a welcoming and supportive studio space.

Week 8 August 10–14

Glowing Luminaries

Let your creativity shine in this ceramics summer camp! Students will shape and sculpt their own glowing luminaries and candle holders, designing pieces that sparkle when lit from within. Artists will explore fun building techniques, carve playful patterns and cut-out designs, and add colorful finishes to make each creation truly glow. This class is all about imagination, hands-on discovery, and creating something warm and wonderful in a joyful studio space.

Ages 11–16 — Weekly Themes

Capacity: 8–12 students per session

Week 1 June 22–26

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel in this playful ceramics summer camp! Students of all experience levels will learn the basics of wheel throwing while exploring how to shape clay into bowls, cups, and other fun forms. Artists will build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a sense of adventure in a welcoming and supportive studio space.

Max 12 students per session

Week 2 June 29 – July 3

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel in this playful ceramics summer camp! Students of all experience levels will learn the basics of wheel throwing while exploring how to shape clay into bowls, cups, and other fun forms. Artists will build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a sense of adventure in a welcoming and supportive studio space.

Max 12 students per session

Week 3 July 6–10

Hand-Building

Squish, roll, and shape your way into the world of clay! In this hands-on ceramics summer camp, artists will explore classic handbuilding techniques like slab, coil, and pinch to create their own unique projects. Students will experiment with form, texture, and design while discovering all the fun possibilities clay has to offer. This class is all about playful exploration, creative problem-solving, and building confidence in a supportive and joyful studio space.

Max 12 students per session

Week 4 July 13–17

Clay Critters

Get your hands muddy and your imagination running wild in this playful ceramics adventure! Campers will explore hand-building techniques like slab, coil, and pinch to bring their own sculpted creatures to life. From silly monsters to magical animals, students will shape, stack, squish, and smooth clay into one-of-a-kind creations full of personality. Perfect for young artists who love to build, experiment, and let their creativity take the lead!

Max 12 students per session

Week 5 July 20–24

Hand-Building: Plates & Bowls

Squish it, roll it, flatten it — let's turn clay into functional art! In this hands-on ceramics camp, young makers will explore slab, coil, and pinch techniques to create their own hand-built plates and bowls. Campers will shape, texture, and decorate their pieces, transforming simple lumps of clay into colorful, one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for the table or display. It's a playful clay-filled experience where creativity takes shape — literally!

Max 12 students per session

Week 6 July 27–31

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel in this playful ceramics summer camp! Students of all experience levels will learn the basics of wheel throwing while exploring how to shape clay into bowls, cups, and other fun forms. Artists will build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a sense of adventure in a welcoming and supportive studio space.

Max 12 students per session

Week 7 August 3–7

Hand-Building

Squish, roll, and shape your way into the world of clay! In this hands-on ceramics summer camp, artists will explore classic handbuilding techniques like slab, coil, and pinch to create their own unique projects. Students will experiment with form, texture, and design while discovering all the fun possibilities clay has to offer. This class is all about playful exploration, creative problem-solving, and building confidence in a supportive and joyful studio space.

Max 8 students per session

Week 8 August 10–14

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel in this playful ceramics summer camp! Students of all experience levels will learn the basics of wheel throwing while exploring how to shape clay into bowls, cups, and other fun forms. Artists will build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a sense of adventure in a welcoming and supportive studio space.

Max 12 students per session

Final Fired Ceramic Work

Student pieces will be fired within two weeks of the final glazing class session. Students will receive a list of pickup dates and times. Any work left more than 30 days will be recycled.

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Outdoor Art Camp

Nature, Art & Adventure

Ages 7 - 11

Art meets adventure! Campers explore Bellingham's parks, beaches, and natural spaces while creating art inspired by the world around them — from tidepool watercolors to sand mandalas.

Drop-off / Pick-up Holly St

Camp Hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Drop-off 8:45 – 9:00 AM

Pick-up 4:00 – 4:15 PM

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Daily Schedule

9:00 Arrival Journal Prompt
9:30 Morning Huddle
10:00 Load Vans
10:30 Park — Snack
11:00 Creation Time
12:00 Lunch & Free Play
12:45 Adventure Time
2:15 Snack
2:30 Load Vans
3:00 Collaborative Art Project
3:30 Closing Circle

Camp Weeks

Week 1 June 22–26

Underwater Odyssey

Explore the variety of life in tidepools using water-based art! Campers learn about intertidal creatures while playing at Larrabee State Park and Marine Park. Activities include watercolor botanical illustrations, bubble creations, and tie-dye. Be prepared for splashing if the weather cooperates!

Week 4 July 13–17

Inventors & Imagination

A STEAM-based week exploring local parks and landmarks through building and sculpting with clay, sand, and natural materials. Campers visit Cordata to create a playground (and play in the splash park), Boulevard Park for mosaics, and Marine Park at low tide to draw mandalas and mazes in the sand as ephemeral art.

Week 6 July 27–31

Time Machine

Step into the time machine and arrive as a pioneer in turn-of-the-century Bellingham! Campers film a short video about pioneer life, create candles, explore printmaking, charcoal drawing, and even churn butter. Adventures take us to Fairhaven creeks (and the splash park), Lake Padden, and Waypoint parks.

Week 7 August 3–7

Once Upon an Art

What happens when the tide comes in? Campers perform "Life on the Rocks" — a short play about marine life in the Intertidal Zone. The week is spent creating costumes and props, rehearsing, and playing on the beach at Larrabee State Park. On the final day, campers perform on the outdoor stage — families welcome!

Good to Know

• Drop-off & pick-up at Holly St — 322 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA
• Available weeks: 1, 4, 6, and 7 (select weeks only)
• Campers travel to local parks and natural areas by van
• Pack a lunch, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing
• Families invited to the Week 7 final performance at Larrabee State Park

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8 Weeks of Summer Themes

Each week brings a new creative adventure through art, storytelling, and imaginative play!

Week 1

June 22-26

Underwater Odyssey

Week 2

June 29-July 3

Creature Lab: Legends & Lore

Week 3

July 6-10

Wild Arts Expedition

Week 4

July 13-17

Inventors & Imagination

Week 5

July 20-24

Cosmic Creators: Mission Art Lab

Week 6

July 27-31

Time Machine Studio

Week 7

August 3-7

Once Upon an Art

Week 8

August 10-14

Trash to Treasure

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