< Summer Camp 2026 >

June 22 - August 14, 2026

8 Weeks of Creative Adventures | Monday - Friday

Dive into an unforgettable summer of creativity at Gabriel's Art Kids! Our 8-week summer camp brings together imagination, exploration, and artistic discovery through engaging weekly themes—from underwater adventures to cosmic creations. With programs designed for ages 2.5 through grade 8, young artists will experiment with diverse art forms, build new skills, and make lasting memories in a supportive, inspiring environment. Choose from flexible full-day and half-day options across multiple age groups, including our specialized Ceramics Camp for advanced learners.

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

Ages 11 - 16

Get your hands on clay! Our Ceramics Camp offers an immersive experience in pottery and hand-building techniques throughout the summer. Led by instructor Haley Holmgren.

Location Holly St

Dates June 22 - Aug 14

Sessions Morning & Afternoon

Price $385/week

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Location & Details

• Holly St — 322 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA
• Dates: June 22 - August 14, 2026 (8 weeks)
• Instructor: Haley Holmgren
• Class minimum: 4 students
• Includes 25 lbs of clay and all tools needed
• Come in clothes ready to get messy in the mud!

Session Times & Pricing

Morning Session

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $385/week ($77/day)

Afternoon Session

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | $385/week ($77/day)

Weekly Schedule

Week 1 June 22–26

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel! Students of all experience levels learn the basics while shaping bowls, cups, and fun forms.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 2 June 29 – July 3

Wheel Throwing

Spin, splash, and create on the pottery wheel! Students build skills, try new techniques, and add personal touches with texture and decoration.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 3 July 6–10

Hand-Building

Squish, roll, and shape! Explore slab, coil, and pinch techniques to create unique projects full of form, texture, and design.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 4 July 13–17

Clay Critters

Get your hands muddy and imagination running wild! Campers sculpt their own creatures — from silly monsters to magical animals — using hand-building techniques.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 5 July 20–24

Hand-Building: Plates & Bowls

Turn clay into functional art! Young makers use slab, coil, and pinch to create hand-built plates and bowls — colorful, one-of-a-kind treasures for the table or display.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 6 July 27–31

Wheel Throwing

Back on the wheel! Students of all levels continue exploring the basics of wheel throwing, shaping bowls and cups with creative personal touches.

Capacity: 12 students per session

Week 7 August 3–7

Hand-Building

Explore classic handbuilding techniques — slab, coil, and pinch — in a playful, supportive studio focused on creative problem-solving.

Capacity: 8 students per session

Week 8 August 10–14

Wheel Throwing

Close out summer with a spin! Students revisit wheel throwing fundamentals, adding personal flair with textures and decorative details.

Capacity: 12 students per session

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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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