Summer Art Camp
Dive into art this summer at the High! Young artists will explore the museum’s galleries, learn about the museum’s collection and special exhibitions, and hone their skills in drawing, painting, and design to create original artworks.
Professional teaching artists will inspire your child to look closely, experiment with materials, and try new techniques. Our weeklong camps are designed to serve rising first through eighth graders.
Registration is now open!
RegisterPricing:
Members: $350
Not Yet Members: $450
Aftercare: $95
Not a member? Join today!
Camp Schedule
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Morning drop-off: 8:30–9 a.m.
Afternoon pickup: 3:30–4 p.m.
Aftercare is available as an add-on for late pickups until 6 p.m.
The High Museum of Art reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter any program due to attendance.
Member Discounts
Not-Yet-Members: If you are not currently a member but would like to become one or renew an expired membership, simply select the camp you’d like to purchase below and then add a membership in the cart when prompted. Your discount will be applied before you finish your transaction.
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Camp Aftercare
Aftercare (4–6 p.m.): $95/week
Purchase aftercare when you register for camps.
Aftercare extends pickup during the week of camp until 6 p.m. During aftercare, campers will be fully supervised and will be able to create small art projects, play games, and enjoy free time.
Camp FAQ
For additional information, check out our Camp FAQ.
For registration questions or assistance, email us at HMAcamps@rstage.high.org, or call 404-800-0547 for all other questions.
Pricing and Registration
Registration for 2024 Summer Art Camp opens to the public on February 13. Members get early access.
Members at the Patron level and above: January 30 at 10 a.m.
Members: February 6 at 10 a.m.
Not-Yet-Members: February 13 at 10 a.m.
Pricing:
Members: $350
Not Yet Members: $450
Aftercare: $95
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T-Shirts
Summer camp t-shirts are here! Grab this year’s design to commemorate your camper’s summer. Quantities are limited. No size exchanges or refunds.
Week 1: HogwARTS!
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June 3–7
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. At week’s end, you’ll test your skills in the Triwizard Art Cup. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
Week 2: Circus of Art
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June 10–14
The circus has come to town! Get ready for a roaring good time with circus-themed art projects all week long. Master the ability to tame lions through mixed media, learn the art of balancing objects by creating gravity-defying 3D sculptures, and get silly with colorful paintings.
Week 3: Messy Masterpieces
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June 17–21
Come get messy with us! Explore the galleries to study artworks that play with texture, and discover modern ways to make art. Then get creatively messy in the studio as you explore fun ways to create art that plays with your senses.
Week 4: Pops of Color!
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June 24–28
Are bright colors your favorite, or do you prefer pastels? Join us for a week full of color exploration. Search the galleries for artworks that use color in different and creative ways. In the studio, play with colors to create vibrant paintings or moody ink drawings. Discover the endless possibilities of color!
July 8–12
The museum has been invaded by little green men! Join us as we explore the galleries and the universe to create out-of-this-world masterpieces. Build your own spacecraft or splatter-paint a new universe as we hop on our spaceship and leave Earth behind.
July 15–19
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. At week’s end, you’ll test your skills in the Triwizard Art Cup. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
July 22–26
Dive into the world of art and explore how art can help us express ourselves! Explore the museum’s collection and learn about the different ways in which artists express emotion through what they create. Then head to the studio to create one-of-a-kind art that reflects who you are.
July 29–August 2
It’s a monster mash-up! Take inspiration from films, books, and your own imagination to create one-of-a-kind monster-themed art. Explore marvelous techniques and materials in this super fun week of creativity and play.
Week 1: HogwARTS!
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June 3–7
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. At week’s end, you’ll test your skills in the Triwizard Art Cup. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
Week 2: Accessorizing Art!
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June 10–14
Make bold fashion statements this week with art you can wear! Find and be inspired by masks, jewelry, and clothing in the galleries. In the workshops, flex your fingers with finger knitting, create cardboard armor, or work with leather to create awesome accessories. Define your style as you discover new ways to make wearable art!
Week 3: Superheroes and Villains
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June 17–21
It’s art-making time! If you’re an aspiring superhero or set on world domination, join us for a week of SUPER fun. Discover your superpowers of art making as you portray your favorite monsters and superheroes or create new ones!
Week 4: Cartoon and Anime Drawing
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June 24–28
Discover the art of storytelling through illustration. Learn how to portray characters, how to convey emotion through your characters, and how to create a scene with different mediums such as ink and watercolors. Come tell your story as you fill your sketchbook with your one-of-a-kind stories!
July 8-12
Leave the two-dimensional art world behind as you explore the fascinating world of 3D art. Learn how to make your own wired sculpture, or experiment with mixed media to make art that jumps off the page. Use your hands to explore tactile mediums such as clay, papier-mâché, cardboard, and a variety of found objects.
July 15–19
Abracadabra! Alakazam! Calling all magical artists to create enchanting creatures, illusions, and tricks-of-the-eyes all while having fun, making friends, and exploring the magical world of art.
July 22–26
Let the printing presses roll! Explore the creative world of printmaking by experiencing different techniques such as block printing, image transferring, gelli printing, and more. Get messy this week while creating one-of-a-kind prints!
July 29–August 2
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. At week’s end, you’ll test your skills in the Triwizard Art Cup. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
Week 1: HogwARTS!
Sold Out
June 3–7
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. At week’s end, you’ll test your skills in the Triwizard Art Cup. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
Week 2: Accessorizing Art!
Sold Out
June 10–14
Make bold fashion statements this week with art you can wear! Find and be inspired by masks, jewelry, and clothing in the galleries. In the workshops, flex your fingers with finger knitting, create cardboard armor, or work with leather to create awesome accessories. Define your style as you discover new ways to make wearable art!
Week 3: Myths and Legends
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June 17–21
The Loch Ness Monster? Swash-Buckling Pirates? Kings and queens from distant lands? Be inspired by myths and legends—or create your own! For hundreds of years artists have used myths and legends to inspire works of art. Draw inspiration from Greek or Norse mythology to reinvent a piece of art.
Week 4: Cartoon and Anime Drawing
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June 24–28
Discover the art of storytelling through illustration. Learn how to portray characters, how to convey emotion through your characters, and how to create a scene with different mediums such as ink and watercolors. Come fill your sketchbook and tell your one-of-a-kind story!
July 8–12
This week, learn about the craftsmanship that is achievable with modeling clay, from pinch pots to jewelry to decorative plates, and draw inspiration from our different exhibition spaces to create your own clay artworks.
July 15–19
Let the printing presses roll! Explore the creative world of printmaking by experiencing different techniques such as block printing, image transferring, gelli printing, and more. Get messy this week while creating one-of-a-kind prints!
July 22–26
Grab your magnifying glass and see if you can spot our Miniature Makers! It’s time to miniaturize your maker skills as we design buildings, furniture, figurines, and more at a teeny, tiny scale—small projects, big ideas!
July 29–August 2
Discover the art of storytelling through illustration. Learn how to portray characters, how to convey emotion through your characters, and how to create a scene with different mediums such as ink and watercolors. Come fill your sketchbook and tell your one-of-a-kind story!
Paint Extravaganza
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June 10–14
Dive into the world of painting and deepen your knowledge of color theory, painting techniques, and materials. Gain inspiration from the museum’s collection to create your own masterpieces.
Myths and Legends
$350–$450
June 24–28
The Loch Ness Monster? Swash-Buckling Pirates? Kings and queens from distant lands? Be inspired by myths and legends—or create your own! For hundreds of years artists have used myths and legends to inspire works of art. Draw inspiration from Greek or Norse mythology to reinvent a piece of art.
July 15–19
Let the printing presses roll! Explore the creative world of printmaking by experiencing different techniques such as block printing, image transferring, gelli printing, and more. Get messy this week while creating one-of-a-kind prints!
July 29–August 2
Discover the art of storytelling through illustration. Learn how to portray characters, how to convey emotion through your characters, and how to create a scene with different mediums such as ink and watercolors. Come fill your sketchbook and tell your one-of-a-kind story!