All About 2026 Camps

Summer 2026 Camp descriptions are here 🤗

Last week we announced the dates for next year’s summer camps so you could get them on your radar - and now we have details on their themes!

While most of our camps are half-day, two weeks have morning and afternoon sessions. Campers attending both can stay 9am - 4pm. Please note that students must be at least rising third graders to attend full-day camp.

And while the camp themes vary, you may notice they all have something core in common: good old-fashioned making things with our hands. We’re pretty analog when it comes to summer camp - experimenting with tactile materials, honing fine motor (and inter-personal) skills, and connecting through creativity are some of the big ideas here.

Keep on reading for full camp descriptions. Registration will open in January (more details to come) and we hope to see your family.

June 15-19, 9am-12pm: Intro to Fiber Arts & Sewing (Grades K-5)

Get swept up in a colorful flurry of fibers and fabrics! This week, campers will squish and swirl wool to make a bright felt treasure bowl. Then, they’ll learn about stitching and sewing to create tiny stuffed friends and fun embroidered designs. Curious makers can find new crafty sparks, bringing their awesome fiber-art ideas to life.

June 22-26, 9am-12pm: Intermediate Sewing: Stitch & Style (Grades: 3-8)

Inspired by global textile traditions, students in Intermediate Sewing will stitch an embroidered design on their own canvas tote. They will also learn visible mending techniques to add their own unique touches to clothing. With extended time to focus on in-depth projects, this camp is perfect for middle-grade makers ready to take their basic sewing skills to the next level. Pair it with Jewelry & Wearable Art for a full Fashion Week experience!

June 22-26, 1-4pm: Jewelry and Wearable Art (Grades 3-8)

Do your kids love expressing themselves through their own personal style? Art doesn’t always have to hang on the wall. This camp is all about making art and jewelry they can wear! Think artsy bandanas, sewn shoulder bags, decorative pins, and patterned jewelry. This camp is for those who love standing out and adding personal flair to any ensemble.

July 6-10, 9am-12pm: 3D and Recycled Art (Grades K-5)

Young makers will enjoy a hands-on “clay day,” assemble their own folk-art memory jugs using tiny found objects, and transform recycled materials into imaginative 3D creations. We’ll also spend time outdoors celebrating the elements of design as found in the beauty of nature, with ephemeral art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. Perfect for elementary artists who love to experiment and get their hands messy.

July 13-17, 9am-12pm: Mini Worlds: Detailed Diorama Design (Grades 1-8)

Step inside a world of creativity! Kids will research, design, and construct their own miniature habitat—whether it’s a rainforest, coral reef, pet shop, or scene from a favorite book. Campers will learn drawing, painting, cutting, and sculpting skills as they explore new materials each day. At the end of the week, they’ll bring home a detailed diorama showcasing their work and imagination.

July 13-17, 1-4pm: Puppet Studio (Grades 3-8)

Have a student who wants to bring their own characters to life? From constructing 3D papier-mâché puppets to designing intricate shadow puppets, this camp will allow them to advance their puppet-making skills. We will learn about NC-based Paperhand Puppet artists Donovan Zimmerman and Jeghetto. Be prepared to get messy practicing techniques such as armature building, papier-mâché, painting, and garment construction with fabric. We can’t wait to watch stories begin to form as characters come alive!

August 3-7, 9am-12pm: 3D Art & Sculpture (Grades 3-8)

Middle-grade artists will problem-solve and discover new sparks as they experiment with materials, structure, and design. Campers will enjoy a “clay day,” curate and arrange small objects for a folk-art sculpture, and learn to design and mount their own wire figures. This camp combines open-ended process art with finished pieces they’ll be proud to take home at the end of the week.

NOTES:

• Students must be at least rising third graders to attend full-day camp

• Rising kindergartners must have completed a year of TK

• Camps must have at least five students to run

We’ll be back soon with registration details. Until then,

Happy trails to you -

Megan & Alder