Youth Camps

2023 WCFA Summer ART Camps – all camps are full! Thank you for another great season! 

Please note that some camp sessions are already full (as noted). Please email admin@warwickcfa.org to be put on a waitlist)

 Camp Week #1 | July 5 – 7th | 10am to Noon | ages 4-6 | Art Exploration for Tiny Hands | Instructor: Aileen Quinn (THIS CAMP IS FULL! Email us to be added to the waitlist) 

For our youngest campers (ages 4-6) we are kicking off the summer with a mini camp with lots of freedom and exploration as the name of the game! In this short, 2 hour, 3-day camp we will explore all the elements of art and design through sensory exploration. Color, line, texture and shape will be experienced from an artful point of view. 

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Camp Week #2 | July 10-14th

9:00 – 11:30 | Grades 2-6 | Drawing Group #1 | Instructor: Lauren Pomeroy (2 spots left!) 

9:00 – 11:30 | Grades 4-8 | Drawing Group #2 | Instructor: Mollee Daniels (THIS SESSION IS FULL) 

Learning to draw is all about learning “how to see” drawing self-portraits, still life’s and objects all around us using graphite, charcoal, marker and pastel. 

12:00 – 2:30 | Grades 2-6 | Mixed up Media & Collage | Instructor: Deborah Siravo (THIS SESSION IS FULL) 

This afternoon session will be a time to let loose and mix up all materials into collage mixed media artworks. 

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Camp Week #3 | July 17-21 | Mon-Fri 

9:00 – 11:30 | Grades 4-8 | Jewelry Design | Instructor: Rylie Paull (THIS SESSION IS FULL) 

Students will learn the basics of using jewelry tools to twist, wrap and fasten various beads, baubles and objects from nature into beautiful works of art. The session will culminate in the students designing & making a matching jewelry set.

12:00 – 2:30 | Grades 4-8 | Drawing for Comic Books | Instructor: Jerry Shippee (Session is FULL)

Learn how to draw characters for comic books. Heroes, Villains and Monsters. All comic books start with the pencil! (even the digital kind). Come and learn the pencil techniques you need in order to create your own hero, villain, or creature – that you can use in your very own epic tale!

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Camp Week #4 | July 24-28 | Mon – Fri

9:00 – 11:30 | Grades 1-5 | Wearable Art* | Instructor: Deborah Siravo (THIS CAMP IS FULL! Email us to be added to the waitlist) 

In this totally interactive, expressive and individualized session fabulous fashionista campers will bring wearable items to paint, tie dye and create other wearable art using fabric, beads, and more. 

12:00 – 2:30 | Grades 1-5 | Painting & Printmaking | Instructor: Mollee Daniels (THIS CAMP IS FULL! Email us to be added to the waitlist) 

Campers will be able to explore all the elements of design, color mixing and brush strokes to compose masterpieces using paint and printmaking techniques. 

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Camp Week #5 | July 31-Aug 4 | Mon – Fri

9:00 – 2:30 | Grades 1-5 | The Art of Musical Theater (THIS CAMP IS FULL! Email us to be added to the waitlist) 

This fun-filled imaginative week begins with hand building props and costume accessories then ends with a showcase dance performance using the campers creations. 

Instructor (Props & costumes): Rebecca Stockdill / Instructor (Musical Theater Dance): Deirdre Stockdill

12:00 – 2:30 “ Grades 4-8 | Create your own Comic Book| Instructor: Jerry Shippee (7 spots available)

This session is designed to build upon the drawing skills learned in Week 3 “Drawing for Comic Books” Learn how to put an adventure together – as a comic book! Come and learn to put together your story in a fun way!
Students will be shown story-telling techniques, while creating their own short comic book.
They will also have the opportunity to create a really cool cover!

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Camp Week #6 | Aug 7-11 | Mon-Fri

9:00 – 2:30 | Grades 2-6 | Upcycled Art from Nature & the Recycle Bin | Instructor: Aileen Quinn (5 spots available)

Nothing goes to waste! There’s a creative future in all kinds of items we can rescue from the recycle bin or blowing around in nature. Campers will create drawings, paintings, sculptures and assemblages using natural and recycled materials. This week will allow students the opportunity to try building assemblage, collage, painting and more. 

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Camp Week #7 | Aug 14-18 | Mon-Fri

9:00 – 11:30 | Grades 3-6 | Following Famous Artists | Instructor: Deborah Siravo (6 spots available)

Campers will learn a full spectrum of art techniques and media following the styles and design principles of famous artists throughout history including Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Helen Grankenthaler, Henri Matisse, and Jackson Pollock. 

9:00 – 2:30 | Grades 4-8 | Drawing & Painting with Watercolor, Acrylic, Oils and more!* | Instructor: Various WCFA Painters! (5 spots available)

This full day camp is for campers ages 9 and up who love to draw and paint and want to learn how to really level up their game on canvas! Composition, color, brush strokes, and many other drawing and painting techniques will be covered. 

WCFA Summer Art Camp Details:

DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00-2:30 (full day with a supervised lunch break) 

OR Morning or Afternoon sessions only (although most kids discover that they want to stay all day!)

9:00-11:30 AM Session

12:00-2:30 PM Session

Every day at WCFA Art Camp includes not only art making but also music, games, and several breaks outdoors. We do not offer early drop off or late pick up at this time. Please arrive promptly at drop off and pick up times. Camps are for ages 4-14, please note the appropriate ages for each camp session as they vary. 

FLEXIBILITY & FINANCES 

Our flexible schedule and variety of weekly art sessions lets you create the camp schedule that fits your budget. You can choose half day sessions in the morning or afternoon, or a full day session. Have more than one artist in your family? We offer a sibling discount of 10% off the tuition for each registration after the first one. WCFA Family members have the benefit of a 10% tuition discount. Learn more about becoming a member.

• Weekly Tuition: Full Day $355 or $175 Half Day (AM or PM) 
• Discounts: WCFA Family Members get a discount of 10% off ($320 or $160)
• Annual Family Membership costs $50. Click here to learn about memberships.
• Sibling Discount – 10% off the tuition for each additional sibling after the first registration.

Need a little financial assistance? Thanks to the generous donors who support WCFA’s mission to make the arts accessible to all, we have a designated fund that provides need-based tuition assistance to those who cannot afford to pay the full tuition amount. Please click here to fill out an application to determine if you are eligible to receive either 50% or 25% off.. Email  director@warwickcfa.org with any questions. 

SAFETY & COMFORT 

We like to keep our camp class sizes small (maximum 10 students) with at least one lead teacher and two teen or adult teaching aides. All staff, instructors and volunteers are required to provide a criminal background check and references. We follow all the CDC Covid-19 guidelines and in addition to frequent handwashing, we continue to screen campers for any signs of illness. Our small size and nurturing environment enables us to get to know each camper’s individual needs and requirements for a joyful and enriching camp experience!

Campers should bring a water bottle, snack, and/or lunch if staying for a full day. It is recommended that campers apply sunscreen before arriving to camp since we will spend time outdoors whenever possible. Please have your child wear sturdy shoes that have closed toes (no flip flops please!) Sometimes our projects get messy, so please only wear comfortable clothing appropriate for painting, etc. 

REGISTRATION 

• Please note that registration is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
• If you have requested consideration for financial aid and/or a sibling discount, a 50% deposit can hold your reservation for a camp session, but this does not guarantee a spot in the class until full payment is received or the tuition assistance funding has been approved. 
• Camp session enrollment minimum = 4 / maximum = 10 
• WCFA maintains small class sizes with plenty of individual attention therefore we cannot exceed the 10 student limit. Additional sessions will be added if possible.
• If we do not meet the minimum number of registrations to cover the cost of the class we reserve the right to cancel that session and will provide a refund or credit. 

WCFA CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

A student withdrawing before the start of a class, workshop, or camp, must notify the Warwick Center for the Arts of his/her intent to withdraw within the following guidelines to be eligible for any refunds: 

• Ten (10) business days or more before the start date – receive a full refund. Less than ten (10) business days but more than five (5) business days before the start date – receive the class fee less a 25% processing fee. 
• Less than five (5) business days before the start date –  receive the class fee less a 50% processing fee.
• Less than 48 hours prior to the start time – not entitled to a refund nor will receive a credit (unless an extreme medical issue arises). 

CLASS CREDITS & GIFT CERTIFICATES

Due to the fact that classes can quickly reach maximum capacity, online registration does not guarantee a space in a class. If the class you have registered for has reached capacity and can no longer accept any registrations, you will be alerted promptly and a full refund will be issued.