Arts & Crafts Summer Camps

43 arts & crafts summer camps for kids across 4 states.

By state

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Little Artists Creative Camp

San Francisco, CA

Painting, sculpture, pottery, and mixed media — kids explore their creative side with professional art instructors. E...

👶 5-10 $300
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Delaware Tech Camp on Campus — Georgetown

Georgetown, DE

College-campus enrichment camp at Delaware Tech's Owens campus in Georgetown, with rotating small-group sessions in c...

👶 5-14 $250
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Bear-Glasgow YMCA Camp Cassey

Newark, DE

Licensed YMCA day camp at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA in Newark, with weekly themes, on-site swim instruction, field...

👶 4-15 $290
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Newark Parks & Recreation Camp G.W.C.

Newark, DE

Affordable city-run day camp at the George Wilson Center and Park with weekly themes, sports, swimming, arts, and wee...

👶 6-12 $195–$240
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Brandywine Zoo Summer Camp

Wilmington, DE

Zoo-based camp where campers meet Education Ambassador Animals daily and learn about wildlife conservation through li...

👶 4-17 $360
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Camp JCC at Siegel JCC

Wilmington, DE

Coed day camp on a 32-acre Wilmington campus rooted in Jewish values of community, respect, kindness, and honesty. Ac...

👶 2-15 $340–$425
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Delaware Art Museum Summer Art Camps

Wilmington, DE

Themed weeklong art camps run in museum studios and the sculpture garden, including pottery, glass fusing, illustrati...

👶 6-17 $415
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Delaware Theatre Company Summer on Stage

Wilmington, DE

Three-week intensive theatre arts program now in its 30+ year run, with morning classes in acting, voice, movement, i...

👶 8-16 $1185
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Bayside Camp at Sandy Point State Park

Annapolis, MD

Unique private camp at Sandy Point State Park. Campers choose daily activities: soccer, football, lacrosse, basketbal...

👶 5-14 $400
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City of Annapolis Recreation & Parks Camps

Annapolis, MD

60+ camps at Pip Moyer Recreation Center and other sites: sports, art, STEAM, classic summer camp, and aquatics. All ...

👶 4-15 $250–$300
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IDEAS Summer Camps

Annapolis, MD

Traditional day camp for Pre-K through 2nd grade and innovative art/science/technology program for grades 3-8. Weekly...

👶 4-14 $400
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Maryland Hall Dance Camps

Annapolis, MD

Themed dance weeks including K-Pop Dance Camp, Barbie Dance Camp, Swifty Dance Camp, Little Mermaid, and Frozen Balle...

👶 4-14 $325
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Maryland Hall Summer Camps

Annapolis, MD

50+ camps, classes, and workshops in visual arts, ceramics, mixed-media, jewelry, fiber arts, theater, dance, music, ...

👶 5-18 $325–$375
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St. Anne's School of Annapolis Summer Programs

Annapolis, MD

Weekly themed camps with arts/crafts, music, movement, nature exploration, project-based play, STEM, and team-buildin...

👶 3-9 $385
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Summer at KEY

Annapolis, MD

One-week themed day camps at Key School offering STEM, arts, athletics, outdoor exploration including canoeing and cr...

👶 3-18 $375–$565
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Watermark Annapolis Explorers Camp

Annapolis, MD

History-focused camp with cruises, period-attired tour guides, and crafts. Tour the William Paca House kitchen and ga...

👶 6-10 $400
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Y in Central Maryland Day Camp — Arnold

Arnold, MD

Outdoor fun with archery, swimming, science, sports, games, crafts, and journaling at the Greater Annapolis Y in Arno...

👶 5-14 $300
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Holton-Arms Creative Summer

Bethesda, MD

Co-ed day camp running 50-plus years at Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, with classes in dance, dramatic and performin...

👶 4-13 $1655
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Landon Summer

Bethesda, MD

Established 1935 day camp on Landon School's 75-acre Bethesda campus with separate boys, girls, and preschool divisio...

👶 4-17 $480–$600
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Summer at Norwood

Bethesda, MD

Summer day camp at Norwood School in Bethesda with Junior Day Camp, Day Camp, Adventure Camp, and Middle School Acade...

👶 3-15 $420–$525
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YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Summer Camp

Bethesda, MD

Day camp at the YMCA Ayrlawn Program Center in Bethesda with traditional, sports, dance and gymnastics, tennis, STEM,...

👶 5-14 $340–$425
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Morningside Stables Horseback Riding Camp

Crownsville, MD

Ride twice daily, learn horsemanship and horse care, and participate in horse-themed crafts at the Andy Smith Equestr...

👶 6-16 $450
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Summer at the Creek — Indian Creek School

Crownsville, MD

Mixed themed programs in arts, STEM, athletics, and outdoor adventures on a beautiful 114-acre campus in Crownsville....

👶 4-14 $450
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Glen Echo Park Camps

Glen Echo, MD

Day camps at the historic Glen Echo Park covering visual arts, music, theater, and nature and aquatic life, with most...

👶 5-17 $340–$425
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Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Camp

Millersville, MD

Anne Arundel County's outdoor education center with ecology, hiking, canoeing, swimming, archery, and arts & crafts. ...

👶 5-17 $275–$350
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Eco Adventures Nature Camp

Millersville, MD

Award-winning specialty nature camps with hands-on encounters with live animal ambassadors, simulated rainforest, out...

👶 3-16 $400
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Camp Levine at Strathmore

North Bethesda, MD

Three-week music and arts day camp at Strathmore in North Bethesda with instrumental classes, musical theatre, and ar...

👶 4-13 $1512–$1599
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Geneva Day School Summer Camp

Potomac, MD

Award-winning preschool summer camp in Potomac with nine STEAM-based weekly themes featuring sports, water play, cook...

👶 2-7 $340–$425
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Lessans Camp JCC

Rockville, MD

Inclusive day camp at Bender JCC of Greater Washington in Rockville for ages 4-21, featuring traditional camp, specia...

👶 4-21 $1200–$1500
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VisArts Summer Camps and Intensives

Rockville, MD

Visual arts day camps in downtown Rockville covering ceramics, painting, drawing, glass, fiber, woodworking, and mixe...

👶 5-17 $1150
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Summer at Sandy Spring

Sandy Spring, MD

Summer day camp at Sandy Spring Friends School's 140-acre campus with traditional Friends Camp tracks plus 25-plus wo...

👶 3-16 $460–$575
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AACS Eagles Explorations Day Camp

Severn, MD

Eight weeks of themed day camp activities at Annapolis Area Christian School including sports, crafts, field trips, s...

👶 4-14 $320
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Archbishop Spalding Sports & Enrichment Camps

Severn, MD

Athletic skill-building programs alongside academic enrichment including art, creative writing, engineering, and test...

👶 6-17 $200–$300
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SmartFit Kids Academy Summer Camp

Severna Park, MD

Three camp tracks: STEM, Adventure, and Young Explorers (ages 3-5). 10 weeks of unique weekly themes with interactive...

👶 3-11 $375
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Summer Camp at Episcopal

Alexandria, VA

All-inclusive day camp on Episcopal High School's historic 130-acre Alexandria campus with nature, arts, archery, the...

👶 5-13 $650
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Art House 7 Summer Camps

Arlington, VA

Themed weekly art camps in Arlington featuring pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and Asian arts and crafts, wi...

👶 5-11 $425
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Educational Theatre Company Summer Camps

Arlington, VA

Process-driven theater arts camps in Arlington focused on creativity, confidence, and collaboration through ensemble ...

👶 5-17 $425
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Camp Achva at Pozez JCC

Fairfax, VA

Northern Virginia's premiere Jewish day camp since 1969, offering Jewish values, sports, swimming, arts, and field tr...

👶 3-15 $575
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Mason Community Arts Academy Summer Camps

Fairfax, VA

Visual and performing arts camps at George Mason University covering acting, film and video, podcasting, music produc...

👶 4-18 $525
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Congressional Summer Camp

Falls Church, VA

Long-running traditional day camp on a wooded campus in Falls Church featuring sports, archery, ziplining, taekwondo,...

👶 4-14 $750
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Creative Cauldron Arts Adventure Camps

Falls Church, VA

Theater and performing arts camps in Falls Church City featuring musical theater, acting, songwriting, and original p...

👶 5-17 $450
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Workhouse Arts Center Summer Art Camps

Lorton, VA

Northern Virginia Magazine's Best Summer Camps winner three years running, with weekly art camps in drawing, painting...

👶 6-16 $425
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Summer at Potomac

McLean, VA

Weekly day camps on The Potomac School's 90-acre McLean campus offering robotics, debate, nature science, musical the...

👶 5-15 $700

Frequently asked questions

What is a arts & crafts summer camp?

Arts & Crafts summer camps focus on arts & crafts as their primary activity. They give kids a chance to explore one area in depth over a week or longer.

Do arts & crafts camps require prior experience?

Most arts & crafts camps welcome beginners — each camp's listing notes if a skill prerequisite applies.