Why We Love Summer Camp! - Camper Testimonials

Have your kids discover the art of summer and make friends, memories and art at Clay Art Center’s weekly themed half-day and full-day summer camps
for kids and teens ages 6 - 15 running July 5 - September 3, 2021.

Focusing on wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpture, campers will be shown a variety of techniques on and off the wheel. In today’s technology driven world your child will discover the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands. They will craft everything from mythical creatures, animals and world culture artifacts to handmade cups, bowls and plates that your family will treasure forever.

In the classroom, aspiring young artists will develop their imaginations and build confidence, while working in the transformational medium of clay. Our nurturing teachers, who specialize in kindling a passion for creative expression in children, know how to make our camps special by creating an atmosphere of learning, fun and friendship. Its no wonder why kids love our summer camp!

Here’s what some of our campers have to say:

Scarlett, age six (and a half), is really excited to give the vase she made in Pueblo Pottery to her mom for her birthday. Her favorite part of camp is “making clay stuff.”

Julianna, age ten, has been to other camps at Clay Art Center before, and keeps coming back because she likes to use all the things she makes around her house.

Evolett, age seven, has been to a lot of camps and CAC events. Her favorite part of coming to camp is making new friends!

“I like that it’s messy. But I also like that I got to work with clay in ways I haven’t before. This was my first wheel-throwing camp. The wheel needs a lot of patience,” says Jeremy, age thirteen.

Priya, age ten, says that it’s really fun to learn how to use the wheel, but she also likes making stuff with just her hands, and Macy, age eleven, agrees!

Delilah, age eight, is also really excited about all the new friends she’s made. “My teacher is really cool, and camp is fun!”

Rio, age nine, thinks all of CAC’s camp instructors are “so nice, they teach us all sorts of techniques that are cool.” However, her favorite part is the fun she has with her new friends.

“We laugh and joke while we work,” says Joanna, age eleven. “Sometimes we don’t finish everything, but it’s worth it!”

Sydney, age thirteen, likes that you can “make anything, make friends, and steal all of [her] friends’ ideas.”

Michelle, age ten, says that her favorite part about camp is “making friends and getting messy with clay!” It was her first wheel-throwing camp!

And last but not least, Anabelle, age ten, says that “clay camp is my favorite part of the summer!”

Additional Summer Camp Information:

Sample weekly camps include: Wheel Throwing Boot Camp, The Zoo, Endangered Animals, Mega Foods, Plates, Platters, Nothing Else Matters, Island Life, Reinvent the Wheel: Contemporary Art in Clay

Our 9-week summer camp program will have reduced class size and upgraded ventilation along with COVID-19 safety protocols to ensure the health and safety of our campers.

Weekly camps run from July 5 – September 3

Morning Camp (9am – 12pm) $280 (members) $300 (non-members)/week

Afternoon Camp (1pm – 4pm) $280 (members) $300 (non-members)/week

Full-Day Camp (9am – 4pm) $470 (members) $490 (non-members)/week

Early Bird Drop Off and extended pick-up options are available.

Register before March 15th to receive a 10% discount.

Learn more and register today.

Read our summer camp rules and policies.

Read our summer camp FAQ

Scholarships are available.

Questions? Contact marcia@clayartcenter.org