Erin P.:  T. Higgins Studio's Summer Art Workshop is designed for students who want to develop their drawing and painting skills. Students will draw and paint landscapes, architecture, statues of animals and people at a variety of locations, including the Boston Public Gardens and the Museum of Fine Arts, using pastels, watercolors, acrylics and colored pencils.

Age: Grades 4-12

Cost: $275

Erin P.:  Students can spend the summer learning from accomplished artists in visual arts, performing arts, video, animation, and more. Students can challenge themselves and learn while in a supportive and diverse community. Lunch is included in the cost of tuition, and transportation is available.

Age: 6-15

Cost: $1,150-$2,550/session

Erin P.:  The Hive Summer Camp aims to connect kids to art, ideas and nature. Campers are encouraged to be creative and innovative. This is an interdisciplinary experience for kids, and they will enjoy both indoor and outdoor time during the week.

Erin P.:  Nicole's Art Spot offers fun opportunities for kids to learn, design and create all summer long! These classes are arranged around different themes that include Fabric Painting, Fashion Design, Yarn Felt and Fabric, Art and Crafts Smorgasbord, Sculpture, Trash Art and Clay, and more! Each week, you can sign up for either the morning session, the afternoon session, or both!

Age: 5-12

Cost: $195,Multiple class discount available

Erin P.:  Plein-Air Art Academy offers Pop Art Summer Camps for kids. Groups are divided by age, and campers will enjoy indoor and outdoor art projects and using their imaginations with exciting board games.

Age: 6-12

Cost: $450/week

Erin P.:  KidsArts Summer Program has varying, weekly themes and students will experiment with different materials, tools, techniques and processes. Students will explore themes through dance, drama, music and the visual arts. Each week also includes a field trip with indoor and outdoor fun as well as water play. At the end of the week, there is a showcase and exhibition where students can display their new creative masterpieces for their families.

Age: Grades K-5

Cost: $375/week, Sibling discount available

Erin P.:  Magic Brush: Paint Your Own Pottery and Beyond will be offering six differently themed art camps throughout the summer. Campers will have the opportunity to paint all mediums of art throughout the week, based on the following schedule: Monday - Pottery, Tuesday - Fused Glass, Wednesday - Canvas, Thursday - Pottery and Friday-Free Choice of pottery or glass or 1 canvas.

Cost: $200/week, Sibling discount available

Erin P.:  Arlington Center for the Arts offers summer art camps for preschoolers to teens. Combining art, music, games and outdoor activities, kids are sure to have a blast!

Ages: 4 years-10th Grade

Cost: $150-$380/week, Member discounts available