7 Summer Art Camps Near NYC

Parents say these are the best summer art camps around NYC! Check the crowdsourced list and browse our interactive map to find an art camp where your kids can get creative with their summer.

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    DEA Music & Art Summer Camps

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     (224.1 mi)

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    Age 5-12

    Kids will experience music, art, and more at Staten Island's DEA Music and Art Camp. Activities include musical theater and drama, musical instruments, rock band, visual arts, scene and prop making and more!

    New York Film Academy Summer Camps

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     (243.6 mi)

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    Overnight option

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    Age 10-17

    The New York Film Academy offers an intensive exploration into a variety of topics for kids and teens. Students will learn how to apply the techniques taught in the program to develop their own style and exhibit their work. Camps include film, acting, screenwriting, 3-D animation, game design, and musical theater.

    Playday Summer Camp

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     (243.7 mi)

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    Age 5+

    Playday offers a mix of multi-cultural, creative activities year-round, including a summer camp. Campers engage in a number of fun and creative indoor and outdoor activities and fun art projects.

    Barking Cat Studio Summer Camp

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     (243.9 mi)

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    Age 5-13

    Barking Cat Studio allows kids to explore their creative side through a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpting. Barking Cat Studio's Art in the City Summer Camp has weekly offerings by theme. Kids can attend the entire program or attend just the week's theme that sparks an interest. The day's activities include trips to museums and afternoon games and movement.

    The Painted Cloud Summer Camps

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     (247.1 mi)

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    Age 4-10

    Art projects will incorporate art history, current events, and tons of fun! Campers will also have choice time, snack, lunch, and fun outdoor activities in the private back yard.

    The Art Studio NY Summer Art Camps

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     (248.6 mi)

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    Age 5-17

    Get creative this summer at The Art Studio NY. Learn and explore new techniques and mediums, meet new friends, and have fun!

    The Fashion Class Summer Camps for Kids & Teens

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     (249.9 mi)

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    Age 6-17

    Fashion Class is project-based learning centered around the business of fashion and the art of sewing and design. The summer camp program features the day broken up into parts focusing on making clothing, creating accessories, fashion-related field trips, and fun activities.

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