Summer Art Camp
Dive into art this summer at the High! Young artists will explore the museum’s galleries, learn about the museum’s collection and special exhibitions, and hone their skills in drawing, painting, and design to create original artworks.
Professional teaching artists will inspire your child to look closely, experiment with materials, and try new techniques. Our weeklong camps are designed to serve rising kindergartners through eighth graders.
Registration is now open!
RegisterPricing:
Members: $350
Not Yet Members: $450
Aftercare: $95
Not a member? Join today!
Camp Schedule
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Morning drop-off: 8:30–9 a.m.
Afternoon pickup: 3:30–4 p.m.
Aftercare is available as an add-on for late pickups until 6 p.m.
The High Museum of Art reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter any program due to attendance.
Member Discounts
Not-Yet-Members: If you are not currently a member but would like to become one or renew an expired membership, simply select the camp you’d like to purchase below and then add a membership in the cart when prompted. Your discount will be applied before you finish your transaction.
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Camp Aftercare
Aftercare (4–6 p.m.): $95/week
Purchase aftercare when you register for camps.
Aftercare extends pickup during the week of camp until 6 p.m. During aftercare, campers will be fully supervised and will be able to create small art projects, play games, and enjoy free time.
Reminder: You must pick up your camper at the end of the camp day no later than 4 p.m. to ensure we can staff the aftercare program. Picking up your camper late will result in a late fee of $20 per 10 minutes, unless you have signed up for aftercare.
Camp FAQ
For additional information, check out our Camp FAQ.
For registration questions or assistance, email us at HMAcamps@high.org, or call 404-800-0547 for all other questions.
Pricing and Registration
Registration for 2025 Summer Art Camp opens to the public on January 21. Members get early access.
Members at the Patron level and above: January 7 at 10 a.m.
Members: January 14 at 10 a.m.
Not-Yet-Members: January 21 at 10 a.m.
Pricing:
Members: $350
Not Yet Members: $450
Aftercare: $95
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T-Shirts
Summer camp t-shirts are here! Grab this year’s design to commemorate your camper’s summer. Quantities are limited. No size exchanges or refunds.
June 2–6
Come explore the nature through art! Look at artworks in the galleries that show animals or that capture nature’s beauty. In the studio, use materials to create art that mimics or is inspired by the natural world, including sand paintings, animal portraits, or prints with leaves.
June 9–13
This week we will sail the high seas in search of new lands, buried treasure, and deep-sea creatures. Create pirate ships, deep-diving mermaids, treasure maps, and more as you explore various materials such as clay, oil pastels, and acrylic paint. You never know what surprises await on this artsy voyage!
June 16–20
We’re loosening camp rules for this extraordinary week. Get special access to the Greene Family Learning Gallery every day, plan a glow-in-the-dark camper rave, and build your own touchable art. Create artworks that are out of the norm such as giant piñatas, balloon animals, and more!
June 23–27
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
July 7–11
The museum has been invaded by little green creatures! Join us as we explore outer space in the galleries to create out-of-this-world masterpieces. Build your own spacecraft or splatter-paint a new universe as we hop on our spaceship and leave Earth behind.
July 14–18
It’s a monster mash-up! Take inspiration from films, books, and your own imagination to create one-of-a-kind monster-themed art. Explore marvelous techniques and materials in this super fun week of creativity and play.
July 21–25
Dive into the world of art and discover how it can help us express ourselves! Explore the museum’s collection and learn about the different ways that artists express emotion through their art. Then, head to the studio to create unique art that reflects who you are.
July 28–August 1
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
June 2–6
From magic-wielding wizards to deep ocean mermaids and majestic dragons, jump into a world of pure fantasy as we create art inspired by mythical worlds. Dive into the sea where sea creatures lurk or capture a unicorn to join you on your adventure. Every day will be an exploration of the imagination!
June 9–13
Make bold fashion statements this week with art you can wear! Find and be inspired by masks, jewelry, and clothing in the galleries. In the studio, flex your fingers with finger knitting, use cardboard to make armor, or work with leather to create awesome accessories. Define your style as you discover new ways to make wearable art!
June 16–20
The museum has been invaded by little green creatures! Join us as we explore outer space in the galleries to create out-of-this-world masterpieces. Build your own spacecraft or splatter-paint a new universe as we hop on our spaceship and leave Earth behind.
June 23–27
This week, learn about traditional printmaking methods, such as reduction printing and stamping, and put a contemporary spin on them to create posters and prints. Then, swap your creations with your classmates so you can bring home a new collection of art!
July 7–11
It’s a monster mash-up! Take inspiration from films, books, and your own imagination to create one-of-a-kind monster-themed art. Explore marvelous techniques and materials in this super fun week of creativity and play.
July 14–18
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
July 21–25
We’re loosening camp rules for this extraordinary week. Get special access to the Greene Family Learning Gallery every day, plan a glow-in-the-dark camper rave, and build your own touchable art. Create artworks that are out of the norm such as giant piñatas, balloon animals, and more!
July 28–August 1
Tinker your way through art in a camp all about exploration, experimentation, and creation! In the galleries, discover how artists use science, technology, engineering, and math in their artworks. Next, roll up your sleeves in the studio to create a shadow self-portrait, gravity-defying, towering sculptures, or a new masterpiece with handmade brushes and paint.
June 2–6
Make bold fashion statements this week with art you can wear! Find and be inspired by masks, jewelry, and clothing in the galleries. In the studio, flex your fingers with finger knitting, use cardboard to make armor, or work with leather to create awesome accessories. Define your style as you discover new ways to make wearable art!
June 9–13
Discover the art of storytelling through illustration. Learn how to portray characters, convey emotion through your characters, and create a scene with different mediums such as ink and watercolors. Come tell your story as you fill your sketchbook with your one-of-a-kind stories!
June 16–20
This week, learn about traditional printmaking methods, such as reduction printing and stamping, and put a contemporary spin on them to create posters and prints. Then, swap your creations with your classmates so you can bring home a new collection of art!
June 23–27
Tinker your way through art in a camp all about exploration, experimentation, and creation! In the galleries, discover how artists use science, technology, engineering, and math in their artworks. Next, roll up your sleeves in the studio to create a shadow self-portrait, gravity-defying, towering sculptures, or a new masterpiece with handmade brushes and paint.
July 7–11
Accio, campers! If you love Hogwarts, then grab your wand and get ready for a week of artistic wizardry. Each day will be devoted to a different class, and this year’s schedule includes Astronomy, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Transfiguration, and Potions. Can you transfigure ordinary supplies into truly magical masterpieces? No need to wait on an owl—sign up now for your week at HogwARTs!
July 14–18
Grab your magnifying glass! It’s time to miniaturize your maker skills by designing and creating buildings, furniture, figurines, and more at a teeny, tiny scale—small projects, big ideas!
July 21–25
The Loch Ness Monster? Swashbuckling pirates? Kings and queens from distant lands? For hundreds of years, artists have referred to myths and legends in their works of art. Take inspiration from Greek or Norse mythology—or create your own myth or legend—to create your own masterpieces.
July 28–August 1
This week, learn about the art and craft of clay. Use modeling clay to create pinch pots, jewelry, and decorative plates, drawing inspiration from clay-based art on display in the galleries.
June 9–13
Join us as we explore the world of art journaling. This popular hobby involves watercolor, chalk, writing, stamping, and stickers. We’ll give you a journal to record your experiences inside and outside of camp and then show you different ways to decorate and layout your entries.
June 23–27
Spend a week learning about different types of photography taken using Polaroids, digital cameras, or smartphone cameras. Learn how to create the perfect composition while exploring different equipment and tools, and then use the photographs you take to create collages and unique art pieces.
July 14–18
This week, learn about traditional printmaking methods, such as reduction printing and stamping, and put a contemporary spin on them to create posters and prints. Then, swap your creations with your classmates so you can bring home a new collection of art!
July 28–August 1
This week, learn about the art and craft of clay. Use modeling clay to create pinch pots, jewelry, and decorative plates, drawing inspiration from clay-based art on display in the galleries.
New Summer Art Camp Offering
Camp at the High will be accepting a new group of campers—rising kindergartners! Our smaller-sized classes are only a half-day long and are perfect for introducing first-time campers to art camp at the High. Campers will get to use different materials in sensory-based art-making activities and explore the galleries with game-based activities.
Campers are required to be five years old at the time of their camp, potty trained, and prepared for a half day.
