April 11, 2023 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Camp is back this year by popular demand. The youth camps give students ages 6-18 the chance to enjoy fun, educational art workshops in the heart of West Palm Beach.
The Summer Art Camp fosters a safe environment with dedicated faculty and staff members who help participants hone artistic skills and think big. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art or education. All have cleared a background check.
“Our camps offer young artists a unique way to explore their creativity,” said Derek Sober, the Armory Art Center’s director of education. “We provide an encouraging, stress-free atmosphere so participants can learn, grow, and have fun this summer.”
Camps run from June 5 through July 28, 2023 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday). Weekly tuition starts at $295. Extended care hours are offered at an additional fee. Prices start at $10 per day.
Registrants can purchase a Family Membership ($250 annually) for 20% off of camp, plus other classes, for one year. Scholarships are also available.
If You Go (camp details)
Junior Camp (ages 6-8; 9-12)
Themed classes with a focus on drawing, hands-on crafts, painting, sculpture, and much more.
Week 1, June 5-9: Jungle Voyage
Week 2, June 12-16: Pop Art Kapow!
Week 3, June 19-23: Mythical Creatures
Week 4, June 26-30: Ocean Adventures
Week 5, July 3-7: Reptiles & Bugs, oh my!
*no camp on July 4
Week 6, July 10-14: Architects and Builders
Week 7, July 17-21: Super Cartoons!
Week 8, July 24-28: Run Away with the CIRCUS
Teen Camp (ages 13-18)
Week 1, June 5-9: Printmaking / The Art of Character Design
Week 2, June 12-16:Street Art and Comic Strips & Graphic Novels: The Art of the Narrative
Week 3, June 19-23: Jewelry Making / Printmaking
Week 4, June 26-30: Jewelry Making / Printmaking / Mixed Media
Week 5, July 3-7: Mixed Media Sculpture / Digital & Drone Photography
*no camp on July 4
Week 6, July 10-14:Ceramic Sculpture / Self Expression: Exploring Your Self Portrait in Many Forms and Faces
Week 7, July 17-21:Digital Photo and Graphic Design / Color Theory: The Magic of Color
Week 8, July 24-28: Mixed Media Explorations / Ceramics
For more information about the Armory Art Center’s camps or to register, visit armoryart.org/sac.
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About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory Art Center’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from preschool to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.