Kala Youth Arts Programs

Kala Youth Arts Programs includes Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program, After School Studio, and Teen Studio Art Program. Camp Kala includes painting and drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and digital photography.

Programs

• Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program — 6-11 yrs (youth camp) & 11-17 yrs (teen camp); youngest campers must have completed kindergarten before the start of the program · One-week camps; 9 am-3 pm (elementary school) & 10 am-4 pm (middle school/high school) · $380–$475 per week · Offers painting and drawing, mixed media, sculpture, digital photography, and more; extended care from 3-5 pm for some camps (6-11yrs).
• After School Studio (1st-5th Grade) — Grades 1-5 · Fun, interactive art-making experience for young artists.
• Teen Studio Art Program (6th-12th) — 6th-12th · Teen Studio: Drawing from Life (Camp Kala 2026) and fall 2026 classes are available.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Price range: $380–$475 per week
• Current session: What We Hold (Sep 19–Dec 23, 2026)
• General schedule: Camp Kala offers one-week summer camps.

About the provider

Kala Art Institute’s mission is to help artists sustain their creative work over time through its Artist-in-Residence and Fellowship Programs, and to engage the community through exhibitions, public programs, and education.

Tuition assistance and reduced tuition are available. Youth Arts Classes (including Camp Kala) have a $50 administrative fee per participant for cancellations requested by families. If canceled 30 days before the first day of class or camp, the remainder is refunded or full tuition may be applied as credit, space permitting. With fewer than 14 days’ notice, credit is only given if the spot is filled from the waitlist. Cancellations requested less than 72 hrs before the first day are not eligible for class credit. All credits must be used within one year of cancellation.

Last updated September 19, 2026.