Dancing Paintbrush Studio Summer Art Camp

Dancing Paintbrush Studio Summer Art Camp offers drawing and painting activities that include work with color, animals and imaginary creatures, people and faces, and landscape, still life, and oceans. Camp days include lessons on color theory and lessons on famous artists in art history, along with demonstrations of a variety of methods and ways of making art. Each camp day includes plenty of structure and practice, and all art materials are safe and non-toxic.

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Schedule: Multi-day weekly sessions in June, July, and August, including a special one-day drop-in on June 5; most weeks run Monday–Friday, with one 4-day week and optional beforecare from 8–9 am and aftercare from 3–5 pm (no aftercare on Fridays, camp ends at 3 pm)
• Price: Artists ages 7–13: $750; Counselors-in-Training ages 14–17, siblings, and referrals: $725; beforecare and aftercare: $25 per hour

The program’s stated goal is to provide materials, structure, and guidance to spark creativity in each child, allow them to explore and investigate their own ideas, and have fun in the process. Its philosophy is to encourage students to explore and express themselves with an emphasis on practice over product, without judgment, comparison, or criticism. Summer camp sessions are limited to 12–15 students so that each student receives individual attention, with one-on-one work to see each student’s unique interests, and special guests are included to spark the creative process. The camp includes a variety of new materials and techniques with an emphasis on learning, creativity, and imagination, and it places value on working together and sharing ideas, as well as encouraging individual exploration of personal themes and interests. Ages 7–13 participate as regular campers, and ages 14–17 participate as Counselors-in-Training.

The Aftercare program is facilitated by the staff of Afterschool University and is led by Michael Sanchez, the Director.

Last updated June 19, 2026.