Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Programs

Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Programs includes Summer Art Camps for ages 3.5 to 18, Little Buds for ages 3 to 6, Clay Camp, Classes and Workshops for youth, teens, and adults, Family Workshops, Night Out workshops, Opening Minds Through Art (OMA), and STEAM at LAUMEIER. Little Buds includes seasonal art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, and sketchbook time. Summer Art Camps use the woodland trails, creek, and green spaces of the park, and materials are always provided for Clay Camp, Classes and Workshops.

Programs

• Summer Art Camps / Summer Camp — Ages 3.5-18 · Monday-Friday
• Little Buds — Ages 3 to 6 · Outdoor, half-day; hands-on play and exploration · Activities include seasonal art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, and sketchbook time.
• Clay Camp, Classes and Workshops — Youth, teens and adults · One-day workshops and multi-day classes/workshops · Taught by local, experienced Ceramic Artists in Laumeier’s Staenberg Family Foundation Clay Lab. Materials are always provided.
• Family Workshops — Children with a favorite grownup · Workshops for families · A collaborative way for families to spend quality and creative time together through art and nature.
• Night Out workshops — Adults · Social workshops · Encourage self-expression with relaxation in a fun, social atmosphere.
• Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) — People living with dementia · Award-winning, research-based, intergenerational art program.
• STEAM at LAUMEIER — Students · Full-day experience · Gets students out of the classroom and into a naturally creative environment.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer Art Camps are offered in weekly sessions. Little Buds is an outdoor, half-day program. One-day workshops and multi-day Clay Classes and Workshops are available. Family Workshops are offered. Night Out workshops are offered. Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) is an intergenerational art program. STEAM at LAUMEIER is a full-day experience.
• Facility hours: Free and open daily from 7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset

About the provider

Laumeier Sculpture Park was founded in 1976 and is celebrating 50 years in 2026. Its mission is engaging communities through art and nature to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and promote social connection for all. The park is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) is award-winning. The community can also take part in Laumeier Stories, a community-driven digital storytelling project.

Scholarships for education programs are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are awarded solely on financial need and a sliding scale. Assistance is granted regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or nationality. A completed Scholarship Application Form is required and space in a program cannot be guaranteed without it. Summer Art scholarship applications for 2026 are closed. Summer Camp registration is closed for 2026.

Last updated October 14, 2026.