Summer Arts Camps 2024
When “Summer Camp” for youth comes to mind, most of us probably think of canoeing on a lake, or hiking through mountainous terrain. However, a number of Arlington arts organizations offer young people an adventure in their own creativity through the arts! Each of the community organizations below are grantee organizations that receive funding through Arlington Cultural Affairs.
Whether through movement, visual art, film, or theatre, here are several choices from the County and well-known Arlington-based presenters.
Arlington County Parks and Recreation
- Creative Arts Camp: In this enriching, full-day program, campers experiment with exciting art materials and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and collage. We emphasize creativity and imagination with a special focus on skill building. Each session has its own theme and activities.
- Teen Art Bootcamps: In these half-day, specialized programs teens are introduced to the fundamentals of metal jewelry making, pottery, or woodworking.
Plus many other community partner camps!
Learn more about Arlington County Parks and Recreation camps and Arlington County community partner camps.
Ages: 5-7, 8-11, 12-16
Dates: June 17-August 23
Times: varies by camp
Location(s): Fairlington Community Center, Arlington Mill Community Center, Thomas Jefferson Community Center
Educational Theatre Company
From half day camps for preschoolers to multi-week teen intensives, ETC has a camp for everyone! Campers work with professional teaching artists to develop theatre skills while working with their peers to make their own creations on stage and on film. Learn more about ETC's summer camps.
Grades: Pre K-K, K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-12th
Dates: June 10-August 23
Times: varies per camp
Location(s): Etz Hayim, Discovery Elementary, Nottingham Elementary, Cardinal Elementary, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Abingdon Elementary, Williamsburg Middle School, Fairlington Community Center, Falls Church Meridian High School
Encore Stage & Studio
Join Encore this summer for an exciting theatre adventure! Encore's summer camps provide a fun and safe environment for children to explore theatre arts.
Ages: 3-5, 5-9, 9-12, 12-15
Dates: June 17-August 23
Times: varies per camp
Location(s): Dorothy Hamm Middle School, Theatre on the Run, Cherrydale United Methodist Church, Thomas Jefferson Middle School,
Jane Franklin Dance
Young dancers participate in dance and movement classes, art projects, and creative assignments during week-long camps. Learn more about Jane Franklin Dance's summer camps.
Ages: ranging from 4 to 13
Dates: June 24-August 16
Times: varies per camp
Location(s): 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr.
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Campers will go on an artistic journey and explore the visual arts through exciting projects in 2D and 3D media while learning about new and different artistic techniques and contemporary artists working in the world today! Learn more about summer camps at MoCA Arlington.
Ages: 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, and 14-18
Dates: June 17-August 16
Times: Full & half day camp options available for ages 5-10, teen and pre-teen camps run from 11-3pm.
Location(s): Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
Synetic Theater
Synetic camps are perfect for any 1st – 9th grade student who loves moving, making friends, playing games, and having a memorable summer. Synetic's performance-based programs are designed for all students – no theater or performance experience is needed. Learn more about Synetic's summer camps.
Grades: 1st-9th
Dates: June 17-August 23
Times: 9am-3pm
Location(s): Studio Violet, 2155 Crystal Plaza Arcade T19
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