In our Specialty Art Camps, campers ages 8-12 will experience:
- Access to our specialized spaces, all set for creativity to flourish!
- 6 hours of facilitated engagement in the Museum and in classrooms
- Art-making opportunities to their heart's content
- Social skill-building with support from caring camp staff
- Group lunch (sent from home) with their fellow campers and a daily "snacktivity" led by camp staff
- Fun, fun, and more fun for growing creative minds!

clay studio

July 15-19 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Building, rolling, glazing, and firing will ignite this week that's all about clay techniques! Young artists will experiment with ways to work with clay, taking home a fired masterpiece. Artmaking experiences in CDM's Art Studio will be balanced with Museum exploration and camp activities for 5 well-rounded days of creativity.

*This camp is FULL! To be added to the waitlist, please click the button below to fill out the waitlist form. If a spot opens up or another camp becomes available, someone from our team will be in contact with you.

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cooking around the world

July 22-26 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Get ready to engage your senses as we explore culinary techniques and recipes from around the world! We'll use spices and flavor combinations to explore cultures while growing our kitchen skills. Culinary experiences in CDM's Spark Central kitchen lab will be balanced with Museum exploration and camp activities for 5 well-rounded days of creativity.

What do we bring to cdm camp?

- A backpack with a change of clothes - artmaking can be messy and we want you to be comfortable all day!
- A lunch from home and a refillable water bottle (we are unable to heat up camper lunches).
- A daily "snacktivity" will be provided. If your child has food allergies, we encourage you to pack an extra snack. We do our best to accommodate, but we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.
- Camp registration forms if you do not submit them in advance.

Is specialty art camp right for my 8 - 12-year-old?

CDM sets the standard for developmentally appropriate practice, and we want your child to have a best-fit experience. Here are some signs that your child is ready for Specialty Art Camps:

- Your child is enthusiastic about artmaking, specifically clay or cooking and can devote their attention to a multi-step process
- Your child is adaptable to new environments, able to express themselves verbally, and able to respond to verbal instruction and redirection
- Your child wants to spend their Summer making friends and making memories in the Museum!

Registration questions? Please contact the Reservations Department at (423) 648-6040 or (423) 648-6045.
Camp questions? Please contact the Camp Director at (423) 648-6044.