Kids Unleash Their Creativity at Hands-On Summer Art Camps

Your creative child may have numerous opportunities throughout the school year to express themselves through art projects and other hands-on art experiences, but what about summer? When the classroom is closed, what do you do? Send your child to an artistically engaging summer camp, of course! 

There are several organizations in the St. Louis area dedicated your child’s ability to express themselves and their creativity, and want each summer spent at camp to be more fun than the last. So, if you’ve been searching for artistic opportunities for your child over the summer, look no further than these camps.

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Adventure into creativity and curiosity this summer with Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Summer Art Programs, featuring fun themes and creative add-ons. Young artists ages 3.5–18 will explore sculptures, trails, creeks, and green spaces while engaging in immersive art projects. From playful artmaking mornings for littles to full-day outdoor adventures, hands-on studio time, and teen apprenticeships, each session inspires self-expression, exploration, connection and new friendships. Participants will experience a one-of-a-kind summer camp surrounded by art, nature, and lasting memories. Explore weekly offerings from June 8 to July 31, with flexible Anime and Art Club add-ons for extended afternoons, member discounts, and scholarships. 

Learn more and register at laumeiersculpturepark.org/artcamp

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Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy

Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy provides the creative spark for your child and lets their imagination do the rest, allowing them to use their ingenuity in new ways and foster the development of important skills. Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy offers both full-day and half-day camps with locations across the St. Louis area, and 5 week-long themes to choose from. 

• Crayola® World of Design: Think It! Draw It! Make It!
• Crayola® Artist's Passport: Travel the World Through Art
• Crayola® Artblazers: Artists Who Changed the World
• Crayola®  Wild World: The Art of Conservation
• Crayola® Legends and Lore: Unleashing Creativity through Myths and Mystery

Visit stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com for more details on Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy camps, including dates, locations, and pricing. 

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St. Louis Artists’ Guild 

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s Camp STLAG: Summer 2026 allows students to take art classes that develop their abilities and imagination as they push themselves beyond what they thought they were capable of achieving! This summer campers will explore new mediums and find their creativity in fast-paced 5-day sessions. Camp STLAG runs across 6 weeks through June and July! Camps are divided into three age groups, Budding Artists (ages 6-9), Young Artists (ages 10-13), and Teen Intensives (ages 14-18). Camps are held at the St. Louis Artists' Guild galleries in Clayton.

Visit stlouisartistsguild.org for more information and to sign up.

See our full Summer Camp Guide for even more summer adventures for your kids!

Main photo courtesy of Laumeier Sculpture Park.