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StaffSummer Camp programs are directed by artist and licensed Art Teacher, Ms Sascha, who has been teaching art to kids for over 20 years. She was one of three nominees for the 2021 State of Oregon Art Educator of the Year Award. All summer staff is selected and/or personally trained by Sascha. Click here for more staff bios and pics.
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2026 Camp Dates at HCCS
Session 1 June 29-July 2
4-DAY Camp week: M-Th Clay & Sculpture! Grades K-5th, 6-8th M-Th 12:30 - 3:30pm Register here! Session 2: July 6-10 Clay & Mixed Media! Grades K-5th, 6-8th M-F 12:30 - 3:30pm Register here! Session 3: July 13-17 Awesome Animals! Grades K-2, 3-5 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Register here! Session 4: July 20-24 Creation Station! Grades K-5th, 6-8th M-F 12:30 - 3:30pm Register here! |
DetailsCamp HoursM-F
12:30pm - 3:30pm LocationTuition
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Camp Descriptions
Each week brings fresh inspiration, so whether you’re a returning artist or a first-timer, there’s always something new to explore. Sign up for one week or multiple themed sessions—your artistic journey awaits!
Session 1: Clay & Sculpture (June 29 - July 3) Grades K-5 & 6-8
Spaces fill up quickly in our most popular camp week, so don’t miss your chance to join us to get your hands into clay! Immerse yourself in the world of clay and other sculpting techniques. Learn essential hand-sculpting techniques including coil, slab, negative, and additive sculpture, to create 3-dimensional projects that will be glazed and fired. We'll also make individual and group sculptures from twigs, leaves, and other nature objects.
Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer at our studio in Raleigh Hills, or at HCCS after the work has been fired. Exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule). Families will be emailed when it's ready for pick up at HCCS. Any work left after 3 weeks beyond the email sent will be discarded.
Media this week: Lots of clay(!), sculpting materials and nature objects
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and a water bottle.
REGISTER FOR CLAY & SCULPTURE CAMP!
Session 2: Clay & Mixed Media! (July 6-10) Grades K-5 & 6-8
We'll fill this week with clay, sculpture, and mixed media (that's drawing, painting & more combined together!) Camper students are introduced to step-by-step skills in sculpture and mixed media. This week includes lots of color and fun projects! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork.
Media this week may include: clay, pencil, colored pencil, watercolors/painting, and a small air-dry clay project.
Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer at our studio in Raleigh Hills, or at HCCS after the work has been fired. Exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule). Families will be emailed when it's ready for pick up at HCCS. Any work left after 3 weeks beyond the email sent will be discarded.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and a water bottle.
REIGISTER FOR CLAY & MIXED MEDIA CAMP!
Session 3: Awesome Animals (July 13-17) Grades K-5
Awesome Animals!
If you’re an animal lover, this is the perfect camp for you! We’ll dive into the fascinating world of land and water-dwelling animals, discovering how they inspire art. Explore the works of talented Artists who incorporate animals into their creations, and then let your imagination soar as you craft your own colorful masterpieces!
Throughout the week, you'll gain a fun introduction to basic animal body proportions, color, and habitat.
Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a special surprise—a guest animal may come for a visit!
Media this week: Pencil, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, paint , and a small sculpture project.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Please bring an afternoon snack and water bottle.
REGISTER FOR AWESOME ANIMALS CAMP!
Session 4: Creation Station! (July 20-24) Grades K-5 & 6-8
This awesome camp is designed for kids who love free choice and creating. Campers sign up for a variety of creative stations (called, “pods”), and explore their way through the week. It’s like a ‘choose-your-own-ART-adventure’! Draw, paint and sculpt with air-dry clay in this popular camp week.
Media this week: SO many different things. Pencil, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, cardboard, watercolor, nature sculpture, and an air-dry clay project…and maybe a surprise media here and there.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and water bottle.
REGISTER FOR CREATION STATION!
Session 1: Clay & Sculpture (June 29 - July 3) Grades K-5 & 6-8
Spaces fill up quickly in our most popular camp week, so don’t miss your chance to join us to get your hands into clay! Immerse yourself in the world of clay and other sculpting techniques. Learn essential hand-sculpting techniques including coil, slab, negative, and additive sculpture, to create 3-dimensional projects that will be glazed and fired. We'll also make individual and group sculptures from twigs, leaves, and other nature objects.
Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer at our studio in Raleigh Hills, or at HCCS after the work has been fired. Exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule). Families will be emailed when it's ready for pick up at HCCS. Any work left after 3 weeks beyond the email sent will be discarded.
Media this week: Lots of clay(!), sculpting materials and nature objects
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and a water bottle.
REGISTER FOR CLAY & SCULPTURE CAMP!
Session 2: Clay & Mixed Media! (July 6-10) Grades K-5 & 6-8
We'll fill this week with clay, sculpture, and mixed media (that's drawing, painting & more combined together!) Camper students are introduced to step-by-step skills in sculpture and mixed media. This week includes lots of color and fun projects! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork.
Media this week may include: clay, pencil, colored pencil, watercolors/painting, and a small air-dry clay project.
Clay pick-up date will be later in the summer at our studio in Raleigh Hills, or at HCCS after the work has been fired. Exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule). Families will be emailed when it's ready for pick up at HCCS. Any work left after 3 weeks beyond the email sent will be discarded.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and a water bottle.
REIGISTER FOR CLAY & MIXED MEDIA CAMP!
Session 3: Awesome Animals (July 13-17) Grades K-5
Awesome Animals!
If you’re an animal lover, this is the perfect camp for you! We’ll dive into the fascinating world of land and water-dwelling animals, discovering how they inspire art. Explore the works of talented Artists who incorporate animals into their creations, and then let your imagination soar as you craft your own colorful masterpieces!
Throughout the week, you'll gain a fun introduction to basic animal body proportions, color, and habitat.
Plus, keep your eyes peeled for a special surprise—a guest animal may come for a visit!
Media this week: Pencil, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, paint , and a small sculpture project.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Please bring an afternoon snack and water bottle.
REGISTER FOR AWESOME ANIMALS CAMP!
Session 4: Creation Station! (July 20-24) Grades K-5 & 6-8
This awesome camp is designed for kids who love free choice and creating. Campers sign up for a variety of creative stations (called, “pods”), and explore their way through the week. It’s like a ‘choose-your-own-ART-adventure’! Draw, paint and sculpt with air-dry clay in this popular camp week.
Media this week: SO many different things. Pencil, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, cardboard, watercolor, nature sculpture, and an air-dry clay project…and maybe a surprise media here and there.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades as best as possible, and are dependent on the ages of the registrants.
Artists: please bring a snack and water bottle.
REGISTER FOR CREATION STATION!
Is my camper ready?
If your child is headed to kindergarten this fall, has experienced preschool, is toileting independently, and able to follow directions safely, then they're likely ready for half-day camp (and possibly full day). K-8 grade campers who are used to going to full days of school usually enroll in full day camps, but are also welcome to attend any of the half-day camps if it fits your schedule best.
Our program requires that campers are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as well as independently at times. We mix up the day between focused, seated instruction and breaks with movement out in nature. We are not a sports camp or a daycare program. We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp, making art! If their behavior demonstrates they're not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know on Monday and assess the best resolution on a case by case basis.
Our program requires that campers are able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as well as independently at times. We mix up the day between focused, seated instruction and breaks with movement out in nature. We are not a sports camp or a daycare program. We want our campers to want to be at ART Camp, making art! If their behavior demonstrates they're not ready for our program in a way that takes away from their own experience or the positive experience of others, we'll let you know on Monday and assess the best resolution on a case by case basis.
Discounts
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Discounts may not be combined together.
Refer a friend You AND your friends will ALL get $5 credit to use towards camps or classes when you refer someone using your unique referral code emailed to you right after you register for camp. They can sign up using that link and you'll BOTH have $5 to use towards camp or classes. Unlimited shares! Win-Win!! This discount CAN be combined with any of the offers, below. Thanks for sharing! Sibling Discount First artist at regular price, second artist 10% off after March 1st for Beaverton location. Cannot be combined with other discount/promotions. Auto-applies in your cart. |
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Multi-Camp Discounts in Beaverton: March 1st - June 1st
Multi-camp discounts cannot be combined with other discount/promotions. Auto-applies in your cart.
HALF DAY Multi-Camp Discount for Beaverton location
-Register for 3 or more morning and/or afternoon camps = $6 off every camp (up to $18 savings!).
-Register for 4 or more morning and/or afternoon camps = $7.50 off every camp (up to $30 savings!)
Financial Assistance: Please find an application HERE.
Multi-camp discounts cannot be combined with other discount/promotions. Auto-applies in your cart.
HALF DAY Multi-Camp Discount for Beaverton location
-Register for 3 or more morning and/or afternoon camps = $6 off every camp (up to $18 savings!).
-Register for 4 or more morning and/or afternoon camps = $7.50 off every camp (up to $30 savings!)
Financial Assistance: Please find an application HERE.
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