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Registration is OPEN!
All of the camps on this page are half-day afternoon camps held at HCCS.
For full-day camps, click here.
June 30 - August 1
12:30-3:30pm
​$180 per young Artist, per camp week
Details and descriptions below.

​ART Camp 2025 will be awesome!
We can't wait to see you this summer!
The camps on this page are HALF DAY CAMPS held at Hope Chinese Charter School.
If you're looking for FULL DAY CAMPS in SW Portland with extended care options, please visit our SW PDX location ART Camp page here.


​Students are introduced to step-by-step skills in drawing, painting, illustration and clay projects! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork. Small group instruction with a casual but structured Art Show on Fridays before camp ends. Each camp week has a different theme.


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Highlights

  • Small groups
  • Quality art materials​
  • Step-by-step lessons (and then self-directed exploration).  Artists learn fine art skills to balance with their own ideas to make unique artwork (not crafty-schmafty stuff). 
  • New projects every day/week.  Each week is unique, so be ready for lots of creative encounters...even if you attended this camp in the past, or are repeating it several times this summer!
  • Art show on Fridays​

Staff

​Summer 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.

2025 Camp Dates at HCCS

Session 1H
June 30-July 3 
(no camp 4th of July)
Clay & Sculpture
Grades K-5, 6-8

$160
M-F  12:30 - 3:30pm
​Tuition adjusted accordingly for 4-day camp.
Click here to register for Session 1H


Session 2H
July 7-11
Art Exploration: Draw/Paint/Sculpt
Grades K-2, 3-5

$180
M-F  12:30 - 3:30pm
Click here to register for Session 2H


Session 3H
July 14-18
Awesome Animals: Draw/Paint/Sculpt
Grades K-2, 3-5
$180

M-F  12:30-3:30pm
Click here to register for Session 3H


Session 4H
July 21-15
Mythical Creatures: Draw/Paint/Sculpt

Grades K-5, 6-8

$180
M-F  12:30 - 3:30pm
Click here to register for Session 4H


Session 5H
July 28-August 1
Illustration & Digital Art

Grades 4-8
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$180
M-F  12:30 - 3:30pm
Click here to register for Session 5H

Details

Camp Hours

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Tuition

Half Day Camps $180​​​

​Need financial assistance?  Apply here.
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Camp Descriptions for Hope Chinese Charter School location

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 1H: Clay & Sculpture (June 30 - 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 for four days! 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 in the fall. Exact date TBA (depends on the drying time and firing schedule).  Families will be emailed when it's ready for pick up.
Media this week: Clay, sculpting materials and nature objects.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists will be grouped by grades: K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th.
Artists: please bring a snack and a water bottle.
No camp on July 4th.  Tuition adjusted accordingly.
Artists are grouped by K-5 and 6-8th grades.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLAY & SCULPTURE CAMP!

Session 2H: Draw, Paint & Sculpt (July 7-11) Grades K-5
Draw, Paint & Sculpt!
We'll fill this week with a rainbow of color as students are introduced to step-by-step skills in drawing, painting, and sculpting with air-dry clay! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork.
Media this week: pencil, colored pencil, watercolors, and a small air-dry clay project.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists, please bring a snack and water bottle.
Artists are grouped by K-2nd and 3-5th grades.
CLICK HERE TO REIGSTER FOR DRAW, PAINT & SCULPT CAMP!

Session 3H: Awesome Animals (July 14-18) Grades K-5
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 (and/or acrylic on canvas for full day students), and a clay project.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Please bring an afternoon snack and water bottle.
Artists are grouped by K-2nd and 3-5th grades.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AWESOME ANIMALS CAMP!

Session 4H: Mythical Creatures & Crystals (July 21-25) Grades K-5 & 6-8
Step into a world of imagination at this week's camp! This fantastical week is designed for Artists who are eager to explore the enchanting appeal of mythical animals and the dazzling beauty of crystals.
Throughout the camp, you’ll learn to draw and create your very own mythical creature, like majestic dragons and magical unicorns, fairies and mermaids.
Artists will have a hands-on experience in various artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, and mixed media, as they bring their unique visions to life. Each day features fun activities, including storytelling sessions about mythical legends and learning about earth crystals.
Join us for a week of adventure and artistic discovery!
Media this week:  Drawing, painting and a small sculpting project with air-dry clay.
PM Camp 1pm-4pm
Artists: please bring a snack and water bottle.
Campers are grouped by K-2, 3-5 and 6-8th grades.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MYTHICAL CREATURE & CRYSTALS CAMP!
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Session 5H: Illustration & Digital Art Journey Grades 4-8
Join us for an engaging course led by a passionate digital art instructor! Dive into the dynamic features of Procreate, exploring digital and animation software while tackling creative projects that will enhance your skills as a flexible thinker and digital creator.
Each day will be filled with hands-on practice, balanced with traditional drawing techniques. Beginners will start by sketching on paper and learning to bring their artwork to life with digital coloring, using layers and advancing their artistic techniques.  Returning or advancing Artists will be appropriately challenged.
Please bring your iPad and Apple pencil.  Don't have one or both?  We have five loaners, thanks to the Regional Arts and Culture Council!  Please contact us right away by email if you are interested in borrowing tech equipment during the time you're with us on site.  First come, first served.
Please plan to install Procreate on your device before your camp week begins.  The cost is $12.99 in the App store.
PM Camp 12:30-3:30pm
Artists: please bring a snack and water bottle.
Artists will be grouped by 4-5th grade, and 6-8th grade.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATION & DIGITAL ART JOURNEY CAMP!

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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.

Discounts

Discounts may not be combined together.
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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 you receive 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!!

Sibling  Discount:  First artist at regular price, second artist 10% off after April 1st.  Cannot be combined with other discount/promotions.


Financial Assistance: Please find an application HERE.
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Registration & Refund Policies, Medical Waiver and Pick Up Policies HERE
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