ART Camp 2026 will be awesome!
We can't wait to see you next summer!
​Camps are held in SW Portland at Forest Hall on the WHUUF property. The Forest Hall room has wooden floors and tall windows that look out into a lovely forested area with access to a recognized green sanctuary. We make artwork indoors and outside in the magical, treed space. Map here.
Campers are introduced to step-by-step skills in drawing, digital art, painting, printmaking, illustration and clay! Kids practice balancing their own ideas with what they've learned to make unique artwork (not crafty stuff). Small group instruction with an Art Show on Fridays.

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 celebration on Fridays​

Staff

​Summer Camps 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. Summer 2026 camps will be overseen and co-directed by Ms. Sascha and Neo. Click here for more staff bios and pics.

Please read our camper-readiness, registration and refund policies here.

To attend camp, families must agree to our Waivers, Registration, Refund and Camper-Readiness Policies.

-Click on the the banners below for camp descriptions and registration links-

​Camp Hours

Tuition

Full Day Camps
9am-4pm
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Half Day Camps
Morning: 9am-12pm
Afternoon: 1pm-4pm

Extended Care 
​Available when at least 2 campers sign up:
8am-9am  $10 per day
4pm-5pm  $10 per day
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Extended care not available for Sessions 6 & 7.

• Full Day Camps $380
• Clay weeks: $400

• Half Day Camps $190
• ​Clay weeks: $200​​

Need financial assistance?  Apply here.

Single Days

• Available to Artists who have attended one week of full day -or- half day camp.  Sign up for one or more single days!  Email or text us to register for single days.
• Single Full Day $80
• Single Half Day $40
• $10 Clay Firing/Glazing Fee is required for Artists who attend a single day during clay week (or on a Wednesday clay day during Art Exploration weeks).

Discounts / Financial Assistance?  Yes! See below. ​

2026 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!
Click on the camp week banners above to read each of the camp descriptions!

Discounts

Discounts may not be combined together.

Early Bird Registration  The deepest discount on ART Camp is to register before December 31st, 2025.  You'll get the best deal, and be able to set up convenient payment plans.
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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 January 1st.  Cannot be combined with other discount/promotions.

Financial Assistance: Please find an application HERE.

Registration & Refund Policies, Medical Waiver and Pick Up Policies HERE

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