Young visual artists are invited to participate in our full-day program exploring a wide range of art mediums connected to a weekly theme. Campers will explore everything from drawing and pen and ink to watercolor, acrylic, pastel, and mixed media while building foundational art skills and creating original projects. The week will culminate in a student art show on Friday before pickup.  

Week 2: Illustration Week
Illustration is an art form full of creativity and imagination! In this fun camp week, students will explore the powerful relationship between stories and images. We'll interpret narratives visually using a variety of 2D and 3D media while practicing foundational drawing skills, character design, and story pacing. Campers will learn how the elements of art—line, color, shape, form, value, texture, and space—help bring ideas to life on the page. Students may bring their own story concepts or be inspired by classic stories provided by the instructor.

Grades: 3–6
Week 2: July 6–10
Instructor: Beth Gismondi
Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Street
Program Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Drop-off: Between 8:45–9 a.m.
Pick-up: Between 3–3:15 p.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Materials: All materials will be provided, but each participant should bring: 

• 2 snack(s) (no nuts please) 
• Lunch (no nuts please)
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it
• Sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray) and bug spray (optional)
• Wear clothes that are comfortable and washable

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.