The Cincinnati Art Museum is the place for fun and creativity in the summer. Jump into art with eight weeks of exciting art projects, gallery games, and more! Explore a different theme each week with activities taught by skilled educators and museum staff. Designed for children ages 6-12. Convenient before and after care available.

Summer Camp 2020

The Cincinnati Art Museum is the place for summer fun and creativity. Jump into art with eight weeks of exciting projects, gallery games and more! Explore a different theme each week with activities taught by skilled educators and museum staff. Designed for children ages 6–12. Convenient before and after care available.

**Registration begins February 1 at 11 a.m.**

June 8–12 | Art in the Park  

Explore the Great outdoors and make art in beautiful Eden Park. Go on hikes, sketch from nature and even use flowers and plants to create brushes and materials. 

June 15–19 | Young Impressionists     

Become the next Monet when you discover a world of impressionist art. Paint outdoors, play with pointillism and learn why this has become one of the most popular movements in art.  

June 22–26 | Fantasy World     

Enter a world of pure imagination where dreams become reality. Visit castles, dragons and mythical creatures in the galleries while creating your very own fantastical art. 

June 29–July 3 | Sculpture Challenge     

Can you build a tower that won’t fall down or make a portrait bust that looks just like one of your friends? Work with clay, wood and more as we put your sculptural skills to the test. 

July 13–17 | Treasure hunters     

Go on an art adventure as we decode hieroglyphics, find ancient artifacts and learn about stolen artworks. Check your map, because "X" marks the spot for fun! 

July 20–24 | Paint Party     

Pop open a tube of paint and join the party! From the Renaissance to Rothko, we’re going to celebrate all types of paintings and get messy as we make masterpieces of our own. 

July 27–31 | Action and Activism     

Stand up for what you believe in during this week dedicated to art with a message. Celebrate diverse artists with different causes and learn how art can change the world. 

August 3–7 | Time Travelers     

Jump into your time machine and travel through history. You’ll visit time periods like ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe and decide what the future of art will look like. 

Weekly camp cost:

Members (Family level and higher): $195 per child

General public: $245 per child

Before- and after-care: $35 per child (includes both before- and after-care for 1 week)

Camp Hours

Camp: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Before Care: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 

After Care: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Registration begins February 1 at 11 a.m.

Call (513) 721-ARTS to register or register online.

Cincinnati Art Museum allows Summer Camp cancellations with full refund until June 1st.  After that date, CAM cannot guarantee a full refund.

For questions about Summer Camp, please email [email protected]

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