Summer Camps
For Ages 6–17
Summer Camps for Ages 6–17
9AM–4PM
Sessions for campers aged 6-17 offer more advanced art instruction, opportunities to explore the galleries and grounds, and the chance to experiment with familiar and unfamiliar materials. Campers will create 2-D and 3-D designs and will learn new techniques in a fun environment.
Summer 2025
Newfields
Creating Creatures
Dates: Monday, June 2– Friday, June 6
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Let your imagination run wild. Inspired by animals both real and make believe, campers will use various art materials to bring their fantastic creatures to life. From clay sculptures to painted masterpieces, each project is designed to inspire creativity and storytelling.
Art that Moves: Going Around with Kinemotion
Dates: Monday, June 9–Friday, June 13
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for an energetic camp where young artists will learn about kinetic art by creating pieces that swing, spin, and move. With inspiration from dynamic artists and Kinemotion, the newest interactive sculpture in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, campers will bring their own creations to life.
Tales, Fables, and Stories
Dates: Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for a camp where stories leap off the page and into art. Campers will explore classic tales and fables, using art to bring characters and scenes to life. Through drawing, painting, and sculptures, campers will use their imaginations to create visual stories full of adventure.
Art and The Garden
Dates: Monday, June 30–Thursday, July 3
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Explore the colors and textures of nature and art in this camp designed to connect campers with the world around them. Young artists will create art inspired by the colors and shapes in The Garden at Newfields.
An Explosion of Color: Inspired by Alma Thomas
Dates: Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 6–8
Members: $350
Public: $375
Inspired by Alma Thomas’ vibrant art, campers will experiment with bold colors, shapes, and patterns. From paper collages to painted canvases, campers will learn about color theory and self-expression, all while creating their own brilliant works of art.
AGES 8–10
A World of Art
Dates: Monday, June 9–Friday, June 13
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Young artists will explore different cultures and art forms by creating pieces inspired by global traditions and international artists. Each day will feature a new destination and project, encouraging curiosity and creativity as campers create their own world of art.
Sun, Sky, and Sculptures: Kinemotion & Outdoor Art
Dates: Monday, June 23–Friday, June 27
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Join us for an energetic camp where young artists will learn about kinetic art by creating pieces that swing, spin, and move. With inspiration from dynamic artists and Kinemotion, the newest interactive sculpture in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, campers will bring their own creations to life.
The Science of Art
Dates: Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Campers will conduct experiments, explore color chemistry, and discover how physics plays a role in art making. This engaging camp will spark curiosity as campers create unique artworks and learn how science and creativity work together.
Bright & Bold: Exploring Alma Thomas
Dates: Monday, July 21–Friday, July 25
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 8–10
Members: $350
Public: $375
Celebrate bold colors and creative expression in this camp inspired by artist Alma Thomas. Campers will explore her distinctive style through painting, collage, and more. Each project will encourage campers to think big, paint with vibrant hues, and embrace their own artistic flair.
AGES 11–14
Brush / less: Let’s Paint!
Dates: Monday, June 2–Friday, June 6
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
In this innovative camp, young artists will explore traditional and alternative painting techniques using sponges, sticks, fingers, and more. This week is all about experimentation and discovering new ways to create beautiful and bold artworks with and without a traditional paintbrush.
Off the Wall: Sculptures and Kinemotion
Dates: Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
Get ready to think in three dimensions. In this camp, young artists will explore sculpting techniques and create works that go beyond the canvas. Using clay, wire, and mixed media, campers will build dynamic sculptures inspired by kinetic art and modern masterpieces.
Get Animated!
Dates: Monday, July 14 –Friday, July 18
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 11–14
Members: $325
Public: $350
Jump into the world of animation. Campers will create their own animated shorts and learn about storyboarding, character design, and animation techniques. With plenty of hands-on activities, aspiring animators will bring their characters to life and experience the art of storytelling through motion.
AGES 14–17
Make a Movie
Dates: Monday, July 14–Friday, July 18
Time: 9AM–4PM
Ages: 14–17
Members: $315
Public: $335
Campers will learn the filmmaking process as well as scriptwriting, directing, and editing. In collaboration with The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series, this camp will introduce young film makers to the art form of movie making.
Lead support for Summer Camp Scholarships is provided by The Lacy Foundation. Additional support is provided by Dr. Michelle S. Howenstine and The Jerry L. Burris and Barbara J. Burris Foundation.