2023 Summer Camps for Ages 6 - 17

2023 Summer Camps for Ages 6 - 17
9 am - 4 pm

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 2023
Newfields
Week Long Full-Day Camp: $300 Members / $325 Public

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6 & 7-Year-Olds

Exploring Things Big & Small  

SOLD OUT

June 10 - 14, 2024

Studios 1 & 2

Member: $350 / Public: $375

Newfields believes that whether it's the grandest masterpiece or the tiniest detail, every aspect of our world is worth exploring. Our "Exploring Things Big and Small" summer camp is designed to inspire curiosity, ignite creativity, and nurture a love for both the grand and the tiny wonders of the world. Join us for an exciting journey through art, nature, and exploration that will leave your child with a newfound appreciation for the world around us. 

 

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All the Colors Everywhere! 

SOLD OUT

July 8 - 12, 2024

Studios 1 & 2

Member: $350 / Public: $375

Welcome to the most colorful summer adventure! Our "All the Colors Everywhere" summer camp invites young explorers to embark on a 'colorful’ journey through art, nature, and imagination. Join us for an exciting week filled with color-filled discoveries, creativity, and a kaleidoscope of fun experiences. 

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Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: Nature in Our Backyard 

July 15 - 19, 2024

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park 

Member: $350 / Public: $375

Welcome to the natural world just outside your door! Young nature enthusiasts will explore the fascinating creatures and ecosystems that call your backyard home. Join us for an exciting week of hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and nature inspired art activities. 

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8 to 10-Year-Olds

What’s in the Woods?

SOLD OUT

June 10 - 14, 2024

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park  

Member: $350 / Public: $375

At Newfields, we love to connect art with nature, all while having a blast exploring and creating. Enroll your young explorer today for a week of outdoor adventure, ecological discovery, and creative exploration in "What's in the Woods.” Take advantage of this unique opportunity to grow their love for nature, inspire environmental stewardship, and create connections between nature and art. 

 

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Pencils, Paper, Paint, and Prints! 

June 24 - 28, 2024

Studios 1 & 2

Member: $350 / Public: $375

Register your young artist today for a summer filled with pencils, paper, paint, and prints, and watch their creativity grow. With professional guidance your child will nurture their passion for art, develop new skills, as well as be inspired and explore The Garden and IMA Galleries at Newfields. 

 

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Adventure to Other Worlds 

July 15 - 19, 2024

Studios 1 & 2

Member: $350 / Public: $375

Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the realms of imagination at the Newfields "Adventure to Other Worlds" camp! This fantasy-themed camp invites young explorers to step into the shoes of their favorite heroes, explore new horizons, and create a new world where anything is possible. 

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11 to 14-Year-Old

Wonders of the Wilderness 

June 24 - 28, 2024

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park 

Member: $325 / Public: $350

The wilderness can be an inspiring place full of majesty and wonder! Campers will get to explore different environments and use their experiences to make works of art that embrace the importance of natural spaces and conservation.

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Getting into Animation (with Heartland Film Festival)

SOLD OUT

July 22 - 26, 2024

Studios 1 & 2

Member: $325 / Public: $350

Unlock the world of animation at the Newfields "Getting into Animation"camp. This camp is a journey into the art of storytelling through animation, where young minds can bring their creative visions to life. Enroll your aspiring animator for a week of cinematic adventures at Newfields. 

 

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14 to 17-Year-Olds

Making Art with Nature 

July 8 - 12, 2024

Lilly House

Member: $315 / Public: $335

Experience the perfect union of creativity and the natural world with "Art with Nature" summer camp. In the idyllic setting of The Garden at Newfields, campers can find inspiration in the natural world, unleash their creativity, and create stunning works of art. 

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Let’s Make a Movie (with Heartland Film Festival) 

July 22 - 26, 2024

Lilly House

Member: $315 / Public: $335

Step into the exciting world of filmmaking. Budding young filmmakers can bring their creative visions to life on the big screen. Sign up for a week of creativity, storytelling, and the magic of making movies. 

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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.

'Tis the season of giving. Your gift makes a difference. Please donate today to support exceptional experiences with art and nature.
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