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artScamp for kiddos
Know any kiddo s’campers who really love to make art and have the desire and focus to spend time on projects? This camp is for them! Using mostly sustainable, recycled and natural materials, S’campers will have the opportunity to explore new tinkering tools and methods. Projects will be based on the
process not product philosophy, with each s’camper focusing on their own creative goals, experiments and vision within the boundary of the materials and tools provided.
Age range is 8-12 years old, but most importantly, artScamp kids are able to create in community with joy and focus, are self-regulated*, and...their parents are comfortable with them using tools and techniques that require some care and safety.
*Self-regulated in that your child is able to be safe/responsible with real tools, respectful of off-limits spaces/items, listen to and follow limits and expectations, etc. Unfortunately, at this time, we don't have the ability to give a kiddo extra help in those areas and still stay true to the artScamp mission.
Is your child apprehensive about camp?
Kids can be overwhelmed by camps with dozens of kiddos and many transitions throughout the day. The noise, different activities and number of "new" spaces can be too much for some kiddos.
ArtScamp is small (never more than 10 kids), and is child-led. S'campers can take breaks and eat when they need to. We love the process of creating and we do it in a supportive and brave space. Art is all we do so there are no big transitions.
We work together as one group and foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all s'campers. There are spaces where s'campers can go when they need to reset or take a moment for themselves.
>>> artScamp is located in Mar Vista, in Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Upcoming Workshops >>> JOIN US!
artScamp after school starts September 9th, 2025!
Registration is now open! See below for details and to sign up.
Privates also available, contact us with requests.
Some private workshop/party themes: Printmaking, graffiti, self portrait collage, pyro (wood burning) art, assemblage, sewing, needle felting, wet felting, clay and many many more options. Adults, tweens, teen, kids, preschoolers...Let's talk and come up with a project for your group!
artScamp After School Sessions
>>> Please read camp description at top of this page to be sure we are a good fit for your kiddo.
>> Note on age ranges of artScamp classes:
It is hard to scale tools/process and projects to different developmental stages, and I am a very small camp. I have noticed that younger s’campers can get frustrated if motor skills required are beyond their current reach and older s'campers want to explore more skilled processes and tools. In order for each s'camper to have their best experience with the minimum amount of disruption to the flow of creating, I have designed each session to reflect that age group, and I hold to them. I hope your child can find a session that works for their age and schedule, but if not, please consider contacting me to inquire about private classes.
Light snack will be served upon arrival.
4 s'camper minimum, 6 maximum
Sliding scale applications available (contact us for an application or to inquire)
After school sessions typically run once a week for 4 weeks. Sorry no refunds for missed classes. If your s’camper misses a week because of illness, we will do our best to make up in another session if space and schedule allow.
I do my best to consider all local district school calendars (LAUSD, SMMUSD and Culver City) and for most part, we skip a day if there is a day off from school but some schools vary so please read the dates listed on each session to make sure they work for your family.
Please fill out the form to register. We will send you a confirmation of your dates and links to pay to reserve your spot(s). Spots are held when payment is received.
*If money keeps you from joining us, please contact me for options!
I offer graduated scale payment and a limited number of full scholarships.
Tuesdays >> 6-8 year olds — SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, 4 class session: September 9, 16, 30 & Oct 7 (no class Sept 23)
3:30-5 pm
$160 per session
(+$20 for prime time pick up at Walgrove, please contact me if you are interested in this option)
This offering is for S’campers ages 6-8 who love art and are able to use simple tools like scissors and paintbrushes. It is process art class, with each s’camper focusing on their own creative goals, experiments and vision within the boundary of the materials and tools provided.
Art is all we do :) so please keep that in mind when you consider if your child will enjoy our classes.
Please fill out the form to register. We will send you a confirmation of your dates and links to pay to reserve your spot(s). Spots are held when payment is received.
Wednesdays >> 8-11 year olds — 2 spots
4 class session: September 10, 17, 24 & Oct 1
Because of different dismissal times for area schools, we have 3 time slot options:
A. 2:45-4:15
B. 3:30-5
C. 2:45-5
Time slot A and B: $160/session.
Time slot C: $220/session.
>> Includes materials and snack
Walgrove Elementary families: If you want a 2:30 pick up at Appleton gate, please add $20 for the session.
Please fill out the form to register. We will send you a confirmation of your dates and links to pay to reserve your spot(s). Spots are held when payment is received.
Thursdays >> 10-13 year olds — 1 spot
4 part session: September 11, 17, 25 & Oct 9 (no class Oct 2)
Because of different dismissal times for area schools, we have 3 time slot options:
A. 2:45-4:15
B. 3:45-5:15
C. 2:45-5
Time slot A and B: $160/session.
Time slot C: $220/session.
>> Includes materials and snack
Walgrove Elementary families: If you want a 2:30 pick up at Appleton gate, please add $20 for the session.
Please fill out the form to register. We will send you a confirmation of your dates and links to pay to reserve your spot(s). Spots are held when payment is received.
Have some friends who want to create together
on a day you don't see on our schedule?
We offer privates!
Contact us to discuss your needs and dates.
We also do parties!
We come to you or you come to our backyard space, BYO cake and food/drinks.
Parties start at $300
artScamp After School Registration
Have some friends who want to create together
on a day you don't see on our schedule?
We offer privates!
Contact us to discuss your needs and dates.
We also do parties!
We come to you or you come to our backyard space, BYO cake and food/drinks.
Parties start at $300
artScamp after school runs in 4-week sessions most months and we often sell out.
Join our mailing list to get updates and first crack at spots.
