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Join us for In – Person Summer Camps
- Monday – Friday from 9:30 am-12:30 pm
- $120 for each summer art camp
- Camp is open to grades k-12 (Some camps are offered for specific ages, see descriptions below)
- Send your child with their own snack (snack time will be provided each day – no peanuts please)
- Art can stain, so please wear appropriate clothing
- Exciting, challenging & rewarding!
- When a camp has zero seats remaining, you will have the option to WAITLIST. If we have enough interest, we may be able to open up more seats and will notify you with the contact info you provide us.
July Summer Camps
Space Camp : Toddler Art
Open to students ages 3-5. Students will learn about our solar system while creating space based crafts. July 10th – 14th.
Space Camp : Elementary Art
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Carrie in learnng about our solar system and Space! Students will learn drawing and painting techniques alongside this fun science. July 10th – 14th.
Calligraphy : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Learn all about this amazing and ancient art form with Teresa StaalCowely. July 10th – 14th.
3D Art : Teen Art
Open to students ages 13+. Students will learn all about creating original and unique pieces through mediums such as sculptor and more! July 10th – 14th.
Fairytale Ballet : Toddler Dance
Open to students 5-6. Join Sophie in learning all about ballet, and the fairytale stories ballet tells! Students will learn ballet technique, make fairy themed crafts and at the end of the week will host a short performance for families. July 17th – 21st.
Superhero Camp : Elementary Art
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Carrie in learning how to create, design and draw superheros! Students will create their own superheros alongside learning various drawing techniques. July 17th – 21st.
Watercolors : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Join Tracey in learning all there is to know about Watercolor painting. Students will learn about the materials and various techniques for using watercolors. July 17th – 21st.
Calligraphy & Mixed Media : Teen Art
Open to students ages 13+. Join Teresa in learning about Calligraphy and Mixed Media art. Students will learn how to design and craft original art works that utilize written word, collage and painting.
Dinosaur Camp : Toddler Art
Open to students 3-5. Join Taylor in learning all about, drawing and crafting Dinosaurs! July 24th – 28th, 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Drawing! : Elementary Art
Open to students grades 1-3. Join Carrie in learning all about figure, still life and active scene drawing. This camp will include both beginning and intermediate drawing techniques. July 24th – 28th.
Impressionism, Realism & Surrealism : Teen Art
Open to Middle Grade and Teen students. Join Tracey in learning the history and techniques from three important artistic movements; Impressionism, Realism and Surrealism. Students will learn about various artists from these movements while also creating art pieces inspired by these artists and movements. July 24th – 28th.
August Summer Camps
Cowboy Art : Toddler Art
Open for ages 3-5. Join Taylor in creating adorable Cowboy Themed Crafts! July 31st – August 4th.
Fairytale Ballet : Elementary Dance
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Sophie in learning basic ballet technique and history while watching beautiful fairytale ballets. Students will also make fairy themed crafts and at the end of the week they will host a short performance for families. July 31st – August 4th.
Fantasy Camp : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Join Carrie in creating, designing and crafting your own fantasy worlds! Students will utilize various art forms to create dragons, landscapes and much more! July 31st – August 4th.
Sketchbook Making : Teen Art
Open to students ages 13+. Join Tracey in crafting a sketchbook from scratch! This camp will include elements of book binding. July 31st – August 4th.
Fantasy Art : Elementry Art
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Carrie in creating, designing and crafting your own fantasy worlds! Students will utilize various art forms to create dragons, landscapes and much more! August 7th – 11th.
Mixed Media : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Join Teresa in learning about Calligraphy and Mixed Media art. Students will learn how to design and craft original art works that utilize written word, collage and painting. August 7th – 11th.
Fashion Art : Teen Art
Open to students ages 13+. Students will learn all about fashion and the design of it! August 7th – 11th.
Fun in the Sun : Elementary Art
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Carrie in creating art inspired by nature and in the sun! Students will take walking trips around the fair grounds to gather inspiration for their art works! August 14th – 18th.
Recycled Art : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Join Tracey in creating awesome 2D and 3D art using entirely recycled materials! August 14th – 18th.
Choreography Carnival : Teen Dance
Open to students ages 13+. Join Sophie in learning all about dance choreography. Students will learn about contemporary dance choreographers and be given opportunities to create their own dances. Students will begin each class with a basic ballet/modern dance class. August 14th – 18th.
Needle Felting : Elementary Art
Open to students grades 1-5. Join Sophie in learning how to create 3D art with felt! Students will learn the basics of needle felting, while crafting several larger scale projects. August 21st – 25th.
Magic of Art : Middle Grade Art
Open to students grades 5-8. Join Tracey in learning all there is about art making! Students will experiment with several different styles of art making including crafting and painting. August 21st – 25th.
Figure Drawing : Teen Art
Open to students ages 13+. Join Carrie in learning about figure drawing. Students will learn about drawing the human body and still lives. August 21st – 25th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should my child wear to camp?
Please dress your child in clothes that can get dirty and stained. We recommend you send them in an oversized t-shirt that can act as their designated painting/art shirt. In the past, we have provided paint shirts each week for students, but as we’ve grown in numbers the laundering of these shirts has become cumbersome for our volunteers.
Do you provide a snack?
In past years we have provided a snack, however as we have grown in numbers and dietary restrictions continue to increase, we now ask that you send your child with a snack each day. We will have a designated snack time as kids need a break. Please do not send anything with peanuts. Also, it’s always a good idea to send the kids with a water bottle labeled with their name as well.
What happens if my child gets sick and misses camp?
If a child misses 1-2 days of camp we will do our best to make up any missed projects during breaks. If a child gets ill and misses 3-5 days of camp we will let that child attend another camp at no cost (if there are still spots available) or credit your account to be used for future classes or camps. Please call (253) 267-5582 to make arrangements.
What discounts and deals do you offer?
Register early and save! From time to time we will offer coupon codes and promotions – sign up on our e-mail list to be notified and check our Facebook Page Fred’s Creative Kids.
Where is the entrance to the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage and Art Center?
We are located inside the Red Gate of the WA State Fairgrounds — 9th Ave SW between Fairview Drive and S. Meridian. To the left of the red-roofed ticket counters — look for big blue hanging sign that says “Fred’s Creative Kids Art Classes.” You will enter through the black iron gate and then into the building on the left through the brown door.
What Our Art Students Are Saying
“My kids attended one of the Art Camps this summer, and now they are really enjoying their weekly art lessons. They’re learning to draw, paint, explore different mediums, and much more. Everyone there has been really friendly, too! Thank you for providing this awesome opportunity!”
“My children have been enrolled in the Fred Oldfield Art Center for the last 3 years. The teachers and staff are very friendly, caring, and provide an environment where my children feel inspired to create and learn various skills. It’s a great place for exploring the arts.”
“Most amazing experience for my children. They love his art.”