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Join us for In – Person Summer Camps
- Monday – Friday from 9:30 am-12:30 pm Morning classes and 1:30pm 4:30pm Afternoon classes
- $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.
- REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 3rd at NOON
July Camps
July 7th -12th
Mixed Media (Elementary) : Morning Session
Animal Camp (Kindergarden) : Morning Session
Dinosaur Camp (Kindergarden) : Afternoon Session
July 14th – 18th
Nature Camp (Kindergarden) : Morning Session
The Science of Watercolor (Elementary) : Morning Session
Needle Felting (Middle grade) : Morning Session
Life Studies (Teen) : Morning Session
Shakespeare (Teen) : Afternoon Session
July 21st – 25th
Sculpture (Elementary) : Morning Session
Theater Camp (Middle Grade & Teen) : Morning Session
Comic Books (Middle Grade & Teen) : Morning Session
Space Camp (kindergarden) : Afternoon Session
Creative Writing (Middle Grade & teen) : Afternoon Session
July 28th – August 1st
Dinosaur Camp (kindergarden & Early Elm) : Morning Session
Painting (Elementary) : Morning Session
Visual Development (Middle Grade & Teen) : Morning Session
August Camps
August 4th – 8th
Painting (Elementary) : Morning Session
Fantasy Illustration (Middle Grade & Teen) : Morning Session
Nature Camp (Kindergarden) : Afternoon Session
August 11th -15th
Space Camp (Kindergarden) : Morning Session
Powerful Painters (Elementary & Middle Grade) : Morning Session
Mixed Media (Late Elm & Middle Grade) : Morning Session
Comic Books (Teen) : Morning Session
Fantasy Storybooks (Elementary) : Afternoon Session
August 18th – 22nd
Fairytale Ballet (Elementary) : Morning Session
Sculpture (Teen) : Morning Session
Sci-fi Illustration (Middle Grade & Teen) : Morning Session
At PFMOIV
August 4th – 8th: Hosted at Pioneer Farm and Ohop Indian Village
9:30am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Half day & Full day options are available
These camps are open to all elementary age students. Participants have the option to join for either half of the day or the full day! Discount prices for students attending full day camps are available. For more information on these please email Education Manager Sophie Schatz at sophiemarie540@gmail.com.
Mornings : Early Elementary
Students will learn all about pioneer life and various Washington Indigenous communities with PFMOIV staff.
Mornings : Late Elementary
Students will create one-of-a-kind art projects with the wonderful Kate McKee.
Afternoons : Early Elementary
Students will swap and spend the last half of the day experiencing art with teacher Kate McKee.
Afternoon : Late Elementary
Students will spend the afternoon experiencing hands-on learning about pioneer life and Washington Indigenous history with PFMOIV staff.
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.
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.”
