Spark creativity, build confidence, and have fun at our Kids Art Day Camp!
Our flexible weekly camps for Grades 1-6 and run Monday–Thursday (with sessions offered 10–3pm, 10–1pm, or 2–5pm) and Fridays from 10–3pm, making it easy to fit art into your summer schedule. Camps take place outdoors, giving kids plenty of fresh air and space to create, and camp sizes are kept small to ensure individual attention and a supportive, welcoming environment. Campers can sign up for one week or multiple weeks, with each week featuring a new theme and a different teaching artist—so there’s always something new to explore. From drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond, every camp is designed to inspire imagination, build skills, and make creativity fun.
SCHEDULE
June 29-July 2 |
July 6-9 |
July 10 |
July 13-16 |
July 17 |
July 20-23 |
July 24 |
July 27-30 |
July 31 |
Aug 3-6 |
Aug 7 |
Aug 10-13 |
Aug 14 |
Aug 17-20 |
Aug 21 |
| Mon-Thu | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri | Mon-Thu | Fri |
| CLAY & CERAMICS | CLAY & CERAMICS | CLAY & CERAMICS | CARTOON & DRAW | CARTOON & DRAW | CLAY & MIXED MEDIA | CLAY & MIXED MEDIA | PAINT & DRAW | PAINT & DRAW | CARTOON | CARTOON | GET CREATIVE | GET CREATIVE | ART EXPLO | ART EXPLO |
| 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-3pm | 10-1pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-1pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-3pm | 10-1pm | 10-3pm |
| 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm |
| EXPLORING CLAY & CERAMICS | June 29-July 2 Mon-Thurs | 10-1pm & 2-5pm |
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If you want to learn more about clay and ceramics, this camp is for you! Students will learn traditional hand building skills used in constructing functional and sculptural ceramics. Each project will explore current and historical ceramic artists and how the projects connect and relate to each lesson. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of pottery hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab building and sculpting decorations. Some of the artists and artworks that we will discuss may include: Peter Anton, Roberto Lugo, and Beatrice Wood or Historical artists/ceramic works exhibited in Smithsonian, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- All levels welcome
- Program is limited to maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by Mrs. Diana, a professional art instructor and owner of a ceramics business
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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MON- THURS, June 29 – July 2
Level: Grades 1-6
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Mrs. Diana
Fee: Member $312 / Non-Member $347
MON- THURS, June 29 – July 2
Level: Grades 1-6
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Mrs. Diana
Fee: Member $312 / Non-Member $347
| EXPLORING CLAY & CERAMICS | July 6 - 9 Mon-Thurs Friday July 10 | 10-1pm & 2-5pm 10-3pm |
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If you want to learn more about clay and ceramics, this camp is for you! Students will learn traditional hand building skills used in constructing functional and sculptural ceramics. Each project will explore current and historical ceramic artists and how the projects connect and relate to each lesson. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of pottery hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab building and sculpting decorations. Some of the artists and artworks that we will discuss may include: Peter Anton, Roberto Lugo, and Beatrice Wood or Historical artists/ceramic works exhibited in Smithsonian, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- All levels welcome
- Program is limited to maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by Mrs. Diana, a professional art instructor and owner of a ceramics business
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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MON- THURS, July 6-9
Time: 10-1pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Diana
Fee: Member $312 / Non-Member $347
MON- THURS, July 6-9
Time: 2-5pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Diana
Fee: Member $312 / Non-Member $347
FRIDAY, July 10
Time: 10-3pm
Instructor: Mrs. Diana
Level: Grades 1-6
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| DRAWING & CARTOONING INTENSIVE | July 13 - 16 Mon-Thurs Friday July 17 | 10-1pm & 2-5pm 10-3pm |
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Love the style of anime, cartooning or comics? Spend a week learning to draw and explore different techniques in this specific style.
- Class size is limited so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a fun and creative environment.
- All levels welcome and geared towards the specific age group.
- Materials are included.
- Mr. Manny, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Camp is held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
MON- THURS, July 13-16
Time: 10-1pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Level: Grades 1-6
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
MON- THURS, July 13-16
Time: 2-5pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
FRIDAY, July 17
Time: 10-3pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Level: Grades 1-6
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| 3D, CLAY & MIXED MEDIA | July 20 - 23 Mon - Thurs Friday July 24 | 10-3pm |
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This class is for artists who enjoy working with their hands in different mediums including clay, foam, wire and more!.
- Class is limited to a small group so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a fun and creative environment.
- Materials are included.
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Mr. Manny, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Camp is held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
MON- THURS, July 20-23
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $520 / Non-Member $555
FRIDAY, July 24
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| PAINTING & DRAWING | July 27 - 30 Mon - Thurs Friday July 31 | 10-3pm |
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Spend a week painting and drawing at our Painting & Drawing camp. Artists will explore different painting and drawing techniques and mediums – a great intro into the fine arts.
- Class is limited so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a supportive environment.
- All levels welcome and recommended for ages 6 and up.
- Materials are included.
- Manny Villalobos, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
MON- THURS, July 27-30
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $499 / Non-Member $534
FRIDAY, July 31
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| CARTOONING! | Aug 3 - 6 Mon-Thurs Friday Aug 7 | 10-1pm & 2-5pm 10-3pm |
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Love the style of anime, cartooning or comics? Spend a week learning to draw and explore different techniques in this specific style.
- Class size is limited so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a fun and creative environment.
- All levels welcome and geared towards the specific age group.
- Materials are included.
- Mr. Manny, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Camp is held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
MON- THURS, Aug 3-6
Time: 10-1pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
MON- THURS, Aug 3-6
Time: 2-5pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
FRIDAY, Aug 7
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| GET CREATIVE | Aug 10 - 13 Mon-Thurs Friday Aug 14 | 10-3pm |
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Let your young artist’s imagination and creativity run wild! Students will explore a variety of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this dynamic camp!
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- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- Mediums may include: drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media using upcycled materials
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Program is limited to a small group maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by professional art instructors
- High school volunteers are present to assist
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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MON- THURS, Aug 10-13
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Miss Sarah
Fee: Member $499 / Non-Member $534
FRIDAY, Aug 14
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Miss Sarah
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
| ART EXPLORATION | Aug 17 - 20 Mon-Thurs Friday Aug 21 | 10-1pm & 2-5pm 10-3pm |
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Let your young artist’s imagination and creativity run wild! Students will explore a variety of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this dynamic camp!
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- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- Mediums may include: drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media using upcycled materials
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Program is limited to a small group maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by professional art instructors
- High school volunteers are present to assist
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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MON-THURS, Aug 17-20
Time: 10-1pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
MON-THURS, Aug 17-20
Time: 2-5pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $299 / Non-Member $334
FRIDAY, Aug 21
Time: 10-3pm
Level: Grades 1-6
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle
Fee: Member $135 / Non-Member $170
Why Choose The Art Guild?
all about
our instructors
Manny Villalobos "Mr. Manny"
Art Teacher
Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from New York. He has achieved a bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University Post and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A SideOf Darkness (A.S.O.D), were he goes under the stage name OG Manny G. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.
Diana Roldan
Art Teacher
Michelle Miller
Art Teacher
location
gem of long island
The Art Guild is located on the Elderfields Preserve in Manhasset/Port Washington on the Gold Coast of Long Island. We are housed in the oldest building in Nassau County. Camps are held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve. We utilize the outdoor Preserve grounds offering our campers a wonderful artistic retreat and experience the great outdoors!
frequently asked questions
FAQs
Cancellation Policies
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
- Registration cancellations made one month or more prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee.
- Registration cancellations made less than one month prior to the start of camp will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Absolutely no refunds once the first day of camp begins.
Membership is non-refundable.
Registration and waitlists
Can I attend multiple weeks?
Yes! One of the amazing perks at The Art Guild Camp is being able to sign up for multiple weeks! Each week is different so students can select several weeks.
Age requirements
Campers must be 6 years old or starting first grade the summer of camp.
The ages on the website are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
Other Policies
Parental Consent Form - mandatory
Before attending camp, we must receive a Parental Consent Form. You can complete the online form here https://form.jotform.com/241686110720146
Things to know before coming to camp
Drop off & Pick Up
Drop off and pick up is at the rear of the house along the driveway. (You can pull up on the side of the building; no need to park).
Parking
Please park designated spots between the painted lines. Do not park on Port Washington Blvd or along side the blacktop or you may be towed. If you are having trouble parking, please give us a call at 516-304-5797.
Food & Snacks
Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack. If you are staying for both sessions, please bring lunch. There is a free hour between 1-2pm to eat and relax (supervised but no programming).
- Please inform The Art Guild of any allergies, physical or dietary limitations, and/or concerns that may relate to you or your child(ren). It is the responsibility of the member or the child’s parent/guardian to inform The Art Guild of any allergies (e.g. peanuts) that would be of concern.
What to Bring
Camp is held outdoors under a tent. Kids will be moved indoors if there are unsafe weather conditions.
Children should have sunscreen applied prior to arriving at camp (we will have sunscreen that children can rub in themselves for emergencies).
Light jacket or sweatshirt if the weather will be cooler.
Campers should apply bug repellent before arriving at camp if desired (there will be bug spray available for emergencies).
For the 10th year in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Gallery in Nassau County. In addition, for 9 years in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Classes in Nassau County.
Become a member today!
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER:
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Reduced fees for all classes, workshops and camps!
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$10+ off exhibition entry fees
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Participation in the annual Members Showcase exhibit
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Listing in our Members Artist Gallery webpage
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Inclusion in our members only monthly Member News email! (and a chance to be in our Members Spotlight!)