Art Camp

Now in its eleventh year, Mattie Rhodes Summer Art Camp continues to expand its creative and educational opportunities for Kansas City children. Five one-week sessions are offered each summer, covering five areas of art instruction including ceramics, fiber/craft, cultural art, mixed media and printmaking. Camps are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday.

Summer Art Camp participants are encouraged to celebrate diversity through the arts, as well as to explore the traditions of other cultures. Instructors use a variety of teaching methods to stimulate imaginations while continuously cultivating creative expression, confidence, self-discovery and respect for others. Some of the activities planned for this summer include making clay creatures, self portraits, collages, batik banners and tie-dye T-shirts.

Art camp offers a variety of artistic mediums for children to explore:

  • Ceramics
  • Fiber/Craft
  • Cultural Art
  • Mixed Media
  • Printmaking/Photography


Days
:
Tuesday – Friday
 
Hours: 9:00am – 3:30pm
(8:30am drop off & 3:30pm pick up)  
  
Ages:
5 – 12 
 
Fee: $150 per week
(Includes materials, snacks and t-shirt)
Scholarships Available!
Ask about our scholarship program.  Scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis and all information is kept confidential.


2010 Sessions


Session 1: June 22 – 25

Session 2: July 6 – 90

Session 3: July 20 – 23

Session 4: August 3 – 6

Session 5: August 10 – 13


Register now for Art Camp 2010: Register


If you are interested in supporting the Mattie Rhodes Summer Art Camp, please visit the Camps for Kids Website to donate and your donation will be matched.