Registration Is Open for Spring and Summer Art Camps at the AMA
Registration is underway for spring break and summer art camps at the Albany Museum of Art. Director of Education and Public Programming Annie Van Oteghem said demand is already strong for many of the camps that are still a few months away.
“We had parents calling in late January about especially popular summer camps, like Kid Artrepreneurs,” Van Oteghem said. “They wanted to make sure they didn’t schedule a trip or activity that would conflict with the dates. We’re also more than half-full on our spring break art camp, which is the week of March 30 through April 3.”
She noted that most camps sell out early. “I wouldn’t wait too long to register,” Van Oteghem said. “Plus, we have early-bird discount pricing through April 1, so the earlier you register, the more you save in stress and cost.”
Information, including registration links, can be found for Spring Break Camp HERE and for each of the nine Summer Camps HERE.
“Those pages on our website also have links for applications for scholarships, which are funded by donations made each year at Art Ball during the Wayne & Alicia Gregory Family Foundation Paddle Raise,” Van Oteghem said. “We also have a link for people who would like to volunteer to help with a camp, including students who want to earn volunteer hours.”
A list of camps follows, with dates, hours, ages, camp theme, a brief description of the camp, and the cost to attend.
SPRING BREAK ART CAMP
March 30-April 3
Art in Full Bloom is for ages kindergarten through 7th grade. It is 9 am-4 pm, with free early drop-off at 8 am and free late pick-up at 5 pm. A half-day option of 9 am-noon is also available.
With its theme inspired by the season of growth and renewal, Art in Full Bloom encourages young artists to draw inspiration from nature, color, and transformation through hands-on artmaking and gallery exploration. During the week, campers will explore the museum galleries; learn art techniques and build skills; create take-home art that captures the spirit of nature, growth, and color; enjoy art-themed games and age-appropriate movies during downtime, and engage in special activities.
The daily full-day cost is $50 ($40 for AMA donors). The daily half-day cost is $30 ($25 for AMA donors).
Campers can bring a sack lunch, or lunch can be purchased for $10. All campers enjoy a free pizza party on Friday, April 3.
SUMMER ART CAMPS
Things to know about the AMA summer camps:
- The summer art camp season runs from June 1 through July 24.
- Early-bird discounts: The listed prices reflect the early-bird discount, which ends on April 1.
- Eligibility for the donor tuition discount: AMA donors at the Reciprocal level (minimum annual donation of $125) and higher receive discounted camp tuition. Artist Guild level donors (less than $125 per year) are not eligible for the camp tuition discount.
- Lunch: Campers can bring a brown-bag lunch, or parents can opt for the AMA to provide lunch for an additional fee of $10 per day. All campers enjoy free pizza at lunch on Fridays.
Summer camps are listed below chronologically by age group.
AGES 2-4 YEARS
Littles I Morning Camp is June 8-12.
Littles II Morning Camp is June 22-26.
Camp hours: 9 am-noon.
Pickup/drop-off times: Early drop-off and late pick-up are not available.
The AMA’s youngest campers forge new friendships, play, and learn in the AMAzing Space children’s activity center. Preschoolers dive into the colorful world of art through activities like mixing paints and creating collages. It’s a week of creative adventure.
Cost: $115 ($100 for AMA donors).
KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE
Camp hours: Full-day hours are 9 am-4 pm. Half-day options are 9 am-noon and 1-4 pm.
Pickup/drop-off times: Free early drop-off at 8 am and free late pick-up at 5 pm are available.
Full-day week cost: $220 ($200 for AMA donors)
Half-day week cost: $145 ($130 for AMA donors)
JUNE 1-5
Mysterious Art Camp is for young sleuths who become museum investigators. Campers will solve mysteries hidden within art, artifacts, and ancient lore. Throughout the week, they will uncover clues, decode symbols, and piece together a story woven throughout the AMA galleries.
Each day, young detectives will create art inspired by their discoveries—experimenting with painting, sculpting, printmaking, and mixed media—while learning how artists tell stories, preserve history, and leave behind visual clues.
JUNE 15-19
Pow! Art in Action Camp lets participants step into the world of superheroes, comic adventures, and epic stories as they unleash their creativity by creating bold, colorful artwork inspired by comic books, superheroes, and action-packed tales.
Campers will experiment with dynamic techniques like painting, drawing, collage, and mixed media—learning how to make characters leap off the page, scenes explode with color, and stories come alive through art. Each day is packed with hands-on projects, interactive challenges, and playful missions that let imagination run wild.
JUNE 29-JULY 3
Colors of America Art Camp leads into the 250th anniversary of America by celebrating our nation’s richness as campers explore the many cultures, communities, and stories that make our country vibrant and unique. Through hands-on art projects, campers will express their creativity while learning about the diversity of traditions, perspectives, and voices that shape America today.
Campers will create paintings, sculptures, drawings, and mixed media projects inspired by people, places, and ideas from across the country—discovering how art can tell stories, build understanding, and celebrate community. By the end of the week, every camper will have a colorful collection of artworks honoring the 250th birthday of America and the wide range of voices that make it strong.
JULY 20-24
Artistic Time Travelers campers will pack their imagination and hop into the time machine for a creative journey through history. Each day, young artists will create paintings, sculptures, collages, and mixed media projects inspired by the sights, colors, and ideas of the past—then put their own imaginative twist on history.
Along the way, campers will play, explore, and even take gallery “field trips” to see how real artists captured the world around them. By the end of the week, every camper will have a collection of original artworks that travel across time, showcasing their creativity, curiosity, and unique artistic voice.
KINDERGARTEN-RISING 9TH GRADE
JULY 13-17
Camp hours: 9 am-4 pm
Pickup/drop-off times: Early drop-off and late pick-up are not available this week.
Kid Artrepreneurs is a perennial favorite for AMA campers. It’s for business-savvy kids with a passion for art, offering a perfect blend of creativity and entrepreneurship.
During the week, students form teams to develop and launch their art-based businesses. They design personal business cards and logos, brainstorm and produce unique products, set pricing, create marketing strategies, and craft eye-catching packaging and displays.
The week culminates in an exciting Friday marketplace (noon-1:30 pm on July 18) where students will sell their creations for cash, gaining real-world experience in sales and customer interaction. It’s a hands-on opportunity to turn creativity into commerce.
Full-day week cost: $220 ($200 for AMA donors)
Half-day week cost: $145 ($130 for AMA donors)
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Camp hours: 9 am-4 pm
Pickup/drop-off times: Early drop-off and late pick-up are not available this week.
JUNE 8-12
Runway Riot: Print, Pattern & Style, led by Heather Ashberry of Beatrice Wormwood Ink, will let teens step into the world of fashion as they take control of the design process, experiment fearlessly, and create bold, wearable art that’s all their own. This hands-on camp is a crash course in fashion design with a twist: printmaking, fabric manipulation, and boundary-pushing creativity.
Throughout the week, campers tackle exciting, unconventional challenges inspired by real-world fashion, exploring pattern, form, and function while mastering techniques like fabric painting, weaving, dyeing, block printing, and screen printing. There’s no “right” way to design here—just ideas, experimentation, and fearless self-expression.
By the end of the week, every participant will have one-of-a-kind creations that show off their skills, style, and personality.
Cost: $210 ($190 for AMA donors)
JUNE 22-26
Face to Face: Portrait & Sculpture is a week for teens ready to explore the art of human expression through drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students will create bold, compelling images and three-dimensional sculptures of people and faces, inspired by the works in our summer exhibition featuring Vitus Shell.
Campers will experiment with a variety of materials—from clay and wire to pencil, ink, and paint—while studying proportions, gesture, and expression. Each project challenges students to push beyond realism, exploring style, abstraction, and personal voice, all while gaining hands-on experience with professional art techniques.
By the end of the week, participants will have a portfolio of striking portraits and sculptures that capture the human face in all its complexity and creativity.
Cost: $230 ($210 for AMA donors)
An American Alliance of Museums-accredited institution, the Albany Museum of Art takes its role in bringing the experience of art to young visitors seriously, Van Oteghem said. While at the museum, campers will see works by artists from across the United States, as well as pieces from the AMA’s permanent collection.
“Our camps offer students of all ages a range of experiences they can’t get anywhere else in our area,” Van Oteghem said. “They get to spend time in our galleries to view work by accomplished artists, they learn how to express themselves creatively and positively, and they make friends who share their interests. We have top-quality instructors for each camp, and we work to make their experience one they will always be happy to remember.”
Questions?
If you have questions about the camps, email Van Oteghem HERE.
ABOUT THE ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART
The Albany Museum of Art is located at 311 Meadowlark Drive in Albany, Ga., adjacent to Albany State University West Campus just off Gillionville Road. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Albany Museum of Art is open to the public 10 am-5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free.
For more information about the AMA please visit our website, www.albanymuseum.com, or call 229.439.8400. Be sure to follow AlbanyMuseumOfArt on Facebook and AlbanyMuseum on Instagram.
