Summer Art Camp FAQs

Who runs the Summer Art Camp?

Summer Art Camp will be led by me—Lakeridge Art Teacher Anna Wetzel Artz (your child may know me as “Mrs. Artz”). I’m a professional artist and certificated K-12 Visual Arts teacher in Washington state with nearly 20 years of combined experience teaching in public and private schools, nonprofits, museums, and school-aged summer programs.

Junior counselor volunteers (grades 5+) may be present for parts of the camp, especially to assist with supporting younger campers. Junior counselors will always be supervised by Mrs. Artz.

What ages can attend Summer Art Camps?

Students who are currently in grades K-5 may attend as campers in 2025. Responsible students in grades 5 and up may apply to be Junior Counselors and attend camp in a volunteer capacity.

What kinds of activities will my child do at these camps?

PAINT•DRAW•PRINT CAMP (July 7-11) will focus on 2-dimensional fine art materials and techniques. Young artists will have an opportunity to practice using the corresponding tools and media, and will be guided through a whole-group project each day that incorporates elements such as Painting, Drawing, Printmaking and Collage.

STITCH•WEAVE•KNIT CAMP (July 14-18) will focus on a fibers/textiles theme, expressed through a variety of projects that incorporate weaving, knitting, and basic stitching. Young artists will be guided through whole-group activities and have the opportunity to practice these techniques through open-ended exploration with paper, felt, embroidery floss, and yarn. 

Each camp week will conclude with a small gallery exhibit Friday at 12:00PM, showcasing campers’ artwork. Caregivers are encouraged to invite other family and friends to attend!

Where will Summer Art Camp take place?

Summer Art Camp will be hosted in a classroom at Islander Middle School in 2025. We have reserved a wonderful “blank slate” space with natural light, big tables for spreading out artwork, plenty of sinks, close proximity to an outdoor courtyard & student restrooms, and great access to the parking lot for pick-up & drop-off. Since Lakeridge is not available due to extensive summer maintenance, we’re grateful to hosted by IMS just down the road!

What’s an example of the daily schedule for camp?

9:00 - 9:15AM         Drop-off & Sketchbook Time

9:15 - 10:30AM      Project Demo & Studio Block 1

10:30 - 11:00AM    Snack & Movement Break

11:00 - 11:30PM     Studio Block 2

11:30 - 11:45PM     Clean-up & Share out

11:45 - 12:00 PM    Pick-up & Creative Choice

My child does not go to Lakeridge/Mercer Island School District. Can they still attend camp?

Definitely! These camps are open to any child currently in grade K-5.

Are camps held indoors or outdoors?

The majority of time will be spent in the classroom. However, campers may have the opportunity to get outside for both instruction/activities and breaks.

Do I need to buy any art supplies?

No. All art materials are supplied for Summer Art Camps.

What should my child bring with them to camp?

  • A reusable water bottle

  • A peanut/nut-free snack 

  • Change of clothing (for grades K-2)

  • Sunscreen/hat if desired

What happens if my child needs to miss a day of camp?

Please contact anna@afterschoolartists.com to let me know. Unfortunately, tuition refunds are not available for individual days.

How do I cancel camp registration?

I would hate to see you go! But if you must cancel registration, just email Mrs. Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com with the subject line Cancellation Request and I will walk you through the cancellation process. Remember to keep the Cancellation & Refund Policy in mind.

Summer Art Camp Policies

Registration, Liability Form, & Waitlists

Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and only accepted via the online registration portal at afterschoolartists.com. Registrations are accepted up until the first day of a camp as long as there is space available. When spots are full, there will be an option to sign up for a Waitlist, which will allow you to be notified if and when a space opens.

After registering for Summer Art Camp, you’ll receive an email via BoldSign with the 2025 Liability Release Form. This form must be reviewed and signed for each registered camper prior to the start of their camp week. Your child will be unable to attend Summer Art Camp if this form is not received, and no refunds will be granted. If you do not receive your forms by May 31, 2025, please email anna@afterschoolartists.com.

Registration is not complete until all student and parent/guardian information has been submitted, all waivers and acknowledgements have been signed, and payment has been processed.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Registration may be canceled by emailing anna@afterschoolartists.com with the subject line: Cancellation Request.

  • If registration is canceled 30 or more days before the start of the program: 

    • Fees will be refunded 100% minus a $25 cancellation fee

  • If registration is canceled between 15 and 29 days before the start of the program:

    • Fees will be refunded 75%

  • If registration is canceled between 8 and 14 days before the start of the program:

    • Fees will be refunded 50%

  • If registration is canceled 7 or less days before the start of the program:

    • No refund available

Mrs. Artz may cancel individual dates for reasons such as weather-related school cancellations, teacher sickness, or a family emergency. The primary parent/guardian will be notified as soon as possible via provided email address and/or phone number. In the event that this occurs once, a make-up session will be offered to all families.

Enrollment Minimums

Summer Art Camp sessions require a 6-student minimum to run. If by the week prior enrollment is too low, I will reach out to offer you the following options:

  • Cancel your registration for 100% tuition refund; or

  • Offer credit for a future camp or class

Behavior Policy

Students are expected to treat their peers and teacher with respect and to ensure that others are able to have the best experience possible at After-School Artists. If a student is having difficulty meeting these expectations, one or more of the following actions may be taken:

  • Teacher may redirect the student to more appropriate behavior and remind them of behavior expectations.

  • Student may be invited to participate in alternative activities that may be more conducive to appropriate behavior.

  • The student’s parents/guardians may be called to assist.

  • The student may be dismissed from the class for the remainder of the day and invited to return at a later date with more appropriate behavior.

  • The student may be dismissed from the class for the following week, or for the remainder of the session.

Instances of bullying, violence, harassment, or discriminatory behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the class. If a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, tuition will not be refunded.

Questions?

Please email Mrs. Artz at anna@afterschoolartists.com.