Summer Art Camps

ABOUT

Make art and new friends at Summer Art Camp! Led by Lakeridge art teacher Anna Artz, campers will learn new techniques, explore a variety of media, and engage in creative play.

DATES + TIMES + LOCATION

Days: Monday - Friday

Dates: July 7-11 & July 14-18

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (with optional SMALL GROUP EXTENSION from 12:00-2:00 on Monday-Thursday)

Location: Islander Middle School

Camp packet with drop-off/pick-up information & camp details will be emailed in June.

REGISTRATION + COST

Registration opens: Thursday, April 10th
CAMP cost per week: $375 (includes all art materials)
SMALL GROUP EXTENSION on Monday-Thursday: $200

Summer Art Camp 2025 is open to all children currently in grades K-5. Campers do not have to attend Mercer Island School District to participate.

LIABILITY FORM

After registering your young artist for Summer Art Camp, you’ll receive an email via DocuSign with 2025 Liability Forms. All included forms must be reviewed and signed for each registered camper by June 1, 2025. Your child will be unable to attend Summer Art Camp if these forms are not received, and no refunds will be granted. If you do not receive your forms by April 31, 2025, please email us at anna@afterschoolartists.com.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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

OPTIONAL SMALL GROUP EXTENSION:

12:00 - 12:30PM Lunch & Movement Break

12:30 - 12:45PM Project Demo & Discussion

12:45 - 1:45 PM     Studio Block 3 (1:1 art instruction, independent exploration, and/or Creative Choice time)

1:45 - 2:00 PM     Pick-up & Creative Choice

SNACKS + LUNCH

For the regular Summer Art Camp, bring a water bottle & snack for the day. For the safety of other campers, no peanuts or tree nuts are permitted. Please make sure that you have indicated any known allergies on your Summer Art Camp info forms and be sure to check in with Mrs. Artz in person on your child’s first day of camp.

If your child is attending the Small Group Extension during their camp week, please also bring a peanut/lunch-free lunch. No refrigerator or microwave is available.

DROP-OFF: 9:00-9:15

Caregivers may sign campers in anytime between 9:00-9:15 each day. Each camper will receive a bin of personal art supplies, including a sketchbook. Camp sessions will start with a whole-group sketchbook prompt and independent time for creative planning and drawing.

PICK-UP: 11:45-12:00 (or 1:45-2:00)

Please pick your child up between 11:45-12:00 (regular Summer Art Camp) or 1:45-2:00 (Small Group Extension) each day.

From 11:45-12:00 each Friday, we will host a classroom exhibit featuring artwork made during the camp. This will be a special event, and you are welcome to invite other friends and family to visit!

SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT

Please sign your child in and out at the exterior door of the classroom. To ensure the safety and welfare of your child, they will only be released to individuals that you indicate on your Summer Art Camp registration sheets.

Please send an email to anna@afterschoolartists.com if you would like to update your authorized adults for pick-up. It is important the designated person(s) read and understand the sign-in/sign-out process. Your child will not be released to a person who is not indicated on your registration form. The person signing out your child may be required to show a valid ID.

BEHAVIOR

Campers are expected to treat their peers and teacher with respect and to ensure that others are able to have the best experience possible at Summer Art Camp. At the start of each week, we will discuss behavior expectations that ensure a safe and fun environment for everyone. If a camper is consistently having difficulty meeting these expectations, they may be dismissed from the camp for the day and/or remainder of the week. Instances of bullying, physical contact, foul language or name-calling will result in immediate dismissal from the class. If a camper is dismissed for disciplinary reasons, fees will not be refunded.