Registration for the 2025 Summer Art Camp begins Tuesday, March 4! (The full schedule is listed below; registration links will be available on March 4.)
We have a full schedule of half-day camps for ages 5-17. Camps are taught by professional art educators and teaching artists, who lead campers through themed projects. Campers will discover the work of renowned artists, experiment with many different materials and try out new techniques to make their own masterpieces. Browse below to check out all of the camps.
Camp tuition includes all art supplies and materials needed for camp, a daily snack, water, and one free Summer Art Camp T-shirt for the first art camp attended.
Please visit the Summer Art Camp Information Page to view details about scholarships, the art camp program and other important details about registration. For questions that can’t be answered by the Information Page, please contact AppletonEducation@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.
Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis as enrollment is limited for each camp. Your registration is not complete unless payment has been made in full. Please note, you must be a member at the Family/Dual Level or above to receive discounts on camp registrations. For questions about membership, contact Colleen Harper, harperc@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1831.
Need-based scholarships are available. Click below on the Summer Art Camp Information Page to learn more.
Click here to visit the Summer Art Camp Information Page.
June 2-13 (Two-Week Camps)
Dig Into Clay – Two-Week Camp (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
In this two-week camp, learn the basics of hand building with clay and the art of glazing. Pinch pot, coil pot and slab construction will be used to make fun pieces to take home.
Instructor: Dawn Bergstrom
$290 Appleton members | $330 nonmembers
Outdoor Landscape Painting – Two-Week Camp (Ages 13-17)
1-4 p.m.
In this two-week camp, leave the classroom behind and use the Appleton’s beautiful grounds as your painting studio. We’ll take portable easels and paints outside to practice your painting skills “en plein air,” or, in the open air. Please note, the class may also work indoors, depending upon the weather.
Instructor: Jordan Shapot
$290 Appleton members | $330 nonmembers
June 9-12 (Four-Day Camp)
Fun at CF Vintage Farm – Four-Day Camp (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
Let your art be inspired by the horses, cows and chickens at this very special art camp at CF Vintage Farm, located on County Road 475. Paint and sketch outside under a majestic oak, plus indoor studio time in the Vintage Farm classroom. This camp meets Monday-Thursday, only.
Instructor: Michel Yeuell
$165 Appleton members | $185 nonmembers
June 16-20 (One-Week Camps)
Color Wonderful (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
Explore and celebrate all the colors of the rainbow this week, from shades and tints to primary and secondary colors. Use a variety of media to create your own colorful world.
Instructor: Kio Weber-Lee
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Shells and Sandcastles (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
This week, create art influenced by the secrets of the sea. Imagine yourself snorkeling through the beautiful water. What treasures would you discover? Make a ceramic sandcastle, fish print, and create art with shells.
Instructor: Jeanne Baines
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Florida’s Wild Wetlands (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
From turtles and frogs to lizards and more, you’ll be surprised by the incredible wildlife that call Florida’s wetlands home. This week, use a variety of materials and your own creativity to create artwork inspired by the creatures found in this unique habitat.
Instructor: Tasha Strigle
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
June 23-27 (One-Week Camps)
Art Detective (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
How do artists do that? Design your own magnifying glass and search for ways to create art while you discover the mysteries of Mona Lisa while making your own self-portrait.
Instructor: Trish Perkins
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Art Safari (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
Journey to Africa’s Kalahari Desert in search of the “Big Five:” lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, elephants and African buffalos. Bring home an elephant sculpture, a drawing of a leopard and other works of art to remind you of your safari experience.
Instructor: E. Marie Fielding
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Saddle Up (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
Calling all horse lovers! This week, immerse yourself in the world of these majestic animals. Draw, paint, and even create a design for your own boots while you learn about the history of the horse in art.
Instructor: TBA
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
July 7-11 (One-Week Camps)
Storybook Art (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
Stories are as timeless as the artwork they inspire. In this enchanting class you’ll bring stories to life. Let your imagination soar as you create with an array of art materials and techniques.
Instructor: TBA
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Reinventing the Canvas (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
Art doesn’t have to be on a canvas this week! With a little imagination, your painting surface can be almost anything. After this class you’ll see creative options everywhere you look.
Instructor: Maritzabel Jauregui-Rodriguez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Drawing and Painting Portfolio Development (Ages 13-17)
1-4 p.m.
Explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques that will develop your skills and ignite your creativity. Learn how to expand your range and create an artistic portfolio that showcases your talents.
Instructor: Lisa Russo
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
July 7-18 (Two-Week Camp)
Dig Into Clay (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
In this two-week camp, learn the basics of hand building with clay and the art of glazing. Pinch pot, coil pot and slab construction will be used to make pieces to take home.
Instructor: Jamie Roche
$290 Appleton members | $330 nonmembers
July 14-18 (One-Week Camps)
Groovy and Glowing (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
It’s hip and happening at the Appleton this week! Make art that’s super cool and even glows in the dark. Don’t miss the fun!
Instructor: Vanessa Zumba-Gonzalez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Funky Sculpture (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
Do you like to build things? You’ll be working with an assortment of fun and unconventional materials this week to make sculptures.
Instructor: E. Marie Fielding
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Skulls and Skeletons (Ages 13-17)
1-4 p.m.
Practice your observational drawing skills using a variety of skeletons for reference. Learn about light and shadow, shapes and relationships, and the basic drawing skills that are essential to every work of art.
Instructor: Lisa Russo
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
July 21-25 (One-Week Camps)
Glow Up (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
Let your creativity shine and make cool art that glows in the dark!
Instructor: Trish Perkins
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Meow Masterpieces (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
This week, campers will explore how artists have captured cats in their work and create their own feline-inspired masterpieces. Get ready for a purr-fectly creative adventure!
Instructor: Elisa Adelman Rodriguez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Doggy Days (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
This week won’t be ruff — it’ll be paws-itively amazing! Have a howling good time creating art inspired by man’s best friend. Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure!
Instructor: Vanessa Zumba-Gonzalez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
July 28-August 1 (One-Week Camps)
Critter Fun (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
Learn all about a variety of animals this week, while creating art that you’ll treasure!
Instructor: TBA
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Splat! (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
What can you do with paint? Brush it, blend it, dab it, dribble it, stipple, layer and mix — we’ll explore it all this week. Get ready to experiment, create and have a colorful adventure!
Instructor: TBA
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Outside the Lines (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
Love to draw and want to learn more? Learn about using color, perspective, shading and realism to make drawings come alive. Explore different materials while expanding your drawing abilities.
Instructor: Maritzabel Jauregui-Rodriguez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
August 4-8 (One-Week Camps)
Space Cadet (Ages 5-7)
9 a.m.-noon
Calling all intergalactic explorers — prepare for lift off! You’re headed to a galaxy of your own creation in a miniature space vehicle you design. Your artwork will be out of this world!
Instructor: Maritzabel Jauregui-Rodriguez
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Architecture FUNdamentals (Ages 8-12)
9 a.m.-noon
What does an architect do? Learn about design, creativity and problem-solving through fun drawing and painting projects.
Instructor: Michel Yeuell
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
Pixels and Blocks (Ages 8-12)
1-4 p.m.
Harness your inspiration from your favorite block-based video game in a world of pixels, blocks, creativity and imagination! Build your own universe while exploring new art techniques with like-minded enthusiasts.
Instructor: Deborah Horvath
$145 Appleton members | $165 nonmembers
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