Art Camps

Camp Schedule 2026

There are morning camps and afternoon camps. Your child may attend both as they are two different camps. Morning Camp time is 8:30 – 11:00 AM. Afternoon Camp time is 12:00 – 2:30 PM. The Lunch Period between the two camps is 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Please see camp descriptions, age requirements, and cost below the camp dates.


  • Week One: June 1 - 5, 2026 (Janie Oglesby)

    AFTERNOON CAMP HAS LIMITED AVAILABILITY

    • Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 – 11 AM)

    • Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)

    • Afternoon Camp: Mixed Media (12 – 2:30 PM)

  • Week Two: June 8 - 12, 2026 (Janie Oglesby)

    • Morning Camp: Clay/Painting, Drawing, & More (8:30 – 11 AM)

    • Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)

    • Afternoon Camp: Painting, Pottery (12 – 2:30 PM) ***OUR ONLY AFTERNOON POTTERY CLASS**


  • Week Three: June 15 - 19, 2026 (Tim Stiles)

    • Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 – 11 AM)

    • Lunch Period (11 AM – 12 PM)

    • Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing, & More (12 – 2:30 AM)

  • Week Four: June 22 - 26, 2026 (Janie Oglesby)

ο Morning Camp: Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)

ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

ο Afternoon Camp: Mixed Media (12 - 2:30 PM)

  • Week Five: June 29 - July 3, 2026 (Tim Stiles)

    ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)

    ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

    ο Afternoon Camp: Landscape Painting Inspired by Bob Ross (12 - 2:30 PM)


  • Week Six: July 6 - 10, 2026 (Tim Stiles)

    ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)

    ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

    ο Afternoon Camp: Creative Comics (12 - 2:30 PM)


  • Week Seven: July 13 - 17, 2026 (Tim Stiles)

    ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)

    ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

    ο Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing, & More (12 - 2:30 PM)


  • Week Eight: July 20 - 24, 2026 (Fred Hasenzahl)

    ο Morning Camp: Clay/Sculpture (8:30 - 11 AM)***no wheel (this is a hand sculptue class)

    ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

    ο Afternoon Camp: Patterns & Painting (12 - 2:30 PM)


  • Week Nine: July 27 - July 31, 2026 (Tim Stiles)

    ο Morning Camp: Clay/Pottery (8:30 - 11 AM)

    ο Lunch Period (11 AM - 12 PM)

    ο Afternoon Camp: Painting, Drawing, & More (12 - 2:30 PM)





Camp Descriptions

Pottery Camp

Campers will experiment with a variety of building techniques including pinch pots, slabs, coils, and the wheel. Campers will also learn the basics of sculpting to create interesting elements for their pieces. All levels are welcome. Clay pieces generally take one to two weeks to be fired. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—12th graders.


Painting, Drawing, & More

Campers will explore the world of aesthetics and what goes into art making. Through observation and special attention to detail, they will learn about shapes, space, drawing techniques, color mixing, paint handling, and more. The subject matter may include portraits, landscapes and still life, or anything that strikes the camper’s interest! Campers will create a 16”×20” canvas painting. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—10th graders.

Landscape Painting: Inspired by Bob Ross

Campers will learn the technical style of painting made famous by Bob Ross through hands-on instruction. The camp offerings include a variety of landscape techniques that will build up to the creation of one-of-a-kind work of art. Campers will start from a blank canvas and end with a completed painting that can be taken home. All materials are provided by GSOA. For rising 3rd—10th graders.

Creative Comics

If you have an interest in comic books, creating character-driven stories, and like to draw, this camp is for you! Whether you love super heroes, sci-fi, manga, fantasy, or comedy, the structure within is all the same. We will touch on all the essential tools you will need to understand the comic book medium. Campers will learn all the fundamentals of the storytelling art. Campers will also learn techniques for developing a story outline, page layout, character design, drawing with perspective, inking, and tips on lettering their comics. For rising 3rd—12th graders.

Mixed Media

Campers will learn what mixed media art is and how to create satisfying sculptural artworks using more than one material ( or “medium” ). Materials used for mixed media art are subject to the artist’s imagination and may include fabric, paint, paper, clay, found objects, and more. Campers will be guided through multiple 3D mixed media project prompts throughout the week. They will personalize their projects through color, shape, form, and other elements of art. For rising 3rd—12th graders.

Patterns & Painting

A fun twist on painting involving all things patterned. Looking to get creative with patterens, this camp is for you. Campers will learn about different patterns and how to mix them into interesting paiting projects. For rising 3rd—12th graders.






Camp Costs and Additional Information

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BOTH Morning and Afternoon—$400

Only Morning or Only Afternoon—$200

• If staying during the Lunch Period, please bring a packed lunch with no nut products. The Lunch Period is for campers who are enrolled in both the Morning and Afternoon Camps. Any camper who is staying during the Lunch Period that is not enrolled in both camps will be charged a $5 lunch fee per Lunch Period in which they stay.

• Camp fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable except in the event of camp cancellation.

• All camp created pieces should be picked up before the GSOA Fall Semester begins. Any pieces not picked up after the Semester begins will be recycled.