Art & Drawing Camps
All Summer Art & Drawing camps will be IN PERSON
and the AAPS COVID & Health Guidance
will be followed.
HALF DAY AM CAMPS
HALF DAY PM CAMPS
NEW Make Your Own Magical Creature
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
June 19 - June 23
Ages: 5 - 7. Alebrijes are brightly-colored sculptures of imaginary creatures from Mexican folk art. During this art camp you’ll learn about the history and creation of Alebrijes. Then, you’ll get to imagine and create your own fantastical creature! You’ll use collage to create composite creatures, draw your creature in a larger size, and add textures and colors using oil pastels and watercolor! You’ll also get to experiment with three different ways of using color in your artwork. Ready to bring your own magical creature to life? All supplies are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Make Your Own Magical Creature
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
June 19 - June 23
Ages: 8 - 10. Alebrijes are brightly-colored sculptures of imaginary creatures from Mexican folk art. During this art camp you’ll learn about the history and creation of Alebrijes. Then, you’ll get to imagine and create your own fantastical creature! You’ll use collage to create composite creatures, draw your creature in a larger size, and add textures and colors using oil pastels and watercolor! You’ll also get to experiment with three different ways of using color in your artwork. Ready to bring your own magical creature to life? All supplies are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Invent a Rainforest Creature
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
June 19 - June 23
Ages: 5 - 7. Could you invent a creature that would survive in the rainforest? At this fun art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you many different ways animals protect themselves. Then, you’ll invent your own creature that would thrive in the rainforest using clever defense mechanisms. And finally, you’ll bring your rainforest creature to life by creating a marionette puppet using cardboard tubes and tissue paper! How will your creature protect itself? All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Invent a Rainforest Creature
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
June 19 - June 23
Ages: 8 - 10. Could you invent a creature that would survive in the rainforest? At this fun art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you many different ways animals protect themselves. Then, you’ll invent your own creature that would thrive in the rainforest using clever defense mechanisms. And finally, you’ll bring your rainforest creature to life by creating a marionette puppet using cardboard tubes and tissue paper! How will your creature protect itself? All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Invent a Rainforest Creature
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
June 26 - June 30
Ages: 5 - 7. Could you invent a creature that would survive in the rainforest? At this fun art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you many different ways animals protect themselves. Then, you’ll invent your own creature that would thrive in the rainforest using clever defense mechanisms. And finally, you’ll bring your rainforest creature to life by creating a marionette puppet using cardboard tubes and tissue paper! How will your creature protect itself? All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Invent a Rainforest Creature
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
June 26 - June 30
Ages: 8 - 10. Could you invent a creature that would survive in the rainforest? At this fun art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you many different ways animals protect themselves. Then, you’ll invent your own creature that would thrive in the rainforest using clever defense mechanisms. And finally, you’ll bring your rainforest creature to life by creating a marionette puppet using cardboard tubes and tissue paper! How will your creature protect itself? All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Make Your Own Magical Creature
HALF DAY PM CAMP
!:00PM - 4:00PM
June 26 - June 30
Ages: 5 - 7. Alebrijes are brightly-colored sculptures of imaginary creatures from Mexican folk art. During this art camp you’ll learn about the history and creation of Alebrijes. Then, you’ll get to imagine and create your own fantastical creature! You’ll use collage to create composite creatures, draw your creature in a larger size, and add textures and colors using oil pastels and watercolor! You’ll also get to experiment with three different ways of using color in your artwork. Ready to bring your own magical creature to life? All supplies are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Make Your Own Magical Creature
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
June 26 - June 30
Ages: 8 - 10. Alebrijes are brightly-colored sculptures of imaginary creatures from Mexican folk art. During this art camp you’ll learn about the history and creation of Alebrijes. Then, you’ll get to imagine and create your own fantastical creature! You’ll use collage to create composite creatures, draw your creature in a larger size, and add textures and colors using oil pastels and watercolor! You’ll also get to experiment with three different ways of using color in your artwork. Ready to bring your own magical creature to life? All supplies are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
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NEW Cartooning Camp
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 3, July 5 - July 7
Ages: 11 - 13. Come join Janet Szeto in our brand new Cartooning Camp. In this camp, you will develop character profiles and illustrations, create storyboards, and experiment with page layouts. You will work on designing and drawing characters from different angles, learn how to draw different poses, and consider creative storyboard options. You will work towards planning your final page layouts, where your masterful creations will be on full display. Instructors: Janet Szeto. Monday, Wednesday - Friday (NO CAMP JULY 4th). IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Create a Tiny Sculpture
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 10 - July 14
Ages: 5 - 7. This is your chance to learn how to work with scale in your artmaking! To start, the Doodles Academy team will help you use cupcakes to learn the importance of close observation when drawing. Then, you’ll build a tiny sculpture using recycled materials. Your sculpture will be no larger than your hand! Finally, you’ll use your observation skills to make a larger drawing of your sculpture on paper and finish it with paint. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Create a Tiny Sculpture
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 10 - July 14
Ages: 5 - 7. This is your chance to learn how to work with scale in your artmaking! To start, the Doodles Academy team will help you use cupcakes to learn the importance of close observation when drawing. Then, you’ll build a tiny sculpture using recycled materials. Your sculpture will be no larger than your hand! Finally, you’ll use your observation skills to make a larger drawing of your sculpture on paper and finish it with paint. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Create a Tiny Sculpture
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 10 - July 14
Ages: 8 - 10. This is your chance to learn how to work with scale in your artmaking! To start, the Doodles Academy team will help you use cupcakes to learn the importance of close observation when drawing. Then, you’ll build a tiny sculpture using recycled materials. Your sculpture will be no larger than your hand! Finally, you’ll use your observation skills to make a larger drawing of your sculpture on paper and finish it with paint. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Create a Tiny Sculpture
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 10 - July 14
Ages: 8 - 10. This is your chance to learn how to work with scale in your artmaking! To start, the Doodles Academy team will help you use cupcakes to learn the importance of close observation when drawing. Then, you’ll build a tiny sculpture using recycled materials. Your sculpture will be no larger than your hand! Finally, you’ll use your observation skills to make a larger drawing of your sculpture on paper and finish it with paint. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Cardboard Creations
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 10 - July 14
Ages: 11 - 13. When you see a cardboard box, do you ever imagine forming it into a piece of art? This camp explores cardboard construction techniques to create 2 or more playful sculptures of objects, food, and/or creatures. Techniques overview will include cardboard attachment methods and painting tips. Finish off each sculpture by creating a collage or painting for additional texture and details. Let your creativity run wild and connect with a plentiful resource, in meaningful and personal ways that can make your home and our planet a more beautiful place to live! Instructor: Janet Szeto. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Exploring Clay
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 17 - July 21
Ages: 8 - 12. Explore the basics of ceramics such as forming pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction. Projects may include making a box (for trinkets, jewelry, small collectables), a tile (wall hanging, trivet), pinch pots that you can form into animal sculptures, and 1-2 pieces you can imagine on your own. Also become familiar with various glazing techniques to apply to your pieces. If time allows, paint a premade pottery piece to take home. Campers will use their creativity and become good craftspersons while learning what it means to produce quality vs. quantity. NOTE: Campers will not be throwing on the wheel during this camp. Instructor: Mae Huynh. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Advantages in Disguise
HALF DAY AM Camp
9:00AM - NOON
July 17 - July 21
Ages: 5 - 7. Sometimes challenges can become powerful advantages—in art and life! In this art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you four amazing artists who faced mental or physical challenges and transformed them into advantages. As we get to know these four artists, you’ll be creating a sculpture using found or recycled materials, exploring color-mixing, and painting your sculpture. Along the way, we’ll create challenges for you so we can practice overcoming them together through perseverance and creative problem-solving. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Advantages in Disguise
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 17 - July 21
Ages: 8 - 10. Sometimes challenges can become powerful advantages—in art and life! In this art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you four amazing artists who faced mental or physical challenges and transformed them into advantages. As we get to know these four artists, you’ll be creating a sculpture using found or recycled materials, exploring color-mixing, and painting your sculpture. Along the way, we’ll create challenges for you so we can practice overcoming them together through perseverance and creative problem-solving. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Build Your Own Fairytale World
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 17 - July 21
Ages: 5 - 7. If you were to design your own fairytale world, what would it look like? This is your chance to try it! First, the Doodles Academy team will help you brainstorm settings, characters, and magical elements that could come from a fairy tale. We’ll play a game to practice identifying these magical details. Then, you’ll learn how artists use backgrounds, middle-grounds, and foregrounds to create space in their artworks. And finally, you’ll design, paint, and cut out three layers to start building your own enchanted land! You’ll finish your collage by adding magical elements to bring your enchanted land to life. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Build Your Own Fairytale World
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 17 - July 21
Ages: 8 - 10. If you were to design your own fairytale world, what would it look like? This is your chance to try it! First, the Doodles Academy team will help you brainstorm settings, characters, and magical elements that could come from a fairy tale. We’ll play a game to practice identifying these magical details. Then, you’ll learn how artists use backgrounds, middle-grounds, and foregrounds to create space in their artworks. And finally, you’ll design, paint, and cut out three layers to start building your own enchanted land! You’ll finish your collage by adding magical elements to bring your enchanted land to life. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Build Your Own Fairytale World
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 24 - July 28
Ages: 5 - 7. If you were to design your own fairytale world, what would it look like? This is your chance to try it! First, the Doodles Academy team will help you brainstorm settings, characters, and magical elements that could come from a fairy tale. We’ll play a game to practice identifying these magical details. Then, you’ll learn how artists use backgrounds, middle-grounds, and foregrounds to create space in their artworks. And finally, you’ll design, paint, and cut out three layers to start building your own enchanted land! You’ll finish your collage by adding magical elements to bring your enchanted land to life. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Build Your Own Fairytale World
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 24 - July 28
Ages: 8 - 10. If you were to design your own fairytale world, what would it look like? This is your chance to try it! First, the Doodles Academy team will help you brainstorm settings, characters, and magical elements that could come from a fairy tale. We’ll play a game to practice identifying these magical details. Then, you’ll learn how artists use backgrounds, middle-grounds, and foregrounds to create space in their artworks. And finally, you’ll design, paint, and cut out three layers to start building your own enchanted land! You’ll finish your collage by adding magical elements to bring your enchanted land to life. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Advantages in Disguise
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 24 - July 28
Ages: 5 - 7. Sometimes challenges can become powerful advantages—in art and life! In this art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you four amazing artists who faced mental or physical challenges and transformed them into advantages. As we get to know these four artists, you’ll be creating a sculpture using found or recycled materials, exploring color-mixing, and painting your sculpture. Along the way, we’ll create challenges for you so we can practice overcoming them together through perseverance and creative problem-solving. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Advantages in Disguise
HALF DAY PM CAMP
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 24 - July 28
Ages: 8 - 10. Sometimes challenges can become powerful advantages—in art and life! In this art camp, the Doodles Academy team will show you four amazing artists who faced mental or physical challenges and transformed them into advantages. As we get to know these four artists, you’ll be creating a sculpture using found or recycled materials, exploring color-mixing, and painting your sculpture. Along the way, we’ll create challenges for you so we can practice overcoming them together through perseverance and creative problem-solving. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Showcase Your Neighborhood
HALF DAY AM CAMP
9:00AM - NOON
July 31 - August 4
Ages: 5 - 7. What’s your neighborhood like—and how would you showcase it as a collage? At this exciting art camp, the Doodles Academy team will start by helping you make your own sketchbook. Then, we’ll explore different ways to combine colors, including working with tones and shades. Next, you’ll choose your color scheme and make a collage featuring your own neighborhood! For inspiration, we’ll also learn about Jacob Lawrence and how he depicted African-Americans in Harlem using simple everyday scenes. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Showcase Your Neighborhood
HALF DAY AM Camp
9:00AM - NOON
July 31 - August 4
Ages: 8 - 10. What’s your neighborhood like—and how would you showcase it as a collage? At this exciting art camp, the Doodles Academy team will start by helping you make your own sketchbook. Then, we’ll explore different ways to combine colors, including working with tones and shades. Next, you’ll choose your color scheme and make a collage featuring your own neighborhood! For inspiration, we’ll also learn about Jacob Lawrence and how he depicted African-Americans in Harlem using simple everyday scenes. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Showcase Your Neighborhood
HALF DAY PM Camp
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 31 - August 4
Ages: 5 - 7. What’s your neighborhood like—and how would you showcase it as a collage? At this exciting art camp, the Doodles Academy team will start by helping you make your own sketchbook. Then, we’ll explore different ways to combine colors, including working with tones and shades. Next, you’ll choose your color scheme and make a collage featuring your own neighborhood! For inspiration, we’ll also learn about Jacob Lawrence and how he depicted African-Americans in Harlem using simple everyday scenes. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.
NEW Showcase Your Neighborhood
HALF DAY PM Camp
1:00PM - 4:00PM
July 31 - August 4
Ages: 8 - 10. What’s your neighborhood like—and how would you showcase it as a collage? At this exciting art camp, the Doodles Academy team will start by helping you make your own sketchbook. Then, we’ll explore different ways to combine colors, including working with tones and shades. Next, you’ll choose your color scheme and make a collage featuring your own neighborhood! For inspiration, we’ll also learn about Jacob Lawrence and how he depicted African-Americans in Harlem using simple everyday scenes. All materials are included. Instructor: Doodles Academy Staff. Monday - Friday. IMPORTANT: If you register your child for both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, note that Rec & Ed staff will not be available to provide supervision between 12-1pm, so it will be necessary for you (or someone on your authorized pick-up list) to check your child out at 12pm and check them back in again at 1pm.