2026 Kids’ Summer Art Camps
Discover the fun of creativity this summer at SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center! Our kids’ summer art camps for ages 7-10 and 11-16 give young artists the chance to explore a variety of mediums. Each camp runs Monday through Friday for three hours each day. Plus, don’t miss our special six-week wheel throwing camp for ages 12-16, meeting on six consecutive Thursdays starting June 18.
All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required.
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You can help us prevent canceled classes and keep enrollment fees low by enrolling early for courses. If enrollments are low 72 hours before a course’s start date, we may have to cancel class, so please enroll early whenever possible. Thank you!
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Santa Paula Art Museum members who pay an annual membership fee receive a 10% discount on all art classes. Just use the discount code MEMBER at checkout. To become a 2026 member, click here to visit our membership page. Not sure if your membership is current? Email us.
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Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the start date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 4-6 days of the start date will receive a 50% refund or may transfer 100% of their credit to another class. Cancellations made within 3 days of a course’s start date are not guaranteed a refund or credit transfer in any amount. In the event that the Cole Creativity Center must cancel a class, students will receive a 100% refund.
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Contact Curator of Creativity, Gabriel Islas, by calling (805) 525-5554 ext. 104, or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
Youth Scholarships Available!
The Santa Paula Art Museum offers financial assistance to qualifying individuals. To qualify, students must be between the ages of 3 and 18, and their family must be enrolled in the state’s EBT or WIC program. Once verified, you will receive a discount code to use towards enrollment. Financial assistance is limited and not guaranteed.
Week 1: June 8 - June 12, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Abby Mildbrandt
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Sonya Burke
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 2: June 15 - June 19, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Lennin Bernal
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Jem Atwater
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 3: June 22 - June 26, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Janice Allen
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Jem Atwater
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 4: June 29 - July 3, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Haya Cuzick
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Klay Kidd
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 5: July 6 - July 10, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Janice Allen
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Jem Atwater
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 6: July 13 - July 17, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Haya Cuzick
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Janice Allen
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 7: July 20 - July 24, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Haya Cuzick
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Jem Atwater
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 8: July 27 - July 31, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Haya Cuzick
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Klay Kidd
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Week 9: August 3 - August 7, 2026
Date and Time: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day
Age: 7-10
Teaching Artist: Klay Kidd
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
Age: 11-16
Teaching Artist: Haya Cuzick
Cost: $180.00 per child for the entire week
Date and Time: 6 consecutive Thursdays: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, and July 23, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
Age: 12-16
Teaching Artist: Tara Weber
Cost: $330.00 per child for the entire program
Questions? Contact Curator of Creativity Gabriel Islas by calling (805) 525-5554 ext. 104, or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.