Specialty Arts Camps
3rd Grade – 9th Grade
Specialty Art campers spend their time diving deeply into one artistic focus. Whether campers are new to the craft or looking to expand their skill set, all are welcome!
“We always look forward to Waynflete summers! Our daughter absolutely loves the speed of activities, and we love the inclusiveness and logistics.” – Parent
Ceramics
June 22–July 2, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $850
Do you love ceramics and building 3D forms out of clay? If so, this specialty camp is for you! Join talented Maine art teachers and create in our ceramics studio during this 2-week camp. The first week will focus on creation: campers will learn different hand-building techniques as well as throwing, using the studio’s pottery wheels. The second week will focus on learning about the glazing process and finishing your clay pieces. Our focus on small group learning and instruction will ensure that each camper gets one-to-one support on their projects. Be prepared to come home with many ceramic artworks and a better understanding of the entire ceramic process. No camp on July 3.
Art on the Move: Oceans
June 22–26, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
Join us this summer as we explore the beauty and bounty of Southern Maine with sketchbook and materials in hand! Our days will be focused on art making and field trips to inspire, explore and connect. Our time together will be spent creating both individually and collaboratively while exploring various mediums, materials and techniques. We’ll learn about a variety of artists’ sketchbook practices and embrace our own creative voices. We will beging our mornings on our Spring Street campus, and head out each day on a different field trip. Our guided morning activities and daily field trips encourage imagination, broaden our understanding of surrounding landscapes, and are full of summer fun! Come create with friends while deepening the connection with your own sketchbook. Field trips this week include Peak’s Island and Fort Williams.
Sewing: Home and Cooking
June 22–26, 2026
Grades 3–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
All skill levels are welcome in our Sewing Specialty Camps! Campers will tackle the basics of using sewing machines as well as how to hand sew. During Home and Cooking week, campers will take on exciting projects like making oven mits, aprons, chef hats, placemats, and anything else that sparks joy! In addition to the time spent having fun with fabric, campers will have time for outdoor play, games, and connective activities.
Art on the Move: Forests
June 29–July 2, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $390
Join us this summer as we explore the beauty and bounty of Southern Maine with sketchbook and materials in hand! Our days will be focused on art making and field trips to inspire, explore and connect. Our time together will be spent creating both individually and collaboratively while exploring various mediums, materials and techniques. We’ll learn about a variety of artists’ sketchbook practices and embrace our own creative voices. We will beging our mornings on our Spring Street campus, and head out each day on a different field trip. Our guided morning activities and daily field trips encourage imagination, broaden our understanding of surrounding landscapes, and are full of summer fun! Come create with friends while deepening the connection with your own sketchbook. Field trips this week include Wolfe’s Neck State Park, and Mackworth Island State Park. No camp on July 3.
Sewing: Costumes
June 29–July 2, 2026
Grades 3–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $390
All skill levels are welcome in our Sewing Specialty Camps! Campers will tackle the basics of using sewing machines as well as how to hand sew. During Costume week, campers will take on exciting projects like making capes, witch/wizard hats, and anything else that sparks joy! In addition to the time spent having fun with fabric, campers will have time for outdoor play, games, and connective activities. No camp on July 3.
Art on the Move: Farms and Gardens
July 6–10, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
Join us this summer as we explore the beauty and bounty of Southern Maine with sketchbook and materials in hand! Our days will be focused on art making and field trips to inspire, explore and connect. Our time together will be spent creating both individually and collaboratively while exploring various mediums, materials and techniques. We’ll learn about a variety of artists’ sketchbook practices and embrace our own creative voices. We will beging our mornings on our Spring Street campus, and head out each day on a different field trip. Our guided morning activities and daily field trips encourage imagination, broaden our understanding of surrounding landscapes, and are full of summer fun! Come create with friends while deepening the connection with your own sketchbook. Field trips this week include the Maine Audubon Society and Pettengill Farm.
Sew What? Stitching Stories Through Embroidery
July 6–10, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
“Sew What? Stitching Stories Through Embroidery” introduces campers to foundational sewing skills with a strong focus on creative embroidery. Throughout the week, campers will learn essential hand-sewing and machine sewing techniques, practice safe tool-use, explore pattern design, and develop personal textile artworks that emphasize self-expression and storytelling. By the end of the week, campers will participate in a student-led gallery walk to show off their original pieces of work!
Ceramics
July 6–10, 2026
Grades 3–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
Do you love ceramics and building 3D forms out of clay? If so, ceramics camp is for you! Join talented Maine art teachers and create in our ceramics studio during this 1 week camp. Campers will learn different hand-building techniques as well as throwing, using the studio’s pottery wheels, the glazing process and finishing clay pieces. Our focus on small group learning and instruction will ensure that each camper gets one-to-one support on their projects. Be prepared to come home with many ceramic artworks and a better understanding of the entire ceramic process.
Weaving Works
July 13–17, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
Interested in learning about the way things are made with fibers and yarns on looms? If so, join local art teacher Jeremy Smith who brings his own blend of knowledge and fun to Summer at Waynflete. Campers will get to know more about weaving on looms during this one week specialty camp. As campers creatively experiment with patterns, colors, textures, they will learn practical skills and strategies to put materials to use in new ways. Jeremy has taught weaving at camp for the past 14 years and he will teach how simple and more complex weavings are made on table style looms, inkle looms, bracelet looms, and tapestry looms.
Fiber Arts
July 20–24, 2026
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Before & Aftercare Available
Cost: $460
Join two of our art teachers in a week filled in exploring two fiber art techniques: punch needle and needle felting. This camp promises to be an enriching and unique experience for any young artist looking to expand their knowledge and skill in the fiber arts realm. All skill levels are welcome. Our art teachers will instruct students in the basics and how to begin a project, up to more advanced skills. Campers will work one-on-one with instructors for individualized mentoring and learning. During this week we will create a community fiber studio that will produce many colorful yarn and wool creations.