Summertime Arts Camps
Programs for grades 2–5, 5–8, and 6–9
If you enjoy art—designing and making all sorts of things—you will enjoy Summertime Arts, Waynflete’s traditional decades-old arts and crafts program in which campers work with several teaching artists each week to explore different art forms, styles, colors, and media. Our teaching artists emphasize the creative process so campers develop enriching life skills, a love of art, and confidence in their ability as “makers.” Each week will focus on several different media, and some of our offerings this summer include drawing, painting, printing, ceramics, loom weaving, sculpture, collage, needle-felting, punch needle, and handmade crafts of all sorts. Check out each week’s description for more details.
Summertime Arts: Picturesque Plants and Beautiful Blooms
June 30–July 3, 2025
Grades 2–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $370
All things green and growing will be the focus of the first week of Summertime Arts! Flowers bursting with color, mosses carpeting rocks, and large leafy ferns will be the inspiration for this camp week. Campers will travel to four art classes every day, each with a different medium, and work in small groups with each art teacher. Projects this week may include: solar printing, paper mache, ceramics, weaving, collaging, and more! Students will display their artwork and share their learning with their families during the Friday afternoon art show. No camp on July 4.
Summertime Arts: Skies and Stars
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 2–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Explore the skies as Summertime Arts blasts off into the universe above! Campers will discover the mysteries of space through art during this interstellar week. Campers will travel to four art classes every day, each with a different medium, and work in small groups with each art teacher. Projects this week may include: painting, paper mache, ceramics, weaving, collaging, and more! Students will display their artwork and share their learning with their families during the Friday afternoon art show.
Summertime Arts: Magical Masterpieces
July 14–18, 2025
Grades 2–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Summertime Arts is always filled with a little bit of magic, but this week especially so! Think: enchanted forests, underwater worlds, and dragons guarding their treasure. Campers will travel to four art classes every day, each with a different medium, and work in small groups with each art teacher. Projects this week may include: painting, paper mache, ceramics, weaving, collaging, and more! Students will display their artwork and share their learning with their families during the Friday afternoon art show.
Summertime Arts: Under the Sea
July 21–25, 2025
Grades 2–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Campers will take their art from the depths of the ocean to the wonders of tidepools during this aquatic themed week. Campers will travel to four art classes every day, each with a different medium, and work in small groups with each art teacher. Projects this week may include: painting, paper mache, ceramics, weaving, collaging, and more! Students will display their artwork and share their learning with their families during the Friday afternoon art show.
Summertime Arts: Comics and Storytelling
July 28–August 1, 2025
Grades 2–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Extra, extra! Summertime Arts is calling all comic creators, imaginative story tellers and excited illustrators for this action packed last week of camp. Campers will travel to four art classes every day, each with a different medium, and work in small groups with each art teacher. Projects this week may include: stop motion movies, painting, paper mache, ceramics, weaving, collaging, and more! Students will display their artwork and share their learning with their families during the Friday afternoon art show.
Summertime Arts Intensive: Fiber Arts
June 30–July 3, 2025
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $370
Join two of Waynflete’s 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. No camp on July 4.
Summertime Arts Intensive: Art on the Move
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 5–8
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Prepare to discover Southern Maine with sketchbooks in hand! We will spend time in the mornings on our Spring Street campus exploring various mediums, learning about famous artists and their practices, and trying various art making techniques. In the afternoons, we will grab our materials and head out to explore, including trips to Two Lights State Park and Peak’s Island. Join us as we get inspired, enjoy time together, and deepen connections with our own sketchbook keeping!
Summertime Arts Intensive: Ceramics
July 14–25, 2025
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $880
Do you love ceramics and building 3D forms out of clay? If so, ceramics camp is for you! Join two talented Maine art teachers and create in our ceramics studio during this 2-week camp. The first week will focus on creation: students 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.
Summertime Arts Intensive: Intro to Sewing
July 7–11, 2025
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine, how to hand sew, and how to follow sewing patterns in this one week intro-to-sewing camp! We’ll teach campers a variety of sewing techniques using eclectic materials. New to sewing? Great! Campers don’t need any prior experience, only a will to learn! Camp projects include: a pin cushion, a tote bag, and creative embroidery work. Campers will have extra time each day to experiment with their own designs!
Summertime Arts Intensive: Intro to Clothing Design
July 21–August 1, 2025
Grades 6–9
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $880
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following patterns to make your own clothes. This two week camp is focused on using sewing machines and teaching only minimal hand sewing for detailing. We’ll teach campers a variety of sewing techniques using eclectic materials. New to sewing? Great! Campers don’t need any prior experience with sewing, only a will to learn! Camp projects include: a basic top, a basic pair of pants, and a tote bag. Campers will have extra time each day to experiment with their own designs. At the end of camp, we will put on a fun fashion show for parents/guardians and friends to showcase everyone’s amazing clothing designs!
Summertime Arts Intensive: Sewing 101
June 23–27, 2025
Grades 3–5
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $440
All skill levels are welcome at our Sewing 101 camp! Campers will tackle the basics of using sewing machines as well as how to hand sew. They will take on exciting projects like making pillow cases and tote bags, as well as learning embroidery and other creative techniques! In addition to the time spent having fun with fabric, campers will have time for outdoor play, games, and connective activities.
Summertime Arts Intensive: Stitching Beyond the Basics
June 30–July 3, 2025
Grades 3–6
Waynflete • Spring Street Campus
Drop-off: 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Pickup: 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $370
Campers will have the opportunity to dive more deeply into their sewing skills during our week together. Although we recommend some previous sewing experience, all are welcome to join. Possible projects include: creating zippered bags of all shapes and sizes, and making pajama pants! 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 4.
Is tutoring available for my child during the camp day?
Tutors from Waynflete’s Academic Support program are available to support campers in the following academic areas: reading, spelling, writing, math, and executive functioning. Tutors will coordinate with camp leadership to create a schedule that will work for the camper and their camp program. Summer tutoring is offered at $65/session, availability is limited. Email academic_support@waynflete.org to inquire.