2023 Summer Camps
From June 5 to August 11, ignite your child’s inner artist with the Denver Art Museum’s summer camp offerings. These weeklong day camps encourage kids to get inspired by the DAM collection and to create their own art. This year, campers can sign up to practice their sketchbook skills, explore the intersection of art and nature, design a museum-inspired play, and more!
Camps are now full. Please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm to inquire about the wait list.
Camps take place under the care of skilled teachers and teaching artists. Each camp includes time in the galleries as well artmaking in the workshop, providing campers with the opportunity to engage with art in a variety of ways.
The DAM offers one full scholarships per camp. Students are chosen based upon their interest in art, how much they would benefit from the program, and the financial needs of the family. As of March 8, the scholarship application has closed.
Please note that camps are non-refundable after registration, and scholarships cannot be retroactively applied. Because of this, it’s best to either register for camp or apply for a scholarship. Please direct questions about refunds, scholarships, and registration to Komal Dhruv (she/her) at kdhruv@denverartmuseum.org.
Registration Information
Ticket prices
Full day camps are $350 for members and $380 for non-members.
Please be aware limited spaces are available. To ensure the chance to register for your top choice, become a member to access early registration. Learn more about DAM memberships and join today.
Registration
Please have the following information and payment method at the time of registration:
- Name and phone number of child’s doctor
- Insurance company name and policy number
- List of child’s allergies and other needs
- Your current email address and cell phone number
- Emergency contact information
- List of authorized pick-ups for your child
Scholarships
The Denver Art Museum offers one full scholarship per camp. Students are chosen based upon their interest in art, how much they would benefit from the program, and the financial needs of the family. Learn more and apply today.
Meals and Snacks
Campers are required to bring their lunch every day. Pack a lunch with a cool pack as heating and refrigeration are not available. Please pack nut-free lunches to respect other campers with nut sensitivities.
A snack will be provided but please feel free to pack your own snacks as well, especially if your child has any dietary restrictions. All children are required to bring their own water bottle.
Camp Safety
The DAM cares about the health and safety of your camper. We will be monitoring and following public health guidelines from the City and County of Denver for camps. To help us all stay healthy, face coverings may be required for campers, except during snacks and meals. Frequent hand-washing is also encouraged.
Please also note that our procedures may change based on the most current health guidance from the City and County of Denver. Visit our website for the most up-to-date information on how the DAM is working to keep our visitors safe.
Summer Camp Descriptions
A variety of camps will be available in June, July, and August 2022 for kids ages 5-6, ages 7-8, and ages 9-11.
Camps for Ages 5-6
Play with Patterns
June 5-9 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From Navajo weavings to Chinese ceramics, there are patterns everywhere! We’ll use see how many patterns we can find in the galleries and create our own back in the workshop.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Art & Nature
June 12-16 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From materials to inspiration, nature shows up in art in all kinds of ways. This week, we’ll think about the connection between art and the environment as we explore the galleries. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to take home some earth-inspired artwork of your own!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Around the World in Art
June 20-23 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
This week, we’ll travel around the world without even leaving the museum. We’ll learn about all different kinds of places through artwork and let them inspire us back in the workshop! Note: This will be a 4-day week camp in observence of the Juneteenth holiday.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Color Pop!
June 26-30 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Color surrounds us, but we don’t always notice its effect on our world. This week, we will slow down and think about how artists use color to express their feelings and ideas. Explore the galleries, get creative in the studio, and fall down the rainbow rabbit hole!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Where the Wild Things Are
July 10-14 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Myths and Legends in Art
July 17-21 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Once, long ago...This week we’ll read some stories and use them as inspiration to explore the museum galleries. We’ll create beautiful works of art using various mediums, materials and, of course, our imaginations!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
The ABCs of Art
July 24-28 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
In this class for our youngest museum friends, we’ll explore all the basics of art! We’ll learn all about textures, shapes, lines, and more through games, stories, and of course art projects!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Storytelling in Art
July 31-August 4 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Every artwork holds a story. This week campers will practice their own skills as storytellers and visual artists as they take a deeper look at both of these art forms.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Sculpt This, Sculpt That
July 31-August 4 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
The ABCs of Art
August 7-11 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
In this class for our youngest museum friends, we’ll explore all the basics of art! We’ll learn all about textures, shapes, lines, and more through games, stories, and of course art projects!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Mixed Media Mayhem
August 7-11 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Camps for Ages 7-8
Art Improv
June 5-9 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
This week, campers will "yes and..." their way to creativity! Get ready to approach artmaking in new ways. This camp will treat the studio like a lab for artistic experimentation.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Sketch, Doodle, Draw
June 12-16 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Take a deeper dive into this artist tool and fill your sketchbook with various drawing and sketching techniques. Campers will explore the museum collections and see where their doodles take them!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Color Pop!
June 20-23 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Note: This will be a 4-day week camp in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Color surrounds us, but we don’t always notice its effect on our world. This week, we will slow down and think about how artists use color to express feelings and ideas. Explore the galleries, get creative in the studio, and fall down the rainbow rabbit hole!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Around the World in Art
June 26-30 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
This week, we’ll travel around the world without even leaving the museum. We’ll learn about all different kinds of places through artwork and let them inspire us back in the workshop!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Myths & Legends in Art
July 10-14 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Once, long ago... This week we’ll read mythological stories and use them to explore the museum galleries. We’ll create beautiful works of art using various mediums, materials and, of course, our imaginations!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Where the Wild Things Are
July 17-21 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! This week, get to know the animals in the DAM’s collection, then make art inspired by our furry friends back in the workshop. Be sure to have your safari hats and binoculars ready for this adventure!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Miniatures at the Museum
July 24-28 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
We’re scaling down the artwork but not the fun! This week we’ll put on our artistic engineering hats and learn how to make miniature versions of artworks and artwork-inspired objects.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Mixed Media Mayhem
July 31-August 4 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Experiment with all kinds of media, from paint to paper to fabric and more! Play with materials and ideas like a true artist and take home art inspired by the many genres and materials seen in the museum’s diverse collections.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Sculpt This, Sculpt That
August 7-11 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From clay vessels to abstract sculptures, we have it all in the museum! We’ll take what we see in the gallery and apply it to our art in the workshop. At the end of the week, you’ll have all kinds of sculptures to share with family and friends!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Camps for Ages 9-11
Art & Nature
June 5-9 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From materials to inspiration, nature shows up in art in all kinds of ways. This week, we’ll think about the connection between art and the environment as we explore the galleries. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to take home some earth-inspired artwork of your own!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Art Improv
June 12-16 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
This week, campers will "yes and…" their way to creativity! Get ready to approach artmaking in new ways. This camp will treat the studio like a lab for artistic experimentation.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Sketch, Doodle, Draw
June 20-23 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Note: This will be a 4-day week camp in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Take a deeper dive into this artist tool and fill your sketchbook with various drawing and sketching techniques. Campers will explore the museum collections and see where their doodles take them!
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Fabrics & Fashion
June 26-30 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
From fashion to soft sculpture, there are all kinds of artwork to create with the versatile medium of fabric! This week, campers will take a closer look at this material, both in the galleries and as artists in the workshop.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Miniatures at the Museum
July 10-14 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
We’re scaling down the artwork but not the fun! This week we’ll put on our artistic engineering hats and learn how to make miniature versions of artworks and artwork-inspired objects.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Storytelling in Art
July 17-21 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Every artwork holds a story. This week campers will practice their own skills as storytellers and visual artists as they take a deeper look at both of these art forms.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Design Thinking
July 24-28 │ 9:30 am–3:30 pm
Learn how to think like a designer and practice skills like observation, brainstorming, prototyping, and testing. Get inspired in the galleries, put on your designer hat (and your artist one!), and create wonderfully unique artwork.
This camp is now full. To be added to the wait list, please call 720-913-0130 between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.
Scholarships
The Denver Art Museum offers one full scholarship per camp. Students are chosen based upon their interest in art, how much they would benefit from the program, and the financial needs of the family.
Please note that camps are non-refundable after registration, and scholarships cannot be retroactively applied. Because of this, it’s best to either register for camp or apply for a scholarship. Please direct questions about refunds, scholarships, and registration to Komal Dhruv (she/her) at kdhruv@denverartmuseum.org.
Applications closed March 8.
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