Summer Camps 2026
Join us for week-long summer art camps at Oak Street Studios.
Each camp runs Mon–Fri from 9am–3pm
$375/week for all Sessions
Tuition is non-refundable
PLEASE NOTE:
- Review our Health Policy at the bottom of this page.
- WE ARE A NUT FREE SPACE. Please be mindful not to send your children to camp with food containing nuts. We have students who have serious nut allergies. Please check with your teacher if your child needs special food accommodations.
- Parking is on-street only. Do not park behind the building or you will be towed.
Summer Camp Dates and Descriptions
Session 1 June 22–26: Print & Stitch
Get ready for an exciting adventure in wearable art! In this hands-on class, students will mix printing, painting, and hand stitching to make one-of-a-kind creations. No sewing experience? No problem! Bring your creativity and curiosity, and we’ll show you how to use both sewing machines and hand stitching to craft bags, t-shirts, pillows, stuffed animals, and more. Have fun while learning skills and creating something amazing!
Teacher: Kaylin Wu
Assistant Teacher: Biz Brooks
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 2 June 29–July 3: Drawing & Painting
*only 4 spots left!
Unleash your inner artist as you explore the world of drawing and painting! In this camp, students will work with a variety of materials including charcoal, graphite, acrylic paint, and watercolor, to create vibrant works of art. Projects will include self-portraits, still lifes, animals, and more… wherever your imagination leads you! This week is all about exploring the power of color and form. Students will have the opportunity to learn foundational skills and develop their own artistic style while creating a portfolio of expressive artwork.
Teacher: Biz Brooks
Assistant Teacher: Sophie Kilbreth
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 3 July 6–10: Printmaking
Ever wish you could make more than one copy of your artwork? That’s the magic of printmaking! In this camp, young artists will explore the world of prints, where bold marks and creative experiments can be multiplied, shared, and transformed. Perfect for kids with big imaginations and unique styles, this class introduces campers to a variety of hands-on printmaking techniques, ranging from simple stamps to exciting experimental processes. We will explore a wide range of printmaking approaches including stamps, image transfers, gesso etchings, stencil prints, kitchen lithography, and monotype. This camp offers a fun and encouraging environment where repetition, experimentation, and creativity can come together in a variety of prints!
Teacher: Biz Brooks
Assistant Teacher: Sophie Kilbreth
*Ages 8 and up
Session 4 July 13–17: Papier-Mâché and Sculpture
*only 3 spots left!
Get your hands busy and dive into the world of sculptural art! This week, campers will create amazing sculptures using papier-mâché and mixed media. We will make large and small sculptures, learning how to mold and shape materials into creative, whimsical forms. By the end of the week, campers will leave with a unique sculpture collection and new skills in building with a variety of materials.
Teacher: Phyllis Sabattis
Assistant Teacher: Bella Bloom
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 5 July 20–24: Painting and Bookmaking
*this camp is full
Bring your creativity to life with this exciting week of painted papers and book binding! Students will explore the process of creating their own painted papers using watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media techniques to make vibrant, textured sheets of paper. These papers will then be used in bookmaking projects where students will learn simple book binding techniques to create their own hand-crafted books. Each student will write, illustrate, and bind a series of their very own books—whether it’s a short story, a comic, or a picture book! This camp is perfect for young artists who love to combine storytelling with their artwork.
Teacher: Phyllis Sabattis
Assistant Teacher: Bella Bloom
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 6 July 27–31: Animals All Around – Hat and Mask Making
In this session, campers will dive into the wild world of nature and imagination as they create wearable art inspired by their favorite animals and their habitats. Over the course of the session, campers will craft one-of-a-kind papier-mâché hats and masks that bring the animal kingdom to life. From fierce predators to gentle creatures, each camper will design a hat or mask that reflects the unique traits of their chosen animal(s) while exploring the connection between wildlife and its environment. Through hands-on guidance and creativity, campers will learn the art of papier-mâché, layering techniques, and sculptural design while bringing their animal creations to life.
Teacher: Josie Colt
Assistant Teacher: Sophie Kilbreth
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 7 Aug. 3–7: 3-D Arts
Let’s make art that comes to life! This week, students will dive into the world of 3-D art, creating dynamic sculptures and functional art projects. Using a variety of materials like wire, clay, beads, feathers, and natural elements, students will craft their own wind chimes and nature-inspired dream catchers. They’ll learn about texture, balance, and form as they create their pieces. These projects not only allow for creativity but also give students the opportunity to connect with the natural world. By the end of the week, campers will have crafted beautiful, one-of-a-kind objects that they can hang in their homes or gardens.
Teacher: Phyllis Sabattis
Assistant Teacher: Bella Bloom
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 8 Aug. 10–14: Cardboard Creations – Moveable Puppets
In this session, campers will discover the art of turning simple cardboard into dynamic, movable puppets. Using their imagination and problem-solving skills, they will design and construct 2-D puppets with articulated joints that come to life with motion. This hands-on workshop will teach campers how to combine art and performance as they create characters and bring action to their puppets. Using cardboard, oil pastels, paint, and other materials, campers will create puppets that tell their own stories—whether they’re whimsical, funny, or dramatic! At the end of the session, campers will have the opportunity to perform with their puppets, collaborating on skits and storytelling.
Teacher: Phyllis Sabattis
Assistant Teacher: Bella Bloom
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 9 Aug. 17–21: Mixed Media Arts
Unleash your creativity with a week full of hands-on fun as you dive into the exciting world of mixed media art! In this class, you’ll experiment with a variety of materials including paint, fabric, paper, found objects, and more. Students will create unique art pieces combining both collage and printmaking techniques. Projects will include everything from vibrant painted wall hangings and textured collages to fabric pieces. Whether it’s through painting, printing, or collaging, you’ll discover new ways to express yourself and think outside the box. Anything is possible when you combine paint and collage materials with a little bit of creativity and experimentation!
Teacher: Phyllis Sabattis
Assistant Teacher: Bella Bloom
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 10 Aug. 24–28: Creative Explorations
*this camp is full
Unleash your imagination in this exciting art camp where young artists will have the chance to experiment, create, and discover the endless possibilities of artistic expression! This hands-on camp is designed for kids to explore both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) art forms, using a wide variety of materials and techniques with a focus on encouraging self-expression, creativity, and problem-solving. Perfect for budding artists who love to try new things and think outside the box!
Teacher: Bella Bloom
Assistant Teacher: TBD
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
Session 11 Aug. 31–Sept. 4: Creative Explorations II
Unleash your imagination in this exciting art camp where young artists will once again have the chance to experiment, create, and discover the endless possibilities of artistic expression! This hands-on camp is designed for kids to explore both two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) art forms, using a wide variety of materials and techniques with a focus on encouraging self-expression, creativity, and problem-solving. Perfect for budding artists who love to try new things and think outside the box!
Teacher: Josie Colt
Assistant Teacher: TBD
Mixed Ages, 6 and up
*Health Policy:
We follow and respond to the safety measures put forth by our staff/teaching advisory team and Centers for Disease Control. Please email: info@sidexsideme.com if you have questions.
PLEASE STAY HOME if your child has any of the following symptoms:
- Fever, feel feverish, or chills
- Sore throat or new cough
- Nasal congestion with runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- Body aches or headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Nausea with vomiting or diarrhea
- Inform OSS staff if you test positive for COVID-19
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