Kids Summer Art Program

Our Kids Summer Art Program is offered in July and August. 

Why Saratoga Arts' Kids Summer Art Program?


LOCATION

  • For 2025, we are partnering with Saratoga Independent School while our building is under renovation.
  • Daily access to the outdoors (weather permitting) for art making, lunch/snack breaks with space to play!


COLLABORATION 

  • Having fun with art program attendees of all ages through peer art shows, critiques, and group art making.
  • Culminating Art Show at the end of our Summer Program for family and friends! 


CURRICULUM 

  • Emphasis on artistic voice and choice, play, explore, process, and experiment with TAB   (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) teaching methods.
  • 2D (drawing, painting, collage, printmaking), 3D (mixed media, sculpture, clay, fiber arts, fashion) and digital art (on personal devices: photography, digital drawing, animation).


TEACHERS 

  • Caring teachers who are working artists
  • Supportive Saratoga Arts staff 


EXPERIENCE 

  • Unique programming that gives kids the chance to be their own artist


SPACES

  • Inclusive and safe environment 
  • Large, multi-purpose, air conditioned classrooms
  • Extensive materials and tools
  • Display Spaces





Kids Summer Art Program

June 30th-August 15th, 2025

Grads 1-3

Grades 4-6

Grades 7-9


ABOUT

The Choice-Based/TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) art making approach emphasizes that YOUR CHILD IS THE ARTIST! They'll have fun experimenting with various materials and techniques to create art inspired by their ideas, life experiences and passions. 

Registration here!


KIDS SUMMER ART PROGRAM REMINDERS

Be kind and respectful to peers, teachers, staff, materials, art studios, and nature.
Bring a water bottle or two each day. Saratoga Arts doesn't have water foundations to refill bottles. 
Half Day -Bring a snack that's tree nut & peanut free.
Full Day-Bring 2 snacks and a lunch that's tree nut & peanut free.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen and hats for being outdoors in the summer.

Bring reusable bags and/or cardboard boxes to the Art Show each week to take home sculptures. 

Personal devices (cell phones, tablets and/or headphones) are permitted for the following only: digital art making, visual photo/video references, research, to listen to music during studio time. They're to be put away during teacher instruction, lunch/ snack breaks to socialize with peers and enjoy the outdoors. 

    Review saratoga arts VISUAL ART CAMP policies HERE Prior to Registration.

    COMPLETE MEDICAL INFO & Immunization Records Found in Registration Confirmation Email



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    Saratoga Arts

    320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    p. 518.584.4132
    Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm


    Saratoga Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  

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