6/16/25-6/20/25: Art in the Forest Summer Camp

Art in the Forest is a magical summer camp where imagination meets nature. Each morning teacher Cookie will guide children through two hours of expressive, hands-on art, where they explore painting, sculpting, and building using natural materials like clay, wood, flowers, and stones. With a focus on creativity and self-expression, children will create  projects on canvas, clay, and wood, all inspired by the sights and textures of the forest.

After their morning of art, children will spend the afternoon with Miss Kiely adventuring in the forest! From nature walks and fort building, to group games and water play; kids will enjoy time to move, connect, and explore nature with friends! Please note this camp will take place outside. While we utilize shaded areas, children should be dressed appropriately for hot weather. Camp teachers will notify parents when we incorporate water so children can pack bathing suit/towel. 

Ages: 6–10
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Alpine Village School
Address will be emailed upon registration
Camp Dates: Monday, June 16th – Friday, June 20th
Cost: $200 per child (includes all materials)

What to Bring:
Each child must pack a large t-shirt to use as a smock to cover their clothes. 
(Old dad shirts work great) 
Packed lunch/snacks
Water bottle 
Hat
Extra pair of clothes

Rhythm of the Day:
9:30-Art with Cookie! 
10:00-Nature walk for materials & begin art
11:15- Clean up
11:30-Lunch 
12:00-Forest Play
1:30-Camp ends

Art Class at a Glance:

Monday: Exploring Color Pigments! Mixing variants, creating color wheels, & wild flower paintings on canvas.

Tuesday: Mudd Works! Focusing on hand coordinating working with clay, coil pots, & leaf imprinted pinch pots.

Wednesday: Rockstars- Exploring rocks in the forest, where did they come from, how did they form, transforming rocks into art pieces.

Thursday: Wooden garden signs! Sanding grain, applying stain, & foraging forest elements

Friday: Learning about wildflowers, planting our seeds, & self portraits