Summer Camp

ARTS provides enriching art experiences year-round, including summer camps that keep creativity going beyond the school year, for kids entering the 1st grade through 12th grade.

Throughout June and July (excluding the week of July 4th), these weeklong day camps offer interactive curricula where students can learn, play, and explore painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, filmmaking, music, theater, and more.

Camps run Monday–Friday, for $100 per week, with classes tailored to lower elementary, upper elementary, and high school students. Summer camp times vary depending on location, which you will find listed within the schedule below.

For questions or more information, please reach out to programs@artsforruraltexas.org.


Camp Scholarships

ARTS believes every child should have access to art experiences. It is our desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend summer camp because of financial difficulties. Need-based scholarships are available for students in 1st - 12th grades. Summer camp scholarships are limited and only good for one child to attend one week of summer camp. Please fill out the form below to inquire about an ARTS Summer Camp Scholarship.


Camp Sponsorships

Sponsor a child’s Summer Camp experience and provide access to creative learning opportunities in our rural communities! $100 sponsors one week of camp for one student. Sponsorships can be made by completing the form below or via check. Checks can be mailed to Arts for Rural Texas, PO Box 33, Fayetteville, TX 78940.

2025 ARTS Summer Camp Schedule

Fayetteville Annex

June 2 - 6 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Critter Creations with Bianca Broman - Creating animal characters through drawing, sketching, watercolor painting, acrylic painting and more!

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Mixed Media Art with Katie Delgadillo - Exploring art through salt painting, yarn art, sand art, air dry clay and more! Allowing students to express their creativity in multiple ways.

June 9 - 13 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Arts & Crafts with Katie Delgadillo - Creating unique works of art using various techniques and materials such as paint, paper, fabric, found objects, etc. Students will learn how to mix different materials to bring their creative ideas to life.

  • 4th - 6th - Colorful Creatures with Bianca Broman - Creating characters through drawing, sketching, watercolor painting, acrylic painting and more. Young artists will explore a variety of materials and techniques to create layered, textured and dynamic works of art.

  • 4th - 8th - Mastering Mosaics with Chris Kosler - A colorful journey in tile art! Using safe, kid-friendly materials, students will learn how to design, arrange, and adhere colorful pieces to create their own unique patterns and images.

June 16 - 20 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Nature Inspired Art with Bianca Broman - Exploring the beauty of the natural world through creative projects, celebrating plants, animals, and landscapes. Experimenting with materials from nature, students will bring their artwork to life.

  • 4th - 6th Grades - Wild About Watercolors with Katie Delgadillo - Painting with water, color and imagination, students will learn techniques and textures to create vibrant works of art!

  • TEEN CAMP - 7th - 12th Grades - Photography with Samantha Kubena - In this hands-on photography class, teens will develop their creative eye and learn how to capture stunning images using both digital and smartphone cameras.

June 23 - 27 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Mixed Media Art with Katie Delgadillo - Exploring art through salt painting, yarn art, sand art, air dry clay and more! Allowing students to express their creativity in multiple ways.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Faux Stained Glass with Tomalene Vaughn - Exploring the beauty of stained glass using safe, colorful materials to paint a masterpiece that mimics a stained-glass window.

July 14 - 18 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Expressions of Me with Bianca Broman- Exploring self-expression through drawing, watercolor painting, and acrylic painting, kids will learn a variety of techniques using materials, to create artwork that reflects their emotions, interests, and unique personalities.

  • 4th - 6th Grades - All Things Acrylic - This class is perfect for the kids who LOVE TO PAINT! This class is all about painting with acrylic pigments, the possibilities are endless!

  • TEEN CAMP - 7th - 12th Grades - Art of the Masters with Christine Feehery - Teens will step into the world of the legendary masters! Studying the techniques and styles of iconic artists from history, through painting, collage, and sculpture. Students will use a variety of artistic movements and methods through hands-on projects to create their own masterpiece!

July 21 - 25 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Draw and Discover with Katie Delgadillo - Young artists will develop their creativity and confidence while learning the fundamentals of drawing.

  • 4th - 6th Grades - Life in Color with Bianca Broman - A vibrant painting class for kids to experiment with watercolor and acrylic paints to create compositions to bring their imagination to life.

  • TEEN CAMP - 7th - 12th Grades - Mural Masters: Large Scale Painting with Tyler Kay - Dive into the world of large-scale painting, learning how to design and create mural style artworks. Using exterior acrylic latex paint and bold brushstrokes, students will work collaboratively and individually to bring their big ideas to life, learning how public art can transform spaces and communicate powerful messages.

July 28 - August 1 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Storybook Art with Jennifer Miksch - Bringing classic stories to life through creativity. Kids will step into the world of storytelling, using drawing, painting, air dry clay, and other materials to bring their creativity to life.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Creative Ceramics with Katie Delgadillo - Ceramic painting class, transforming small sculpture ceramic pieces into one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for kids who love painting and hands on activities. This class encourages artistic expression, patience, and a love for decorative arts.

Schulenburg ARTS Campus

June 2 - 6 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Monet Inspired Painting with Brandy Janak - Journey into impressionism, learning how to paint with light, color, and movement using acrylic and watercolor paints.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Creative Colors: Acrylic and Watercolor Painting with Fernanda Kirkwood - Through fun, hands-on projects, kids will learn how to work with these two versatile mediums to create colorful works of art.

June 9 - 13 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Creative Ceramics with Brandy Janak - Ceramic painting class, transforming small sculpture ceramic pieces into one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for kids who love painting and hands-on activities. This class encourages artistic expression, patience, and a love for decorative arts.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Needle Felting with Fernanda Kirkwood - Discover the art of needle felting, a unique technique that uses special needles to turn soft wool into colorful, textured sculptures!

June 16 - 20 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Yarn Art with Brandy Janak - Introducing kids to yarn techniques, such as creating wall hangings, pom poms, yarn wrapping, yarn painting, and more! Perfect for kids who love working with tactile materials and crafting creativity, patience, and self-expression.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Mastering Mosaics with Chris Kosler - A colorful journey in tile art! Using safe, kid-friendly materials, students will learn how to design, arrange, and adhere colorful pieces to create their own unique patterns and images.

June 23 - 27 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Melting Magic: Crayon Art with Brandy Janak - Explore the vibrant world of melting crayons to create bold, colorful art. Using heat and crayon wax, kids will experiment with different techniques to make mesmerizing drip art!

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Expressions of Me with Bianca Broman - Exploring self-expression through drawing, watercolor painting, and acrylic painting, kids will learn a variety of techniques and materials, to create artwork that reflects their emotions, interests, and unique personalities.

July 14 - 18 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Color Splash: Exploring Watercolor, Oil Pastels, & Chalk with Lisa Zidek - Introducing techniques, skills, and mixed media to blend and layer to create beautiful artwork, while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and artistic exploration.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - The World of Watercolor with Georgia Pohl - Students will learn what materials and techniques to use in painting with watercolors. Exploring color, shape, brush control, value, and texture to create a masterpiece.

July 21 - 25 {9AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 3rd Grades - Paint Party with Brandy Janak - A vibrant painting class for kids to experiment with watercolor and acrylic paints to create compositions to bring their imagination to life.

  • 4th - 8th Grades - Clay Creations: Sculpting with Fernanda Kirkwood - This hands-on class offers students the opportunity to explore the world of clay sculpting. Using air dry and foam clays, kids will make and mold unique creations and characters.

La Grange

June 2 - 6 - Fayette County Community Theatre {8AM - 12PM}

  • 1st - 5th Grade - Elementary Theatre Camp at the La Grange Performing Arts Center - An unforgettable summer theatre camp experience. Throughout the camp, kids will explore the basics of theatre, from improvisation and character development to stage presence and vocal projection.

June 2 - 6 - Fayette County Community Theatre {1PM - 5PM}

  • 6th - 12th Grades - Junior High/Highschool Theatre Camp at the La Grange Performing Arts Center - An unforgettable summer theater camp experience. Throughout the camp, students will explore the exciting world of theatre, fostering creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Do you dream of being an actor or just love to perform? This is the perfect place to develop skills and have fun!

June 9 - 13 - Texas Quilt Museum {8AM - 12:30PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Quilting with Laurie Talbert - Young quilters will learn the basics of quilting by creating their very own quilts! Using fabric, thread, and sewing machines, kids will explore the process of piecing together fabric squares and sewing them into beautiful patterns.

June 9 - 13 - Texas Quilt Museum {1PM - 5:30PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Quilting with Laurie Talbert - Young quilters will learn the basics of quilting by creating their very own quilts! Using fabric, thread, and sewing machines, kids will explore the process of piecing together fabric squares and sewing them into beautiful patterns.

June 23 - 27 - Texas Quilt Museum {9AM - 12PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Needle Felting with Keri Gabriele - Discover the art of needle felting, a unique technique that uses special needles to turn soft wool into colorful, textured sculptures!

June 23 - 27 - Texas Quilt Museum {1PM - 4PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Needle Felting with Keri Gabriele - Discover the art of needle felting, a unique technique that uses special needles to turn soft wool into colorful, textured sculptures!

July 7 - 11 - Texas Quilt Museum {9AM - 12PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Cross Stitching with Keri Gabriele - Young artists will discover the art of creating beautiful designs one stitch at a time, with colorful threads and simple patterns.

July 7 - 11 - Texas Quilt Museum {1PM - 4PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Knitting with Keri Gabriele - Young crafters will learn the basics of knitting while creating their own cozy and colorful projects!

July 21 - 25 - Texas Quilt Museum {8AM - 12:30PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Quilting with Laurie Talbert - Young quilters will learn the basics of quilting by creating their very own quilts! Using fabric, thread, and sewing machines, kids will explore the process of piecing together fabric squares and sewing them into beautiful patterns.

July 21 - 25 - Texas Quilt Museum {1PM - 5:30PM}

  • 4th - 12th Grades - Beginner Quilting with Laurie Talbert - Young quilters will learn the basics of quilting by creating their very own quilts! Using fabric, thread, and sewing machines, kids will explore the process of piecing together fabric squares and sewing them into beautiful patterns.

Weimar Elementary School

June 9 - 13 {9AM - 3:30PM}

  • 1st - 5th Grades - Sumi Painting with Lisa Francis - Explore the ancient Japanese art of ink painting! Kids will learn how to create beautiful, expressive paintings with simple brushstrokes.

June 16 - 20 {9AM - 3:30PM}

  • 1st - 5th Grades - Jewelry Making with Lisa Francis - Discover how to create unique pieces, using a variety of materials like beads, wire, clay, and leather. Craft personalized necklaces, bracelets, and rings. There is something for everyone! Even the boys: Keychains, bookmarks, sports designs, and more!

June 23 - 27 {9AM - 3:30PM}

  • 1st - 5th Grades - Sumi Painting and Jewelry Making with Lisa Francis - Come create something great!


Please click the “Summer Camp Registration/Checkout” button to register. You will be prompted to fill out the registration form. Once the form is completed and submitted, please return to your cart to finish the process and checkout.

ARTS Summer Camp 2025
$100.00