Let creativity shine at Camp Create’s full-day summer camp for youth ages 6 to 13! Campers will be immersed in an art-focused, STEM-enriched, studio arts environment. Each day is filled with hands-on, creative experiences that will encourage curiosity, exploration, and collaboration built around a dynamic weekly theme.
JUNE 12 – JULY 28, 2023
7 WEEKLY SESSIONS
AGES 6-13
Our instructors are professional K-12 educators, supported by guest instructors who are experts in specific topics such as marine biology, printmaking, urban art, laser technology, and more. Activities will be held in a professional artist studio with well-chaperoned outdoor ventures.
CAMP CREATE is device-free!
Through hands-on activities, we inspire:
- Fun
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Exploration
- Collaboration
- Friendship
- Enthusiasm
Weekly Themes
Printmaking A to Z
From screen-printing t-shirts to printing with LegosTM, explore the numerous ways artists today make multiple prints from just one image.
Space Travel
Experience outer space through art! Every project created will give you insight into our planet’s space in its galaxy and beyond.
Make Your Own Zine!
Explore the fast-paced world making zines. You’ll learn how to craft your own stories, create illustrations, and explore the many different tools that zine-makers use to create their tales.
Myth and Fantasy
Learn how to create three dimensional creatures using paper, plaster, lasers, and more! Your imagination is the limit in this class that explores bringing fantasy to life.
Build a Book
Did you know that you can actually make your own book? You’ll even make your own paper! Whether you’re an up-and-coming writer or artist, you’ll finish the week with several books all made by you!
Nature Printing
Printing directly from objects we find in nature gives us a unique view into the secret life of plants and even animals. By the end of the week, you will have created many unique works of art, all directly from nature…no drawing required!
Urban Art
Houston is the city of murals! This week we’ll explore and create art that happens in the community from mural painting to paste-up. This is a dynamic and exciting way to find a whole new canvas.
Daily Camper Schedule
9:00am – 10:00am | Early Drop-off (additional fees apply) |
9:45 – 10:15am | Drop-off |
10:15am | Session A Activity |
12:00pm | Lunch and Recess |
1:00pm | Session B Activity |
2:30pm | Snack |
2:45pm | Session C Activity |
3:45 – 4:15pm | Pick-up |
4:00 – 5:00pm | Late-Pick-up (additional fees apply) |
SESSIONS
Week I Printmaking A to Z: June 12 – 16 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Week II Space Travel: June 19 – 23 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Week III Make Your Own Zine!: June 26 – 30 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Week IV Myth & Fantasy: July 3 – 7 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
(Please note there is no camp on Tuesday, July 4th for the holiday)
Week V Build a Book: July 10 – 14 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Week VI Nature Printing: July 17 – 21 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
Week VII Urban Art: July 24 – 28 • 10:00am – 4:00pm
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Registration until May 5: $265/week
Regular Registration (after May 5): $295/week
10% off registration for Museum members. Become a member today!
Multi-child discounts are available! 10% off the total registration fees for 2 or more children.
Add-Ons
Early drop off at (9:00 – 10:00am): $50/week
Late pick up (4:00 – 5:00pm): $50/week
Every minute after 5:00pm will be charged at $1/minute.
Discounts for BIPOC students: The museum offers a 30% discount on registration fees. Enter BIPOC30 at checkout.
FAQ
Where does instruction take place? Camp will occur on location at our new site at 3121 San Jacinto St. The Printing Museum is located on the corner of Elgin St. and San Jacinto St.
What supplies does my child need to participate? Art supplies are all-inclusive of the price. Campers will need to bring their own lunch daily.
What is the cancellation policy? We appreciate that plans can change, especially in the summer. See below for a detailed explanation of our cancellation policy.
Are there earlier drop-off and/or later pick-up times available? Yes! Before and after care is available.
Do I need to supply my child’s lunch? Yes! We are not able to provide lunches. Each child will be responsible for bringing their own lunch. We are sorry, but at the time we cannot provide a refrigerator. We encourage the use of ice packs and insulated lunch bags.
My child has severe food allergies, will you be monitoring sack lunches for allergens? No, unfortunately, we cannot monitor what food is brought into our building each day.
My child requires medication daily. Are you able to administer this? No, I’m sorry, but we do not have certified health care on staff. If your child is able to safely and effectively manage their own medication, they may bring it, but we are not able to administer or provide medication support.
My child has a physical disability. Are you able to accommodate them? Campers will need to be able to manage their own clothing and toileting as we cannot provide support for personal self-care. We are not able to provide one-to-one support for your child. Some physical accommodations may be possible for participation in arts activities. Please contact us to discuss whether our camp can accommodate your child’s adaptive needs given the highly physical nature of our planned activities.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. Registrations are non-transferable. Registrations canceled within 72 hours of booking will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Canceled registrations after 72 hours and through May 31, 2023, will receive a 50% refund. There are no refunds for canceled registrations after May 31, 2023.
Camp days canceled due to inclement weather are not refundable or transferable.
The Printing Museum reserves the right to cancel a week of camp if it does not meet minimum enrollment. In the event of a cancellation, you will be refunded your full registration or receive credit towards a future program per your preference.