Get creative at the Delaplaine’s nine weeks of morning and afternoon art camps for kids and teens ages 6–10 and 10–14 from mid-June through mid-August! Monitored lunch and extended care (early morning and late afternoon) are available for an additional charge. Camps at the Delaplaine are taught by qualified artist-educators, adhere to our Educational Standards, and promise a fun and enriching experience. The Delaplaine’s summer camp program is a MD State Licensed Youth Day Camp.
2026 Camp Fees
- Weeks 1–2 & 4–9 • $165
- Week 3 (partial week) • $115
Members: Enter code “DELMEM2026” at checkout for $25 off each camp session!
Before & After Care
Before and after care offers additional art activities for kids and added convenience for busy parents!
- Before Care: Drop off 8:30–10 am • $55 for weeks 1–2 & 4–9; $35 for week 3 (in addition to AM camp tuition)
- After Care: Pick-up 3–5:30 pm • $85 for weeks 1–2 & 4–9; $50 for week 3 (in addition to PM camp tuition)
Lunch
Campers attending both morning and afternoon camps in any given week should bring a water bottle and lunch (either non-perishable or with a cold pack) each day to enjoy in our supervised lunchroom. Campers should not bring nuts or foods containing nuts.
Standards & Policies
See the Standards & Policies page for our policies for all Delaplaine instruction. See below for camp-specific and health policies.
FCPS Snow Make Up Days
In the event that Frederick County Public Schools use their fourth and/or fifth snow make up day(s), the schedule and fees for Week 1 of camps will be adjusted accordingly, and refunds will be issued to any families who have already registered for that week.
Teen Summer Workshops
Scroll down or go straight to our Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops page for summer teen workshops. (NOTE: Teen workshops are not available through the camp registration portal.)
Camp Schedule
Week 1 • Jun 15–19
10 am–12 pm
- Dog Lovers (ages 6 to 10)
Terri Steele
Unleash your imagination with a week of dog-inspired art adventures! - Sculpture Suprise (ages 10 to 14)
Karen McGraw
Join us in creating 3-D masterpieces in clay, paper mâché, and more!
1–3 pm
- Jungle Jam (ages 6 to 10)
Terri Steele
Explore the colorful creatures of the jungle and rain forest in this mixed media camp. - Ceramic Clay (ages 10 to 14)
Karen McGraw
Play with clay and learn numerous techniques to build amazing clay creations!
Week 2 • Jun 22–26
10 am–12 pm
- Art and Nature (ages 6 to 10)
Jamie Gerhold
Just like artist Nils-Udo and Andy Goldsworthy, explore how nature inspires art! - Pastel Painting (ages 10 to 14)
Jenny Kirk
Discover chalk pastel as a medium for painting by using your hands as a primary tool.
1–3 pm
- Art Exploration (ages 6 to 10)
Jamie Gerhold
Dive into exciting art projects using all kinds of materials—paint, clay, paper, and more. - Creating Comic Books (ages 10 to 14)
Jenny Kirk
Bring quirky, vibrant, and fun characters to life through your wildest imaginations and art exploration!
Week 3 • Jun 29–Jul 1 (short week)
10 am–12 pm
- Cozy Critters (ages 6 to 10)
Allyson Mandich
Create fun artwork all around different cozy critters using a variety of media. - Watercolor Wonder (ages 10 to 14)
Vicki Clarkson
Explore the wonders of watercolor as you learn a variety of watercolor painting techniques with fun, themed projects.
1–3 pm
- Rumble in the Jungle (ages 6 to 10)
Courtney Prahl
Explore the wild world of jungle animals and plants while learning new art techniques. - Food Sculptures (ages 10 to 14)
Allyson Mandich
Explore working with Celluclay, a papier mâché medium, as you create colorful food sculptures!
Week 4 • Jul 6–10
10 am–12 pm
- Story Time Crafts (ages 6 to 10)
Rylie Johnson
Listen to a read aloud and craft along with some of your favorite books! - Polymer Eats and Treats (ages 10 to 14)
Elizabeth Hinton
Explore working with polymer clay to sculpt your own mini food creations!
1–3 pm
- Animal Art (ages 6 to 10)
Rylie Johnson
Using mixed media collaging, paint, markers, and more to construct your own animal art! - Block Printing Wearable Art (ages 10 to 14)
Elizabeth Hinton
Let’s explore the magic of block printing to create custom wearable art!
Week 5 • Jul 13–17
10 am–12 pm
- Ocean Explorers (ages 6 to 10)
Courtney Prahl
Use a variety of art materials and techniques while learning about the wonders of the sea. - Jewelry Exploration (ages 10 to 14)
Jamie Gerhold
Learn new techniques like beading, wire wrapping, clay sculpting, and more.
1–3 pm
- Art Around the World (ages 6 to 10)
Courtney Prahl
Explore different cultures through hands-on art projects inspired by traditions, patterns, and symbols from around the globe. - Intro to Relief Printmaking (ages 10 to 14)
Rylie Johnson
Using foam or linoleum plates, transfer images of your choice into multicolored prints!
Week 6 • Jul 20–24
10 am–12 pm
- Sweet Treats! (ages 6 to 10)
Rylie Johnson
Design artwork featuring all your favorite desserts! - Celebrate the Seasons (ages 10 to 14)
Allyson Mandich
Create art representing nature from each season, from spooky sights to blooming blossoms.
1–3 pm
- Space Creations (ages 6 to 10)
Rylie Johnson
Make out of this world artwork in this space themed camp! - Weaving and Textiles (ages 10 to 14)
Allyson Mandich
Explore the textile arts by sewing a critter, embroidering a bag, and weaving a wall hanging.
Week 7 • Jul 27–31
10 am–12 pm
- Painting with Shapes (ages 6 to 10)
Vicki Clarkson
Use color, line, and shapes to create fun and expressive projects. - Famous Artists (ages 10 to 14)
Jenny Kirk
Each day, explore a different famous artist, from Toulouse-Lautrec to Andy Warhol.
1–3 pm
- Picasso Self Portraits (ages 6 to 10)
Vicki Clarkson
Create colorful self-portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso! - Animals in Art (ages 10 to 14)
Jenny Kirk
Explore different methods for drawing and painting animals, and leave with a new artwork after each session.
Week 8 • Aug 3–7
10 am–12 pm
- Air Dry Creations (ages 6 to 10)
Terri Steele
Use air dry clay to create a variety of critters, foods, and characters! - Pop Art (ages 10 to 14)
Rylie Johnson
Incorporate your favorite logos, brands, and artists in this pop art camp!
1–3 pm
- Creative Techniques in Mixed Media (ages 6 to 10)
Terri Steele
Leave the paint brushes aside and find new ways to paint and create art with tools and unique mark making! - Intro to Portrait Drawing (ages 10 to 14)
Rylie Johnson
Learn the proportions that make up a portrait, then put your own twist on it!
Week 9 • Aug 10–14
10 am–12 pm
- Creating with Collage (ages 6 to 10)
Vicki Clarkson
Explore the world of collage and all the sticky and messy techniques that come with it! - Zentangle (ages 10 to 14)
Carolyn Johnson
Explore the therapeutic method of Zentangle while you learn the element of line and the principals of variety and pattern.
1–3 pm
- Wild Watercolors (ages 6 to 10)
Vicki Clarkson
Learn a variety of watercolor painting techniques with fun, themed projects. - Op Art (ages 10 to 14)
Carolyn Johnson
Utilizing shading, examining color combinations, and variety of lines will allow you to trick viewers into illusions.
Teen Summer Workshops
Journal Vandalizing Teen Workshop (ages 12 to 16)
Courtney Prahl
Transform recycled composition books into vibrant visual journals in this creative, hands-on three-day workshop.
Monday, Jun 29–Wednesday, Jul 1
4–5 pm
27-1-OM01
COST $85 ($60 members)
Wheel Throwing for Teens (ages 13 to 18)
Karen McGraw
Learn how to create mugs, plates, ring holders, and more on the wheel in this week-long afternoon course for beginners and seasoned students.
Monday, Jul 6–Friday, Jul 10
1–3 pm
27-1-CE01
COST $140 ($115 members)
Post-it Note Art Teen Workshop (ages 12 to 16)
Courtney Prahl
Turn ordinary Post-Its into miniature works of art in this one-evening workshop.
Thursday, Jul 9
4–6 pm
27-1-OM02
COST $50 ($40 members)
Gelli Plate Printing Teen Workshop (ages 12 to 16)
Courtney Prahl
Explore the exciting world of gelli plate printing to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints.
Wednesday, Jul 15
4–6 pm
27-1-OM03
COST $60 ($50 members)
Health Policies
If a camper has any of the following symptoms of acute illness, they should remain at home: temperature of 100.1 degrees, vomiting, stomachache and/or headache, diarrhea, cough, earache, thick discharge from nose, sore throat, rash or infection of the skin, red or pink eyes, loss of appetite, loss of energy or decrease in activity. If any of these symptoms are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, the camper’s parent / guardian should contact their private source of medical care. Campers must remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees or greater, or have signs of a fever), without the use of fever reducing medications.
If a camper becomes ill with non-acute symptoms during camp, staff will take them to rest in the health room, where they should remain within sight of a staff member. If they continue to complain of illness after resting, camp staff will contact their parents / guardians.
If a camper has a fever or appears to have any acute illness symptoms, camp staff will immediately contact their parent / guardian to remove the camper from camp. Prompt medical attention or first aid will be arranged for acute illnesses. In case of emergency, staff will call 911 and notify the camper’s parent / guardian.