SUMMER CAMPS

Summer 2024 Camp registration is now open!

See the Standards & Policies page for more information .

This summer, the Delaplaine is offering 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. The Delaplaine’s summer camp program is an MD State Licensed Youth Day Camp.

 

2024 Camp Fees

Weeks 1–2 & 4–9 • $160 ($135 members)

Week 3 (partial week) • $110 ($85 members)

2024 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 • $50 for weeks  1–2 & 4–9; $30 for week 3 (in addition to AM camp tuition)

After Care: Pick-up 3–5:30 pm • $80 for weeks 1–2 & 4–9; $48 for week 3 (in addition to PM camp tuition)

Registration for Before and After Care can be selected on the appropriate camp week class registration page (see below).

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.

 

Week 1: June 17–21

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Exploring Summer Critters camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor Theresa Steele – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Earth-Friendly Art camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Flower Fun camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Theresa Steele – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Drawing with Pen camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 2: June 24–28

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Story Time Crafts camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Fundamental Drawing: People and Proportions camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Olivia Baez – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sweet Treats Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Comic Creators Cove camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Olivia Baez – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 3: July 1–3 (short week)

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Collage Crazy camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Polymer Clay Eats and Treats camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Elizabeth Jenkins – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Eric Carle Inspired Critters camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Mini Masterpieces: Animals with Polymer Clay camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Elizabeth Jenkins – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 4: July 8–12

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Fun with Fabrics camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Visual Journals camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor David Modler – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Artist Trading Cards and Zines camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor David Modler – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Clay Creations camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 5: July 15–19

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

The Abstract Art World camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Collaborative Drawing Games camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor David Modler – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Splotch Monsters and Mash-ups camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor David Modler – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Portrait Perfect camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 6: July 22–26

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Barrage of Collage camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor David Modler – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

The World of Watercolor camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Allyson Mandich – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Image Transfers and Mixed Media camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor David Modler – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Unique Printmaking camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 7: July 29–August 2

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Experimenting with Watercolor camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor David Modler – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Saltwater Seascapes camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Allyson Mandich – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Making Your Own Comics camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor David Modler – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Handbuilding with Ceramics camp – ages 10 to 14 – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 8: August 5–9

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants– 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

3-D Creations camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Zentangle camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Colorful Creations camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Friendship Bracelets camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 3:00 PM–5:30 PM

 

Week 9: August 12–16

Before Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants – 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

Recycle Razzle Dazzle camp – ages 6 to 10

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Op Art camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Handbuilding with Ceramics camp – ages 6 to 10 – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Rylie Johnson – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Recycle Razzle Dazzle camp – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Maxine Campisciano – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

After Care – ages 6 to 14

  • Camp Assistants– 3:00 PM–5:30 PM