CREATIVE ARTS
Artist’s Studio | Fine arts camp offering painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Ages 6-11. June 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Polka Dot Pottery Fine Arts | Fine art classes offer clay hand-building, fused glass, canvas painting, water color and more, with themed classes like: In My Garden, Planet Earth and City Scapes. Sessions offered June 16-July 31, dates, times and locations vary. Ages 6-13. All classes held from 10 am-1 pm, at Polka Dot Pottery’s downtown, North Spokane and Spokane Valley studios. $125/session. polkadotpottery.com
Creative Crafts | Students can choose arts/craft projects to work on, using paint, clay, inks and more. Grades 6-12. June 17-20 from 12:30-3:30 pm. $75. sgs.org 464-8815
Summer Arts For Youth | Local artists and instructors lead students through the creative process, teaching multiple art skills during themed classes. Classes offered for ages 3-16. Sessions offered June 17-19, June 24-26, July 1-3 and July 8-10. Harding Family Center, CdA. $30/session, scholarships available. cdaid.org 208-676-9132
Film Production Camp | Aspiring actors, directors and screenwriters have the opportunity to make a movie. Ages 11-13. Sessions offered June 16-27 and July 28-Aug. 8, Mon-Fri from 9 am-3:30 pm. $350. kroccda.org 208-763-0618
Ceramic Rainstick Workshop | Artist Liz Bishop teaches a class to make clay rainsticks inspired by the cultures of ancient Chile. Ages 7-18. Jun. 23 and 30 from 10 am-noon. $52. spokaneartschool.net 325-3001
Little Picassos | Young artists explore art through color, paint and more. Ages 3-5. June 23-27 from 12:30-3 pm. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Van Gogh Art Camp | Create art in a class inspired by this famous artist’s bold paintings and drawings. Ages 6-11. June 23-27 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Pottery Wheel Class | Students learn techniques and skills of throwing clay on a potter’s wheel. Ages 10-18. June 23-26 and June 30 from 1-3 pm. $110. spokaneartschool.net 325-3001
Handmade Tiles Workshop | Artist Liz Bishop leads a class to make ceramic tiles with clay and glazes. Ages 7-18. June 24 and July 1 from 10 am-noon. $52. spokaneartschool.net 325-3001
Art Explosion | Students make messy art projects with paint-tinted bubble mix, paint and glue and other materials. Ages 6-11. June 30-July 2 from 9 am-3 pm. $72. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Red, White, Blue & Glue | A patriotic-themed camp offering art projects to make flags, hats, wands and more. Ages 3-5. June 30-July 2 from 9-11:30 am. $36. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Squish, Squash, Splat | Messy art camp working with paint, glue, dough and more. Ages 3-5. June 30-July 2 from 12:30-3 pm. $36. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Da Vinci Art Camp | Study some of the fine art techniques made famous by scientist and artist Leonardo da Vinci, including drawing, painting and creating invention models. Ages 6-11. July 7-11 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Inland NW Drawing Camps | Drawing classes designed for every skill level and experience. Ages 8+, Tue-Fri from 10 am-12:30 pm. “Lions, Tigers, and Bears,” July 8-11; “Under the Sea,” July 15-18; “Ancient Egypt,” July 22-25; “Cars, Trucks, Etc,” July 29-Aug. 1; “Dinosaurs and Dragons,” Aug. 5-9; “African Safari,” Aug. 12-15; “Cats and Dogs,” Aug. 19-22; “Faces and Figures,” Aug. 26-29. Ongoing classes also offered Mon, July 7-Aug. 25, from 3:30-5 pm. $110-$160. indrawschool.com 230-1880
Art of Nature/Nature of Art | Campers explore animals, plants and tree life through nature walks, outdoor drawing and painting and other art projects. Ages 6-11. July 14-18 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Creative Adventure Camp | Campers creatively express themselves through various media such as paint, clay, pastel chalk and more. Ages 3-5. July 14-18 from noon-3:30 pm. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
MAC Summer Art Camp | Three weeklong summer art camps are offered, during which students create art and explore the MAC’s current “100 Stories” exhibit, the Campbell House and partake in outdoor activities. Offered July 14-18, July 21-25 and Aug. 4-8, from 9 am-4 pm. $175-$200/session. northwestmuseum.org (363-5355)
Castles, Princesses, Knights & Dragons | Campers make armor, shields, crowns, wands and more in an creativity-focused day camp. Ages 3-5. July 21-25 from 9-11:30 am. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Come With Me, Under the Sea | Campers explore an underwater world through stories, arts and crafts and more. Ages 3-5. July 21-25 from 12:30-3 pm. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Monet’s Inspiration Camp | Use the great outdoors as inspiration for art in charcoal, colored pencil, pastels and paint, taking field trips to create art. Ages 6-11. July 21-25 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Sock Monster Art Class | Kids use a variety of materials to create personal art projects from various materials. Grades K-2. July 21-25 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. riverdayschool.org 326-6595
Cool, Colorful and Creative Art | Explore various art media and styles and create art indoors and out. Grades 1-5. July 28-Aug. 1 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. riverdayschool.org 326-6595
Picasso’s Studio | Campers explore the basics of drawing, painting and sculpture in abstract art forms. Ages 6-11. July 28-Aug. 1 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Topsy-Turvy Fairytale Fun | Popular fairy tales get turned upside down through activities, stories and craft projects. Ages 3-5. July 28-Aug. 1 from 12:30-3 pm. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
Globe Trotting Artists | Campers learn about cultures and locations of the world through art projects from paint, clay, papier-mâché and other materials. Ages 6-11. Aug. 11-15 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Art-Fully Awesome | A messy art camp of painting, dyeing and creating, including adding your hand print to a permanent museum piece. Ages 4-8. Offered Aug. 14 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm and from 2:30-4:30 pm. $20-$25. mobiusspokane.org 321-7121
YMCA Film Camp | Work with others to plan, develop and film a movie. Ages 12-18. Dates TBA, meets Mon-Fri from 10 am-4 pm. At all three YMCA Spokane locations. $120/week. ymcaspokane.org 777-9622
MUSIC
School of Rock | Comprehensive music camp for all skill levels who play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Ages 12-18. Aug. 11-22, Mon-Fri from 10 am-4 pm. At North Spokane YMCA. $120/week. ymcaspokane.org 777-9622
Cougar String Camp | Chamber music/orchestra camp for intermediate to advanced players, also offering instruction in improvisation, voice, history, composition and more. Grades 7-12. June 22-27. $300-$435. libarts.wsu.edu/music 335-3961
WSU Keyboard Explorations | Middle and high school students work with WSU faculty to study classical piano, jazz piano, improvisation and organ. Grades 7-12. June 29-July 4. $350-$500. libarts.wsu.edu/music 335-3991
Blast Off with Piano | Students are introduced to playing piano in a group setting, and perform in a short recital at the end of the week. Ages 7-10. July 7-11 from 11-11:45 am. $90. familyschoolofmusic.com (994-2331)
Blast Off with Piano (Junior) | Younger students learn basic techniques in a group setting with a performance at the end of the week. Ages 4-6. July 7-11 from 10-10:45 am. $90. familyschoolofmusic.com (994-2331)
EZ Keys Piano Camp | Young musicians learn rhythm counting and more. Ages 4-6. July 7-Aug. 25, Mon from 2-2:45 pm. $184. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
Intro to Guitar | Participants learn the basics of guitar, including its parts, how to strum, play basic chords and more. Ages 6-12. July 7-Aug. 25, Mon from 3-3:45 pm. $159. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
Intro to Violin | Class designed to teach and review finger positions, bow control, correct body position and more. Ages 5-16. July 7-Aug. 25, Mon from 2-2:45 pm. $144. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
Menehune Group Piano | Beginner students learn rhythm counting, keyboard geography, staff note reading, ear training and more. Ages 6-7. July 7-Aug. 25, Mon from 3-3:45 pm. $184. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
Cougar Summer Band Camp | Musicians focus on ensemble and individual playing technique, with elective options including conducting, leadership, music theory and more. Open to students with at least one year of instruction. July 20-26. $325-$460. libarts.wsu.edu/music
WSU Oboe and Bassoon Camp | Student musicians in oboe, bassoon and English horn study with WSU faculty, focusing on music theory, composition, performance and more. Grades 7-12. July 20-26. $325-$460. libarts.wsu.edu/music 335-7966
Music Workshop | A one-day workshop giving students the chance to try out several different musical instruments. Ages 4+. July 27 from 11 am-noon. Free. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8742
Student Rock Band | Aspiring musicians learn to work, plan and play together, with bands performing at Kids Day at Riverfront Park. Ages 10-17. July 28-Aug. 9, Mon-Fri from 2-3 pm. $150. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
Stinkin’ Garbage | Learn to play the drums on garbage cans, with a performance at the end of the week. Ages 10-17. Aug. 4-9 from 1-2 pm. $89. familyschoolofmusic.com 456-8712
THEATER
Fairytale Theatre Camp | Children are introduced to the world of drama through fairytale stories, creating stories and costumes. Ages 3-5. June 16-20 from 9-11:30 am. $60. spokaneparks.org 625-6677
The Wizard of Oz | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 2-4. June 16-20, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Musical Theatre Camp | Students learn techniques of performance in a stage musical. Grades 7-12. June 16-27, morning (9 am-noon) or afternoon (1-4 pm) sessions available. Camp concludes with a performance on June 27. $205. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Elementary Set Making | Campers from the Civic’s themed “Play in A Week” camps unite to design and construct the set for their production. June 16-Aug. 22, Mon-Fri from 11 am-12:30 pm. Must be enrolled in play camp to participate. $65. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Broadway Here and Now | Campers learn and perform hit Broadway songs from shows such as Matilda, Wicked, Shrek, Newsies and others. June 23-27 from 9 am-4 pm. Ages 7-12. $185. cytspokane.com 487-6540
Hermione Granger & the Hogwarts Home | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. June 23-27, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Alice in Wonderland | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 2-4. July 7-11, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Hats Off to Dr. Seuss | Students participate in daily workshops in voice, drama and dance to put on a musical revue of the Broadway musical “Seussical”: July 7-11 from 9 am-noon. Ages 5-7. $95. cytspokane.com 487-6540
The Princess and the Goblins | Campers learn basic stage performance skills, work on art projects, and prepare a performance based on the story by George MacDonald. Ages 8-14. July 7-11, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm with a concluding performance. $100. lionaround.org 327-1113
Blackbeard the Pirate | Young actors rehearse the play during the week, with a finale performance for the public on July 11-12. Grades 1-12. July 7-12. $175. interplayerstheatre.org 455-7529
Teen Drama Camp | Young actors develop their skills in characterization, script analysis, voice, acting styles and improvisation. Grades 7-12. July 7-18, morning (9 am-noon) or afternoon (1-4 pm) sessions available. Camp concludes with a performance July 18. $205. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Castlevania | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. July 14-18, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Off to Neverland (North) | Musical theater camp centered around rehearsing and performing a Peter Pan-inspired production. July 14-18 from 9 am-4 pm. Ages 7-12. $185. cytspokane.com 487-6540
The Princess and Curdie | Campers learn basic stage performance skills, work on art projects, and prepare a performance based on the story by George MacDonald. Ages 8-14. July 14-18, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm with a concluding performance. $100. lionaround.org 327-1113
Songs from Frozen | A junior camp based on the songs and highlights from the new Disney film “Frozen,” with games, acting, dancing and more. Offered July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8 Ages 5-12. $95-$165. cytnorthidaho.org 208-765-8600
Musical Theatre Camps | Teaching acting, singing, stage movement and direction, with a finale performance. July 14-17 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm (grades 1-3), July 28-Aug. 1 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm (grades 4-6) and Aug. 11-15 and 18-22, performing Aug. 22-24 (grades 7-8), from 9 am-3:30 pm. Cost TBA. pendoreilleplayers.org 447-9900
From Page to Stage | Learn how to act through folktales, fables and other popular children’s literature. Ages 6-11. July 21-25 from 9 am-3 pm. $120. spokaneparks.org 625-6200
Hats Off to Broadway | Teen campers learn theater arts skills including singing, dancing and acting, and participate in specialty workshops. July 21-25. Ages 13-18. $175. cytnorthidaho.org 208-765-8600
Monster Mash Teen Camp | Students act, dance and sing a musical revue inspired by monster-themed Broadway musicals like “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Phantom of the Opera.” July 21-25 from 9 am-5 pm. Ages 13-18. $195. cytspokane.com 487-6540
The Legend of Zelda | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. July 21-25, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Main Stage Performance Camp | Young actors (ages 13-18) can audition for the summer camp and pre-season play “Legally Blonde” June 2 or 3 at 6:30 pm. Selected actors then can practice and perform, with rehearsal camp from July 21-Aug. 7, Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm. Performances Aug 8-10 and 13-17, Wed-Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $400. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
The Saggy, Baggy Elephant | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 1-3. July 28-Aug. 1, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Sour Grapes and Other Aesop’s Fables | Young actors learn stage techniques while performing “fractured” blends of classic fairy tales in original plays by Idaho playwrights. Offered July 28-Aug. 1 and Aug. 11-15. Ages 5-12. $95-$165. cytnorthidaho.org 208-765-8600
Annie | Young actors spend a week learning songs, musical staging and dancing using scenes from the famous musical. Ages 7-9. Aug. 4-8 from 1-3 pm. $100. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
Fairytale Fantasy | Theater camp using fairytale characters, themes and lessons to act out stories and set artwork. Ages 4-6. Aug. 4-8 from 10 am-noon. $100. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
Perseus and the Titans | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. Aug. 4-8, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Pirates & Princesses | Musical theater camp exploring songs about fairytale characters like Cinderella and Peter Pan. Aug. 4-8 from 9 am-noon. Ages 5-7. $95. cytspokane.com 487-6540
Drama Camp | Kids rehearse and perform a play in a week, creating props, costumes and more. Grades 2-6. Aug. 11-15 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. riverdayschool.org 326-6595
Frozen | A week-long performance camp based on the popular new film, in which students sing songs and act out scenes to learn stage acting techniques. Aug. 11-15 from 10 am-2 pm (ages 10-13) and Aug. 18-22 from 10 am-3 pm (ages 14-18). $190. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
Off to Neverland (Valley) | Musical theater camp centered around rehearsing and performing a Peter Pan-inspired production. Aug. 11-15 from 9 am-4 pm. Ages 7-12. $185. cytspokane.com 487-6540
Robin Hood | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. Aug. 11-15, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
Treasure Island | Young actors learn basic skills by rehearsing and performing a play at the end of the week. Grades 4-7. Aug. 18-22, morning (9-11 am) or afternoon (1-3 pm) session options. $115. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507
