Kids out of school and looking for something fun to occupy their time? Interested in learning a new skill? Mark your calendars for our yearly Summer Arts Camp. In 2022 we were excited to be able to open the program to ages 6 to adult. Campers, guided by our artist instructors, created and learned different art skills every day of camp. Camp runs during the month of June, finishing with a showcase at the Kelli O’Hara Center for Performing Arts.
Classes have included:
- Art for Beginners
- Art II
- Art and Crafts
- Music for Kids
- Beginning Dance
- Cheerleading
- Youth Acting
- Creative Writing
- Journalism
- Acting
- Sign Language for Beginners
- Find Your Voice
- Gardening for Beginners
- Art of Pastels and Watercolors
- All You Need is Music
- Florarl Design for Beginners
- Mixed Media
- Pinterest Crafts
- Musical Theatre
- Sculpture
Limited-sized classes. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram for 2026 Summer Arts Camp updates! The Summer Arts Camp is done by partnering with the Elk City United Fund and Elk City Public Schools.
2026 Summer Arts Camp
We are excited to offer our 2026 Summer Arts Camp – June 1 through 25, 2026 for ages 6 and up! We have many new classes, along with some of your favorite old ones. Let’s make the 2026 Summer Arts Camp a summer to remember!
Classes will be held at the Susan Powell Fine Arts Building. Tuition for each class (a class is 8 sessions) is $35. A t-shirt is included with each registration.
*Limited class size. Please note: 5 or more campers per class or it will be canceled.*The camp will end with a Showcase of all the work on June 25, 2026, at 7 pm at the Kelli O’Hara Elk City Pioneer Performing Arts Center.
REGISTRATION
2026 Registration is NOW OPEN!!!
Ages 6 to 8 Classes
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM TO 10:15 AM
ART FOR BEGINNERS: Love to create, draw, or paint? Want to learn how? Join us in Art for Beginners where each student will learn different art mediums and work towards a showcase.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
MUSIC FOR KIDS: Love music? This class is for you! Come sing, learn to play instruments, and simple partner dances. Join us in Music for Kids! We will also be performing at a showcase.
10:30 AM TO 11:45 AM
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Arts and crafts activities can enhance the children’s dexterity and agility. With the enhancement of fine motor skills and much practice, a child’s manual dexterity, artistic skills, and speed will also increase. Join us in Arts and Crafts where each student will craft and create numerous projects and work towards a showcase.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
S.T.E.A.M.: This summer we are going to focus on Art that goes hand in hand with science, technology, engineering and math— STEAM! Join us for building our own fidget spinners & mazes, growing crystals, dyeing flowers, coloring geometric patterns, foldable 3D crafts, and more! Of course, we will also incorporate summer holidays and fun! Join us in STEAM where each student will create as they work towards a showcase.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
9:00 AM TO 10:15 AM
YOUTH ACTING: Your young actors will be introduced to the world of live theater all while learning some basic skills. These include terminology, warm-ups, acting games, the audition process, as well as the rehearsal process. These skills help build self-confidence and self-esteem all while preparing for a final show. All skill levels are welcome.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
DANCE FOR BEGINNERS: Come shake your groove thing while learning dance! Introduction to some of the basic dance steps. Learn terminology and have fun, while working towards a showcase.
10:30 AM TO 11:45 AM
MUSICAL THEATRE: Singing and danincing, oh my! An introduction to the world of musical theatre all while learning some basic skills. These include terminology, choreography, and more. These skills help build self-confidence and self-esteem all while preparing for a final show. All skill levels are welcome.
Registration for Age 6 to 8 is OPEN!
Ages 9 to 11 Classes
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM TO 10:15 AM
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Arts and crafts activities can enhance the children’s dexterity and agility. With the enhancement of fine motor skills and much practice, a child’s manual dexterity, artistic skills, and speed will also increase. Join us in Arts and Crafts where each student will craft and create numerous projects and work towards a showcase.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
S.T.E.A.M.: This summer we are going to focus on Art that goes hand in hand with science, technology, engineering and math— STEAM! Join us for building our own fidget spinners & mazes, growing crystals, dyeing flowers, coloring geometric patterns, foldable 3D crafts, and more! Of course, we will also incorporate summer holidays and fun! Join us in STEAM where each student will create as they work towards a showcase.
10:30 AM TO 11:45 AM
ART FOR BEGINNERS: Love to create, draw, or paint? Want to learn how? Join us in Art for Beginners where each student will learn different art mediums and work towards a showcase.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
MUSIC FOR KIDS: Love music? This class is for you! Come sing, learn to play instruments, and simple partner dances. Join us in Music for Kids! We will also be performing at a showcase.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
9:00 AM TO 10:15 AM
MUSICAL THEATRE: Singing and danincing, oh my! An introduction to the world of musical theatre all while learning some basic skills. These include terminology, choreography, and more. These skills help build self-confidence and self-esteem all while preparing for a final show. All skill levels are welcome.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
DANCE FOR BEGINNERS: Come shake your groove thing while learning dance! Introduction to some of the basic dance steps. Learn terminology and have fun, while working towards a showcase.
10:30 AM TO 11:45 AM
YOUTH ACTING: Your young actors will be introduced to the world of live theater all while learning some basic skills. These include terminology, warm-ups, acting games, the audition process, as well as the rehearsal process. These skills help build self-confidence and self-esteem all while preparing for a final show. All skill levels are welcome.
OR YOU CAN TAKE
CREATIVE WRITING: Learn how to write poetry, stories, and maybe even a play. Each student will learn skills to help improve their writing, working towards an anthology at the end of class.
Registration for Age 9 to 11 is OPEN!
Ages 12 and Up Classes
SCHEDULE
All Age 12 and Up Classes will run one Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Classes are also open to adults.
Week 1: June 6, 2026
Week 2: June 13, 2026
Week 3: June 20, 2026
Classes will be held at the Susan Powell Fine Arts Building. Tuition for each class (a class is 1 session) is $35.
*Limited class size. Please note: 5 or more campers per class or it will be canceled.*The camp will end with a Showcase of all the work on June 25, 2026, at 7 pm at the Kelli O’Hara Elk City Pioneer Performing Arts Center. You are not required to attend.
Week 1
JUNE 6, 2026
SATURDAY
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
CREATIVE WRITING: Learn how to write poetry, stories, and maybe even a play. Each student will learn skills to help improve their writing working towards an anthology at the end of class.
Week 2
JUNE 13, 2026
SATURDAY
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
VOCAL MASTER CLASS: Join us in our vocal masterclass, which is an intensive, hybrid session where singers perform prepared pieces for a mentor and receive direct, constructive feedback in a, typically, public or group setting. It combines performance with coaching to improve technique, emotional delivery, and stage presence, often focusing on advanced, targeted improvements rather than foundational lessons.
Week 3
JUNE 20, 2026
SATURDAY
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
SEWING FOR BEGINNERS: Join us for hands-on instruction to build fundamental sewing skills. Learn as you sew either a pillow or tote bag. End the class with some tie-dyeing fun!
