WAM Camp
WAM Camp
WAM Summer Camp
Keep the learning and creativity going during school breaks.
Drop off your child for weekly afternoon sessions filled with artmaking, fun, and active play, each week revolving around a unique theme and led by knowledgeable instructors. Explore a variety of themes inspired by our exhibitions and collections, with expert instructors guiding camp sessions tailored to each theme. From building skills to exploring creativity, spend the week immersed in an afternoon session (1-4 pm) brimming with active learning, imaginative play, and abundant opportunities for artistic expression.
$100/participant: Weekly rate for WAM Members • $125/participant: Weekly rate for General Public • Not a WAM member? Join today!
Have any questions? Email education@wam.org
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Camps are taught by professional educators and feature a variety of topics throughout the summer.
See available weekly camp sessions below:
◆ Before signing up, please double-check the age requirements to ensure the session is appropriate for your child’s age.
Upcoming Weekly Summer Camp Sessions Overview
Collage Creations
Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7
1-4 pm daily
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Instructor: Emily Cass
Kick off your summer by arranging colorful masterpieces using various materials and techniques. Showcase your creativity by creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that take your imagination to another place! Tear, paint, fold, experiment, and create works inspired by the artists you see at WAM.
Emily Cass received her bachelor’s in art education in 2021 and is about to graduate with her master’s in Arts Leadership and Management from Wichita State University. Emily was an art educator at USD 259 for two years before pursuing a career focused on arts in the community. She is the gallery manager at Harvester Arts, an Art Start teacher at the Wichita Art Museum, and a practicing visual artist with hopes to continue being an involved arts advocate.
Brushes and Branches: An Outdoor Painting Experience
Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14
1-4 pm daily
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Instructor: Tamela Price
Nature is the original paintbox! Explore the Art Garden at WAM to be inspired to create your masterpieces. Explore shadows, make paint, and be prepared to get messy as we explore the wonders of nature and art.
Tamela Price is a local teacher and artist. She has been part of the educational community for over 12 years and the Wichita arts community since 2017. She works full-time as a 2nd-grade teacher and part-time pursuing her passion for the arts. Tamela returns this summer to teach at WAM Camp!
Brush and Beyond: Mixed Media Extravaganza!
Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
1-4 pm daily
Ages 9 to 12 years old
Instructor: Emily Cass
Discover inventive, interactive, and inspiring ways of making Art. Walk on the wild side to explore how out-of-ordinary materials combine in the process of art. Be inspired by WAM’s Art Garden and get “outside” of the box to create artworks that will surely “pop”!
Emily Cass received her bachelor’s in art education in 2021 and is about to graduate with her master’s in Arts Leadership and Management from Wichita State University. Emily was an art educator at USD 259 for two years before pursuing a career focused on arts in the community. She is the gallery manager at Harvester Arts, an Art Start teacher at the Wichita Art Museum, and a practicing visual artist with hopes to continue being an involved arts advocate.
Wild Wonders: Printmaking with Nature
Monday, July 8 –Friday, July 12
1-4 pm daily
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Instructor: Tamela Price
Spark your creativity with nature! Little artists will explore different printmaking techniques to discover how art can capture the beauty of nature. Enjoy creating unique prints with plants and flowers, garden veggies, and sunshine to celebrate the summer season.
Tamela Price is a local teacher and artist. She has been part of the educational community for over 12 years and the Wichita arts community since 2017. She works full-time as a 2nd-grade teacher and part-time pursuing her passion for the arts. Tamela returns this summer to teach at WAM Camp!
Add a Little Ink and Imagination
Monday, July 15 –Friday, July 19
1-4 pm daily
Ages 9 to 12 years old
Instructor: Maria Vasquez
Explore the fun of printmaking—be bold with color, peel away a surprise, make a lasting print, and ink on the creativity! WAM’s featured exhibition Annie Leibovitz / Work and other artworks on view will inspire young artists.
Maria Vasquez loves everything creative, from film and music to theater and dance. She has been an educator for almost six years as the Drawing and Painting teacher at Wichita South High. Maria’s artistic process involves exploring mediums and idea that pique her interest in creating fun and colorful artwork with a splash of strangeness! She is excited to return as a teacher at summer WAM Camp!
Sculpting Smiles: Playful Creations
Monday, July 22 –Friday, July 26
1-4 pm daily
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Instructor: Myra Martinez
Join us for a playful camp where creativity knows no bounds! Explore the world of 3D art using a variety of materials ranging from plaster to toilet paper. Unleash your imagination by looking at amusing art and learning new techniques sure to make you smile!
Myra Martinez loves having adventures with her family, playing video games, and creating! Her hobbies include painting Pokémon cards, Lego building, and self-care. Myra graduated from WSU with a degree in elementary education and teaches art at Clearwater Intermediate Middle School in Clearwater, Kansas. Before teaching art, she was a 4th-and 5th-grade teacher. Myra joins us again for another summer of WAM Camp with a passion for teaching budding artists!
SCULPTacular Skills in Three Dimensions
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2
1-4 pm daily
Ages 9 to 12 years old
Instructor: Myra Martinez
Are you ready to experience an exhilarating camp where the sky is the limit for creativity? You’ll have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating realm of 3D art by experimenting with various materials, ranging from plaster to toilet paper. You’ll discover new techniques and hone your sculpting skills to create 3D masterpieces. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of sculptural artistry!
Myra Martinez loves having adventures with her family, playing video games, and creating! Her hobbies include painting Pokémon cards, Lego building, and self-care. Myra graduated from WSU with a degree in elementary education and teaches art at Clearwater Intermediate Middle School in Clearwater, Kansas. Before teaching art, she was a 4th-and 5th-grade teacher. Myra joins us again for another summer of WAM Camp with a passion for teaching budding artists!
Have any questions? Email education@wam.org
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◆ Youth and Family programs are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program
◆ Youth Education programs are supported by the Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
◆ 2024 StoryTime and Art Start programs are supported by Walser Foundation
◆ Free Saturday Featured Events and Library Passes* are sponsored by Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty
◆ 2024 exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation
◆ The Wichita Art Museum’s education programs are supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from Kansas Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
* Thanks to the generous support of Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty, more than 40 public libraries in the metro area and across the state offer access to check out passes to all temporary exhibitions at WAM for FREE! Visit your library and check out your pass today!
General admission to the museum is free to everyone.