In Person Summer Art Camp
Summer Art Camp 2022 Registration is OPEN!
Dates: June 27-August 12, 2022. No camp on July 4th
Currently, any student 5 years old and older must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or to obtained a medical or religious exemption from PAFA. All required doses must be complete at least 14 days BEFORE the camp start date.
Email artcamp@pafa.org or call 215-972-2054 if you have any questions.
In Person Summer Art Camp 2021
General Information
In person camp provides weekly artistic adventures and celebrations of creativity and friendship. Campers enjoy art making of all kinds in a safe, accessible environment with highly skilled instructors. A variety of thematic camps are designed for different age groups and involve painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, comics, and mixed-media projects in the historic studios of the oldest art school and museum in the United States.
Each week of camp has a theme, and you can register for a specific week or for the whole summer, whatever works best for your family. Sessions also include age appropriate creative play and rest times, reading and storytelling, and socializing. Campers visit museum galleries for tours led by art educators, and occasionally take walks to the nearby park (weather permitting). Usually, every Friday, campers prepare for an Art Exhibition where their work from throughout the week is on view and family and friends of the campers are invited to the exhibition.
Summer Art Camp takes place in PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building.
Camp details
Age Groupings:
Ages 5-7 / 8-9 / 10-11/ 12-14
Camp hours: Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm
After Camp Care: Mon-Fri, from 3pm-5:30 pm
Cost:
- $400 per week // PAFA Family Level Members $340 per week
- Register for 3 or more weeks of camp at once and get $10 off per camp (great deal for sibling campers!)
- Memberships can be purchased during the registration process or Become a Member in advance.
- After Camp Care: $35 per day or $150 per week
Please review Camp Procedures and Refund Policy.
See Parent Guide for additional information
Day to Day Policies

- Masks: All students and staff members will be required to wear masks except for when eating or drinking.
- No Shared Supplies: Students will receive their own set of art supplies to use throughout the week for artmaking. Students will have a designated space/box to hold their belongings and supplies.
- Hygiene: Scheduled handwashing breaks will be built into each group’s schedule and more hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building.
- Social distancing: Each camp will be limited to 16 campers. The camp will remain together and will be separated from other camps by at least 6 feet distance. These policy is subject to change.
- Activities: Activities will be modified to limit physical contact. Equipment will be cleaned between uses and sufficient supplies will be provided f
or all campers to enjoy. Each pod will be provided their own toys and games to use throughout the week.
- Cleaning: High touch surfaces will be cleaned regularly throughout the day. Increased cleaning of activity equipment will be done per recommended guidelines.
- Snacks: Campers will receive a pre-packaged snack each day.
- Lunch: Campers will bring their lunches with them and will not be permitted to share food or drinks with anyone. Campers will wash their hands before and after eating their lunch and will eat indoors/outdoors with appropriate social distance.
- Water: Campers will bring their own water bottle – reusable water cups will not be supplied. Camp staff will provide water bottle refills.
- End of Camp exhibition: As always, the campers will stage an end of week Camp Exhibition.
Scholarships.
- Financial need
- Commitment to attend the program at PAFA
- Potential for growth and development through the PAFA experience
- Space availability
- Age (must be 5-14 years old)
Please submit SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Daily Schedule
Monday8:30-9:00- Arrival and Check in 9:00-9:30 - Orientation and Camp tour for campers 9:30 – 10:15 Morning Session 1 10:15 -10:30 Snack Break 10:30 – 12:00 Morning Session 2 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:15 – 3:00 Afternoon Session 3:00 – 3:15 Dismissal |
Tuesday – Thursday8:30 – 9:00 Drop Off 9:00 – 10:15 Morning Session 1 10:15 -10:30 Snack Break 10:30 – 12:00 Morning Session 2 12:00– 1:00 Lunch 1:15 – 3:00 Afternoon Session 3:00 – 3:15 Dismissal |
Friday8:30 – 9:00 Drop Off 9:00 – 10:15 Morning Session 1 10:15 -10:30 Snack Break 10:30 – 12:00 Morning Session 2 12:00– 1:00 Lunch 1:15 - 2:45 Exhibition Preparation 2:45 -3:15 Exh. and Dismissal |
Additional information
Monday
Campers check into their camps on Monday mornings between 8:30 and 9am. A brief introduction and orientation to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will take place and campers will take a tour of the buildings with their individual camps. Please note that due to COVID-19 safety protocols parents may not be present at the camper’s orientation Monday mornings.
Clothing
Art camp may get messy! Please dress appropriately. Staff will make every effort to keep campers neat and clean, but campers should wear clothing that can get dirty. Also, campers may want to bring a sweater or sweatshirt in case they feel cold in the museum. Please label your child’s clothing with their name.
Lunch and Snacks
A mid-morning nut-free snack is provided.
Lunch must be sent in with the camper every day; PLEASE provide nut-free lunches. Note, we are not able to refrigerate or heat lunches. Please label your camper’s lunch bag with their name. Communicate with camp staff and the director about any food allergies.
Supplies
All supplies are provided for each camp.
Friday Exhibition
As always, the campers will stage an End of Week Camp Exhibition.
Lost and Found
There will be a Lost and Found kept in the Camp Office. PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS WITH THEIR NAME! ** Please email artcamp@pafa.org or call 215-972-2054 if you need assistance in locating a lost item and/or to arrange the pick up. All items must be picked up before September 1, otherwise they will be discarded.
Contact Us
PAFA offers programs for artists and art lovers of all ages and skill levels who want to learn about and make art.