2026 Summer Camps
Explore the Arts this summer at the Chaffee Art Center!
Get ready for a summer filled with art, laughter, creativity and FUN!
Can’t wait to see what these young aspiring artists create this year!
More camps are coming soon. Can’t wait to see all of you!
Also be sure to check out our Youth Classes offered monthly.
MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR CAMPS/CLASSES:
802-775-0356, [email protected], or https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
BEFORE & AFTER CARE Must pre-register: Available for all camps 8–9am and 4–5pm at $15/hr per day. Also, please add $15 per day if they need to stay for lunch 12–1pm.
Camp forms:
Camp and Class sign-up 2026
Camp Permission Form 2026
Camp Financial Aid 2026
Camp Medical Form 2026
Cartoon-O-Rama Camp
Dates: June 22–26
Time: 9am-12pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155
Enter the world of cartoons! Learn character design and story telling, create a comic strip, and go home with a comics-anthology/magazine that includes comic strips from all the campers. Plus, have fun with caricatures.
Instructor: Matt Aucoin
Minimum enrollment: 5
Experience the Art of Nature Camp
Dates: June 22–26
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155
Have fun creating art from rocks, shells, wood and other natural elements.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
It’s All About Recycling Camp
Dates: July 6–10
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155
Make art from a plethora of recycled materials. Use your imagination to create.wall art, sculptures, and more! Pieces can be on display as part of our Annual Exhibit “Reimagined III: The Art of Recycling” from July 24–Sept. 4
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
Musical Theater
ALL DAY CAMP
Dates: July 20–24
Time: 9am–4pm (hour break for lunch*)
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $315
The world’s a stage and there’s music playing! Campers will explore the world of theater through a musical lens, working with dance and singing to create characters and hone performance skills. This camp ends with a showcase where campers will present a musical performance of “Matilda” for friends and family. Note: *This camp includes an hour of child care during the lunch break. Campers should bring their own lunch, water and snack.
Instructor: Marisa Valent; Minimum enrollment: 5
Sculptures & Clay Creations Camp
Dates: July 20-24
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $165
Get ready to get your hands dirty! Learn to build sculptures with clay, paper mache, wood and textiles.
Campers will also use other mediums to tell a story about their creations.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
The Wonderful World of Mosaics Camp
Dates: Aug. 3–7
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $165
Campers will explore the wonderful world of paper and glass mosaics using multiple techniques.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5
The Art of Collage & Printmaking Camp
Dates: Aug. 17–21
Time: 1–4pm
Ages: 6–12
Cost: $155
Have fun exploring various collage compositions and printing techniques.
Instructor: Karen Wurster
Minimum enrollment: 5