Find a fine arts camp in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Got a mini Monet or a budding Broadway star? Nurture your child’s creative talent by sending her to a summer day or specialty camp in Nassau and Suffolk counties that offers fine arts programming. This handy directory makes it easy to locate Long Island children’s summer art camps, listing locations in St. James, Melville, Miller Place, Greenlawn, Commack, Mount Siani, Dix Hills, Wheatley Heights, Oyster Bay, Manorhaven, New Hyde Park, Roslyn Heights, and Brookville. No matter what your child’s artistic interest is, you’re bound to find an exciting program for him. Some of these summertime art programs for kids focus on the fine arts, giving children the chance to work with ceramics or another media.
Art League of Long Island
107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
631-462-5400
The Art League of Long Island offers Summer Art Adventure Programs for kids and teens ages 5-14. Five weekly themes for ages 5-10 and two -two-week sessions for ages 11-14 at the Forest Park Elementary School in Dix Hills. Teen Portfolio Prep (ages 15-18) at Art League Center .
Beth Sholom Day Camp
401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights
516-621-9257
Our Trained Specialists will provide hands on activities in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music, Drama, & Science in our indoor and outdoor facility.
Buckley Day Camp
2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn
516-365-7760
Campers are encouraged to explore their own thoughts and creative ideas through diverse activities.
Art programs offered include:
Performing Arts
Dance
Creative Arts-n-Crafts
Painting and Sculpture
Jewelry Making
Woodworking
Culinary Arts
Cartooning
Scrapbooking
Camp East Woods
31 Yellow Cote Road, Oyster Bay
516-232-3367
We offer several elective options in the area of fine arts, including drawing, painting, working with clay, pottery, costume design, and cartooning.
East End Arts
141 E. Main St., Riverhead
631-369-2171
Renaissance Kids Camp is a two-week program where campers are introduced to a broad range of artistic and creative experiences. Each day includes painting, drawing, sculpting, music, theater and craft activities.
Gersh Academy at West Hills Day Camp
21 Sweet Hollow Road, Huntington
631-427-6700
Creative Arts activities at West Hills Day Camp are designed to encourage all campers to express themselves individually by developing new skills and cultivating their hidden talents. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, music, and a theater program run by NYS educators and broadway stars.
Hofstra Summer Camps
101 Oak St,. Uniondale
516-463-CAMP (2267)
Hofstra Summer Camps offers Cartooning, Digital Photography, the Hofstra Music Experience, Musical Theater Intensive, Graphic Design, Fashion and Costume Tech, 3D Printing and Animation, Dance, the Hofstra Art Experience, Writing Arts Studio, Sports Journalism and Digital Journalism.
Kenwal Day Camp
100 Drexel Ave., Melville
631-694-3399
Our drama club is one of the best in day camping. Campers perform two evenings shows at catered venues such as the Huntington Hilton & Carlyle at the Palace.
We have traditional ARTS N CRAFTS, dance and music programs tailored to all ages.
Key to My Art
10 W. Oak St., Amityville
631-608-9048
Not looking to commit to an entire summer of camp? We offer two sessions a day. 10am-12pm, ages 5-7 and 1pm-3pm, ages 8 and older. You choose your days! Each week is a different theme, different projects each day! Drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage!
Kids Country Day Camp
37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mount Sinai
631-331-5351
Creative expression is the cornerstone of our Arts Program. Campers will be inspired with numerous opportunities to express themselves with both newfound skills and their own artistic passion. They can display, perform, and even eat their imaginative creations! Just let your creativity flow and have FUN!
Knox Summer Adventures
541 Long Beach Road, St. James
631-686-1640
We offer multiples classroom like settings for art, music and dance. The focus of these "classrooms" is a enjoying themselves and their friends within specific activities. These are offered within our fun filled daily schedule.
Long Island High School for the Arts Summer Arts Academy
239 Cold Spring Road, Syosset
516-622-5678
For Middle School & High School students. Fine Arts, Digital Media, Special Effects,. Filmmaking. Portfolio Prep and more. High School students earn credits. Weekly trips to museums, Arts Centers & Gardens..
Long Island Voyagers Day Camp
Nassau and Suffolk locations
516-238-4586
Arts and Crafts at L.I. Voyager’s Day Camp are a fun way to promote creativity in kids and allows them to bring their thoughts and ideas into reality. L.I. Voyager’s Camper love to create their art projects while making new friends!
Long Island Whole Child Academy
175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville
347-668-3676
Photography, drawing, collage, multii-media arts, electronic music, rhythms, composition and performance...two weeks of creative exploration to let your imagination run wild! Indoor and outdoor inspirations
New York Dance Theatre
60 Calvert Ave., Commack
631-462-6266
6 week program - Summer Evening Ballet Classes - July 5 - Aug. 15, '18, Summer Comprehensive Workshop - July 30 - Aug. 10, '18
Ages 3 - Adult. Call for more information
Oasis Camp at LIU Post
720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
646-519-5066
We offer a wide-range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, arts & crafts and so much more are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Oasis Camp at Tully Park
1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park
646-519-5062
Oasis offesr a wide-range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, arts & crafts and so much more are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Oasis Camp On The Sound
158 Manorhaven Blvd., Manorhaven
646-519-5077
Oasis offesr a wide-range of creative programming. The activities are designed to allow campers to use their imaginations and express themselves artistically. Theatre arts, music, dance, arts & crafts and so much more are all part of the wide variety of creative fare offered at Oasis.
Old Westbury Summer Camp
25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury
516-626-9268
In our Kaleidoscope workshop, a different art project is made every day! Painting, mask making modeling-you name it! Campers use their imagination for sure! In our Dance Workshop, campers learn to dance and move to top dance hits by a local dance school instructor.
Picasso Kidz
72 Broadway, Greenlawn
631-261-5500
Picasso Kidz offers fun and educational 1 week thematic art camps taught by NYS certified art teachers. Camps are half day with options for full day. Children can choose from camps like: Dollhouse Camp, Bookmaking Camp, Beach art camp, Exploring different artists camp and many more!
Posey School of Dance
57 Main St., Northport
631-757-2700
Fine Art from the MET, Theater and Dance Children will spend time outdoors and indoors in our beautifully air-conditioned studios creating art and dancing and expressing themselves. use their imaginations as we develop the themes each week by integrating all of the arts for a rich and cumulating experience.
Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center
PO Box 549 | 99 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights
631-749-0430
Watercolor/Sketching
Dance – Get your groove on! Learn routines for various styles of dance.
Music/Rock Band – Jam session! Play an instrument, form a band, or write a song.
Drumming
Jewelry
Pottery
Tie Dye
General Arts & Crafts
School of Rock
4837 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station
631-476-7625
Our Rock n Roll performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime! We offer four distinct one-week camps requiring basic knowledge of an instrument and are designed for ages 9-18 with the exception of AC/DC for Beginners (ages 7+)
Spin DJ Academy
202 Merrick Road, 2nd Floor, Rockville Centre; 16 Broadway, Amityville
631-608-8858
Spin DJ Camp is an interactive DJ Education Music Camp. Our DJ & Music Production classes are set in a fun and social group environment, using the hottest gear. With special guest DJs to inspire, students will create a live performance, recorded DJ set and live video!
Studio E Art Classes LLC
565 Route 25A, Miller Place
631-744-4001
Weekly camp topics include "Portrait Painting," Landscape Painting," "Ceramic Design," "Pottery Basics," "Printmaking," "Sewing Crafts," "Comic Illustration," "Watercolor Basics," "Polymer Clay Jewelry," "Animal Portraits," "Exploring Painting Techniques," "Story Time Art" and much more! Studio E also offers a separate Monday Clay Program to two different age groups!
The Fashion Design Lab
235-N Robbins Lane, Syosset
516-778-7240
The Fashion Design Lab offers creative fashion design summer camps. Children will learn sketch, use patterns, and sew on a machine and by hand. They will create their own clothing and accessories! Children will learn the design process while encouraging creativity and originality! Check our the website for details.
The Green Vale School
250 Valentine's Lane, Old Brookville
516-621-2420
Mixed-Up Media: Calling all creative kids! Dabble in all of our favorite arts and crafts this week with painting, string art, mosaic, glass and more. Campers will create 1-2 projects per day and take home their work by the end of the week.
The Learning Experience of Mount Sinai
620 Route 25A
631-476-8700
The kids will be creating theme oriented hands on art and crafts assignments as well as enjoying visits from Skittles the Clown to do balloon art and face painting. Entertaining classes with a music teacher, an art teacher. Visit from characters such as Elsa, Spiderman, Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Theory of Arts & Sciences (TAS)
153 S. Broadway, Hicksville
1888-827-8188
The TAS Arts & Crafts program gives kids a chance to learn an art and really discover their creativity. Our hands-on classes are the perfect place for students to express themselves and discover new kinds of art like painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and more!
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights
631-643-7900
Arts programs include: Animation, Comic Art, Architecture, Bookmaking, Ceramics, Filmmaking, Photography, Metalsmithing, LEGO Design, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Sewing, Fashion, Cosplay and Video Game Art and Design.
YMCA of Long Island
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue
516-671-8270
We make performing arts fun! Campers will work on every aspect of a final production and enjoy: Acting • Voice • Dance • Art • Yoga • Ballet (Optional) • Set Design • Irish Step • Sign Language • Creative Writing Class • Recreational Swim
