Youth Art Camps

Summer Art Camp @ the Museum

BMoCA is hosting summer camps for ages 6-11 in June of 2026. Our summer exhibition will be incorporated into the camper experience and curriculum in a variety of ways. Morning and afternoon camp sessions are available, please see our EVENTS page for details. Dates and themes will be announced in early February.

Please note: these are half day camps that run 5 days, Monday - Friday. In the past we worked with Tinker Art Studio and ran camps Monday-Thursday, but we will be offering art camps similar to our YAW camps this year in June of 2026.

Cost:

Half day session (am or pm) per child, per week: $275/$260 members

Lunchtime supervision (12-1pm) per child, per week: $25

Full day (morning and afternoon sessions) + lunch, per child, per week: $575/$545 members

See links below to sign up for each week’s sessions.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE: Sign up before March 1, 2026, and get the member rate.

We spend our days in the stunning upstairs studio above the museum, and get to make art in community while being inspired by our surroundings and the contemporary artists' work on display. Each week includes a museum tour, and each day includes snack and break time outdoors on the large grassy lawns in front of the museum. Less than 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the most inspiring space, exposure to contemporary art while making amazing work of our own -- it doesn't get much better!

Week 1: June 1 - 5

  • Art Around the World: Morning Session 9am - 12pm
    Take a trip around the globe as we explore the vibrant arts and culture of international communities with a new project each day!

  • Ancient Arts: Afternoon Session 1 - 4pm
    Hop in the time machine and imagine a period before museums or art supply stores while we create with the techniques and styles of ancient civilizations. 

Week 2: June 8 - 12

  • Eco-friendly Arts: Morning Session 9am - 12pm
    Campers will explore the innovative realm of sustainable art through recycled materials and collaborations with nature!

  • The Artivist!: Afternoon Session 1 - 4pm
    Inspired by Nikkolas Smith’s “The Artivist,” campers will learn about the power of art and how it can be used to make positive change in the world!

Week 3: June 15 - 19

  • Make Your Mark!: Morning Session 9am - 12pm
    From texture hunting to painting with marbles, toothbrushes, and twigs, this camp celebrates all those who refuse to color inside the lines. Join us for a week of expressive mark marking and unconventional techniques to embrace your inner abstractionist! 

  • Art Olympics: Afternoon Session 1 - 4pm
    Ready, set...ART! With a little competition and a lot of fun, let’s explore the playful side of art with a week of creation-based games and challenges.

Week 4: June 22 - 26

  • Welcome to Box Burrow: Morning Session 9am - 12pm
    You and your team of talented architects and designers have been tasked with helping to construct Boulder’s first cardboard neighborhood, Box Burrow! Whether it’s your dream house, a zoo of mythical creatures, or a two-story donut shop - Your imagination is the only limit to this paper town!

  • Mini-Mes: Afternoon Session 1 - 4pm
    What if our freckles could be rhinestones and our hair was made of yarn? Join us for a week-long project of mixed media sculpture as we craft our very own life-size mini-mes.

Refunds and cancellations, see our policies below. Questions? Contact our Education Coordinator, at education@bmoca.org

Young Artists at Work (YAW) School Days Off

Half day camps $50/$45 members*

Young Artists at Work (YAW) day camps offer a dynamic and inspiring day of artistic expression, where campers explore artists and art materials, and have fun together in an art museum setting!

This program is for youth in Kindergarten – 6th grades. Camps correspond to Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) non-student contact days. All camps are taught by a BMoCA Educator.

2025-2026 Dates

Dates for the 2025-26 school year can also be found on our EVENTS page.

BMoCA members receive a discount – become a member today!

* These are half day sessions - Morning Session is 9am – 12pm,  Afternoon Session is 1pm – 4pm. If you sign up for both am/pm sessions, lunch supervision is provided from 12pm-1pm.

BMoCA YAW & Summer Camp Cancellation & Refund Policy:
To cancel and request a refund for a camp, please contact BMoCA’s Education Department at 303.443.2122 or by email at education@bmoca.org. A 10% administrative fee will be charged on all refunds.

No refunds will be given for early bird discount sessions purchased.  You may however switch a to another date, if there is space. Please contact us at 303.443.2122 to change a date. 

A 90% refund will be given for cancellations made at least 10 business days before the camp; A cancellation made less than 10 business days before the camp will result in a 50% refund. We apologize, but no refunds can be given on the first day of camp.

Questions? Contact our Education department at education@bmoca.org.