kids art camps
Ages 5 – 12!
Our summer art programs are for kids who LOVE ART! We offer a variety of programs for young artists grades 1-5. Let your kids imagination and creativity soar this summer!
Looking for ages 12 and up? CLICK HERE for our Teen Camps
Schedule at a Glance
| July 1-3 | July 8-11 | July 15-18 | July 22-25 | July 29-Aug 1 | Aug 5-8 | Aug 12-15 | Aug 19-22 |
| Exploring Clay & Ceramics* | Exploring Clay & Ceramics | Painting & Drawing | Art Explorations* | Young Artists* | Drawing & Cartooning | Get Creative* | 3D Art, Clay & Mixed Media |
| Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 | Ages 6-11 |
| 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm | 10-1pm |
| 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | |||
| Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | Ages 11+ | |||||
| 2-5pm | 2-5pm | 2-5pm | |||||
* Full day available
MONDAY – THURSDAY
summer camps
Exploring Clay & Ceramics
Grades 1 – 5
If you want to learn more about clay and ceramics, this camp is for you! Students will learn traditional hand building skills used in constructing functional and sculptural ceramics. Each project will explore current and historical ceramic artists and how the projects connect and relate to each lesson. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of pottery hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab building and sculpting decorations. Some of the artists and artworks that we will discuss may include: Peter Anton, Roberto Lugo, and Beatrice Wood or Historical artists/ceramic works exhibited in Smithsonian, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- Full day option available for July 1-3 and July 8-11. Morning and afternoon project will be different. There is a break from 1-2pm for lunch. Students will be supervised but there will not be any instruction. Sign up for the AM and PM session if interested in the Full day
- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- All levels welcome
- Program is limited to maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by Miss Diana, a professional art instructor and owner of a ceramics business
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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July 1 - 3
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- WED, July 1-3 (no class Thursday July 4th)
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Miss Diana
Fee: Member $165 / Non-Member $200
FULL! Sign up for the waitlist.
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- WED, July 1-3 (no class Thursday July 4th)
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Miss Diana
Fee: Member $165 / Non-Member $200
July 8 - 11
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON – THURS, July 8 – 11
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Miss Diana
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 10+ (grades 6-12)
Dates: MON – THURS, July 8 – 11
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Miss Diana
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
PAINTING AND DRAWING
Ages 6 – 11 (Grades 1-5)
Spend a week painting and drawing at our Painting & Drawing camp. Artists will explore different painting and drawing techniques and mediums – a great intro into the fine arts.
- Class is limited so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a supportive environment.
- All levels welcome and recommended for ages 6 and up.
- Materials are included.
- Manny Villalobos, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
July 15 - 18
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 15 – 18
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 10+ (grades 6+)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 15 – 18
Time: 2-5pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
Art Explorations
Ages 6 – 11 (Grades 1-5)
Let your young artist’s imagination and creativity run wild! Students will explore a variety of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this dynamic camp!
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- Full day option available. Morning and afternoon project will be different. There is a break from 1-2pm for lunch. Students will be supervised but there will not be any instruction. Sign up for the AM and PM session if interested in the Full day
- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- Mediums may include: drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media using upcycled materials
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Program is limited to a small group maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by professional art instructors
- High school volunteers are present to assist
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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July 22 - 25
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 22 – 25
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Miss. Diana
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 22 – 25
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Miss. Diana
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
YOUNG ARTISTS
Ages 6-11
Let your young artist’s imagination and creativity run wild! Students will explore a variety of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this dynamic camp!
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- Full day option available. Morning and afternoon project will be different. There is a break from 1-2pm for lunch. Students will be supervised but there will not be any instruction. Sign up for the AM and PM session if interested in the Full day
- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- Mediums may include: drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media using upcycled materials
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Program is limited to a small group maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by professional art instructors
- High school volunteers are present to assist
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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July 29 - Aug 1
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 29 – Aug 1
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, July 29 – Aug 1
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
Drawing & Cartooning
Ages 6-11
Love the style of anime, cartooning or comics? Spend a week learning to draw and explore different techniques in this specific style.
- Class size is limited so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a fun and creative environment.
- All levels welcome and geared towards the specific age group.
- Materials are included.
- Mr. Manny, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Camp is held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
August 5 - 8
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 5 – 8
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
Almost full!
Ages 10+ (grades 6+)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 5 – 8
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
Get Creative!
Ages 6-11
Let your young artist’s imagination and creativity run wild! Students will explore a variety of different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in this dynamic camp!
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- Full day option available. Morning and afternoon project will be different. There is a break from 1-2pm for lunch. Students will be supervised but there will not be any instruction. Sign up for the AM and PM session if interested in the Full day
- Projects will vary week to week and no two are the same so sign up for multiple weeks.
- Mediums may include: drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, mixed media using upcycled materials
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Program is limited to a small group maintain a supportive atmosphere
- Classes are taught by professional art instructors
- High school volunteers are present to assist
- All materials are included
- Held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
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August 12 - 15
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 12 – 15
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 12 – 15
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
3D Art, Clay & Mixed Media
Ages 6 – 11
This class is for artists who enjoy working with their hands in different mediums including clay, foam, wire and more!.
- Class is limited to a small group so students will receive individual and small-group instruction in a fun and creative environment.
- Materials are included.
- All levels welcome and geared towards grades 1-5
- Mr. Manny, the instructor is a professional art teacher and artist who teaches many of our kids art classes throughout the year.
- Camp is held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve unless there’s inclement weather
- Full day option available. Morning and afternoon project will be different. There is a break from 1-2pm for lunch. Students will be supervised but there will not be any instruction. Sign up for the AM and PM session if interested in the Full day
August 19 - 22
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 19 – 22
Time: 10 – 1pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
FULL – sign up for the waitlist!
Ages 6 – 11 (grades 1-5)
Dates: MON- THURS, Aug 19 – 22
Time: 2 – 5pm
Instructor: Mr. Manny
Fee: Member $215 / Non-Member $250
The Place For Aspiring Young Artists
“I loved having my young son who is an aspiring artist introduced to a “fine arts” learning environment. A place for him to take seriously, and to be taken seriously. Everything else for his age is “arts and crafts”. We like that this is a step up to something that makes art more real for him.“
all about
our instructors
Manny Villalobos "Mr. Manny"
Art Teacher
Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from New York. He has achieved a bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University Post and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A SideOf Darkness (A.S.O.D), were he goes under the stage name OG Manny G. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.
Diana Roldan
Art Teacher
Kerri Shiekman
Art Teacher
Kerri Shiekman is a Port Washington resident. She received a B.A. in Studio Art and a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Adelphi University., has student taught at Weber Middle School in Port Washington. Kerri is an award winning artist and has shown her work across Long Island for nearly 20 years. She predominately works with watercolor but has a strong background in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture. Kerri is looking forward to sharing her love of art with the students at The Art Guild.
location
gem of long island
The Art Guild is located on the Elderfields Preserve in Manhasset/Port Washington on the Gold Coast of Long Island. We are housed in the oldest building in Nassau County. Camps are held outdoors in the beautiful Elderfields Preserve. We utilize the outdoor Preserve grounds offering our campers a wonderful artistic retreat and experience the great outdoors!
frequently asked questions
FAQs
Cancellation Policies
STUDENT CANCELLATIONS
- Registration cancellations made one month or more prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee.
- Registration cancellations made less than one month prior to the start of camp will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- Absolutely no refunds once the first day of camp begins.
Membership is non-refundable.
CAMP CANCELLATIONS
- Camp may be canceled due to insufficient registration, or for any other reason. If this does occur, you will be notified and a full refund will be issued in the original form of payment.
- The Art Guild reserves the right to cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, building conditions, instructor illness or other unforeseen circumstances. If this does occur, you will be notified. We will do our best to reschedule a makeup when possible. If a makeup date cannot be scheduled or the student cannot attend the rescheduled date, a full refund for that class will be issued in the original form of payment.
Registration and waitlists
Can I attend multiple weeks?
Age requirements
Campers must be 6 years old or starting first grade the summer of camp.
The ages on the website are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions
Other Policies
Parental Consent Form - mandatory
Before attending camp, we must receive a Parental Consent Form. You can complete the online form here https://form.jotform.com/241686110720146
Things to know before coming to camp
Drop off & Pick Up
Drop off and pick up is at the rear of the house along the driveway. (You can pull up on the side of the building; no need to park).
Parking
Please park designated spots between the painted lines. DO NOT PARK in front of the “Reserved Parking for Residents” signs on the blacktop! Additional spots are on the gravel by the big tree and up the hill by the red barn. Please do not park on Port Washington Blvd or along side the blacktop or you may be towed. If you are having trouble parking, please give us a call at 516-304-5797.
Food & Snacks
Bring a beverage and a nut-free snack. If you are staying for both sessions, please bring lunch. There is a free hour between 1-2pm to eat and relax (supervised but no programming).
- Please inform The Art Guild of any allergies, physical or dietary limitations, and/or concerns that may relate to you or your child(ren). It is the responsibility of the member or the child’s parent/guardian to inform The Art Guild of any allergies (e.g. peanuts) that would be of concern.
What to Bring
Camp is held outdoors under a tent. Kids will be moved indoors if there are unsafe weather conditions.
Children should have sunscreen applied prior to arriving at camp (we will have sunscreen that children can rub in themselves for emergencies).
Light jacket or sweatshirt if the weather will be cooler.
Campers should apply bug repellent before arriving at camp if desired (there will be bug spray available for emergencies).