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CVA Summer Camp Mailing List (Monday, June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

If you would like to be contacted when registration for CVA's Summer Camps opens, please click on the "register" button on this page. Give us your name and email, age of your child, art programs you are interested in, and we will notify you when more information is available.

CVA Summer Camp 2026

Mark Your Calendar!

Schedule goes live January 23 before CVA Family Membership registration.

Dates: June 15 – August 14
4–5 camps per week • 10–12 artists per class
Rising 1st–9th graders

Camp Details:

5-Day Camps: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- drop off begins @ 8:15 AM
- pick up no later @ 3:30 PM
Cost: $280 (+ clay camp fee)
Post-Camp Care (additional fee): $75 (3:00–5:30 PM)

This full-day program is designed to be budget-friendly and schedule-friendly for working families.

Please be patient while our camp elves finish preparing the magic!

CVA Family Membership registration opens January 23rd

Public registration opens February 6th

Summer Camp 2026- Camp Descriptions

Please email create@mycvagreensboro.org with any questions.

(Summer Camp) Tech Creators: Advanced STEAM Art Challenges (5th-6th Grades) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Online registration closed.

Email create@mycvagreensboro.org for requests.

Tech Creators: Advanced STEAM Art Challenges (5th-6th Grades)

Campers will tackle more complex challenges, experimenting with materials and techniques that combine art, technology, and design.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Art Journeys: Exploring Media and Techniques (3rd-4th Grades) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Online registration closed.

Email create@mycvagreensboro.org for requests.

Art Journeys: Exploring Media and Techniques (3rd-4th Grades)

Students will explore a variety of media—watercolor, acrylic, and mixed drawing tools—while learning foundational skills and creative techniques.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Mini Makers: Art with Everyday Materials (1st-2nd Grades) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Online registration closed.

Email create@mycvagreensboro.org for requests.

Mini Makers: Art with Everyday Materials (1st-2nd Grades)

Campers will create art using unexpected materials—recyclables, fabrics, and found objects—while exploring color, texture, and design.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Visionary Artists: Conceptual Mixed-Media Projects (7th-9th Grades) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Online registration closed.

Email create@mycvagreensboro.org for requests.

Visionary Artists: Conceptual Mixed-Media Projects (7th-9th Grades)

Older students will push boundaries with conceptual mixed-media projects, exploring personal themes and innovative approaches.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Inventive Minds: LEGO Engineering Meets Art (3rd-4th Grades) (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Inventive Minds: LEGO Engineering Meets Art (3rd-4th Grades)

Students will design and construct artful creations inspired by engineering and nature, blending science concepts with artistic expression. LEGO building challenges will encourage problem-solving and spark creativity as campers transform bricks into functional art.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Color Explorers: Painting and Drawing Adventures (1st-2nd Grades) (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Color Explorers: Painting and Drawing Adventures (1st-2nd Grades)

Campers will experiment with color and line through playful painting and drawing activities inspired by nature, famous artists, and their own imagination.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Creative Builders: Mixing Media for Fun (3rd-4th Grades) (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Creative Builders: Mixing Media for Fun (3rd-4th Grades)

Students will combine traditional and nontraditional media in imaginative ways, crafting unique works that celebrate creativity and resourcefulness.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Clay Masters: Advanced Sculptural Techniques (7th-9th Grades) (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Clay Masters: Advanced Sculptural Techniques (7th-9th Grades)

Older students will take on advanced challenges, combining techniques to create sculptural or functional pieces with a personal artistic voice.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

CAMP FULL (Summer Camp) Design Quest: Characters and Stories in Digital Art (5th-6th) (Monday, July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Design Quest: Characters and Stories in Digital Art (5th-6th grades)

Rising 5th–6th Grades: Campers will dive deeper into digital art concepts, experimenting with character design, visual narratives, and creative image editing.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

CAMP FULL (Summer Camp) Science Sparks: LEGO Art Meets Discovery (1st-2nd Grades) (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Science Sparks: LEGO Art Meets Discovery (1st-2nd Grades)

Campers will discover the art in science through playful experiments and creative building projects. Artists will explore colorful reactions, simple structures, and imaginative inventions—plus hands-on LEGO activities that bring engineering concepts to life.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Creative Expressions: Building Artistic Confidence (5th-6th Grades) (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Creative Expressions: Building Artistic Confidence (5th-6th Grades)

Campers will build confidence in composition and style, creating original works that reflect their growing artistic voice.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Art Innovators: Bold Mixed Media Creations (5th-6th Grades) (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Art Innovators: Bold Mixed Media Creations (5th-6th Grades)

Campers will experiment with collage, assemblage, and layered techniques to create bold, mixed-media artworks.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Creative Builders: Mixing Media for Fun (3rd-4th Grades) (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Creative Builders: Mixing Media for Fun (3rd-4th Grades)

Students will combine traditional and nontraditional media in imaginative ways, crafting unique works that celebrate creativity and resourcefulness.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

CAMP FULL (Summer Camp) Clay Masters: Advanced Sculptural Techniques (7th-9th Grades) (Monday, August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Clay Masters: Advanced Sculptural Techniques (7th-9th Grades)

Older students will take on advanced challenges, combining techniques to create sculptural or functional pieces with a personal artistic voice.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Tech Creators: Advanced STEAM Art Challenges (5th-6th Grades) (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Tech Creators: Advanced STEAM Art Challenges (5th-6th Grades)

Campers will tackle more complex challenges, experimenting with materials and techniques that combine art, technology, and design.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

CAMP FULL (Summer Camp) Art Journeys: Exploring Media and Techniques (3rd-4th Grades) (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Art Journeys: Exploring Media and Techniques (3rd-4th Grades)

Students will explore a variety of media—watercolor, acrylic, and mixed drawing tools—while learning foundational skills and creative techniques.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Mini Makers: Art with Everyday Materials (1st-2nd Grades) (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Mini Makers: Art with Everyday Materials (1st-2nd Grades)

Campers will create art using unexpected materials—recyclables, fabrics, and found objects—while exploring color, texture, and design.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.

(Summer Camp) Visionary Artists: Conceptual Mixed-Media Projects (7th-9th Grades) (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Visionary Artists: Conceptual Mixed-Media Projects (7th-9th Grades)

Older students will push boundaries with conceptual mixed-media projects, exploring personal themes and innovative approaches.

Questions? Click here for Frequently Asked Questions or email us at create@mycvagreensboro.org.