Hopkins Summer Art Camps: Four-Day Creative Bursts for Ages 6–15

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Hopkins Summer Art Camps: Four-Day Creative Bursts for Ages 6–15

A week-by-week program of half-day and full-day art sessions in Hopkins—designed to spark imagination with rotating projects and a Thursday gallery to showcase each week’s work.

Hopkins Summer Art Camps: Four-Day Creative Bursts for Ages 6–15.

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Location
Hopkins
Operator
Mess Hall MN
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Join a Summer Art Camp in Hopkins where creativity is the core: each week features different projects that teach technique while leaving space for open-ended exploration. Campers—ages 6–15—move through focused AM or PM sessions or a full-day option, enjoy free art time and end the week with a gallery showcase that puts their work on display for family and friends.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROGRAM

A rotating curriculum that builds skills and confidence

Each week’s curriculum is different; instructors teach techniques and set open-ended projects so young artists can explore, invent, and finish pieces they’re proud to show.

THE SCHEDULE

Half-day blocks with a full-day option

Camps run Monday–Thursday with morning (9:00–12:00) and afternoon (1:00–4:00) sessions; a full-day option spans 9:00–4:00 with a staffed one-hour lunch break and optional before- and after-care.

THE SHOWCASE

Thursday Gallery — a closing moment

Each Thursday the final 15 minutes are reserved for a gallery visit so parents can see the week’s work, giving campers a concise moment to present and celebrate what they made.

What the day feels like

What a week feels like

Four concentrated days of making: morning or afternoon sessions (or a full day) guide children through technique-focused lessons and open studio time. Projects shift from week to week, so returning campers encounter new media and challenges; the week culminates in a brief gallery viewing where work from the session is displayed for families.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this camp suits

1
Families with school‑age childrenDesigned for children ages 6–15 — the program is tailored to that full elementary and early-teen range.
2
Returning campersKids who want to attend multiple weeks benefit from a schedule that changes week to week so each session teaches new projects and techniques.
3
Parents needing flexible blocksFamilies who prefer half days or need a full-day option will find morning, afternoon, and full-day schedules available Monday–Thursday.
4
Not suitable for toddlersThe camp is intended for ages 6–15 and is not designed for children younger than six.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Schedule

Camps run Monday–Thursday in week-long blocks. AM is 9:00–12:00, PM is 1:00–4:00, and the full-day option is 9:00–4:00 with a staffed one-hour lunch break.

Care & Discounts

Optional one-hour before- and after-care is available; sibling discounts are offered—check the summer camps calendar for details.

Weekly Structure

Each week’s schedule and projects are different; families can enroll for multiple weeks so children encounter new material each session.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What are the daily hours?

Morning sessions run 9:00am–12:00pm, afternoon sessions run 1:00pm–4:00pm, and the full-day option runs 9:00am–4:00pm.

How long is each camp week?

Camps run Monday through Thursday for each week-long session.

Is there a way for parents to see their child’s work?

Yes — each Thursday the last 15 minutes are reserved for a gallery visit so parents can view the artwork created that week.

Is full-day care including lunch provided?

The full-day option includes a one-hour staffed lunch break between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

Are there options for before- or after-care?

An optional one-hour Before and After Care is available.

Can my child attend multiple weeks?

Yes — the camp schedule and projects change week to week, so campers can enroll for multiple weeks and learn different material each time.

What ages are accepted?

The camps are for children ages 6–15.