Art Camps for Kids in San Diego

Inspire Your Child's Imagination with Seasonal Art Camps

Art and Pottery Camps in San Diego

Ignite Creativity and Fun During School Breaks!

Discover the perfect way to keep your child engaged and creative during San Diego Unified breaks with our Art and Pottery Camps for Kids in San Diego! Our Art Camps are designed for artists 4 to 11 years old.

Full Days are 9:00am – 3:00pm and our Half Day option is 9:00am-Noon. Siblings’ 10% off discount is automatic at checkout. Inquire for 10% off campers attending a second camp in one season.

Art Camp mornings are spent on painting and crafts. After a break for lunch, afternoons are student-led with creative stations campers can explore at will. One afternoon is usually dedicated to LEGO racing.

Our camps follow the San Diego Unified School District calendar so we host camps on Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, Summer Break, and even some one-day holidays!

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Art and Clay Camps for Creative Young Minds

Unlock a summer (or fall, spring or winter) of creativity with our Art and Pottery Camps, designed for children of all ages in San Diego. From fun-filled painting and crafts for the younger artists (ages 4-11) to more sophisticated sculpting and wheel throwing sessions for kids ages 5-11, our camps provide a rich, engaging environment to foster creativity and develop key skills. Older children and teens (ages 11-17) can dive into challenging full-day projects that refine their artistic abilities and deepen their appreciation for the arts. With options for half-day or full-day sessions, every child has the opportunity to explore and grow their talents this summer.

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Art Camp

Full Day 9:00am-3:00pm
Half Day 9:00am-Noon

School is out for the holiday, so we're making art! The morning features a fun and colorful painting project and lunch is followed by LEGO racing!
Fall Thanksgiving Break Art Camp in San Diego

Fall Art Camp

We paint and craft in the mornings and play artsy games in the afternoons with one LEGO race afternoon.

Monday-Wednesday
Full Days 9am-3pm
Half Days 9:00am-Noon
Winter Break Art and Clay Camp in San Diego

Winter Art Camp

We paint and craft in the mornings and play creativity games in the afternoons with one LEGO race afternoon with pottery on Fridays!

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays
Full Days 9am-3pm Half Days 9am-Noon
Spring Break Art and Pottery Camp in San Diego

Spring Art Camp

We paint and craft in the mornings and play artsy games in the afternoons with one LEGO race afternoon.

Monday-Friday
Full Days 9am-3pm
Half Days 9:00am-Noon
Art Camps for Children in San Diego

Summer Art Camps

Fun filled art and Thursday afternoon LEGO: Ages 4-11

Art Camp is the perfect opportunity to experiment with loads of mediums, elements of design, and self expression!

Full Days 9:00am-3:00pm
Half Days 9:00am-Noon
Kids Summer Pottery Camps in San Diego

Summer Clay Camps

Pottery Summer Camps Ages 5-11 | Prices Vary

Potters learn to center, throw on the wheel, add handles (or faces), hand build, and glaze! If you can imagine it, you can make it!

Learn all the building blocks like slabs, pinch pots, and coils. On the wheel, learn to center, pull and compress walls and floors, open and close your piece.

Pottery can be a life-long pursuit. Start early

Full Days 9:00am-3:00pm $690
Half Days 9:00am-Noon
Art and Clay Summer Camp for Teens in San Diego

Summer Art+Clay Camp for Teens

Art and Pottery Summer Camp Ages 12-17
Full Day Only: 9:00am-3:00pm

Teen campers explore a different medium each day. In the past we've learned oil painting, encaustic wax painting, stained glass, weaving, linocut, alcohol ink, acrylic painting, pastel, and more.

We now teach Pottery within this teen camp! Campers throw on the wheel, hand build, and underglaze.
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Gift card for The Artist Outpost

Gift Creativity!

Purchase a gift card today and unlock a world of artistic possibilities for anyone in your life. Ideal for any occasion, our gift cards allow the recipient to choose their favorite art class at their convenience.

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