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Summer Art Camps

Summer Art Camps

JUNE 8 – AUGUST 7, 2026
Ages 5-12 I 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Aftercare from 4:00 – 5:45 PM

Campers will tap into their creativity to create unique, one-of-a-kind projects guided by teaching artists, enjoying hands-on activities in sculpture, painting, design, and other art forms. Sign up for one week or the whole summer!

You may drop your child off as early as 8:30am with no additional charge. Late pick up until 6:00pm is available for an additional charge of $22 per day.

WEEKLY REGISTRATION FEES
$315 per week for Museum members (Family/Dual or above)
$390 per week for Non-Members

Daily aftercare until 5:45 pm: $22 per day

Daily Schedule and FAQs

The Bass offers scholarships to support families experiencing economic hardship and those with students with disabilities. These scholarships not only cover camp tuition but also waive aftercare fees, ensuring a barrier-free 5-week experience for families committed to our program. Learn more and apply for scholarships at the link below.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Bus service is provided from Little Havana to The Bass and back during select weeks over the summer.

VOLUNTEER
Volunteer during Art Camp and get volunteer hours at The Bass!

The Museum is currently seeking High School volunteers, aged 16 and up to volunteer with Art Camps. Art Camp volunteers help create an exciting environment for campers by helping with art making, preparing materials, and assisting with supervision throughout the day!

Volunteer

Members save on camp registration and more! Not a member? Join, today!

Call 786-477-6042 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Upcoming Events

Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12
Color Explorers – Rainbow Makers

Dive into the world of color! Campers will mix paints, experiment with warm and cool hues, and create vibrant abstract artworks inspired by emotions, music, and weather.

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Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
Miami Makers – Magic Miami!

Explore our city’s sunshine, palm trees, and ocean waves! Campers will create textured artworks inspired by the colors, architecture, and wildlife of Miami Beach.

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Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
Storytellers Studio – Once Upon a Canvas

Campers will bring their favorite stories to life through painting and puppetry! They’ll invent characters, settings, and adventures using colorful mixed media

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Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3
Portrait Power – Me, Myself, and Art!

Celebrate YOU! Campers will create expressive self-portraits using mirrors, collage, and color to show emotions, interests, and imagination.

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Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
Art in Motion – Wiggle, Scribble, Move!

Explore the rhythm of art through movement! Campers will dance, draw, and paint to music, creating kinetic sculptures and swirling paintings inspired by motion and play.

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Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
Around the World – Global Art Adventures

Travel the world through art! Campers will explore patterns, textures, and symbols from different cultures to create passports, masks, and collaborative murals.

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Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
Dream Builders – Tiny Architects

Build your dreams! Campers will construct playful buildings, bridges, and dream houses using recycled materials, clay, and cardboard.

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Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
Optical Adventures – Art Tricks!

Make art that tricks the eye! Campers will explore pattern, repetition, and color contrast to create optical illusions and pop-up artworks.

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Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7
Immersive Worlds – Step Inside the Art!

Create a world you can walk into! Campers will work together to build an immersive room filled with texture, light, and color inspired by their imaginations.

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Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12
Color Explorers – The Science of Color

Discover how artists and scientists use color! Campers will experiment with color theory, optical blending, and pigment mixing, creating expressive paintings and digital color studies.

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Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
Miami Makers – Designing Our City

Reimagine Miami through an artist’s lens! Campers will create cityscapes, posters, and collages that blend architecture, nature, and culture, experimenting with perspective and design principles.

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Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
Storytellers Studio – Visual Storytelling

From graphic novels to storyboard art, campers will learn to create visual narratives with sequential art and illustration techniques, exploring how images can tell powerful stories.

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Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3
Portrait Power – Beyond the Selfie

Explore identity through art! Campers will experiment with portraiture in unconventional ways—through abstraction, photography, and symbolism—to express who they are and how they see the world.

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Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10
Art in Motion – Kinetic Creations

Dive into the art of motion! From mobiles to animated flipbooks, campers will explore movement in sculpture, film, and design, connecting art with physics and flow.

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Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
Around the World – Cultural Connections

Explore global artistic traditions and their modern interpretations. Campers will learn from Indigenous, African, Asian, and Latin American art forms, creating mixed media pieces that celebrate diversity and shared creativity.

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Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24
Dream Builders – Design Lab: Future Cities

Step into the architect’s studio! Campers will design futuristic cities and creative structures using model-making, blueprint drawing, and collaborative planning.

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Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
Optical Adventures – Perception + Perspective

Explore how artists play with the viewer’s eye through geometry, 3D illusion, and perspective drawing. Campers will use design and math to challenge how we see space and depth.

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Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7
Immersive Worlds – Installation Nation

Inspired by contemporary installation artists, campers will design and construct a large-scale collaborative environment using fabric, sculpture, and found materials to transform the studio space.

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ART CAMPS REFUND POLICY

Refunds may be issued prior to the first class session and are subject to a $25 processing fee. After the first class session, the maximum refund available is 50% of the full cost of the course. Refunds are not available after the first two class sessions. Fees will not be returned for failure to attend without notice.

Please note that we are unable to prorate classes; the entire course must be purchased at the time of registration.

Exchanges within the same semester may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Please call 786-477-6003 or email [email protected] to talk through your individual situation so we can try to find a class that works for you.

The Bass reserves the right to substitute instructors without notice. The museum is not responsible for any artwork or personal items lost, stolen or left in the classrooms. All Bass programs are organized for educational purposes and offers programs and activities to everyone without regard to race, religion, national origin or sexual preference. All Bass programs follow the Miami-Dade County School District’s schedule for inclement weather. Students and parents must respect the rights of other students and staff or they will be asked to leave the class and forfeit class fees.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

Summer Art Camps is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.

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