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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, December 21
Color Galore

Explore the magic of color through painting, mixing, and play! Campers will discover how colors can become lighter, darker, brighter, and bolder while creating vibrant works of art!

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→Tuesday, December 22
Shape Builders

Circles, squares, triangles, and free-flowing shapes can become almost anything! Campers will combine shapes to design colorful structures while exploring shape, form, and space.

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→Wednesday, December 23
Layers and Surfaces

Build one layer at a time! Campers will experiment with rubbing, stamping, tearing, overlapping, and mark-making to transform simple surfaces into richly textured paintings and collages.

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→Monday, December 28
Lines in Motion

Make lines wiggle, swirl, curve, and cross! Campers will experiment with different kinds of lines through drawing, painting, and movement, discovering how artists use them to create patterns, shapes, and energy.

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→Tuesday, December 29
Pattern Play

Spots, stripes, zigzags, and swirls are everywhere! Campers will repeat and rearrange colors and shapes to create playful patterns while exploring rhythm, variety, and movement.

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→Wednesday, December 30
Paying With Scale

What if a mouse were bigger than a house or a flower filled an entire room? Campers will play with size, scale, and proportion through imaginative drawings, collages, and sculptures.

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→Monday, December 21
Beyond the Image

Take a cue from contemporary artists and experiment with line, shape, color, and movement. Campers will explore abstraction through painting and mixed media while creating bold compositions that express ideas beyond recognizable images.

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→Tuesday, December 22
Imagined Spaces

Think like an artist, architect, and designer! Campers will sketch and build imaginative structures while experimenting with form, proportion, balance, and positive and negative space.

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→Wednesday, December 23
Material Explanations

Discover what happens when unexpected materials meet. Campers will combine paper, fabric, paint, cardboard, and found objects to experiment with texture, contrast, layering, and variety.

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→Monday, December 28
Tricks of the Eye

Explore how artists create visual illusions! Campers will experiment with line, pattern, contrast, and positive and negative space to create artworks that appear to move, shift, or jump off the page.

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→Tuesday, December 29
The Language of Color

Explore how color can change the way an artwork looks and feels. Campers will mix tints and shades, create gradients, and experiment with hue, value, and intensity to create depth, emphasis, and mood.

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→Wednesday, December 30
Movement in Art

Discover how artists create the feeling of movement in a still work of art. Campers will experiment with repeating lines, shapes, patterns, and expressive marks to create rhythm, guide the viewer’s eye, and bring energy to their artwork.

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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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The Bass is closed on
Thursday, September 24 for a
private event. The Rotunda will
remain open from 12–5 PM.

The main museum will reopen
Friday, September 25.