Arts Camps

List of 12 items.

  • Art Explorers: A Creative Journey (Grades: 5-8)-Full Day, June 23-27 & June 30-July 3

    Camp Topics: Art Explorers- A Creative Journey
    Grades Served: 5-8
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Instructors:
    Lisa Long, BA 6-8th Grade Art Teacher
    Date 1: June 23-27  Cost: $440
    Date 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)  Cost: $365
    Time:  9:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
    AfterCare Available: Please add on AfterCare at during the registration process if you wish to extend your child's camp day to 5pm.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
    Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Full and partial subsidies are available. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.
    Registration Process: Register On Campbrain

    Unleash your creativity at Art Explores Camp with Lisa Long! This summer, dive into painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media projects designed to inspire young artists in grades 5-8. Whether you're new to art or honing your skills, join us for a fun-filled week of exploration and self-expression!
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  • Clay Creations: Hand-Building Ceramics (Grades 2-4)-Half Day AM, June 30-July 3

    Camp Topic: Clay Creations- Hand-Building Ceramics 
    Grades Served: 2-4
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Instructors:
    Sara Dulong Apsey, Artist, BA Teacher & Parent
    Date: June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4), Monday-Thursday 
    Time:  9:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.
    Cost:
    $285
    AM & PM Half-Day Options for Full Day Experience: We have half-day options available this week. Please browse our offerings by logging into CampBrain. Some options are available in Base Camp and other complementary enrichment programs. If you need assistance or can’t find an option to extend your child’s day into a full-day experience, please email our office.
    AfterCare Available: Please add on AfterCare at during the registration process if you wish to extend your child's camp day to 5pm.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
    Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.
    Registration Process: Register On Campbrain

    Unleash your creativity at Clay Creations Camp! Led by expert Sara Dulong Apsey, explore hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building to craft unique pottery, from functional bowls to artistic sculptures, while learning glazing techniques to make your pieces shine.
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  • Metalsmithing: Stay Cool in the Hot Shop! (Grades 6+)-Half Day AM, June 16-20

    Camp Topic: Metalsmithing: Stay Cool in the Hot Shop!
    Grades Served: 6+
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Instructors:
    Sara Dulong Apsey, Artist, BA Teacher & Parent
    Date: June 16-20, Monday-Friday, No Thursday Program
    Time: 9:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.
    Cost: $300
    AM & PM Half-Day Options for Full Day Experience: We have half-day options available this week. Please browse our offerings by logging into CampBrain. Some options are available in Base Camp and other complementary enrichment programs. If you need assistance or can’t find an option to extend your child’s day into a full-day experience, please email our office.
    AfterCare Available:
    Please add on AfterCare at during the registration process if you wish to extend your child's camp day to 5pm.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
    Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.
    Registration Process: Register On Campbrain

    Get ready to heat things up while keeping your creativity cool in this exciting hands-on metalsmithing camp! Led by expert artist and metalsmith Sara Dulong Apsey, this workshop introduces young makers to the fundamentals of metalworking, from soldering and sawing to shaping and texturing.
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  • DollHouse Design Camp: Miniature Makers (Grades 2-4)-Full Day, June 16-20

    Camp Topic: Dollhouse Design Camp
    Grades Served: 2-4
    Location: Berwick Academy Campus, South Berwick, ME
    Dates: June 16-20, Monday-Friday, (No Thursday)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Drop-off between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.)
    Cost: $375/week
    Instructors: BA Teachers—Meghan Kenter and Caryn Smith
    AfterCare Available: Extend your child's camp day until 5 p.m. by adding AfterCare during registration.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Weekly transportation passes can be added during registration.
    Scholarships Available: Full and partial subsidies for financial aid are available—don’t let cost be a barrier. Submit your application today.
    Registration Process: Secure your spot by registering on Campbrain

    Campers will personalize pre-built dollhouse kits through painting, decorating, and furnishing, exploring interior design and spatial planning. They'll also craft miniature furniture and accessories, bringing their visions to life. This hands-on camp fosters creativity and problem-solving, culminating in a unique dollhouse masterpiece. Join us for a week of creativity, learning, and fun, and let your child's imagination flourish in the world of miniature design!
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  • Intro to Film & Animation w/FilmMakers Collaborative (Grades 5-8)-Full Day, July 7-11

    Camp Topic: Introduction to Film & Animation
    Partner Organization:
    FilmMakers Collaborative
    Grades Served: 5-8
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Dates: July 7-11, Monday-Friday
    Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Drop-off between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.)
    Cost: $485/week
    AfterCare Available: Extend your child's camp day until 5 p.m. by adding AfterCare during registration.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Weekly transportation passes can be added during registration.
    Scholarships Available: Partial subsidies may be available. Submit your application today.
    Registration Process: Secure your spot by registering on Campbrain
     
    Guided by professionals from Filmmakers Collaborative, this hands-on camp introduces young storytellers to filmmaking and animation. From storyboarding to editing in Adobe Premiere, students will bring their visions to life and showcase their work in a community film screening.
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  • Couch to Mic: Sketch Comedy Camp (Grades 6+)-AM Half-Day, July 7-11

    Camp Topic: Couch to Mic- Sketch Comedy Camp 
    Grades Served: 6+
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Dates: July 7-11, Monday-Friday
    Time:  9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Drop-off between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.)
    Cost:  $320/week
    AM & PM Half-Day Options for a Full-Day Experience: This camp pairs with a complementary AM program led by professional comedian Stephanie Lazenby, offering a full-day experience. While each session features different programming, they work together to enhance skills and creativity. We encourage registering for both the AM and PM programs. If you have questions, please email our office.
    AfterCare Available: Extend your child's camp day until 5 p.m. by adding AfterCare during registration.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Weekly transportation passes can be added during registration.
    Scholarships Available: Partial subsidies may be available. Submit your application today.
    Registration Process: Secure your spot by registering on Campbrain

    Unleash your comedic talent with Couch to Mic: Sketch Comedy Camp! Led by professional comedian Stephanie Lazenby of 3S Artspace, this immersive camp teaches joke writing, timing, and character development as you create and perform original skits. Pair with Stephanie’s PM Stand-Up/Comedy Storytelling Camp for a full-day comedy experience!
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  • Couch to Mic: Stand-Up Comedy Camp (Grades 6+)-PM Half-Day, July 7-11

    Camp Topic: Couch to Mic: Stand-Up Comedy Camp
    Grades Served: 6+
    Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    Dates: July 7-11, Monday-Friday
    Time:  12-3 p.m.
    Cost:  $320/week
    AM & PM Half-Day Options for a Full-Day Experience: This camp pairs with a complementary AM program led by professional comedian Stephanie Lazenby, offering a full-day experience. While each session features different programming, they work together to enhance skills and creativity. We encourage registering for both the AM and PM programs. If you have questions, please email our office.
    AfterCare Available:
    Extend your child's camp day until 5 p.m. by adding AfterCare during registration.
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Weekly transportation passes can be added during registration.
    Scholarships Available: Partial subsidies may be available. Submit your application today.
    Registration Process: Secure your spot by registering on Campbrain

    Join professional comedian Stephanie Lazenby of 3S Artspace for a fun, immersive stand-up comedy camp! Participants will craft and perform their own routines, exploring storytelling, character work, and comedic timing. Pair with Stephanie’s AM Sketch Comedy program to refine your skills. 
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  • Comic Creatives and Stop Motion Animation w/Sages Entertainment (Grades 3-6)-Full Day, June 30-July 3

    Camp Topic: Comic Creatives and Stop Motion Animation Camp
    Partner Organization: Sages Entertainment
    Instructors: Co-Owners, Wayne & Kali
    Grades Served:
    3-6
    Dates: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4th)
    Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Cost: $495/week
    Camp Location: Berwick Academy, 31 Academy Street, South Berwick, ME
    AfterCare Available: Extend your day with AfterCare, available until 5 p.m. You can add this option at checkout during registration.
    Transportation Available: Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, and York. Weekly passes are available at affordable prices, allowing us to reach you wherever you are. Add transportation during your registration process on CampBrain.
    Registration Process: Register On Campbrain

    This summer, Sages Entertainment returns to Berwick Academy to lead a Comic Creation and Animation Camp, guiding young artists through crafting comics and animations.
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  • Craft Barn Camp in Kittery, ME (Grades 5-9)-Full Day, June 9-13

    Camp Topic: The Craft Barn- Sewing & Crafting Colors & Patterns
    Grades Served: 5-9
    Date: June 9-13, Monday-Friday
    Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Cost: $450/week 
    Location: Craft Barn, 1 Olivia Way, Kittery, ME 
    Program Partner: Craft Barn, Owner Jessica Tejerina

    Join us for a week of hands-on creativity at the Craft Barn in Kittery, ME! This off-campus program is perfect for young makers eager to explore sewing, crafting, and design. Campers will learn to use a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine, experiment with a variety of craft supplies, and create everyday items infused with color and pattern.

    This week’s theme, Color & Pattern, will inspire campers to transform ordinary objects into vibrant works of art. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from The Craft Barn.
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  • Sewing & Crafting: Let’s Get Personal (Grades 5-9) - August 4-8

    Sewing & Crafting: Let’s Get Personal (Grades 5-9)
    Dates: August 4-8
    Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Cost: $465
    Personalize your creations and bring your ideas to life in this immersive crafting camp. From sewing to DIY projects, this week is all about creativity.
  • Sewing Workshop: Let’s Do Some Hand Stitching (Grades 6-12) - June 16-20 (No Thursday)

    Sewing Workshop: Let’s Do Some Hand Stitching (Grades 6-12)
    Dates: June 16-20 (No Thursday)
    Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
    Cost: $255
    Master hand-stitching techniques and add intricate details to your creations in this focused workshop.
  • Sewing Workshop: Let’s Make a Backpack (Grades 5+) - July 14-18

    Sewing Workshop: Let’s Make a Backpack (Grades 5+)
    Dates: July 14-18
    Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
    Cost: $255
    Learn sewing basics while creating your own functional and stylish backpack. A perfect project for beginner and intermediate sewists.

Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.