Summer Camp Art Academy 2026
Build Skills. Make Art. Have Fun
Summer at Pacific Art League is here. Our team has built a thoughtfully designed program—all without raising the price of tuition—because we feel that art education should be accessible.
We’re offering 30 unique camps for ages 7–16, where students have fun while building real skills and exploring new techniques.
At PAL, kindness leads. We create a space where creativity grows, confidence builds, and friendships form.
What to expect:
Professional instructors
Small class sizes
High-quality materials
Expertly planned curriculum
A welcoming, inclusive environment (all learners welcome)
Thanks to our generous donors—and a grant from the Palo Alto Woman’s Club—scholarships are available to help more young artists join us.
If your child is curious or ready to try something new, there’s a place for them here. Need help choosing? Reach out—we’re happy to help.
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• Small classes (max 15 campers) with professional instruction
• All materials included
• AM: 9:30am–12:30pm | PM: 1:00–4:00pm
• $300 per session( some camps have an extra materials fee) -
• Lunch Club for full-day campers (supervised)
• Daily outdoor break at City Hall Park (supervised)
• Bring snack, water, lunch (if staying), and clothes for art-making
• Friday Student Art Show (last 20 minutes, families welcome) -
Please contact Khris Rodriguez for more information at Khris@pacificartleague.org
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• 14+ days: refund (less $20 fee) or full credit
• 1–13 days: credit only
• After start: no refund or credit
Discounts
• Full Day: $100 off when enrolled in both AM + PM (code: SUMMER100)
• Sibling/Friend: $25 off when enrolled in the same camp(code: SIBLING25)
• PAL Members: 10% off for children & grandchildren
(Discounts cannot be combined)
Week 1: June 8 - 12
AM Session
Art Lab - Experiment and Create with Mixed Media, and Unusual Materials [Ages 8-11] Painting, Drawing, Collage
Clay Creations [Ages 7-12 ] Clay, Design
PM Session
Painting with the Masters [Ages 7-12 ] Painting, Mixed Media, Drawing, Art History
Week 2: June 15 – 19
AM Session
Intro to Oil Painting - Sweet Treats [Ages 10-16] Oil Painting
Pokémon Art Workshop[Ages 7-12] Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting
PM Session
Crochet & Soft Sculpture: Design Your Own Stuffed Animal [Ages 8-12] Fiber Arts, Needlework, Design
Portrait Drawing [Ages 10-16] Observational Drawing. Life Drawing
Week 4: July 6 - 10
AM Session
Sculpture: Mythical Creatures & Folklore Beasts [Ages 7-12] Clay, Design
PM Session
Art Journaling: Explore Your Creativity & Your Inner World [Ages 7-12] Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting
Anatomy & Figure Drawing [Ages 10-16] Drawing, Life Drawing
Week 6: July 20 - 24
AM Session
Cute Kawaii [Ages 7-12] Mixed Media, Drawing, Character Design
PM Session
Drawing for Teens [Ages 13–16] Drawing
Dessert Art Studio [Ages 8-12] Painting, Mixed Media
Week 3: June 22 - 26
AM Session
Book Making Lab [Ages 7-12] Bookbinding, Mixed Media, Collage
Watercolor Basics & Beyond [Ages 9-13] Painting, Sketching
PM Session
Printmaking Explorations [Ages 10-16] Monoprinting, Carving
Sketching Around Town [Ages 12-16] Plein Air, Observational Drawing
K-Pop Studio: Art, Fashion & Design [Ages 7-12] Drawing, Mixed Media, Character Design
Week 5: July 13 - 17
AM Session
Sewing Cozy Critters [Ages 7-12] Fiber Arts, Needlework, Design
Plein Air Drawing & Watercolor: Seeing the World Differently [Ages 10-16] Plein Air, Observational Drawing
PM Session
World Builder Studio –Interiors, Architecture & Game Design [Ages 7-12] Drawing, Design
Birdhouse Design and Construction[Ages 7-12] Painting, Design, Mixed Media
Week 7: July 27 - 31
AM Session
Color Pencil Realism [Ages 7-12] Drawing, Color Theory
PM Session
Oil Painting Portraits [Ages 12-16] Oil Painting, Drawing
Anime Character Design [Ages 7-12 ] Drawing, Mixed Media, Character Design
Week 8: August 3 - 7
AM Session
Mix It Up! Color & Collage [Ages 7–12] Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking
PM Session
Beginning and Continuing Oil Painting - Dreamy Landscapes [Ages 10-16 ] Oil Painting