Unleash your young artist’s imagination at PMAC Artists Camp! Themed weeklong camps are packed with hands-on 2D and 3D art projects—including painting, drawing, sculpting, mixed media, and more. Each week concludes with a student art show for family and friends to celebrate!
Tuition aid is available! Visit our Tuition Aid page for details and summer deadlines.
Summer 2026 Information
PMAC Artists Camp is back in 2026 for students entering grades 2-7! This year the camp will be held at Traip Academy, 12 Williams Ave., in Kittery, ME. Registration will open at 12:00PM on January 29, 2026. Make sure you join the PMAC mailing list (including the sublist for Youth Programs) to get the most up-to-date information.
Week 1: Nature Explorer – July 6-10, 2026 // $375
Be inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature! Nature Explorer week invites young artists into a series of outdoor-inspired projects in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media. They’ll translate their observations and imagination into creatures, landscapes, textured artworks that incorporate found objects, and more. Throughout the week, students are encouraged to follow their interests and develop a personal, artistic response to the natural world.
Week 2: All About Art – July 13-17, 2026 // $375
Get ready for a week bursting with creativity! In All About Art week, students are immersed in the colorful world of artists, art styles, and artistic techniques from around the globe. Each day, students will be introduced to different movements and artists—from bold pop art to expressive impressionism and playful abstraction—then create their own pieces in response. They’ll try out new tools and experiment with mediums such as watercolor, sculpture, paint, pastels, and mixed media.
Week 3: Magical Realms – July 20-24, 2026 // $375
Invent landscapes and creatures that don’t exist—yet! During Magical Realms week, students dive into realms of mystery and curiosities. Each day explores a new theme: enchanted forests, mythical creatures, secret dreamlands, and mysterious hidden worlds await. Students will bring their imaginative ideas to life using painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, mixed media, and unconventional art materials. Whether designing their own fantastical creatures, building miniature mystical landscapes, or illustrating stories set in these imagined realms, they are encouraged to dream boldly.