2026 Arts by the Sea Summer Camp
Visual/Performing Arts, STEAM, and Cooking!
Each session ends with an art exhibit & performance, or STEAM expo on Fridays!
Become a member to save 10% on each camp. Questions? Email summercamp@carpinteriaartscenter.org
Teen Volunteers needed! Info & Application
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- For children ages 6-12
- All supplies, snacks and camp shirt included
- $325 per week/$292.50 members. Cooking weeks are $375 per week/$337.50 members
- Members receive 10% off
- You will need to purchase a membership from your online basket before purchasing Summer Camp sessions (not in the same transaction).
- Members receive 10% off
To take advantage of your Membership discount, sign in or register for an account on our website here. Once signed in, your membership discount will apply automatically to your summer camp registrations. If you have any questions or issues regarding your discount, please send an inquiry to web@carpinteriaartscenter.org
For questions or inquiries regarding Summer Camp, to be added to a Waitlist, or for help with your member discount please email summercamp@carpinteriaartscenter.org.
We welcome children of all abilities and modalities at Arts by the Sea Summer Camp. If your child requires the assistance of an aide or resource specialist during the regular school year, please provide an adult assistant for your child at summer camp. This can be a parent, grandparent, friend, or professional assistant.
No family should be discouraged from applying to our classes and workshops because of lack of funds - we have financial aid. If you need financial assistance, please complete one of the forms below.
See our 2026 Summer Camp Schedule!
Week 1: June 15-19 "Fairytales & Fantasy"
(Art & Drama) $325
Step into a magical world of stories and imagination! Campers will spend their mornings bringing fantastical scenes to life through art, and in the afternoons, they’ll explore the wonder of storytelling and performance in playful drama activities.
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Week 2: June 22-26 "Comic Lab"
(Art & *Cooking) $375
Unleash your inner superhero at Comic Lab! Campers will start their mornings crafting colorful comic-inspired art, then bring the fun into the kitchen with creative cooking projects—including making their own kid-friendly lunch in the afternoon. This action-packed week blends imagination, storytelling, and tasty creations for a truly heroic experience!
*Meals will not contain nuts but will contain wheat, eggs,and dairy.
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Week 3: June 29 - July 3 "Up, Up, & Away!"
(Art & STEAM) $325
Soar into a week of sky-high creativity and discovery! In the mornings, campers will craft imaginative art inspired by flight, clouds, and everything airborne, then spend their afternoons exploring the science of air, motion, and engineering through hands-on STEAM experiments. This uplifting week is full of imagination, innovation, and adventure!
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Week 4: July 6-10 "Under the Sea"
Under the Sea (Art & Music) $325
Dive into your imagination during a week of ocean-inspired art and musical adventures. With the sun, sand, and surf of Carpinteria as our backdrop, campers will explore creativity through seaside sounds, colorful ocean art, and imaginative coastal activities. Featuring Kathy's Music and Movement.
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Week 5: July 13-17 "The Art of Food"
(Art & *Cooking) $375
Get ready to play with your food in the most creative ways! In the mornings, campers will make masterpieces through art inspired by flavors, shapes, and colors, and in the afternoons, they’ll bring their culinary ideas to life in hands-on cooking adventures—including making their own kid-friendly lunch to enjoy.
*Meals will not contain nuts but will contain wheat, eggs, and dairy.
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Week 6: July 20-24 "Natural Wonders"
(Art & Drama) $325
Explore the beauty and magic of the natural world! Campers will spend their mornings creating art inspired by plants, animals, and landscapes, then engage in playful drama activities each afternoon. This inspiring week is a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and the wonders all around us!
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Week 7: July 27-31 "Color Carnival"
(Art & Music) $325
Step right up to a vibrant celebration of creativity! At Color Carnival, campers will explore the joyful world of color through imaginative art projects in the morning and lively musical adventures in the afternoon. This playful week is full of rhythm, color, and creativity as young artists and musicians bring the carnival to life! Featuring Kathy's Music and Movement.
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Week 8: August 3-August 7 "Hogwart's Academy"
(Art & STEAM) $325
Step into a world of magic and imagination at Hogwarts Academy! Campers will spend their mornings creating enchanted artwork inspired by the wizarding world, and their afternoons exploring the science behind magical phenomena through hands-on STEAM activities.
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Week 9: August 10-14 "Adventure Awaits"
(Art & Drama) $325
Embark on a week full of exploration and discovery! Campers will start their mornings creating imaginative art inspired by journeys, maps, and treasures, then spend their afternoons diving into playful drama activities that bring adventures to life. This exciting week is perfect for young explorers ready to let their creativity set sail! A magical way to close out the summer at Arts by the Sea!
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Afternoons bring even more creativity with sessions in music, drama, STEAM or cooking.
Introduced in 2023, our STEAM component adds two weeks of hands-on learning and experimentation that have quickly become a camper favorite!
NEW in 2026-campers have the opportunity to prepare their own kid-friendly lunch with two weeks of afternoon cooking.
In music, campers explore rhythm, melody, and movement through stories, songs, and dances, preparing for a joyful Friday performance. With plenty of drums, ukuleles, marimbas, and hand percussion, every camper gets to play and participate.
During drama sessions, young performers learn to bring characters to life—expressing emotion, building confidence, and developing teamwork and leadership skills. It’s a fun, engaging way to grow on and off the stage while making lasting friendships.
Become a Sponsor for our 2026 Summer Camp!
Corporate/Individual Sponsorships
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Megan Isaac-Slingshot Studio Artist
