Artist Discovery Program | ��ֱ�� Art Camp for Kids (Entering Grades 3-5)

Artist Discovery

Entering Grades 3-5*

This week-long day program empowers young artists to continue their creative journeys by exploring visual art, movement, and drama through creative play and structured activities. At the end of the week, students will share their art and a theater performance at their culmination. Children may come for multiple weeks and gain new discoveries each session.

*This is a Kids program and will follow those guidelines outlined in our FAQ section.

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Dates

Week I: June 28 – July 2, 2027

Week II: July 5 – July 9, 2027

Week III: July 12 – July 16, 2027

Week IV: July 19 – July 23, 2027

Classes meet Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Students may enroll for one or more weeks

Final Culmination

Student Performance
Every Friday at 3:30 pm
Children’s Center

Ages

Entering Grades 3-5

Residential Student Cost

(includes tuition, room & board, and all fees)
N/A

Day Student Cost

(includes tuition and all fees)
$930 per week

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Skill Level

All levels

Enrollment Capacity

20 students per week

Overview

Students will learn how to work cooperatively and collaborate in both visual and theater arts. Personal expression will evolve as students become confident in a variety of art forms and learn new skills for creative expression. This program is perfect for kids who like to express themselves both visually and theatrically. No previous acting or art experience is needed, just a willingness to explore and create. Each week is a self-contained creative journey, culminating in an art show and a theater performance where campers proudly share what they’ve made and learned with family and friends. Parents are welcome to stay the first morning until Morning Sing is over.

Idyllwild is an ideal vacation area offering hiking, shopping, many restaurants, and quaint motels and cabins. You can book a vacation for yourself and give your child the gift of the Artist Discovery Program.

*In the event of low enrollment in any given week, it’s possible that Multi-Arts (grades K-2) and Artist Discovery (grades 3-5) classes will be combined.

Additional Information

The Artist Discovery program is open-admission. Instructors will work with your child at their level. Your child will improve and learn new skills, regardless of their level of experience.

-A refillable water bottle with your child’s name clearly marked
-Comfortable clothes that can get messy
-Sturdy closed-toed shoes

Before you arrive:
-Apply sunscreen
-Apply bug repellent, repellent stickers or bracelet

Please mark all belongings with your child’s name.

Phones or other electronic devices are not allowed in Kids programs. Please do not send a device with your child.

Your student will be following this basic schedule each day:

Drop off students at Children’s Center between 8:15 – 8:25 am
8:30 am: Morning Sing/Greeting
9:00 am – 11:20 am: Morning Classes (snack provided)
11:30 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall
12:30 pm – 3:15 pm: Afternoon Classes (snack provided)
Pick up from Children’s Center at 3:30 pm

Students will be allowed to use the pool on Tuesday – Friday from 3:30 – 5:45 pm with the supervision of a parent or guardian. (Enrolled children only, please. No siblings or friends.) Lifeguards will be present.

Artist Discovery culminations are every Friday at 3:30 pm, immediately following the Multi-Arts performance. Parents and families are encouraged to attend. Students are free to go home with their parents when it is finished.

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