MORNING LITTLE BUDS ART CAMP
Ages 3.5-6 / Half-Day
Experience art and nature through play, hands-on projects, and exploration of the Park. Young artists have fun learning through age-appropriate lessons while exploring their own interests and questions. Weekly activities include guided art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, and sketchbook time. Little Buds Art Camps are based outdoors in Laumeier’s Moss Education Labs, with some time spent inside the Aronson Fine Arts Center. Little Buds meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12p.m. Cost: $150 / one-week session.
This half-day art camp is designed for artists ages 3.5-6. Young artists investigate seasonal art making through fun and messy hands-on activities, explore the woodland creek and trails, and learn and socialize through play! Young artists ages 3.5-4 must register for Morning Little Buds. Five- and six-year-olds may register for either half-day Little Buds or full-day Art Adventurers.
NOW OFFERING BEFORE + AFTER CARE!
Before and after care offers flexibility for families with varied schedules. Our experienced before and after care staff provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for all artists who participate. Artists enrolled in full-day programs (Art Adventurers and Art Squad) are eligible to participate in both before and after care. Artists enrolled in half-day morning programs (Little Buds) are eligible to participate in before care. Space is limited.
Before and after care fees are one-time fees that cover the entire week of care. You may choose to enroll for before and/or after care. Your artist may attend one or all days of before and/or after care, however, the weekly fee cannot be prorated. In the case of early release due to a heat advisory, your artist may stay the full day if they are enrolled for after care. Your artist must be registered for before and/or after care before their session begins. Requests for withdrawal from before and/or after care must be made within three weeks of the start date of your artist’s session for a refund to be provided.
Before Care:
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Location: Moss Education Shelters
Fee: $100/week per artist*
Artists have the choice to free play and draw, explore our little library, or relax before their big day. Optional: Pack a breakfast/snack. Caregivers, please park in the West Entrance parking lot and walk your artists to the Moss Education Shelters for check-in. See the Family Handbook for more details.
After Care:
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Location: Aronson Fine Arts Center
Fee: $200/week per artist*
Artists have the opportunity to take a break in the air conditioning, play indoor and outdoor group games, engage in loose parts play, free draw, explore our little library, and occasionally watch short films. Please pack a snack.
Optional: Bring toys, electronics, books, etc. from home.
Caregivers, please park in the North Entrance parking lot and walk into the Aronson Fine Arts Center to check out your artists.
Caregivers are responsible for checking out artists from after care before 5:30 p.m. All caregivers checking out must be listed on the “Authorized Check-Out” list on the registration form. If you need to add an authorized check-out person, please email ftorres-guerrero@laumeier.org.
See the Family Handbook for more details.
*Note: No programming on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. Before care fee: $60. After care fee: $120.
Questions? Please call our Art Camp team at 314-615-5280 or email education@laumeier.org.
Little Buds Art Camp Session Dates
Sessions take place weekly starting June 10 through August 2.
Session 1 / June 10 - June 14
Session 2 / June 17 - June 21 (Note: We’ll be learning about and celebrating Juneteenth this session, with special guests and art projects.)
Session 3 / June 24 - June 28
Session 4 / July 1 - July 3 (Note: No programming Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 due to the holiday. The Family Art Walk will take place on Wednesday, July 3. See the Family Handbook for more details. Session cost is $90 for the shorter week.)
Session 5 / July 8 - July 12
Session 6 / July 15 - July 19
Session 7 / July 22 - July 26
Session 8 / July 29 - August 2
If the session(s) you are interested in are full, please join the waitlist by clicking below.
Now enrolling for 2024 Spring Little Buds. Click here to learn more.
We proudly provide a safe and welcoming environment for all young artists. Our team includes staff with backgrounds in special education, art therapy, English language development, and more. When registering, please give details about your young artist's needs and we'll work with you to meet them.
EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORY
In the case of an Excessive Heat Advisory, all summer programs will release early at 1:30pm for the safety of our young artists and staff. Families will be contacted regarding weather-related closures and early releases by Laumeier's Summer Buzz Newsletter, delivered via email.
SUMMER BUZZ NEWSLETTER
Important Art Camp and Teen Art Program communication will happen via Laumeier's Summer Buzz Newsletter, including weather-related closures and early releases. Please ensure you register using an active email address and do not unsubscribe from Laumeier communication.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships for Art Camps and Teen Art Programs are available through the Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Scholarship Fund. Assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed for all applicants. The application process is part of the online registration form. You do not need to supply any additional documents or information. THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED. For more information, please email our education team at education@laumeier.org.
Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need and are awarded on a sliding scale. Assistance is granted regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or nationality.