LITTLE BUDS
Ages 3-6 / Half-day Program

Little Buds is an outdoor, half-day enrichment program designed for curious young artists. Young artists experience art and nature through hands-on play and exploration of the Park. Activities include seasonal art projects, trail walks, creek exploration, loose parts play, building structures, reading, group games, special guests and sketchbook time. 

Little Buds Art + Nature Program

Little Buds Art + Nature Program (Ages 3 - 6) meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.- noon, from Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Thursday, May 23. Check-in runs each day from 8:30 - 9 a.m.

The program includes seasonal family field trips, Art Walks (student art showcase), and parties. 

Registration is ongoing; artists may join at the start of any month from September through May. Please note the 2024-25 season of Little Buds will not have class: Nov. 5; Nov. 26 - 28; Dec. 24 – Jan. 2; March 18 - 20; May 8. 

Cost: $300/artist/month
Sibling discounted rate: $250/artist/month 

Monthly fee includes all art making materials. A packing list of personal items will be noted in the Little Buds Family Handbook, which will be emailed to you after we’ve received your registration. Note: Young artists must be able to independently use the restroom to participate. For questions about Little Buds, please email Elsie Tuttle, Learning + Engagement Specialist, at etuttle@laumeier.org.

Summer Little Buds Art Camp

Summer Little Buds Art Camp (Ages 3.5 - 6) meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - noon, for one-week, half-day camp sessions from mid-June through early August each summer. Families are encouraged to join us for a celebratory Art Walk on the last day of each weekly session. Young artists must be able to independently use the restroom to participate. See Summer Camp page for weekly camp session details. 

We welcome all learners. If your young artist requires special accommodations, please email Elsie Tuttle, Learning + Engagement Specialist, at etuttle@laumeier.org to discuss their needs.