KIDS ART PROGRAM

We offer kids programming over February and April school breaks and for 9 weeks of summer. Dates for programming this year are February 16th-20th, 2026, April 6th-10th, 2026, and June 29th-August 28th, 2026. All programs are week long offerings with the option to register for half-day morning session or full day.


CURRICULUM

Our Kids Art Program has a Choice-Based/TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) art making approach that emphasizes YOU ARE THE ARTIST! Have fun experimenting with various materials and techniques to create art inspired by your ideas, life experiences and passions. It will be your choice of subject, materials, timeframe and workflow.

Explore 2D art (drawing, painting, collage, printmaking), 3D art (mixed media, sculpture, clay, fiber arts), and digital art (photography, digital drawing, animation on personal devices)

Emphasis on the Artistic Process: Idea, Plan, Create and Reflect using the 8 Studio Habits of Mind which will help you grow as an artist through the daily use of sketchbooks, written artist statements, titles, framing and a portfolio.

The TAB philosophy is the belief that the "child is the artist, the classroom is their studio, and explores the question: what do artists do?"

All materials and tools will be provided for the camp including a sketchbook and portfolio. 


Why Saratoga Arts' Kids Art Program?

LOCATION

  • Our building is in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY on the corner of Broadway and Spring Street inside historic Congress Park
  • A vibrant arts culture in a relaxed park setting
  • Daily access to the outdoors (weather permitting) for art making, lunch/snack breaks with space to play!


COLLABORATION 

  • Having fun with art program attendees of all ages through peer art shows, critiques, and group art making.
  • Culminating art show at the end of our for family and friends!
  • Opportunity to exhibit their work in Summer Wonders in our Atrium Gallery


CURRICULUM

  • Emphasis on artistic voice and choice, play, explore, process, and experiment with TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) teaching methods.
  • 2D (drawing, painting, collage, printmaking), 3D (mixed media, sculpture, clay, fiber arts, fashion) and digital art (on personal devices: photography, digital drawing, animation)

TEACHERS 

  • Caring teachers who are working artists!
  • Supportive Saratoga Arts staff 


EXPERIENCE 

  • Immersed in the community arts center among the work of local artists
  • Weekly viewing of current gallery exhibition, theater, weaving and printmaking studios 
  • Unique programming that gives kids the chance to be their own artist


SPACES

  • Inclusive and safe environment 
  • Large, multi-purpose, air conditioned classrooms
  • Extensive materials and tools
  • Display Spaces





DAILY SCHEDULE FOR BREAK AND SUMMER

Half Day Morning Session: 8:00 am-11:30 am (3 hours daily)

Full Day Session: 8:00 am- 4:00 pm (8 hours daily)

      • 8:00 am drop off
      • 10:00-10:30 am snack outdoors
      • 11:30 am half day pick-up
      • 11:30 am-12:30 pm lunch and outdoor play
      • 2:00-2:30 pm snack outdoors
      • 4:00 pm pick-up

Max weekly enrollment is 10 students for each grade section.

Registration is by grade levels for the morning session. Our afternoon session is a combined grade level class.

PRICING FOR BREAK AND SUMMER 

Half day-Member  $175.00

Half day-Non-member $205.00

Full day-Member $425.00

Full day Non-member  $505.00


BREAK ART PROGRAMS

Join us over February or April school break for a week full of art-making! Kids get to make artwork inspired by their own ideas, life experience, and passions in our Choice-Based programming.


February Break Art Program: February 16th-20th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

Register here!


**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Register here!


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!


April Break Art Program: April 6th-10th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

Register here!


**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Register here!



Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!



SUMMER

We have 9 full weeks of camp throughout the summer from June 29th-August 28th, 2026. Sign up for one week or multiple, half-day or full day!

Week 1: June 29th-July 3rd, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)


Register here!

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program

Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)

Register here!



Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!



Week 2: July 6th-10th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)


Register here!

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)

Register here!


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!



Week 3: July 13th-17th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)


**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)

Register here!


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!



Week 4: July 20th-24th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)



Week 5: July 27th-31st, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)


Register here!

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)

Register here!



Week 6: August 3rd-7th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)



Week 7: August 10th-14th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)



Week 8: August 17th-21st, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)



Week 9: August 24th-28th, 2026


Grades 1-3

(Ages 6-8)

Register here!


**Child(ren) must be over 6 years of age at start date of program


Grades 4-6

(Ages 9-11)


Grades 7-9

(Ages 12-14)



KIDS ART PROGRAM REMINDERS

New drop-off and pick-up location in the Main Gallery on Broadway.

Be kind and respectful to peers, teachers, staff, materials, art studios, and nature.

Bring a water bottle or two each day. Saratoga Arts doesn't have water fountains to refill bottles. 
Half Day -Bring a snack that's tree nut & peanut free.
Full Day-Bring 2 snacks and a lunch that's tree nut & peanut free.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen and hats for being outdoors in the summer.

Bring reusable bags and/or cardboard boxes to the Art Show each week to take home sculptures. 

Personal devices (cell phones, tablets and/or headphones) are permitted for the following only: digital art making, visual photo/video references, research, to listen to music during studio time. They're to be put away during teacher instruction, lunch/ snack breaks to socialize with peers and enjoy the outdoors. 


Review saratoga arts VISUAL ART Program policies HERE Prior to Registration.

COMPLETE MEDICAL INFO & Immunization Records Found in Registration Confirmation Email

Saratoga Arts

320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
p. 518.584.4132
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm


Saratoga Arts' programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  

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