Camps | Ages 5-6

Get ready to unleash your creativity at this fun painting camp! Campers will explore different painting styles and techniques, inspired by contemporary artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Jean- Michel Basquiat and Yayoi Kusama. You’ll create a colorful portfolio full of cool patterns and artwork to share with the world. It’s time to paint, create and party!

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Step into the spotlight and let your imagination soar! In this action-packed film & TV-themed art camp, young creatives will bring their favorite shows and movies to life by designing props, crafting epic costumes and building mini sets. From role-playing to hands-on art projects, campers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of filmmaking. Get ready because it’s time to “Lights, Camera, Create!”

If your young artist loves to dance and express themselves through movement, this camp is a perfect fit. Campers will have a blast exploring different dance styles and discovering fun ways to get inspired by music. They'll work together and solo to create their own unique moves, and on Friday, they'll shine at the Camp Contemporary Showcase, showing off their new dance skills to family and friends! Let the rhythm and movement flow!

Let’s get PRINTING! In this camp, you’ll learn printmaking techniques like gelli plate printing, monotypes and magazine-image transfers, plus experiment with textiles and watercolor. Using these new skills, you’ll create a book filled with different prints, make custom stamps, design posters, collaborate on a class mural and even design a class t-shirt to screenprint and wear! Make room on your walls because you are going to want to hang these classics.

Yeehaw! Saddle up for a Wild West art-making ride. Gather 'round the paper-mâché campfire (don’t worry, it’s safe!) to jump into the world of contemporary cowboy art, meet famous artists and get inspired by their Wild West images. We’ll read funny cow folk books, sing campfire songs, share hilarious cowboy quotes and tell tall tales that take us on wild adventures. Your little cowpoke will create amazing art like wide open landscapes, self-portraits, ranch dog paintings and much more. Grab your hat and join us for a week packed with fun, creativity and cowboy culture!

Get ready for an out-of-this-world art adventure. In this glow-in-the-dark galaxy-themed camp, campers will work together to transform their art studio into a cosmic masterpiece. Using lights, paint, paper and more, they’ll create a glowing universe that’s as bright as their imaginations. Don’t miss the chance to explore a truly stellar world of creativity!

Get ready for a mind-blowing adventure in art and architecture! Inspired by the contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, campers will create several "infinity rooms" of their own. Using cardboard as their sculptural tool, they’ll dive into fun projects that explore perspective, optical illusions and cool design tricks. Campers will also be introduced to color theory and how to transform ordinary spaces into magical, never-ending worlds. Let’s get totally immersive!

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Get ready for a nature-filled art adventure. In this camp, you’ll explore contemporary artists and outdoor sculptures to get inspired by the beauty of nature. From the textures of tree bark to the vibrant colors of flowers, you’ll collect natural materials from around Oklahoma Contemporary campus! Then, you'll jump into the studio and start creating nature collages, sculpt with clay and even draw plein air (that’s fancy talk for drawing outside in the fresh air!). It’s a week of experimenting with mixed media, discovering new textures and letting art and nature be your guide.

Unleash your inner rock star in this camp! This week will be all about turning your passion for music into epic art. You’ll design your own custom guitar, create stellar band posters and participate in rhythm activities that’ll have you jamming all week long. Whether you're rocking out with your friends or crafting unique rock-and-roll masterpieces, it’s the ultimate chance to let your creativity shine and feel the rhythm of your own style. It’s time to make some noise and create art like never before!

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In this camp, little artists will create their very own paper mâché puppets! Using fun materials, campers will learn how to shape, paint and decorate their puppets, bringing their characters to life. They’ll explore their imaginations and have a blast making unique puppets they can play with and show off. This hands-on camp is perfect for young creators to express themselves through art and storytelling in a colorful way!

Who’s ready to play with clay? This hands-on camp is perfect for young artists to explore the fun of working with clay. Campers will squish, roll and mold clay into all kinds of creative shapes — from cute creatures to fun textures and designs. They’ll learn to use their hands and tools to create their very own masterpieces, all while developing fine motor skills and unleashing their imaginations. Get ready to make a mess in this fun and silly camp.

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Step into the jungle and let your creativity run wild as you explore the vibrant colors, lush textures and incredible creatures of the rainforest. Campers will create amazing art inspired by the beauty of the jungle — think bright, bold colors, original textures and wild animal friends! You’ll also dive into imaginative play, bringing your rainforest creations to life in exciting new ways. It’s a week full of creativity, adventure and all things wild!

Let’s play and create art together! This camp is all about letting your imagination run wild as we create fun characters, crazy monsters and vibrant artwork inspired by contemporary artist Jon Burgerman’s playful style. You’ll use a mix of materials to bring your doodles and sketches to life, collaborate on big, bold paintings, and turn abstract shapes (or even photos!) into unique characters. It’s a week packed with creativity, color and tons of fun.

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