Fun and creative summer camps at Scrappy Elephant!
Our summer art camps cover a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, from painting and sculpture to stop motion animation and sewing.
Gift Cards
Want to give a child the gift of fun and creativity? Purchase a gift card below for them to put toward a Scrappy summer camp!
Scholarships
Available for all summer camps. Email info@scrappyelephant.com for a scholarship or sponsor a camper below.
Awesome Art History
Awesome Art History
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Campers will create artwork while learning about artists and artforms throughout history. We will learn about the ancient Chinese art of brush painting, impressionist style art with Monet and Cassatt, modern sculptors like Calder and Nevelson, and much more. Our creative campers will learn about historic artists, but make art that is all their own!
$250
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Afternoon Sewing Machine Camp, ages 13 and up
Students will learn the components of a sewing machine including how to load the bobbin, thread the machine, learn to sew a straight line, gain control of the sewing speed and pace, seam finishes, backstitching, pivoting and seam allowances. From there, they’ll learn how to lay out a pattern, read the instructions and assemble it. They’ll walk away from the class with a finished garment they can wear and the knowledge to make more!
We ask students bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. Students will be provided with a materials list upon registration.
for ages 13 and up
$250
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Ancient Art Adventures
Ancient Art Adventures
Rising 4th-6th Graders
Ancient cultures have many amazing art
forms that we can use today to create our own masterpieces. Campers will learn about and create sculptures inspired by Ancient Greek Myths, Ancient Egyptian inspired jewelry, Japanese printmaking and much more. Throughout the camp they will be able to bring their own fresh, creative ideas to ancient art!
$250
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Afternoon Sewing Machine Camp, ages 8-10
Students will learn the components of a sewing machine including how to load the bobbin, thread the machine, learn to sew a straight line, gain control of the sewing speed and pace, seam finishes, backstitching, pivoting and seam allowances. From there, they’ll learn how to lay out a pattern, read the instructions and assemble it. They’ll walk away from the class with a finished garment they can wear and the knowledge to make more!
We ask students bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. Students will be provided with a materials list upon registration.
for ages 8-10
$250
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Sights and Sounds of Steam
Sights and Sounds of STEAM
Rising 1st-3rd Grade
Students will use art to explore sound, color and other elements in STEM. They will experiment with sounds by creating musical sculptures, try out the science of color mixing, observe nature to create art, produce simple stop-motion animations and much more! Its sure to be a fun week of learning and creating!
$250
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Beginner Hand Sewing
Campers will begin the week learning basic hand sewing skills and stitches by making a Needle Book to hold their needles and a Pin Cushion. Throughout the week they will build their skills by stitching a Cookie Coin Holder, a Stuffed Animal and learn a simple way to decorate their own fabric. If time allows, we will spend the last day learning how to operate a real sewing machine to make a small pillow with their designed fabric.
Ages: 6 – 8 years old
$250
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Afternoon Sewing Machine Camp, ages 10-13
Students will learn the components of a sewing machine including how to load the bobbin, thread the machine, learn to sew a straight line, gain control of the sewing speed and pace, seam finishes, backstitching, pivoting and seam allowances. From there, they’ll learn how to lay out a pattern, read the instructions and assemble it. They’ll walk away from the class with a finished garment they can wear and the knowledge to make more!
We ask students bring a working machine (including power cord and pedal) but if they don’t have one, we can provide one. A sewing kit (pins, measuring tape, marking tools, fabric scissors, ruler) is suggested, but not required. Students will be provided with a materials list upon registration.
for ages 10-13
$250
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Full STEAM ahead with Art!
Full STEAM Ahead with Art!
Rising 4th-6th Graders Explore science, technology, engineering and math through Art! This camp will focus on art that moves! We will design imaginary vehicles, make stop motion animations, create kinetic paintings, build high flying mobiles and much more! Campers will have fun learning to be creative with STEM!
$250
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Beginner Sewing Machine
Campers will begin the week learning how to properly set up a sewing machine and practice stitching a straight seam. Throughout the week campers will build their skills while making a Hen Pin Cushion, a Stuffed Animal, an Emoji Pillow, and a Small Quilt to hang or gift.
Campers should bring a well working sewing machine with power cord, foot pedal and 2 bobbins. Please let us know if you need to borrow a sewing machine for this camp.
Ages 8-10
$250
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"Wild" About Art
‘Wild’ About Art
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Wildlife is the theme of this week’s camp! Artists will create wild animal sculptures using clay, paint wildflowers, use natural and recycled materials to create unique animal habitats and much more. We will have fun celebrating the beauty of wildlife and the mission of the Scrappy Elephant!
$250
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Art and Nature
Art and Nature
Rising 4th-6th Graders
This week is all about plants and animals in art! Campers will create polymer clay animal sculptures, observe plants to create botanical drawings, use natural and recycled materials in printmaking and much more! We will have fun celebrating the beauty of nature and the mission of the Scrappy Elephant.
$250
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Camp Create, Week 7
“Artsy Engineers”
Rising 1st-5th Graders
Campers will explore science, engineering and technology through art in this STEAM inspired camp. Experiment with symmetry, design a robot, build a castle and make some simple animations!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create, Week 6
Week 6: August 7-11 PM
“Colorful Expressions”
Rising 4th-6th Graders
This week will give campers the chance to express themselves through color. They will paint monochromatic masterpieces, shade with pastels, paint silhouette landscapes and create unique self portraits!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create Week 5
Week 5: July 24-28 AM
“Color Creativity!”
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Creative Campers will explore color using all different materials! They will make totally unique pastel color wheels, Colorful Ice Cream Paintings, Watercolor Collages and more!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create, Week 4
“Bright Ideas in Art!”
Rising 4th-6th Graders
Explore how light can be used in many ways when creating art! In this STEAM inspired camp students will create SunPrints, Shrink Film Sun-Catchers, wire paper circuits, digital light painting and more!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create, Week 3
“Artsy Engineers”
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Campers will explore science, engineering and technology through art in this STEAM inspired camp. Experiment with symmetry, design a robot, build a castle and make some simple animations!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create, Week 2
“Making Mythical Creatures”
Rising 4th-6th Graders
Campers will explore different types of sculpture mediums while creating artwork inspired by mythical creatures. Using Paper Mache, polymer clay, assemblage and more students can create their own Dragons, Unicorns, Mermaids and more!
t-shirt and snack included
$225
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Camp Create- Week 1
Week 1: June 20-23 9am-12pm
“Soaring into Sculpture”
Rising 1st-3rd Graders
Campers will make a variety of sculptures that will help their creativity soar! They will sculpt Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons, Model Magic Birds, Butterfly Mobiles and More.
t-shirt and snack included
note- this is a short week due to the Juneteenth holiday on Monday
$180
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