Summer Art Camps for Kids
Ages 8-12
The BEST Art Camps in the Greater Austin Area!
Extended Care Available 7:30am – 6:00pm. Pre-registration required.
- When you arrive at art camp, sign in at the front desk to find out your teacher’s name and studio classroom.
- At the end of camp each day, parents will go to the studio classroom to sign out their artists.
- If your artist is enrolled in Extended Care they will wait in the lobby where they can draw, socialize, and hang out with other artists.
- Books, phones, electronic devices, and other personal items may be used before and after camp, but should be put away once camp begins. Cordovan is not responsible for any lost or damaged personal items, so bring at your own risk.
- If enrolled in a full day of camp be sure to send your artist with lunch, water bottle, and two snacks! Lunch takes places 12:00-1:00pm and snack break is taken during the middle of each 3 hour camp block.
- Morning Camps are 9:00am to 12:00pm. Afternoon Camps are 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Be sure to drop your artist off and pick them up on time! Before and after extended care is available.
- Thumbnail artwork shown next to each camp description below is a representation of the theme of the camp, but not necessarily a project that will be created during camp.
- Artists will be equally divided between the studio classrooms according to their age. This allows our students to get the best individual care from our teachers.
- Please let us know if siblings of different age groups want to attend camp together. They will be placed in the studio classroom of the youngest sibling.
- Campers will leave the art they create through the week at the studio to be taken home on Friday.
- An art show will be held on Friday at the end of camp where artists will show off the masterpieces they created. Each studio will provide specific details about the art show!
Summer Camps: June 1-4
Full Day Art Camp: June 1-4
June 1-4 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 1-4
June 1-4 7:30am - 6:00pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Mad Scientist Meets A Paintbrush
June 1-4 9am - 12pm
Have you ever created really cool art using things like shaving cream, tin foil, bubble wrap, salt, baking soda, graphite paper, paper mache, and food coloring? This is a camp where art and science merge using techniques that the pro artists use, but you just never knew.
Fantastic Fantasy & Pottery
June 1-4 1pm - 4pm
Take a ride with us through a colorful galaxy past planets and constellations on this fantastic fantasy trip! Keep an lookout for Unicorns, Martians and other Magical Creatures who will show up in some of your artwork and pottery creations.
Summer Camps: June 7-11
Full Day Art Camp: June 7-11
June 7-11 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 7-11
June 7-11 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Sea Life & Sandcastles
June 7-11 9am - 12pm
Stick your toes in the sand and jump into an ocean full of underwater fun. Art projects will include sandy beaches, colorful fish, beautiful seashells, surfboard design and more. Everything will have a twist of summer.
Yay Clay!
June 7-11 1pm - 4pm
Get messy as you learn the fundamentals of clay sculpture. You will make your very own pinch pots, slab vases, animal sculptures, and a variety of other creative masterpieces from scratch! You’ll learn how to problem-solve in a fun and relaxing environment. After you've turned mud into a personal masterpiece, you will glaze your new pieces with lots of colors, patterns, and designs. What treasures will you create?
Summer Camps: June 14-18
Full Day Art Camp: June 14-18
June 14-18 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 14-18
June 14-18 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Talk with the Animals (Live Animals)
June 14-18 9am - 12pm
Our #1 camp is back by popular demand! This camp has sold out (every session) for 10 years running, so sign up early. Do you love animals? Then we have the camp for you. You and your friends will have a blast getting to interact with real animals. You will get to paint, sketch and learn, as you engage in all sorts of activities that teach you about our furry, fuzzy and scaly friends. (Live Animals)
Outside Your Window
June 14-18 1pm - 4pm
What do you see? Dogs, cats, houses and trees are easy to spot. But can you see into the clouds where the jumping narwhals, magic beanstalks, and Pegasus soar? When you look under the rocks and above the sky, you’ll notice a land full of elves and fairies you never saw before.
Summer Camps: June 21-25
Full Day Art Camp: June 21-25
June 21-25 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 21-25
June 21-25 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Game On! Video Game Art
June 21-25 9am - 12pm
Take your favorite video game characters and adventures for the console to the canvas. This camp will have you unplugged as you create works of art inspired by Mario, Sonic, Minecraft, Fortnight and more.
Anime Unleashed
June 21-25 1pm - 4pm
Do you love ANIME? This camp is designed for artists of all abilities who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing manga and other Asian-influenced art styles. No prior drawing skill is required — You’ll learn the fundamentals of anime drawing, line-work, proportions, character design, and more.
Summer Camps: June 28 - July 2
Full Day Art Camp: June 28 - July 2
June 28 - July 2 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: June 28 - July 2
June 28 - July 2 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Art Adventurer
June 28 - July 2 9am - 12pm
Grab you ART passport and join the adventure as we find inspiration all over the world! You’ll create masterpieces from the Amazing Amazon, Sensational Safaris, Breathtaking Bridges, Outstanding Oceans, and Captivating Cultures.
Sculpture, Clay & Paper Mache
June 28 - July 2 1pm - 4pm
Unleash your inner artist in this build-from-scratch art camp. You’ll work with a variety of 3-D materials to transform your ideas into beautiful works of art. Be prepared to get your hands dirty while you get a “hands on” experience as you sculpt, build, glaze, and fire your pieces to perfection!
Summer Camps: July 5-9
Full Day Art Camp: July 5-9
July 5-9 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: July 5-9
July 5-9 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Pokemon Power
July 5-9 9am - 12pm
You don't have to travel across the land to find the best Pokemon art camp around. Campers will paint and draw Pikachu and friends as they evolve their skills to become a Pokemon Art Master. Register early this one will sell out fast.
Art Is A Piece of Cake
9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm
Your tastebuds will take you on an art adventure filled with mouth-watering inspired art. World-famous Round Rock donuts, delicious pastries, and sweet treats are a few of the items that will will melt in your mouth and on the canvas.
Summer Camps: July 12-16
Full Day Art Camp: July 12-16
July 12-16 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
SOLD OUT!
Extended Care: July 12-16
July 12-16 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Clay Creations
July 12-16 9am - 12pm
If you want to create and if you are in tune with the finer 3-D arts then this is the camp for you. Come unleash your inner artist as you take a block of ordinary clay and turn it into a 3-D work of art. You will work with a variety of tools as you sculpt from scratch, glaze, and fire your pieces into perfection.
Talk with the Animals (Live Animals)
July 12-16 1pm - 4pm
Our #1 camp is back by popular demand! This camp has sold out (every session) for 10 years running, so sign up early. Do you love animals? Then we have the camp for you. You and your friends will have a blast getting to interact with real animals. You will get to paint, sketch and learn, as you engage in all sorts of activities that teach you about our furry, fuzzy and scaly friends. (Live Animals)
SOLD OUT!
Summer Camps: July 19-23
Full Day Art Camp: July 19-23
July 19-23 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: July 19-23
July 19-23 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Comics & Superheros
July 19-23 9am - 12pm
Whose side are you on? Are you fighting for the hero or the villain? Use your imagination and inspiration from your favorite Marvel characters like Spiderman, Captain Marvel, Ironman, the Avengers and more . Perfect for the imaginative artist who loves comics and good stories.
Art of the Jedi
July 19-23 1pm - 4pm
Awaken the FORCE within you! Come spend a week resisting the dark side by making projects such as light sabers, space ships, androids, masks, fantasy backgrounds and more. Your Jedi Art Agility Training will kick in the minute you pick up your paintbrush. C3PO could not handle all this excitement, don’t let him short circuit! Sign up today and may the ARTS be with you….always.
Summer Camps: July 26-30
Full Day Art Camp: July 26-30
July 26-30 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: July 26-30
July 26-30 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Anime & Manga
July 26-30 9am - 12pm
Do you dream of someday becoming a professional manga artist or anime director? Have you ever thought about creating the next Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist or My Hero Academia? Cordovan Arts is here to help you bring that dream to life! This camp is designed for artists of all abilities who want to learn the fundamentals of drawing Anime and other Asian-influenced art styles. No prior drawing skill is required — we'll teach you what you need to know right from the beginning. This camp has sold out 5 years running.
Pottery & Paintings
July 26-30 1pm - 4pm
Fire-up the kiln and dive into our Paint Your Own Pottery Camp! It's a very "hands on" experience. Our expert artists will help you design your own artwork and patterns, then paint them onto our pre-made white bisque (plates, mugs, figurines, and more). You'll learn lots of different glazing techniques and layering effects that will turn your blank slate into beautiful works of art. Creativity is encouraged as you add your own personality to your projects.
Summer Camps: Aug 2-6
Full Day Art Camp: Aug 2-6
Aug 2-6 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: Aug 2-6
Aug 2-6 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Jungle Cruise (Live Animals)
Aug 2-6 9am - 12pm
What creatures will you discover when out in the jungle? Our captains of art and adventure will take you on an artist journey as you learn how to draw the wildest beasts and treasure maps from the other side of the waterfall. (Live Animals)
Monster Madness
Aug 2-6 1pm - 4pm
Not all monsters are scary. Whether you monsters are big and fluffy or short and slimy, you will learn to create whatever you can dream up. Join us while you paint and draw monster from some of your favorite movies.
Summer Camps: Aug 9-13
Full Day Art Camp: Aug 9-13
Aug 9-13 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: Aug 9-13
Aug 9-13 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Storm The Castle
Aug 9-13 9am - 12pm
Join creatures from far away lands as they make their journey through swamps, mountains & forests. Hold your brushes tight as the heroes find out what excitement waits for them in the castle. You’ll need to sign up for this camp to see what villains or dragons try to stop them on their epic quest.
Color Splash
Aug 9-13 1pm - 4pm
Bold colors. Bright hues. All the colors of the rainbow! If you love color, this camp is for you! We'll use lots of different mediums like watercolors, acrylics, tempra, watercolor pencils, markers, mixed media and more as we create beautiful artwork.
Summer Camps: Aug 16-17
Full Day Art Camp: Aug 16-17
Aug 16-17 9am - 4pm
FULL-DAY Camp runs from 9am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and is comprised of the 2 half day camps below. Please send campers with lunch and snacks.
Extended Care: Aug 16-17
Aug 16-17 7:30am - 6pm
Drop off as early at 7:30am and pick up by 6:00pm
Raining Cats & Dogs
Aug 16-17 9am - 12pm
It’s all about our furrrever furry friends. We will be using different mediums throughout the week as we draw and paint a variety of cats and dogs-- from realistic pet portraits to cartoon Fido's and Felines. We will learn the secret art of pets.
Intergalactic Space Art
Aug 16-17 1pm - 4pm
You’ll explore the solar system “to infinity and beyond” in just a few days. Get started on space ship design, listen to alien music, and create a colony perfect for vacationing on Jupiter.