Camp X Camp
a summer art camp for children and teens ages 8 - 15
Our mission
At Camp x Camp our mission is to provide a vibrant, nurturing, and creative space for budding young artists to develop their love of the arts.
Our hands-on activities are led by local practicing artists, makers, and creatives. Campers will participate in engaging theme-based sessions that encourage self-expression and problem-solving through an exploration of different artistic media.
Values
Creativity - Boldly bring your imagination, your self-expression, and your bright ideas to camp!
Curiosity - Approach each day and new activity with a curious mind. Stay open to possibilities.
Kindness - Be kind, always. To others, and yourself.
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Each Camp session is one week long. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Camp Street Studios. (Except on holiday weeks - please see below for details.)
JUNE
Session One: June 3rd - 7th
8-11 year-olds: John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Manon Bellet - cyanotype workshop & scent workshop | Becky Allen - movement class | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Paige DeVries - drawing & watercolor class
12-15 year olds: Sabrina Gil - sketchbook making | Ryn Wilson - fabric banner making | Jessie Vogel - sculpture | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Mary Scinto - abstract painting
Session Two: June, 10 - 14
8-11 year-olds: Sixto Franco - sounds around us, scoring by drawing (music class) | Becky Allen - storytelling | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Paige DeVries - watercolor | John Isiah Walton - painting | Mary Scinto - abstract painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay
12-15 year olds: Sabrina Gil - color theory | Jessie Vogel - recycled art | John Isiah Walton - painting | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | Sixto Franco - sounds around us, scoring by drawing (music class) | Becky Allen - storytelling | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Paige DeVries - watercolor
Session Three: June, 17 - 1 8, 20 - 21 (closed Juneteenth)
8-11 year-olds: Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Becky Allen - storytelling/body movement | Sixto Franco - music class | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | Mary Scinto - abstract painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting
12-15 year-olds: Sabrina Gil - color theory | Jessie Vogel - casting workshop | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Becky Allen - storytelling/body movement | Sixto Franco - music class
Session Four: June, 24 - 28
8-11 year-olds: MILAGROS COLLECTIVE - Crud buddies workshop | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Jessie Vogel - craft | Mary Scinto - abstract painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay | Paige DeVries - drawing | Becky Allen - body movement
12-15 year-olds: Sabrina Gil - color theory | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE - Crud buddies workshop | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Paige DeVries - drawing | Becky Allen - storytelling with body movement | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay
JULY
Session Five: July, 1 - 3 (closed for 4th of July weekend)
8-11 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | Jessie Vogel - sculpture/craft | John Isiah Walton - painting | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Paige DeVries - drawing
12-15 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | Sabrina Gil - color theory | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Jessie Vogel - sculpture/craft | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay
Session Six: July, 8 - 12
8-11 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Paige DeVries - watercolor painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture
12-15 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | Sabrina Gil - color theory | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Paige DeVries - watercolor painting | Robyn LeRoy-Evans - clay | John Isiah Walton - painting | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Jessie Vogel - casting workshop
Session Seven: July, 15 - 19
8-11 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Becky Allen - body movement | Paige DeVries - drawing | Robyn - clay | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture
12-15 year-olds: Sabrina Gil | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | John Isiah Walton - neo-expressionist painting | Becky Allen - body movement | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE
Session Eight: July, 22 - 26
8-11 year-olds: Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Paige DeVries - painting | Pat O’Connor - textile craft | Becky Allen - body movement | Sixto Franco - music class | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture
12-15 year-olds: Sabrina Gil | Jessie Vogel - sculpture/craft | John Isiah Walton - painting | Becky Allen - body movement | Diane Appaix-Castro - sculpture | Eugenia ‘AO’ Carmona - folkloric Mexican dance & mural project | MILAGROS COLLECTIVE | Sixto Franco - music
CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00- 9:00 Before care
9:00-9:15 Drop-off
9:15-10:00 Yoga and light stretches/meditation
10:00 -12:00 Art Sessions
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30- 1:00 Recess
1:00- 2:45 Art Sessions
2:45-3:00 Pick up
3:00- 4:00 Aftercare
End-of-summer exhibition in the new orleans arts district
To celebrate a summer of creativity with our young artists, all campers will have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork at the Parlour Gallery during the last two weeks of July.
Located in the heart of New Orleans’ Arts District, the Parlour Gallery is the perfect space to showcase our campers’ masterpieces and share them with our community!
costs & fees
Our summer art camp sessions are $425 per camper. This cost includes all materials and an end-of-summer exhibition in the New Orleans’ Arts District.
EXTENDED CHILDCARE
Before care is available from 8:00 am for an additional $75 per week.
Aftercare is available until 4:00 pm for an additional $75 per week.
Both before and aftercare costs an additional $125 per week.
Ad hoc care available for $20 per morning or afternoon session. As needed care will be paid for same day via zelle, venmo, or paypal.
LATE PICKUP POLICY
If you are more than 15 minutes late to pick your child up, you will be charged the $20 aftercare fee.
What To Bring
Refillable water bottle
Packed lunch
Clothes that can get MESSY!
Close-toed shoes
Socks
Your creativity and imagination!
