Creative opportunities can spark big ideas! Unleash their creativity this summer at Spruill Center for the Arts.
Summer Camp
Campers ages 5-10 will complete exciting crafts and art projects based around each week’s theme (ex: “Under the Sea” or “Superheroes”). At the end of the session, each camper will have a portfolio full of amazing art projects to display!
Campers ages 11-14 will dive deep into specific artistic mediums through our studio art camps. Choose from jewelry-making, watercolor painting, and more! Each session is led by professional teaching artists who will provide opportunities for campers to experiment with and refine techniques in specific disciplines.
Spruill summer camps run from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Before- and after-care are also offered to provide additional flexibility.
2026 CAMP SCHEDULE
Week 1 (May 26-29; 4 Day Camp)
Under the Sea: From majestic creatures to mesmerizing underwater scenes, use your imagination and artistic skills to capture the magic beneath the waves!
Week 2 (June 1-5)
Pixelated: Explore the boundaries of shape, playing with squares and cubes while learning more about the art style that has taken over computers everywhere.
Week 3 (June 8-12)
Oh the Places You’ll Go!: Create artwork inspired by fabulous destinations across the world and different modes of travel.
Week 4 (June 15-18; 4 Day Camp)
Down the Rabbit Hole: Embark on an eccentric and exciting art adventure, playing with contrasting colors and making our own absurdist-inspired artwork.
Week 5 (June 22-26)
Glow pARTy: Use neon paints, UV-reactive materials, and glow-in-the-dark supplies to create electrifying works of art. (Waitlist Only)
Week 6 (June 29 – July 2; 4 Day Camp)
Superheroes: Design costumes, brainstorm new powers, and celebrate everyday superheroes to unlock your own superpowers.
Week 7 (July 6-10)
Going Green: Make art out of repurposed and recycled materials and learn about protecting the environment.
Week 8 (July 13-17)
Once Upon A Time: Create fantastical artwork featuring fairytale creatures and characters.
Week 9 (July 20-24)
Week 10 (July 27-31)
Play with Your Food: Cook up art inspired by and made with food. (Waitlist Only)
Week 11 (August 3-7)
Red Carpet Icons: Create a dynamic album cover for your favorite band, design and sculpt your own Grammy or Oscar, and illustrate your over-the-top outfit for the red carpet.
Week 1 (May 26-29; 4 Day Camp)
Animatic Storytelling: Learn about telling stories through animatics and create your own scripts and characters to storyboard with.
Watercolor Explorations: Let your creativity flow as you practice watercolor techniques and create your own nature-inspired and still life masterpieces.
Week 2 (June 1-5)
Character Design from Inspiration: Learn creative character design techniques and create a cast of characters inspired by your favorite animals, aesthetics, and the world around you.
Drawing Studio: Explore the art of drawing and create beautiful masterpieces through the use of line, shape, value, texture and perspective.
Week 3 (June 8-12)
Sewing: Experience the art of sewing, learning essential techniques and mastering the use of sewing machines and hand sewing tools.
Comics-Graphic Novels: Dive into the world of character creation for comics, animation, and video games.
Watercolor Explorations: Let your creativity flow as you practice watercolor techniques and create your own nature-inspired and still life masterpieces.
Week 4 (June 15-18; 4 Day Camp)
Animation in Procreate: Dive into the art of hand-drawn digital animation and learn the fundamentals of representing movement and physics in your work.
Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing: Learn the basic techniques of jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing by making pieces such as bracelets, pendants, and earrings.
Drawing Studio: Explore the art of drawing and create beautiful masterpieces through the use of line, shape, value, texture and perspective.
Fiber Arts: Make scarves, blankets, pillows and plushies all from a ball of yarn!
Ceramics (2-Week Intensive, Rising 6th-9th Graders): Explore the basics of ceramic art to create amazing clay pieces!
Week 5 (June 22-26)
Stop Motion: Learn the basics of stop motion animation!
Film Production: Work with a team to write, direct, shoot, and edit your own film.
Sewing: Experience the art of sewing, learning essential techniques and mastering the use of sewing machines and hand sewing tools.
Week 6 (June 29 – July 2; 4 Day Camp)
Concept Art for Video Games: Design a main character, power-ups, props, and more as you explore the behind-the-scenes work of video games.
Painting Studio: Learn the basics of painting a realistic still life with acrylics.
Week 7 (July 6-10)
Character Design Narrative: Make a turnaround, expression sheet, and more as you explore what it takes to bring a character to life.
Painting Studio: Learn the basics of painting a realistic still life with acrylics.
Week 8 (July 13-17)
Comics – Action Comics: Learn how to create your own comic!
Sculpture: Learn about historical and modern sculptures as you explore techniques, tools, and materials for hand building in 3 dimensions.
Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing: Learn the basic techniques of jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing by making pieces such as bracelets, pendants, and earrings.
Week 9 (July 20-24)
Sewing: Experience the art of sewing, learning essential techniques and mastering the use of sewing machines and hand sewing tools.
Puppetry Arts: Learn the fundamentals of puppet design, construction, and performance.
Animation in Procreate: Dive into the art of hand-drawn digital animation and learn the fundamentals of representing movement and physics in your work.
Week 10 (July 27 – August 1)
Metalworking: Learn to cast, cold-forge, rivet, and experiment with a range of materials to create one-of-a-kind sculptural and functional pieces.
Painting Studio: Learn the basics of painting a realistic still life with acrylics.
Sewing: Experience the art of sewing, learning essential techniques and mastering the use of sewing machines and hand sewing tools.
Concept Art for Movies: Learn about costume/set design and character conceptualization, and create a poster for your very own movie.
Week 11 (August 4-8)
Digital Painting: Explore color theory, texture, and rendering techniques, all through the versatile lens of digital painting.
Questions?
Contact our camp team directly via email or at 770.394.3447 x 3. Our camp staff works part-time when camp is not actively in session, so please be patient when awaiting a response. You may also contact our front office for assistance at 770-394-3447.
Camp Scholarships
Spruill Center for the Arts is dedicated to making the arts accessible to all – regardless of financial means. Your family may be eligible for financial assistance. Find out by completing our scholarship application today!
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5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-394-3447
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Hours:
Sunday: 12-4 PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-394-4019
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5468 Peachtree Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
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