CREATE. EXPLORE. PLAY. MAKE FRIENDS. REPEAT.
Summer Arts Adventures is bigger and better in 2026, with weekly, all-day programs for kids ages 5–12. Every day is packed with awesome activities that let children imagine, experiment, and create—while having tons of fun! Each week is a brand-new adventure where they'll paint, draw, build, stitch, sculpt, and explore all kinds of art from around the world.
Art adventurers will get their hands messy (in the best way!), try exciting new materials, and discover what kind of artist they want to be. They'll learn from teaching artists who love helping kids create and explore.
Please review our FAMILY HANDBOOK for more information about registration, arrival & dismissal times, what to bring (& what NOT to bring), health and safety info, and our school climate policy.
In our fully-equipped art studios, children can experiment with clay, comics and cartoons, painting, photography, printmaking, bookmaking, sewing, sculpture, and more.
And the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ll head out on field trips walking to nearby museums, parks, and fun spots around New Haven—turning the city into part of our creative playground.
WEEKLY SESSION 9AM TO 4PM
Fees: $495 per week.
Weekly after care is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm for $90 / week.
Week 1) June 22 - 26 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 2) June 29 - July 2 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
[4 days: $395]
Week 3) July 6 - 9 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 4) July 13 - 17 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 5) July 20 - 24 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 6) July 27 - 31 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 7) August 3 - 7 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 8) August 10 - 14 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Week 9) August 17 - 21 | Ages 5 - 7 | Ages 8 - 12
Click here for the Family Handbook with Policies
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We want to encourage and inspire the next generation of artists and strive to make our programs accessible to all. Please complete our financial assistance application to see if your family qualifies for aid. We encourage families to apply early as aid applications are approved on a first come, first serve basis. We look forward to welcoming your child into our studios.
TYPICAL DAY AT SUMMER ARTS ADVENTURES
Each day at Summer Arts Adventures is thoughtfully designed to balance hands-on artmaking, creative exploration, and playful downtime—keeping young artists engaged, inspired, and energized.
In addition to studio time, students will enjoy field trips within walking distance to New Haven’s vibrant cultural destinations, allowing them to experience art and creativity beyond the classroom in a safe, supervised setting.
Daily schedules also include designated time for snacks and lunch, along with opportunities for structured games and open-ended creative play. These breaks support social connection, movement, and relaxation—helping campers build friendships and enjoy the collaborative spirit of camp.
Below is a typical day at CAW's Summer Art Adventures Program.
THEME: Art Around the World |
Group 1: Drawing & Painting Studio | Ages 8 - 12 |
9:00 - 9:15 am |
Check-in, Arrive at Homeroom, & Free time to sketch or draw |
9:20 - 10:30 am |
Studio: Bookmaking
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Snack |
10:45 am - 12:10 pm |
Art Investigation: Students learn about different cultures and the wide variety of art created around the world.
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12:10 - 1:00 pm |
Lunch / Structured Games / Free time to Draw |
1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Farmington Canal Walk & Sketching Outside |
2:00 - 3:45 pm |
Studio: Sculpture Techniques
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3:45 - 4 :00 pm |
Clean Up / Transition for Dismissal |
TEACHING ARTISTS
Maria Borrelli works in collage and abstract painting. Her art classes for children promote working with diverse materials and exploration. She has a BFA from Paier College and Her work has been included in shows in Connecticut, New York and Missouri.
Kate Henderson is a multi-media artist working in painting and printmaking. Her work uses color, rhythm, and gesture to create visual pathways that encourage experiential looking. She teaches art at Quinnipiac University, Creative Arts Workshop, and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking. She holds an MFA from Yale University and exhibits throughout the area.
Christine Jewell has over 25 years of professional experience and has taught summer camps and workshops for all ages integrating the arts, history, and culture at the Mattatuck Museum, Fairfield Museum, Artsplace, and Westport Continuing Education. Her mixed media work includes bookmaking, fiber arts, and sewing. She has a BFA from SUNY Purchase and an MA from Empire State College, NY. Her work has been shown throughout Connecticut.
Veronica Korneyeva has over 10+ years of experience delivering visual art education in the areas of drawing, painting, and photography. She integrates her work in advertising, digital design, illustration, and photography into her multicultural curriculum. She studied in Ukraine and has degrees in technology and the arts from Crimea College of Fine Art.
Eric March is a painter and draftsman who loves telling stories through pictures of everyday life and city scenes. His work has been shown in galleries and public spaces in New York and New Haven, including two murals downtown.
Aedan O’Brien is a visual artist and art educator who believes deeply in the power of creativity, curiosity, and student choice. As both a practicing artist and a teacher, Aedan creates learning environments that encourage experimentation, independence, and personal voice. He has a B.F.A. from the University of Hartford and an M.A. from Southern CT State University.
Connie Pfeiffer is a sculptor, metalsmith with over 25 years of teaching experience. Her teaching style provides a strong foundation in the important basics of metal working, while encouraging experimentation and pushing boundaries. She received an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology and teaches at Creative Arts Workshop, Guilford Art Center, and Wesleyan Potters.
Nellie Shevelkina has taught visual arts in public schools and community centers for more than 25 years in New Haven and Guilford. She has a B.A. in Fine Arts and Education from the Art College of Moldova and has studied at the Textile Institute in Ivanovo, Russia and Parson School of Design in New York. Her teaching goal is to provide students with as much as possible skills to enhance their creativity and enrich their lives with the visual arts.
Nadia Younes is an interdisciplinary artist and educator who works in painting, sculpture, installation, video, and writing. Nadia’s practice focuses on exploring materials through play and discovery. She holds an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from the Yale School of Art and a BFA from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. Her work has been shown at Perrotin, New York; ZAZ10TS in Times Square; The Study at Yale; and the Ely Center for Contemporary Art.