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 you imagine, experiment, and create—while having tons of fun! Each week is a brand-new adventure where you will 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 you want to be. You will learn from teaching artists who love helping kids create and explore.
In our fully-equipped art studios, you 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 strive to make our programs accessible to all. Please click here for the application.
Typical Day
- Hands-on projects throughout the week in CAW’s fully-equipped art studios
- Studio demonstrations, art history lessons, and exposure to a variety of art techniques
- Field trips within walking distance to New Haven’s cultural offerings
- Scheduled time for snack, lunch, structured and/or creative play.