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SUMMER 2026 ART CAMP

Early Bird Registration Open Now until March 6

Creative Nature NYC Living Lab

During our Summer Art Camps, children spend each day playing with nature— exploring, making, and wondering together.

Guided by curiosity and the rhythms of the outdoors, they experiment with clay, natural pigments, movement, storytelling, and found materials, turning the park itself into a living classroom and creative partner.

Weekly Schedule Overview
 

Each week begins with a provocation—a material, question, or experience offered as an invitation. In the Reggio Emilia tradition, educators listen closely, document children’s ideas, and support projects that grow from children’s curiosity. While each week has a starting theme, the direction of the work evolves through dialogue, observation, and collaboration.

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Week 1 | June 29 – July 3
Trees, Materials, Marks & Questions

Week 2 | July 6 – July 10
Flowers, Lines, Traces & Drawing as Thinking

Week 3 | July 13 – July 17
Color, Light & Shadow

Week 4 | July 20 – July 24
Movement, Mapping & the Body in Space

Week 5 | July 27 – July 31
Water, Flow & Transformation

Week 6 | August 3 – August 7
Ants, Anthills & Collective Life

Week 7 | August 10 – August 14
Body, Voice & Rhythm

Week 8 | August 17 – August 21
Bird, Shelters, & Habitats of Belonging

Week 9 | August 24 – August 28
Clay, Soil & Sand

Week 10 | August 31 – September 4
Devices, Drawing & Sound Instruments

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Summer 2026 Schedule

Important Details

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Location

Evergreen Park and Stone Circle Theater, located at Ridgewood Presbyterian Church
59-14 70th Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385, USA


Ages

Mixed-age group: 3–9 years old


Schedule

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Drop-off and Pick-up: 

We meet each morning at the park and finish the day with pick-up at our indoor space.


Weather Plan​

In case of inclement weather, families will receive a notification and morning drop-off will take place at Stone Circle Theater. When conditions improve, we will head to the park.In this way  pick-up will take place at the park.



 

 Summer Art Camp Pricing

Summer Art Camp Tuition
$650 per Week                        
10 Weeks Available June 29 - Sept. 4

Early Bird Discount                                          $75 Savings
$575 per Week

Valid through March 6

Full Summer Enrollment                                                         $650 Savings
$5850 for 10 Weeks

Multi-Week 6+ & Siblings                                           $50 Savings
$600 per Week

Multi-Week 2-5                                                           $40 Savings
$610 per Week

​​Scholarships 

In alignment with our values, we also offer a limited number of partial and full time scholarships for families who may need support. If this would make participation possible for your child, please reach out directly at info@creativenaturenyc.org

Payment Note:
Registration is processed through Sawyer, which adds a 3.1% processing fee at checkout. All totals are shown before you complete payment

Register for Summer Art Camp

Creative Nature NYC was a gentle, joyful first camp experience for my child. The caring, organized staff nurtured kindness and confidence while introducing art in a way that felt playful and empowering.

Andrea, Dash's Mom (Age 3)

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