Who: For children ages 6-14 (camps are divided by age groups: 6-8, 9-11, and 12-14) 

New this year! The Museum is offering a camp for teens and preteens ages 12-14.         

What: Join us for a week of fun and creativity at the Museum this summer. Students gain access to the Museum’s galleries outside of our normal operating hours as they discover design principles through drawing, painting, and sculpting techniques! 

These full-day camps offer in-depth art experiences for South Bay youth. Led by Museum faculty and inspired by our current exhibitions, the Museum’s popular Summer Art Camps teach kids how to look at, talk about and create their own art. Each student receives an art kit containing all the supplies they will need, and the camp culminates in a one-day public exhibition of student work. Young artists will explore drawing, painting mixed media, sculpture, and design as they visit the galleries to gather inspiration from exhibited artwork. Campers will look for stories within the art as they study formal elements such as line, shape, color, and texture.    

When: July 9, 2012 through August 3, 2012, Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM. The week-long camp is offered four times.             

• Week 1: July 9-13, (student exhibition July 14)  (6-8, Sold out)  (9-11, only 1 spots available)
• Week 2: July 16-20, (student exhibition July 21) (6-8, Sold out)  (9-11, Sold out)
• Week 3: July 23-27, (student exhibition July 28) (6-8, Sold out)  (9-11, Sold out)
• Week 4: July 30-August 3, (student exhibition August 4)  (6-8, Sold out)  (9-11, Sold out)
• Week 5: August 6-10 (Teen Art Camp only ages 12-14)  (only 2 spots available)

Registration 

Online registration only. Museum members at the Dual/Family level, or above, at the time of camp will receive priority registration and a $50 discount. Take advantage of this benefit, join/renew/gift a Membership.

Due to the high demand for these camps, you may only register for one week. 

Priority Member’s registration: April 2, 2012 (includes new/renewing Members)

General registration: April 9, 2012

Questions regarding the program? Please contact us at 408.291.5393 

How to Register 

1. Read the SJMA informed consent form HERE.
2. Click on the link below to register each child.
3. Click appropriate “Make an Appointment for Camp” selection depending on your child’s age at the time of camp and whether you are registering as a Non-Member, New/Renewing Member, or Existing Member. (New/Renewing Members will be contacted by our Membership department after you register.)
4. Under the “Date and Time” tab, select the start date of the camp that you would like to register for. Click “9:30 AM” to register for the week-long camp.
5. Under “My Profile” you may login if you have an existing account or register as a new customer. New customers- input your name and contact information.
6. Under the “Payment” tab input payment information.
7. Input student information.     
8. If you are registering additional children, you must make an appointment for each child.

Click here to register for Summer Camp 

Camp Fees

• Museum Members: $250  
• Non-members: $300   

All art materials are included in the camp fee. This program is not a licensed child care or day care. Lunches will not be provided. Students must bring lunch, drink, and a snack. 

Refund policy - Fees are refundable if requested before July 1, 2012 ($10 processing fee applies). No refunds will be given starting July 1, 2012. The San Jose Museum of Art has the right to cancel the camp, in which case fees are 100% refundable. Registration is not transferable.