Youth Summer Arts Programs

This list includes arts & creative summer programming for kids & teens throughout the Greater Rochester area.

Rochester, NY

  • Genesee Valley Council on the Arts – Kids Art Camp
    510 State St., Rochester, NY 14608
    Ages: Grades 1–9
    Cost: $45 (members) / $55 (non-members)
    Description: Morning arts camps including drawing, painting, dance, music, and sculpture led by local artists.
    Website: https://gvartscouncil.org/class-camp

  • Animatus Studio – Summer Animation Camp
    34 Winthrop St., Rochester, NY 14607
    Ages: 9–adult
    Cost: $88 per session or $284 for 4 sessions
    Description: Specialized animation camps exploring traditional, cut-out, and clay animation.
    Website: https://animatusstudio.com/workshops/product/summer-animation-camp

  • Spectrum Creative Arts – Summertime Singers
    3300 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
    Ages: 13+
    Cost: $120/month
    Description: Summer singing class themed around a tropical island, open to all levels.
    Website: https://spectrumcreativearts.org/portfolio-items/summertime-singers/?portfolioCats=86%2C492%2C444

  • The Hochstein School – Arts in Action Summer Camp
    50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614
    Ages: 5–10
    Cost: $275 (full-day), $170 (half-day) + $20 registration fee
    Description: Arts, music, and movement camp culminating in a Friday group performance.
    Website: https://hochstein.org/Summer/Summer-Camps/Arts-in-Action-Summer-Camps-for-Ages-5-10

  • Art Center of Rochester – Summer Arts Program
    563 Titus Ave., Rochester, NY 14617
    Ages: 5–12 (see site for teen program)
    Cost: $275 per week
    Description: Certified teachers lead hands-on art activities, group games, and creative exploration.
    Website: https://www.artcenterrochester.com/summer-art-camps

  • Memorial Art Gallery – Creative Workshop Camps for Kids
    500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
    Ages: Varies
    Cost: ~$330 per week
    Description: Longstanding art programs inspired by museum exhibits, led by professional artist-instructors.
    Website: https://mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop/camps-for-kids/

  • JCC Rochester – Musical Theatre Mayhem Camp & KidStage
    1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
    Ages: Entering 3rd–6th grades
    Cost: $350 (members) / $375 (non-members)
    Description: Summer theatre training experience with Broadway mentorship opportunities.
    Website: https://jccrochester.org/camp/

  • Girls Rock! Rochester – Summer Music Camp
    MCC Downtown Campus, 321 State St., Rochester, NY 14608
    Ages: 8–16
    Cost: $375 per week
    Description: Music empowerment camp where youth learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform live.
    Website: https://girlsrockrochester.org/programs/

    Flower City Arts Center – Youth Art Camps
    713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
    Ages: 8–18
    Cost: ~$300–400 (tuition assistance available)
    Description: Photography, ceramics, and art camps focused on skills building, teamwork, and fun.
    Website: https://flowercityarts.org/camps/ 

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  • A Magical Journey Thru Stages – Musical Theatre Summer Camps
    875 E. Main Street, Suite 380, Rochester, NY 14605
    Ages: 1st–12th grades (varies by show)
    Cost: $550 per program
    Description: Multi-week musical theatre camps where every child gets a role, culminating in a live production.
    Website: https://www.mjtstages.org/summer-camps

  • Nazareth College – Summer Art for Teens
    4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
    Ages: 13–18
    Cost: ~$600 (three-week program)
    Description: College-level visual art immersion and portfolio development camp ending in a public exhibition.
    Website: https://www2.naz.edu/dept/art-design/summer-art/

  • Draper Center – Summer Dance Programs
    1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
    Ages: 7–20
    Cost: Varies by program
    Description: Professional-level ballet and dance training; official school for Rochester City Ballet.
    Website: https://drapercenter.com/dance-classes/ballet-classes-summer/

  • Rochester Dance Theatre – Summer Dance Camps
    250 Cumberland St., Rochester, NY 14605
    Ages: Varies
    Cost: See website
    Description: Community dance programs including summer training for various ages.
    Website: https://rochesterdancetheatre.com/

Penfield, NY

  • The Art Stop LLC – Big Fat Messy Art Camp
    1822 Penfield Rd., Penfield, NY 14526
    Ages: 5–12
    Cost: $259 (full-day week)
    Description: Week-long art camps with different exciting mediums like acrylics, clay, watercolor, and more. Grouped by ages 5–8 and 9–12.
    Website: https://artstopllc.com/art-camp/

Webster, NY

  • Ms. Mason’s Art Club
    100 Passing Creek Dr., Webster, NY 14580
    Ages: 8–12
    Cost: $150 (per week)
    Description: Small-group art club focused on sculpture, clay, painting, and crafting, with lots of individual creativity encouraged.
    Website: https://www.mmartclub.com/

Honeoye Falls, NY

  • The Mill Art Center & Gallery – Summer Creative Camp
    61 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
    Ages: 6–10
    Cost: $365/week (full-day), partial days available at $14/hour
    Description: Immersive art camps blending professional gallery inspiration and classroom studio activities.
    Website: https://www.millartcenter.com/summer

Mumford, NY

  • Genesee Country Village & Museum – Creativity Camps
    1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511
    Ages: 4–10
    Cost: $283 (per week)
    Description: Day camps blending art, history, science, and creativity in a living history museum setting with magical and nature themes.
    Website: https://www.gcv.org/creativity-camps/

Caledonia, NY

  • Adventures & Art – Summer Adventures Camp
    90 Main St., Caledonia, NY 14423
    Ages: 6–15
    Cost: $250 (full-day week)
    Description: Wholesome, themed art camps with small age-appropriate groups, creative projects, leadership opportunities for teens, and a community atmosphere.
    Website: https://www.adventures-and-art.com/summer-adventures-2024

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