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-campAnimatus 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-campSpectrum 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%2C444The 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-5-10Art 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-campsMemorial 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/
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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