Get ready for a week bursting with color! Campers will explore the exciting world of the color wheel, experiment with mixing paints, create bold and beautiful artworks, and learn how colors work together to tell a story. From vibrant rainbows to subtle shades, we’ll play with every hue under the sun. To top it all off, each camper will tie-dye their very own camp T-shirt — a wearable, colorful work of art to remember the week by!

Step into a week where art and nature grow side by side! Campers will explore the beauty of plants, flowers, and rocks through a variety of creative projects. We’ll paint vibrant garden scenes, design plant-inspired prints, craft with natural textures, and transform stones into colorful works of art. Along the way, we’ll learn about the shapes, colors, and patterns found in the natural world — and how to bring them to life in our artwork. By week’s end, campers will have their own little “artful garden” to take home!

Travel through time with your creativity as your guide! In this week-long camp, campers will explore art from different eras and bring it to life through fun, hands-on projects—think disco balls from the funky ‘70s, lava lamps inspired by the ‘60s, bright colors of the ‘80s and more. Each day is a new adventure in art history, with exciting, era-themed creations and a tie-dye t-shirt to take home as the perfect souvenir from your artistic time travels!

Campers will have double the fun when they craft their own accessories PLUS matching sets of adorable doll-sized DIYs. Designed to create alongside their favorite dolls, campers will design stylish accessories, craft doll-sized items to match, explore various art techniques, and enjoy fun and friendship.

Campers will spend the week creating their very own portfolio, exploring and practicing a variety of painting techniques and Mediums. By the end of camp, they’ll leave with a completed portfolio showcasing their unique creations and artistic growth!

Get ready to create your own video games! In this camp, you'll discover what makes games fun and learn how to design and build your own! Use Bloxels to craft colorful 2D platformers and take it to the next level by creating exciting top-down games in Unity. Work on your own and with a team to bring your ideas to life. By the end of the week, you'll have your very own game to play and share with family and friends. If you love gamind and have big ideas, this is your chance to bring your ideas to life!

Celebrate the season with Christmas in July Math Camp! Campers ages 10-14 are invited to a creative holiday camp blending hands-on art projects with playful, brain-boosting math challenges!

Each camp includes daily projects that incorporate all types of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. We will also incorporate games and other activities into our day.

Each camp includes daily projects that incorporate all types of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, etc. We will also incorporate games and other activities into our day.

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

This week, we’re serving up a menu of creativity! Campers will explore the delicious world of food as inspiration for their art, from colorful fruit still life to funky food collages. Using a variety of materials and techniques, we’ll create artwork that looks almost good enough to eat (but we’ll save the real snacks for break time!). Get ready for a flavorful week where imagination is the main ingredient!

Clay creations summer camp ath the Foundry Art Center!

Dive into and discover the world of sound recording. Get ready to record and mix your way to an unforgettable experience! Work in a state-of-the-art recording studio as you record a live band, learn the basics of digital audio and experience professional mixing techniques. This camp is perfect for high schoolers who love music and want to explore the art of sound.

Making friends doesn't have to be weird. How to Make Friends (and Actually Enjoy it) is a fun, low-stress camp where kids learn real ways to connect, laugh and build friendships that feel natural.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!