Summer camp 2023 promises 10-weeks (6/26 - 9/1) of art and fun! Each week, campers will experience a variety of age-appropriate art techniques, discover new materials and artists, play creative thinking games, and enjoy outdoor activities.
Camp Prices
Full 5-Day Week $340
July 4th 4-Day Week $272
Sibling Discount - 10% OFF
Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
Camp Hours
(9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
New for summer 2023: Drop-Off 8:30 - 9:00 a.m./Pick-Up 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Camp Age Groups
Imaginers: Ages 5*-7 | Dreamers: Ages 8-12
*Campers must be 5 years old on or before their first day of camp. If your child will not be 5 years old at the time of registration please contact summercamp@artworksnow.org.
Registered families will receive email notification by March 9. 2023 with information about how to submit required medical information and forms. Completed forms are due by May 31, 2023.
Completed forms are due by May 29, 2023
2023 Weekly Themes
Our summer 2023 camp theme will build on our conviction that kids are the Changemakers of Tomorrow. By offering them the opportunity to reflect on their connection to the environment and the community, campers will spend time discovering the causes that inspire them and exploring their potential to change the world - all through creating art!
* No camp July 4
Green: Spots available for all ages
Yellow: Join the Waitlist for Imaginers or Dreamers
Daily Schedule
Join us each Friday from 2:45-3:00 in our gallery hallway for an art show featuring the artwork of our campers.
1. Where is AWN located?
4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite 1
Hyattsville, MD 20781
2. Does AWN offer Before and Aftercare?
We do not offer any before or aftercare. Our camps will run from 9 AM to 3 PM.
New for summer 2023: Drop-Off 8:30-9 am/Pick-Up 3-3:30 pm
3. What are the age groups for campers?
There are two age groups: Imaginers (ages 5-7) and Dreamers (ages 8-12). Campers must be 5 years old on or before their first day of camp. If your child is not 5 years old at the time of registration please contact summercamp@artworksnow.org.
4. Does AWN offer scholarships?
All scholarships for Summer Camp 2023 have been awarded and we are not accepting additional applications.
Art Works Now is committed to ensuring access to high-quality arts education for all members of our community. In honoring this commitment, we offer scholarships to help offset the cost of summer camp enrollment fees. We are thrilled to announce that the Hous Foundation has provided Art Works Now with a grant to offer summer camp scholarships this year in memory of Annie Niewenhous and her children. The Mission of the Hous Foundation is to improve the quality of life of children and families in our community. An avid crafter and life-long artist, Annie touched lives with her creativity and valued opportunities for children to express themselves through art. We are offering 15 scholarships for $300 each. Families will be required to pay only $40 for a week of summer camp. Scholarships awarded for summer camp are non-transferrable and cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash, or applied toward another program.
Scholarship requests are reviewed and announced on a monthly basis ahead of our camp season. For the 2023 summer camp season, we will process scholarship requests on 2/27/23, 3/27/23 and, 4/27/23. All requests received in advance of each month’s scheduled review date will be considered and each family will be notified of our decision shortly thereafter. Scholarship applications will be available beginning February 14, 2023. Submitting a request does not guarantee a scholarship award. Please inquire directly to info@artworksnow.org. All inquiries will be considered on an individual basis.
5. Does AWN provide snacks or food?
We do not provide snacks or food. However, you are allowed to bring packed lunches and snacks for your campers. We would prefer that you do not pack any peanut products in case of any campers with potential allergies.
6. What is the max capacity each week for each age group?
Our max capacity for Imaginers (ages 5-7) is 24 and for Dreamers (ages 8-12) is 15.
7. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Click here to read our full Cancellation & Refund Policy.
8. What is your COVID-19 safety and health policy?
AWN recognizes that circumstances and schedules change, especially when planning many months in advance. Any change to your child’s registration (cancellation or transfer) must be emailed to summercamp@artworksnow.org. Please note, that transfers are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. No refunds will be given with less than two weeks notice.
TUITION REFUND: Cancel at least 4 weeks in advance and receive a tuition refund, minus a $50 administrative fee per registration.
PARTIAL REFUND: Cancel 2-4 weeks in advance and receive a 50% refund per registration. There is a $50 administrative fee per registration.
NO REFUND: Cancellation within less than 2 weeks notice of camp week start date will receive no refund.
COVID-19: With consideration of current public health guidelines: AWN may cancel or postpone without advance notice if there is a risk of endangering public safety. Such instances may include but are not limited to State, County, or local government-mandated closures. If a cancellation occurs due to unforeseen public safety circumstances, AWN will make every effort to reschedule and will issue a credit for future programming. Cases will be handled on an individual basis.
Please email any questions to summercamp@artworksnow.org
or call us Monday thru Friday (10 AM - 4 PM) at (301) 454-0808
A few words from our campers!!!
“My favorite part of camp has been painting wildlife and going outside with my friends. I liked learning about Keith Haring and using inspiration from his work to make exciting drawings.”
“It’s so cool that we have so much fun and freedom to make what we want and let our creative minds EXPLODE! ... Art Works Now is my favorite camp!””
“...I had so much fun making art all day. My favorite project was making collages of wildlife because the teachers did it with us and we were all in it together... ”