CAMP JCAS 2026
1 week & 2 week full day camps from June 8 – August 7
For rising 1st-8th graders, the Junior Center of Art and Science Summer Camp offers full day, arts-integrated engagements for young artists, makers and thinkers. Our projects are led by professional artists and educators who inspire a safe, open, and creative environment where campers feel encouraged to take risks, explore, and try their hand at a wide variety of arts and science activities including carpentry, game design, comics and more!
- Inspiring Instructors: Our camp is led by talented and experienced artists who are passionate about nurturing creativity and curiosity in young minds.
- Diverse Sessions: With multiple sessions to choose from, campers have the flexibility to explore various artistic and scientific disciplines. Whether it’s carpentry, graphic design, painting, mixed media, science, engineering, and more-there’s something for every interest! Our camp themes cover a wide range of subjects, ensuring that every camper finds something that captivates their imagination.
- Hands-On Exploration: Campers will have the opportunity to dive deep into arts materials and concepts, allowing them to experiment and express themselves in a supportive, thoughtful and encouraging environment.
- Science and Engineering Adventures: For those with a passion for discovery, our science and engineering weeks will spark curiosity and provide hands-on experiences in the world of STEAM
Registration opens Wednesday, Jan 28th at 12:00 pm.
*We have made the decision to hold camp on Juneteenth (6/19). Please plan accordingly.
Camp Spotlights
TOY MAKERS
ONE WEEK CAMP • July 6-10 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 8-10 • $450-$625
Unleash your creativity in this maker centered camp by transforming old toys into brand-new creations! Campers will design and build their own toys, from analog inventions to electronic marvels, using recycled materials, electronics, and various devices. From crafting custom cars and innovative robots to designing unique board games, this camp empowers students to imagine, invent, and bring their ideas to life.
FASHION LAB: DESIGN YOUR AESTHETIC
ONE WEEK CAMP • July 20-24 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 12-17 • $450-$625
Fashion Lab is where your vision moves from the sketchbook to reality. We are diving deep into the world of custom creation, starting with sketching and mood boards. You’ll begin by mapping out your aesthetic, choosing colors, textures, and patterns that define your personal style.
Once your vision is set, the real hands-on work begins in the textile studio. You’ll learn to treat fabric like a canvas, using block printing and fabric painting to design your own custom textiles. You’re encouraged to bring favorite pieces from home to upcycle, leveling them up with professional embroidery, beadwork, custom patches, and intricate stitching.
As the week unfolds, you’ll experiment with scale and form, choosing from a curated selection of patterns to transform fabrics into wearable pieces. By the time you wrap your session, you won’t just leave with a mini-collection of original creations; you’ll walk away with the technical skills and the creative confidence to keep designing your own future.
*Campers must have previous sewing experience*
ECO-INNOVATORS
ONE WEEK CAMP • July 20-24 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 6-8 • $450-$625
In this camp, we’ll learn about upcycling and turning everyday stuff into art, while exploring the flora and fauna around us. We focus on sensory art, building challenges, and playful learning that connects nature’s textures and colors to science principles. We’ll become alchemists of color and turn plants into our very own natural pigments! You’ll use mixed media, recycled materials and nature finds to build sturdy eco-habitats, create incredible textured collages and 3D sculptures. Plus, you’ll get to meet our wonderful, gentle animal ambassadors. We’ll learn all about them, their amazing bug friends, and even make special art inspired by them! Get ready to explore, tinker, and create!
SLIDING SCALE PRICING
All JCAS classes are made available to families on a sliding scale. Families choose the amount they are able to pay, considering the top end of our scale is how much it costs us to run the class. We encourage families to help support our efforts to make programs available to those in need.
If the sliding scale prices are still out of your family’s budget, we do offer scholarships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please give us 7 business days to process applications.
All scholarship requests must be made before April 17th.
Don’t worry about camps filling up, we account for this and ensure every camp is available for scholarship students.
PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM
JCAS is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to offering equitable access to arts and science education. We serve more than 1,500 students every year and most of our students – more than 70% – receive financial assistance.
You can now support our mission directly using our Pay It Forward Program. When registering your student for a class, you’ll have the opportunity to Pay It Forward and contribute to our Scholarship Fund. Your donation ensures that students from all backgrounds can experience the joy and enrichment of our classes and camps—at little to no cost to them.
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
We’re committed to making all programs at the Junior Center of Art and Science inclusive and accessible. Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to help! Read our Accessibility Statement here.
You can indicate any accommodation needs or concerns when registering your child under the “Special Instructions about my child” section. You can also reach out directly at contact@juniorcenter.org
NEW! PLEASE READ!
REFUND POLICY
ACTIVE now offers self-cancelations! If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, log in to your ACTIVE account, locate the registration you wish to cancel, and select ‘cancel’. Our Refund Policy is as follows:
All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.
From 1/28 – 5/1, you will receive a 90% refund.
From 5/2 – 6/7, you will receive a 40% refund.
From 6/8 on, we are not able to offer any refunds.