Inspiring Young Artists
Summer Art Camp
Weekly art camps at GCCA are designed to let kids ages 5-12 explore their creativity through a range of materials and concepts. Each week features a different engaging theme for children to explore through multiple mediums and includes professional guest artists who demonstrate technique and discuss what makes their work unique.

Explore Our Summer Art Camps
Multi-Color Magic
Get ready for a vibrant week of artistic fun! From fan-favorite tie-dye workshops to bubble painting, melted crayon art, and more, campers will explore an explosion of color and creativity. Inspired by Matisse’s bold collage work and guided through crafting abstract self-portraits with watercolors, this camp is perfect for your young artist. Don’t miss this bright, hands-on adventure where imagination knows no limits!
Animation and Creation
Discover the secrets behind your favorite comic book heroes, cartoon characters, and video game icons! In this action-packed camp, young creatives will explore the exciting world of illustration and animation, learning the techniques that bring characters to life. By the end of the week, they’ll develop their very own animated short—an epic journey of imagination and creativity awaits!
Dive into Watercolor
Beat the summer heat with this cool and creative water-themed art camp! From ice cube painting to water squirt artwork, campers will dive into hands-on activities that are as refreshing as they are fun. Plus, discover the perfect arts and crafts to brighten up those rainy southern afternoons. No goggles or swimsuits needed—just a love for creativity and a splash of imagination!
Brick by Brick: Creative Lego Art Camp
Unleash your imagination in this one-of-a-kind art camp where LEGOs become your canvas! Dive into exciting challenges, build incredible sculptures, and explore how art and engineering collide. Whether crafting colorful mosaics or constructing towering masterpieces, this camp sparks creativity, teamwork, and fun—brick by brick. Perfect for budding builders and artists alike!
Artcycling
Unlock the magic of turning recycled materials into incredible works of art! From stunning tissue paper “pottery” and personalized mason jar summer lanterns to wearable tape bracelets and masterpieces made from construction materials, this camp is all about innovation and creativity. Your young artist will explore endless possibilities while transforming everyday items into extraordinary treasures!
Out of this World Art
Suit up, young astronauts! Join GCCA for an out-of-this-world week of creativity and exploration. Create glowing masterpieces with luminescent paint, build your own model solar system, and craft dazzling stardust-inspired art. This cosmic journey is perfect for kids ready to let their imaginations soar among the stars!
Jurassic ART
Calling all brave young artists! Step into the world of dinosaurs and let your creativity roar. This exciting week features creating your very own plushie of a favorite Jurassic animal, building dioramas to imagine what upstate South Carolina looked like when dinosaurs roamed, and even digging for fossils! Who knew art could bring dinosaurs to life? It’s a dino-mite adventure your young paleontologist won’t want to miss!
Back to School is COOL
Kick off the school year in style with your own custom-made educational creations! Campers will design and personalize book covers, craft unique pencil holders, and create fun reading tools to make learning exciting. This week is all about celebrating the upcoming school year with creativity and flair—perfect for your young artist!
Register for Camp
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Thank You To Our Art Camp Sponsors

