June 12 - August 16, 2023
Ages 6-13 | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Extended care available from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Children ages 6-13 may join us for in-person camps including Studio Arts Camp and Dynamic Design Camp. The art camps will entail ten, one-week sessions starting the week of June 12 through August 18.
Studio Arts Camp: Campers participate in daily discussions about individual art projects, present their work to family and friends, work on projects inspired by MOCA exhibitions, fine art techniques, and contemporary or historic artists.
Dynamic Design Camp: Campers learn to appreciate the applied arts of architecture, graphic design, textile design, digital art and more. Camp includes field trips, discussions, 2D and 3D projects and digital artwork.
Hot lunch is free for all students but campers are welcome to bring lunch and snacks that do not require refrigeration. Studio Arts campers will have a morning snack at 10:15 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. and Dynamic Design campers will have a morning snack at 10:25 a.m. and lunch at 12:40 p.m.
Full description of individual days found below.
REGISTRATION FEES
Weekly cost: $175
MOCA Family Membership level and above price: $150 per week
Not a member yet? Purchase your membership today.
Extended Care add-on (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.): $10 per day (must be booked a week prior)
Any camper still in MOCA’s care after 4 p.m. who is not pre-registered for aftercare will go into aftercare for an additional late registration fee of $15 per day, per child.
EXTENDED CARE
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.
Studio Art Camp
Ages 6-9
Week 1 (June 12-16):
Recycle Revive – Discover artwork by artists who have used recycling materials and natural media to create their art for the planet. Students will have a unique creative workshop with featured “Welcome to Paradise” artist Emmett Moore in his current installation “Victory Garden.”
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Week 2 (June 20-23, Camp closed on June 19 for Juneteenth):
Marvelous Murals – Leap into this week’s larger-than-life theme: murals! Students will learn about artists such as AFRICOBRA, Gabino Castelan and Purvis Young, and have a one-on-one workshop with visiting artist Muta Santiago. During the week, students will also explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 3 (June 26-30)
Make Your Move – Lights, Camera, Action! Discover the world of stop-motion. Students will bring their ideas to life by creating a film using only cardboard. Students will develop storylines, characters and settings for an action-packed week.
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Week 4 (July 3-7, Camp closed on Independence Day):
Clay Play – Learn about the most widely-used art form this week at camp: clay! Students will discover the important role of clay throughout history. Students will make their own air-dry clay vessels using a variety of techniques and shapes to bring home. During this week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 5 (July 10-14):
Playful Patterns – Thread into a fun-filled textile experience. Students will create their own felt artworks, practice weaving techniques and learn about local textile artist Moira Holohan.
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Week 6 (July 17-21):
Found Photography – Peer through the lens of history! Students will explore photography through the ages and the present. Using cyanotypes, polaroids and painting, students will discover all the ways artists use this versatile medium. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 7 (July 24-28):
Sculpture in Style – Get into sculpture like never before! Students will explore five sculpture-making techniques including mold making, clay, wire and plaster. This week, students have a special workshop from “Welcome to Paradise” artist Beatriz Chachamovits and her current installation “Into the Great Dying: The Roles We Play.”
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Week 8 (July 31-Aug. 4):
Colorful Collages – Get colorful! Throughout this week, students will be working on collage and printmaking projects inspired by local artists such as Tory Mata. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 9 (Aug. 7-11):
Powerful Painting – Soar into the visual arts with projects inspired by local artist Carin Wagner. Students will paint scenes of the sky and the environment with a field trip to Elaine Gordon Park.
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Week 10 (Aug. 14-16):
Summer Sampler – Students will explore the topics and techniques they learned all summer long! Students will get a chance to discover a variety of media in this art-packed week including paint, clay, digital art, collage and printmaking. Students will have a final exhibition of their work; families are welcome to join the fun for a showcase on August 16 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
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Dynamic Design Camp
Ages 10-13
Week 1 (June 12-16):
eARTh Works – Dive into sustainable art this week! Students will explore upcycling art projects, papermaking and sustainable wearables with a special workshop from “Welcome to Paradise” artist Emmet Moore in his current installation “Victory Garden.”
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Week 2 (June 20-June 23, Camp closed on June 19 for Juneteenth):
Great Graffiti – Leave a mark at MOCA in its large-scale collaborative mural. Students will have an exciting week designing and painting a site-specific mural at MOCA inspired by the work of Gabino Castelan with visiting artist Muta Santiago. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 3 (June 26-30):
VR Visions – Explore another dimension through virtual reality! Students will use a 360-degree camera and mixed media to build immersive visual stories.
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Week 4 (July 3-July 7, Camp closed on Independence Day):
Ceramic Stories – Rewind and discover the faces of ceramic vessels from the Americas and the stories they tell. Students will create unique artworks inspired by these histories and ceramicist Addison Wolff. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 5 (July 10-14):
Thrilling Textiles – Weave through everything textiles inspired by local artist Moira Holohan. Students will explore fashion tools and media, including sewing machines, screen printing and weaving.
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Week 6 (July 17-21):
Lights and Lenses – Experience life through a different lens. Students will capture their imagination through this exploration of all things photography and light. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 7 (July 24-28):
Free Form – Carve into the world of 3D art! Students will form sculptures using different techniques and materials, including making their own molds, using plaster, wire and clay. This week’s projects are inspired by visiting workshop artist, Beatriz Chachamovits, and her current installation “Into the Great Dying: The Roles We Play” in MOCA’s Paradise Courtyard.
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Week 8 (July 31-Aug. 4):
Awesome Assemblage – Assemble an artistic vision. Students will be working on collage, printmaking and assemblage work that will pull all their creativity into one place, inspired by local artist Tory Mata. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 9 (Aug. 7-11):
Incredible Acrylic – Students will propel their painting techniques by creating layered artworks inspired by local artist Beatriz Monteavaro. This week, students will explore beyond MOCA with a field trip.
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Week 10 (Aug. 14-16):
Summer Sampler – Students will explore the topics and techniques they learned all summer long! Students will get a chance to discover a variety of media in this art-packed week including paint, clay, digital art, collage, and printmaking! Students will have a final exhibition of their work; families are welcome to join the fun for a showcase on August 16 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Summer Art Camp is funded by The Children’s Trust. The Children’s Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County.
