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Art Camps Summer 2025

Mess Hall Arts 2025 Summer Camps are not like any other camp. No matter what your young artist loves or wants to learn, we guarantee we have something for EVERYONE! Check the drop-down weeks for more information about each camp. Or click the register button to go directly to our Booking Page.

Sibling discounts available when signing up 2 or more for same camp. We also have optional 1 hour before and after care.

We don’t think cost should deter children from getting an amazing experience with us at Mess Hall Arts. Please contact us if you think you would like to find out more about the select Scholarship spots available.

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Illustration of a paintbrush with a white and red handle, featuring bristles painted in vibrant rainbow colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. This piece captures the creativity found in art classes against a striking black background.

AM Camp

Elements of Art: This class is a must for all artists. Elements of art are the visual components that artists use to create a masterpiece; line, shape, form, space, texture, color, and value. We will learn about and go in depth to learn about all 7 elements of art and then use the techniques to create masterpieces.

A colorful chart titled The Elements of Art decorates the art studio, showcasing sections for space, line, shape, form, texture, value, and color. Perfect for kids summer camps or kids art classes, each section features engaging graphics like lines and a color wheel.

PM Camp

Famous Art Movements 1– there are 9 influential art movements in history. Our projects during this camp will include impressionism, cubism, expressionism, and pointillism.

This abstract painting, inspired by kids art classes, features geometric shapes in a stained glass style. Triangles, rectangles, and circles in vibrant red, yellow, and orange hues are separated by bold black lines to create a dynamic pattern reminiscent of creative summer camps for children.

AM Camp

Is It… Art? Realistic Art: Hyperrealism is a genre of painting and sculpture resembling a high-resolution photograph. The hyperrealist style focuses much more of its emphasis on details and the subject. In this camp we will make use 3D Foam to create various pieces and you can decide….is it art? Is it a cake? Is it a succulent? Is it treats?

A tall stack of pancakes topped with blueberries and drizzled with rich, golden syrup sits on a small white plate against a wooden background, reminiscent of mess hall arts in kids summer camps. The lighting casts a warm glow, highlighting the glossy texture of the syrup and fresh berries.

PM Camp

Comic Art Comic Book Art or Sequential Art is a style of art using panels and speech bubbles to tell a story.  In this camp we will create a full comic with character development, story lines, page layouts and pop art. We will also explore flip books and make our own.

A colorful comic-style collage featuring words like SNAP!, YEAH!, and ZAP!! in vibrant fonts, surrounded by stars and dynamic burst patterns. Perfect for inspiring creativity in kids summer camps or adding a splash of excitement to art classes at the Mess Hall Arts.

AM Camp

3D Art: 3D art takes up three-dimensional space and is viewable from many angles. We will learn about famous sculpture artists and create 3D art with spray foam, foam sheet creations, and bring animals to life.

In the art studio, three vibrant bird sculptures boast elongated necks and stylized features. The left bird shines with blue leaf-like patterns, the middle flaunts a green hue with a yellow beak, while the right captivates with a red beak and blue wings.

PM Camp

Art in the Kitchen– Cake, Cookies, Cupcakes and more! In this camp you can expect to learn artistic techniques to decorate sweet and treats. Plan to play with piping bags, tips, fondant and tools on edible canvases. (no baking will be done in this class)

 

A round cake with a watercolor effect in pink, blue, and purple hues is placed on a glass stand in the art studio. Gold leaf accents are scattered on the cake. A paintbrush and small containers are nearby, with a blue curtain backdrop. Perfect inspiration for kids summer camps!.

AM Camp

2 Dimensional & Illusions: 2D art is a visual art form that exists in two dimensions, or width and height, and is represented on a flat surface. We will create 2D art on canvas, diorama boxes and illusion art during the week of camp.

Colorful textured art on a square canvas depicting a stylized landscape with layers of pink, red, orange, yellow, light blue, dark blue, and green resembling hills and a sun. Perfect for showcasing in an art studio or inspiring creativity during kids summer camps.

PM Camp

Drawing & Doodles– Are you a fan of Mr. Doodle, Sam Cox? We will spend this camp doodling like Mr. Doodle! We will study drawing basics of shading, tone and figures. We will learn about perspectives and pop art and even graffiti.

A chaotic, playful doodle reminiscent of mess hall arts with cartoonish characters and random patterns. It features a wide-eyed face, a rocket, a smiling figure with sunglasses, and various abstract shapes and symbols. Predominantly blue on a white background.

AM Camp

Games & More: Are you or your family fans of game night? Maybe you are learning chess or love winning at candy land. During this camp we will spend the week creating your own board game. We will create the board itself, characters (pieces), theme and rules. You will finish the week with your own new board game. 

Three game design worksheets pinned to a corkboard in the art studio, each titled Design your own game, Sketch your own game, and What makes a game? Two blue dice and colorful pushpins are placed nearby. Its an inspiring spot for students taking art classes.

PM Camp

Slime & Sensory– In this camp we will expand beyond the simple glue slime. We will create various slimes with the multiple options for add ins and experimenting. However we wont just make slime we will use slime in many ways! We will create slime art, statues, sun catchers and more! 

Colorful, translucent plastic sheets crumpled together in a vibrant display, featuring shades of orange, pink, yellow, blue, purple, and green. This playful arrangement against a white background resembles the creative spirit found in kids summer camps and mess hall arts activities.

AM Camp

Famous Art Movements 2– there are 9 influential art movements in history. Our projects during this camp will include Abstract expressionism, dadaism, surrealism and pop art.

A colorful, abstract landscape perfect for kids art classes, featuring a house, trees, and flowers. The sky is blue with dots, and the trees have striped patterns. The green ground has curves with vibrant purple and orange flowers. The house stands out with its bold red roof.

PM Camp

Crafters Dream House– In this camp, we will create our own village of wooden dream houses. Each artist will build their very own dream house. Plan to paint, construct, wallpaper, design rooms and create add-ins.

doll house

AM Camp

Metal & Leather Working: Art isn’t just paper and canvas. Metal and leather is a dynamic ever-evolving form of artistic expression.  In this camp we will use multiple types of metals and leathers to create various art. Plan to create jewelry and various bag/pouches using, stamping, paint, special tools and more.

Three leather wristbands lie on a white surface, decorated with colorful floral patterns reminiscent of art classes. Two are flat with snap buttons at the ends, while one is circular. The flowers are in pink, yellow, blue, and green, adding a playful vibe like those seen at kids summer camps.

PM Camp

Kinetic Art– Kinetic art is any art with movement or the portrayal of movement. In this camp we will work to create sculptures, balancing mobiles, collages and marionette puppets. We will also challenge each artist to make a car and a boat. Does it float? Is it Fast? We will see…

Colorful wind chimes, reminiscent of creations from an art studio, are made from repurposed materials like rulers, beads, and plastic items. They hang against a brick wall with vibrant designs in red, yellow, green, and blue, creating a whimsical display.

AM Camp

Fairy, Gnomes & Gardens: Art isn’t just for indoors. In this camp we will explore the outdoor world around us. We will create art that can be placed in gardens, yards and even art that creates beautiful sound.

Colorful painted rocks on a stone surface, designed to resemble bugs like ladybugs and bees, are perfect for inspiring creativity in kids art classes. The rocks vary in size and vibrant hues of red, yellow, blue, green, orange, and purple, nestled among natural stones and bark mulch.

PM Camp

Elements of Art– This class is a must for all artists. Elements of art are the visual components that artists use to create a masterpiece; line, shape, form, space, texture, color, and value. We will learn about and go in depth to learn about all 7 elements of art and then use the techniques to create masterpieces.

A colorful chart titled The Elements of Art decorates the art studio, showcasing sections for space, line, shape, form, texture, value, and color. Perfect for kids summer camps or kids art classes, each section features engaging graphics like lines and a color wheel.

AM Camp

TBD: We are excited to keep this week open to find out what the young artists are really excited about. If we have a very popular camp we will expand that camp to have an additional week. 

PM Camp

TBD– We are excited to keep this week open to find out what the young artists are really excited about. If we have a very popular camp we will expand that camp to have an additional week. 

AM Camp

Fluid & Water Art- Fluid art is unpredictable and a ton of fun! In this camp we will explore art in many forms. Plan to get messy because we will be doing a paint pouring project, tye-dye 2 ways, bubble art, pendulum paintings and MORE.

Five tie-dye T-shirts arranged on grass showcase the creativity of our kids summer camps. Designs include various patterns: one blue, one rainbow with a white base, one bright pink and white, one blue-green, and one with rainbow arcs. Each shirt has unique swirling and circular motifs.

PM Camp

Is It…Art? Realistic Art– Hyperrealism is a genre of painting and sculpture resembling a high-resolution photograph. The hyperrealist style focuses much more of its emphasis on details and the subject. In this camp we will use 3D Foam to create various pieces and you can decide….is it art? Is it a cake? Is it a succulent? Is it treats?

Colorful clay pots with vibrant green and purple succulents inside, reminiscent of kids art projects, set against a white background. The pots vary in size and color, including orange, yellow, blue, and pink; some even have green moss at the base of the plants.

AM Camp

Junk Journals & Mixed Media: Mixed media art is artwork which uses various materials are used. During this camp, we will make journals, collages and other art with various materials.

A collage of six abstract artworks from our art studio showcases vibrant colors and mixed media elements, including letters, shapes, and textures. Each piece features distinct patterns in pink, black, yellow, and blue, creating lively compositions that inspire creativity in art classes.

PM Camp

Art Games & Challenges– Sometimes you just want to be goofy with art! In this camp, art will be all fun and games. We will design a puzzle, paint with our feet, paint a friend, use different utensils to create art and more! Are you up for a fun art challenge?

A collage of six images showcases vibrant artistic techniques from a lively art studio: a roller with green paint, a masher blending red and white, a fork dipped in purple, a sponge with green paint, two cups creating yellow and red patterns, and hands swirling brown paint.

AM Camp

Edible Art: Nail it version- This camp makes canvas a thing of the past. We think art should be anything we want. So this weeks camp we take plates, cakes, cookies and more and try to nail it…like the show. And yes we will have a peer vote and present winners. Plan to use simple ingredients to create masterpieces, fondant and frosting to make sweet designs.

Four cupcakes, adorned with art studio-inspired flower-shaped frosting, rest on a white rectangular plate. The blossoms burst in pink, yellow, green, and purple hues with stems of green icing. A rustic wooden surface serves as the backdrop for this delicious canvas.

PM Camp

State Fair Favs– The great Minnesota get together is almost here! Blue Ribbon Pies, The Perfect Apple, and of course the famous food on a stick! In this camp we will create the best of the best! Learn how to use plaster and foam pieces to create realistic works of art. Who’s ready for sweet corn and corn dogs?

A beautifully baked pie with a golden-brown lattice crust, showcasing a filling of golden corn kernels, resembles a masterpiece from kids art classes. The pie, with its wavy edges, sits elegantly on a plain white background.

AM Camp

State Fair Fun: Rides, games, and everything that makes the Fair the Fun! Oh My! In this camp we will create our own State Fair Gallery. Campers will create their own miniature ride, “butter” sculpture, and celebrate Minnesota’s History with Art!

A homemade marble run constructed from paper towel rolls, paper plates, and green tape is set up on a wooden floor. The design features winding paths and elevated tracks, reminiscent of projects created in kids summer camps where creativity flows.

PM Camp

3D Art– 3D art takes up three-dimensional space and is viewable from many angles. We will learn about famous sculpture artists and create 3D art with spray foam, plaster, foam pieces, and bring animals to life using cardboard and more.

A complex white abstract sculpture, reminiscent of creations from Mess Hall Arts, features intertwined loops, circular shapes, and arches set against a dark background. With various cut-outs and layers, the piece creates an intricate form that could inspire new ideas in art classes.

Quick FAQs

  • Our summer camps are 4 days and 3 hours long. We offer 2 camps a day, AM and PM. 
  • Discounts are available for siblings. (must be 2 or more for same camp)
  • Each Artist must pack a snack and water bottle PER camp. If your artist is doing both camps please pack a lunch for the hour between camps. Lunch hour is fully staffed. 
  • Before and After care is optional if needed. We offer 1 hour before and 1 hour after Camps. 8-9am and 4-5pm. Must be signed up minimum a week prior to camps week.
  • Camps are $350 each. Theres a discount for booking full day of camps for $600. To register for camp, 50% of total is due at time of booking. Remaining balance is due a minimum of 1 week prior to start of camp. This is automatically charged if a balance remains.
  • A waiver for each art participant is REQUIRED. Link can be found in confirmation email or signature can be done upon drop off on first day. 
  • DRESS FOR MESS! We use a variety of materials and cannot guarentee that staining or damage to clothing will not happen. We provide each artist with an apron to help with mess. 
  • THURSDAYS- We invite all parents from the week to visit up to 30 minutes prior to dismissal to see the gallery of kids art before packing it up to bring home. Some weeks there will be contests. There will be peer voting and welcome the parents to vote as well. 
  • Lastly, Thank you for trusting Mess Hall Arts with your young artists. We are so excited to have fun, learn, explore and get messy with every single one of them!

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