Camps
Creative day camps for kids ages 5–10
Full-day creative day camps and school-break camps that turn a day off school into a day of hands-on making, art, design, and creative problem solving.
Overview
Luminaries creative day camps deliver a full day of studio time in small pods. Kids finish real projects, build friendships, and go home tired in the best way.
Learning outcomes
- Start and finish a real project in a single day or week.
- Try tools and techniques they've never used before.
- Collaborate with new pod-mates on a shared challenge.
- Present work at an end-of-camp share-out.
Camp themes
- Maker Week — build, print, sew, and sculpt
- Field Studio — nature observation, natural dye, outdoor building
- Story Studio — stop motion, illustration, character design
- Design Lab — solve a real problem across five days
Program structure
Camps run 9 AM – 3 PM with drop-off/pickup windows. Full week or select days. Ages 5–7 and 8–10 in separate cohorts.
Frequently asked questions
When do creative day camps run?
Summer, winter break, spring break, and select school-out days. Check the calendar for current dates and enrollment windows.
What ages are day camps for?
Ages 5–10, split into Little Luminaries and Rising Luminaries cohorts so projects match each age group.
What's a typical day like?
Morning studio rituals, a demonstration, a full-length making block, lunch and outdoor time, a second maker studio, and a share-out at the end of the day. Kids come home with real projects.
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes. Contact us before enrolling multiple siblings and we'll apply the sibling rate.
Ready to see it in person?
Bring your child to a Discovery Day and try a hands-on lab before you enroll.