Where Creativity Comes to Life This Summer
Our hands-on arts camps invite children to explore art, music, dance, and theater in a fun, supportive environment. Beyond the core arts, we offer specialized programs in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), multi-arts, and creative arts therapies.
Our Camps
Our Camps
Preschool
Every week, preschoolers will embark on a colorful journey, discovering a new shade of the rainbow! Through playful movement and creative arts, they'll explore the vibrant energy of each color, igniting their imaginations in exciting and interactive ways.
Ages 3-5
Full Day
Ages 5-8
Join us for our full-day, multi-arts camps, or opt for a half-day program focused on a specific discipline, perfect for children ages 5-8. Full-day campers should bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and lunch. Please ensure your child wears closed-toe shoes for safety.
Half & Full Day
Join us for our exciting full-day, multi-arts camps, or choose a half-day program focused on a specific discipline, designed for children ages 9-12. Full-day campers should bring a nut-free snack, water bottle, and lunch. Please ensure your child wears closed-toe shoes for safety.
Ages 9-12
Theatre
Our theatre camps are perfect for students looking to build self-confidence, express themselves, and learn the value of teamwork. Programs cover everything from musical theatre techniques, such as scenes, songs, and staging choreography to developing strong audition material. Students also practice audition etiquette and gain the skills they need to walk into auditions prepared and confident
Ages 5-14
Arts Therapies
Curious about the Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) at Fairmount? These half-day camps are a great way to explore all that the Creative Arts Therapies have to offer. They are grounded in mental wellness through the arts and facilitated by mental health professionals with expertise across multiple therapeutic frameworks including Dance/Movement Therapy, Art Therapy, and Drama Therapy.
Ages 5-12
New! Before and After Camp Care
This year we are introducing Before and After Camp Care making camp days more flexible and fun for campers ages 5-14 and their grown ups. Before Care will be offered from 7:30-9:00 a.m. for an additional $60/week. After Care will run from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional $80/week. You may sign up for just Before Care, or just After Care, or both. The combined cost of both services will be $125/week. This service is not offered for singular days.
Big Fun and Bright Benefits
Summer arts camps are more than a blast. They can benefit your little one in so many ways, including sparking creativity, boosting problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and encouraging teamwork through collaboration with fellow campers, to name a few! If you’re interested in how your child can benefit from arts camps, keep reading!
Brain-Boosting Fun
The arts aren’t just fun, they’re brain boosters, too! Making and participating in the arts spark critical thinking and problem-solving as kids decide what to create and figure out creative solutions along the way. It’s also a great way to improve focus, as the hands-on process keeps little minds engaged and attention sharp. Our instructors often weave arts vocabulary and storytelling into activities, helping campers develop early literacy skills alongside their creativity. Bonus: artsy kids often see a boost in academics, from math and reading to writing and even test scores!
Personal Growth and Social Gains
Personal and social benefits shine through in our camps, where children are encouraged to build self-esteem and confidence by expressing their one-of-a-kind voices, fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. They have opportunities to develop social skills by collaborating on art projects and sharing what they learned at their end-of-week share days, which helps build friendships and teamwork. Art becomes a healthy outlet for self-expression and emotional regulation, allowing children to process feelings and reduce stress. In this thoughtful environment, campers are encouraged to take risks, learn from mistakes, and develop resilience, helping them grow both personally and socially.
Minds Sharp, Hands Busy
Arts camps aren’t only about creativity, they’re great for growing minds and bodies, too! Campers build focus and discipline through hands-on art and performing activities, developing mindfulness and the ability to focus along the way. Activities like drawing, painting, and sculpting also help improve fine motor skills and coordination. Best of all, kids get a healthy break from screens, enjoying active, screen-free fun that keeps both their minds and bodies engaged.
Are you not sure which camp is the right fit for your young artist? We’re happy to help! Shoot us an email at info@fairmountcenter.org or give us a ring at (440) 338-3171 for personalized camp recommendations and more information.