An Arts Summer Camp To Unleash Your Imagination, Make Friends and Create Art This Summer
Beginners to advanced artists and performers ages 8 to 16 from all around the world, come to Long Lake overnight summer arts camp to explore all style and forms of Fine Arts and Performing Arts. Every camper has the freedom of choice to create their own amazing schedule with our help. The stunning natural beauty of the Adirondack Park in New York inspires you along with other artist and performers from around the world. You design your perfect summer arts camp schedule everyday choosing from Fine Arts, Dance, Theater, Rock Bands, Music, Circus, Film and fun land and water sports. The choice is always yours, we specialize in the best Fine and Performing Arts for children. Below is a time lapse video showing the creative process. Learn all about our Performing arts choices here.
We help Long Lakers live their best lives by providing a warm safe and supportive oasis, coupled with inspiring guidance to achieve lasting personal fulfillment and joy.
There are three buildings offering kids fine arts with 16 separate studios and 25 artist in residence teachers inspiring you at camp all summer. Long Lake Camp is the most amazing arts camp in the world for boys and girls to express yourself and share your creativity with the world. We are one of only two camps on earth to offer such a diverse selection and to hire so many dedicated fine arts teachers. The art forms and studios we offer at camp are below each with its own instructor:
- Painting and Drawing
- Photography, Digital, Traditional film.
- Jewelry and Silver-Smithing
- Fashion Design and Construction
- Ceramics, in its own dedicated studio
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Textile Design
- Weaving
- Textile Design, Batik, Tie-Dye
- Puppetry
- Creative Writing
- Rocketry and model making
- Graphics and Animation
- Welding
- Environmental Arts
- Found Object installation
- Time Based art forms
- Public Art Works
- Collaborative, individual creativity
- Murals
Our two-story Fine Arts Facility is open all day and we have special evening classes for our most dedicated artists. It has both inside and beautiful outdoors working areas and has been designed to promote the exchange of ideas and creativity. Because you create your own schedule you can spend all day or one period making art, its your choice and you can change your schedule daily if you wish. We make it easy for you to take your ideas from studio to studio creating your own portfolio of art work. We also have separate buildings for our ceramics studio and photography studio.
At the end of the session we display all your creativity in our Long Lake Camp for the Arts Gallery. With professional lighting and mounting we present your work to more than 500 visitors.
To learn more about Long Lake’s summer fine arts camp programs please call 914-693-7111 and watch the video above to see why our Fine Arts Camp is loved so much by our artists. If you are searching for an arts camp near me please do take a look at Long Lake Camp for the Arts. You can watch all our videos here, see our photo gallery here and request more information here. Welcome to Long Lake!
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FAQs
What is Long Lake’s focus as a summer art camp?
We give young artists the freedom to create, explore, and grow through hands-on projects in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more, all while surrounded by nature and like-minded peers.
Is this an overnight arts camp?
Yes. It’s a full sleepaway program where campers live on-site and dive deep into their creative passions.
What kind of summer art programs do you offer?
Campers can join guided classes or pursue their own projects across a wide range of mediums. We provide structure, materials, and mentorship without limiting imagination.
Is Long Lake a good fit for a drawing summer camp?
Yes! From basic sketching to advanced techniques, we offer focused instruction in drawing styles and concepts.
Do you have options for a painting summer camp experience?
Yes. Campers work with acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, and more, learning both technique and personal expression.
Can I register now for art camps in the summer of 2025?
Yes, registration is open. Early spots tend to go fast, especially for popular sessions.
Does my child need art experience to attend this arts summer camp?
No prior experience is needed. Whether they’re just starting out or already passionate, there’s something for every skill level.
Presently all sessions are accepting campers ages 8 to 16. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
