{"id":17584,"date":"2018-10-10T01:58:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T01:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/?page_id=17584"},"modified":"2025-04-23T00:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T00:59:16","slug":"art-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/art-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"
Summer camps give us time to dive into larger scale & grander projects like papier mache, batik painting, & sculpture. For our die-hard campers who return year after year (or week after week), we catalog all projects students complete & make every effort to avoid repeating projects!<\/p>\n
And school holidays and snow days make for a fun excuse to roll up our sleeves and get creative![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section layout_structure=”half_right” bg_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/copy-of-pfh26749-1-1024×768-1.jpg” min_height=”400″ js_vertical_centered=”true”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_custom_heading text=”School’s Out & Summer Camps” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”left-to-right”][vc_custom_heading text=”Convenient Options” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInRight”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741623084775{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In the summer, we offer weekly Art or Pottery Camps <\/b>with two convenient times to pick from:\u00a0 Morning 9am-12pm or Afternoon 1-4pm.\u00a0 We also offer a few weeks of FULL DAY<\/strong> Pottery + Art Combo Camp<\/strong> that blends pottery and mixed media art in a fun and engaging camp.<\/p>\n Summer Camps are for mixed Ages 4-12, with a few special sessions for themes we’re particularly excited about, or limited age groups (such as preschool ages)!\u00a0 Summer Camp Enrollment Page<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n School’s Out Camps<\/strong><\/a> are half day drop off camps for ages 5-12.\u00a0 If there is a full day off, we typically offer a Morning 9am-12pm or Afternoon 1-3pm or 4pm session.\u00a0 Also see our Workshops<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for special themed 1.5 hour events![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/camp-schedule\/” align=”center” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]Summer Camps[\/mk_button][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”large” url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/events-schedule\/” align=”center” bg_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_hover_bg=”#c75c9a” btn_hover_txt_color=”#ffffff”]School’s Out Camps[\/mk_button][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#c75c9a”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section][vc_column width=”1\/4″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/summer-camp-web-1-2.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/summer-camp-web-2-2.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/summer-camp-web-3-2.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][mk_image src=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/summer-camp-web-4-2.jpg” image_size=”full” align=”center”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fort Mill Summer Camp Highlights” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-moon-smiley” title=”HAPPY KIDS” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n Each day we send you home with an excited & proud paint-smudged artist & a frame-worthy pile of loot! They might look like they just did the Color Run 5k but on the bright side – no sunburns or skinned knees!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-moon-clock” title=”THREE HOUR DROP OFF” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n Mixed Media camps are three hours a day in the mornings (9am-12pm) or afternoons (1-4pm). Drop off, ages 4-14. Sign up with a friend, make new ones, or both!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-icon-copy” title=”MULTIPLE UNIQUE PROJECTS” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n Students create original & unique fine art projects (a mix of open-ended and guided lessons). We have been known to take on some pretty ambitious projects, so clear some wall and shelf space!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-moon-food-2″ title=”PACK A SNACK” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n Send a light NUT-FREE<\/a> snack in the original package so we can verify the ingredients. Fresh fruits & veggies (especially pickles) make great art camp snacks!<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-icon-group” title=”LOW STAFF:STUDENT RATIO” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n Each child feels supported & challenged as we strive to maintain a ratio of 1:8. We always have at least two teachers, regardless of how small the group is.<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mk_icon_box icon=”mk-moon-users-3″ title=”AGE APPROPRIATE GROUPS” style=”boxed” icon_color=”#FFFFF” icon_circle_color=”#c75c9a” txt_color=”#999999″]\n If warranted, artists are separated into age appropriate groups. Students may be using the same materials at the same time but the project and\/or techniques are modified for age.<\/p>\n[\/mk_icon_box][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#c75c9a”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Summer Camp Cancellation Policy” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1703649777876{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]A non-refundable $150 deposit, per child, per camp session, is required to register. The full balance (less your deposit) is due no later than the first day of camp. We will send you an email reminder the week before camp with a link to pay the balance due online. If you need to cancel and have already paid for the session, your payment (less the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded in the form of a studio credit if we are notified in writing seven days prior to the start of camp (helloFM@smallhandsbigart.com<\/a>). There are no refunds for last minute cancellations less than seven days prior; however, we’re happy to consider any special circumstances and offer a studio credit at our discretion.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to change the camp dates & times, please submit a change request via email at least one week prior to the start of camp and we’ll be happy to accommodate your request, space permitting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#c75c9a”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_custom_heading text=”More Fort Mill Art School Options!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section][vc_column][mk_imagebox show_as=”column” column=”4″][mk_imagebox_item item_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/classes-updated-1.jpg” image_padding=”false” background_color=”#ffffff” item_title=”Classes” title_text_size=”30″ title_color=”#c75c9a” btn_text=”Classes” btn_url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/mixed-media-classes\/” btn_background_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_text_color=”#ffffff” btn_hover_background_color=”#c75c9a”][\/mk_imagebox_item][mk_imagebox_item item_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/img_47101-copy-1024×824-1.jpg” image_padding=”false” background_color=”#ffffff” item_title=”Camps” title_text_size=”30″ title_color=”#c75c9a” btn_text=”Camps” btn_url=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/art-camps\/” btn_background_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_text_color=”#ffffff” btn_hover_background_color=”#c75c9a”][\/mk_imagebox_item][mk_imagebox_item item_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/parties-updated-2.jpg” image_padding=”false” background_color=”#ffffff” item_title=”Parties” title_text_size=”30″ title_color=”#c75c9a” btn_text=”Parties” btn_url=”https:\/\/smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/parties\/” btn_background_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_text_color=”#ffffff” btn_hover_background_color=”#c75c9a”][\/mk_imagebox_item][mk_imagebox_item item_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/img_471012-1024×824.jpg” image_padding=”false” background_color=”#ffffff” item_title=”Workshops” title_text_size=”30″ title_color=”#c75c9a” btn_text=”Workshops” btn_url=”https:\/\/smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/art-workshops\/” btn_background_color=”#45bfd1″ btn_text_color=”#ffffff” btn_hover_background_color=”#c75c9a”][\/mk_imagebox_item][\/mk_imagebox][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/04\/img_0266-1.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” bg_gradient=”left_top” video_color_mask=”rgba(130,36,227,0.41)” gr_end=”rgba(35,132,26,0.33)” min_height=”600″ full_width=”true” full_height=”true” el_class=”dark” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_custom_heading text=”When School is Out, Art is In Fort Mill!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][mk_page_section layout_structure=”half_left” bg_image=”https:\/\/www.smallhandsbigart.com\/fort-mill\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2018\/12\/web-image-1-1.jpg” min_height=”400″ js_vertical_centered=”true”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Art and Pottery Camps” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2341281a” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”left-to-right”][vc_custom_heading text=”The High Level Scoop” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”slideInLeft”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1546898084458{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Our fun & enriching half day programs educate, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":8,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17584","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n