Peaks & Paint Summer Camp

🎨 About the Camp Peaks & Paint is our boutique youth art camp designed to spark imagination, build creative confidence, and teach real artistic skills! Hosted in our bright, welcoming Bijou Art Studio in central Colorado Springs, campers spend their week diving into pottery wheel throwing, ceramic handbuilding, painting, and mixed media art under the guidance of professional artists and experienced art educators.

✨ Camp at a Glance

• Ages: 6–13 years old (grouped thoughtfully by age; absolute beginners welcome!)

• Flexible Schedules: Morning Half-Day (9 AM–12 PM), Afternoon Half-Day (1 PM–4 PM), or Full-Day (9 AM–4 PM)

• All-Inclusive: All professional art materials, clay, glazes, and kiln firings are included

• Boutique Group Sizes: Small class sizes so every camper receives personalized attention and encouragement

⏰ Daily Routine & Workflow Each day balances structured technical instruction with inspiring independent art-making and community building:

• Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM):

  • 9:00–9:15 AM: Arrival, check-in & creative warm-up

  • 9:15–10:30 AM: Pottery wheel throwing & ceramic handbuilding

  • 10:30–10:45 AM: Snack break & social time

  • 10:45 AM–12:00 PM: Drawing, acrylic/watercolor painting & finishing touches

• Supervised Lunch Hour (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM): Fully supervised break included for full-day campers (must bring a packed lunch from home). Lunch coverage is also available as an add-on for half-day campers.

• Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM):

  • 1:00–1:15 PM: Arrival & warm-up

  • 1:15–2:30 PM: Painting & mixed media projects

  • 2:30–2:45 PM: Snack break

  • 2:45–4:00 PM: Pottery sculpting, glazing & assembly

🎨 Rotating Weekly Themes While every camper explores pottery, painting, drawing, and mixed media every week, our rotating themes keep projects fresh and exciting:

• 🏔️ Mountain Magic: Colorado landscapes, sculpted mountain creatures, and hand-painted wood

• 🌈 Color Crazy: Pour-painting, color theory, rainbow art & vibrant ceramics

• 🐉 Mythical Creatures & Magic: Fantasy sculptures, dragon eggs & spell books

• 🚀 Outer Space Explorers: Clay aliens, galaxy canvases & cosmic collages

• 🏛️ Art Through the Ages: Mosaics, cave art, Egyptian crafts & pop art

• 🌿 Garden of Imagination: Botanical prints, floral paintings & bug sculptures

• 🌊 Under the Sea: Ocean landscapes & sculpted marine life

• 🌍 Art Around the World: Global art styles, African masks & Japanese ink art

🎒 What to Bring & What to Expect

• Daily Packing Checklist: Please send your camper with a water bottle, a nut-free snack (plus a packed lunch if staying full-day), and clothes that are okay to get messy!

• Drop-Off & Pick-Up: This is a drop-off program. Parents drop off at start time and return for pick-up so students can fully immerse themselves in studio time.

• Artwork Pick-Up: 2D drawings and paintings go home at the end of camp week. Fired pottery pieces are professionally glazed and ready for studio pick-up 4–6 weeks after camp.

💖 Why Parents & Campers Love Us

• Expert Mentorship: Taught by patient, professional artists who foster creative problem-solving.

• Real Skill Building: Kids learn authentic ceramics and fine-art techniques rather than simple crafts.

• A Safe & Inspiring Space: An encouraging environment where campers build friendships and leave proud of everything they make!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• What if my child has never done pottery before? No experience needed! Our teaching artists adapt projects for all skill levels.

• Are age groups separated? Yes, campers are grouped by age within the studio for tailored instruction and age-appropriate peer dynamics.

• What if we have to miss a day? Attendance is flexible if you have summer travel plans, though camp tuition is charged on a weekly basis.

📍 Studio Location & Details

• Location: 🎨 Bijou Studio — Youth & 2D Art Center (2132 E Bijou St, STE 112, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)

💳 Tuition & Discounts

• Weekly Tuition: $300 per week (Morning OR Afternoon session; includes all art supplies & firings).

• Discounts: Sibling discounts, returning camper discounts, and full-day bundle discounts available.

• Scholarships: Reduced tuition scholarships are available upon request by emailing info@pikespeakartist.com.