Laguna Art Museum (LAM) has announced the return of its highly anticipated LAM Kids Summer Day Camp Series and the weekly LAM Kids Summer Fridays, offering young artists the opportunity to play, explore and create inside the museum’s imaginative STUDIO/Lab. Scheduled on Mondays when the museum is closed to the public, these daylong camps provide an exclusive, inspiring setting for children ages 5–12 to engage with hands-on projects centered around art’s connection to the world around them. Additionally, families can enjoy weekly drop-in creative sessions every Friday throughout the summer, offering accessible, spontaneous art exploration for all ages.
Each camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and explores a unique weekly theme—ranging from fashion and music to space and the environment—designed to spark creativity and critical thinking in a fun, welcoming environment.
“These camps are a celebration of art’s role in everyday life,” said Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director of Laguna Art Museum. “By connecting creative expression to topics like design, nature and sound, we hope to inspire the next generation of artists, thinkers and innovators.”
All camps take place inside STUDIO/Lab, a two-room art installation created by Southern California artist Michael Davis with contributions from Elyse Pignolet. This hands-on space invites exploration through 3D visuals, interactive gadgets, whiteboard drawing stations and other sensory-driven tools designed to foster creative thinking and play.
2025 LAM Kids Summer Day Camp Themes & Dates
- June 16: Fashion – Explore the connections between fine art and fashion through tactile design projects
- June 23: Space – Create out-of-this-world art inspired by the beauty of the galaxy
- July 14: Design – Invent new ideas and design logos, toys and games
- July 21: Fantasy – Dream up imaginative worlds and characters through story-driven artwork
- July 28: Music – Merge art and sound with creations inspired by music and lyrics
- August 4: 3D – Sculpt and build 3D artworks using materials like clay
- August 11: Environment – Create artworks inspired by Laguna Beach’s natural beauty and the museum’s roots in plein air painting
PRICING
LAM Kids Summer Day Camps (9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
- Members: $90 per child | $80 for two or more siblings
- Non-members: $110 per child | $90 for two or more siblings
Pre-registration is required. Parents or guardians do not need to be present during the camp day. To register and learn more, visit lagunaartmuseum.org/events.
LAM Kids Summer Fridays: Weekly Drop-In Fun
Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer, families are invited to drop in and create their own masterpieces at LAM Kids Summer Fridays. Held inside STUDIO/Lab, these open studio sessions encourage self-guided exploration with help from on-site education staff.
- Free with museum admission
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No pre-registration required
“Summer Fridays are the perfect low-key way for families to explore creativity together,” said Lee. “Whether you stay an hour or the whole day, there’s always something inspiring to discover in STUDIO/Lab.”
Credit: Laguna Art Museum.
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