Summer Camp 2027

Calling all creative kids and teens! Join Clay Art Center for a summer of hands-on fun, where you'll learn to sculpt, spin, glaze, and fire your own ceramic masterpieces!

Unleash your child’s creativity at our award-winning Clay Summer Day Camp! Kids ages 7-15 can explore handbuilding, sculpture, and wheel throwing in fun, themed weekly camps like Hidden Worlds, Fantastic Beasts in Clay, and Wheel & Beyond. Our expert instructors foster confidence, friendships, and artistic skills in a hands-on, screen-free environment. Weekly camps run Monday, July 12, 2027- Friday, August 27, 2027.

Early Registration: Enroll January 21 - February 11, 2027 for a 10% discount.

Weekly Camps run Mondays through Fridays, from July 12 to August 27
Week 1: July 12-16
Week 2: July 19-23
Week 3: July 26-30
Week 4: August 2-6
Week 5: August 9-13
Week 6: August 16-20
Week 7: August 23-27

Morning Camp: 9:00am – 12:00pm | $392 /week
Afternoon Camp: 1:00pm – 4:00pm | $380 /week
Full Day Camp: 9:00am - 4:00pm | $784 for the week

Early Drop Off: Clay Art Center offers early drop off for campers, starting at 8:30 am in the Main Classroom. 

Gallery trips: Campers in Clay Art Center’s summer camp take weekly trips to our gallery to get inspired by the artists in the exhibition and those featured in our shop!

Scholarships: Clay Art Center awards scholarships based on financial need. Clay Art Center prioritizes applicants from Port Chester. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2027. For scholarship information, reach out to: communityarts@clayartcenter.org, or Apply Now

Spaces fill quickly—don’t miss this opportunity for your child to unplug, create, and make lasting summer memories with clay!

“The Clay Art Center is an amazing place in which my daughter enjoyed learning each day. The instructor and staff were so friendly and made the teaching process fun.” - Summer Camp Parent, 2026

Learn more about our Summer Camp Policies and Procedures | Políticas y procedimientos del campamento de verano

Got questions? Please reach out to: camp@clayartcenter.org
View our Summer Camp FAQ page

Sample Camps: 

Creatures, Creatures, Everywhere! (7-11 years old): Clay creatures fill the studio! Fish, birds, dinosaurs, mammals, and more are sculpted using pinch, coil, and slab techniques—along with habitats and homes for them to explore.

Wheel and Beyond! (12-15 years old): Clay starts spinning and creativity takes off. Centering, pulling, and shaping on the potter’s wheel lead to fun and funky pieces—big, small, and everything in between—finished with glazes that make each pot uniquely personal.

FAQs: 

1. Where are you located? Clay Art Center is located at 40 Beech Street in Port Chester, NY. Just minutes from the Metro-North train station, Clay Art Center is accessible by a short car ride from neighboring towns like Rye, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, White Plains, and Greenwich, CT.

2. Is camp just clay? Yes, Clay Art Center’s camps are focused on clay. While students have the opportunity to draw, make lanyards, and do other crafts during lunch and break times, the camp itself is focused solely on ceramics. Campers in our 7-11 year old camps handbuild, while campers in our 12-15 year old camps throw on the potter’s wheel.

3. Is camp nut-free? Yes, Clay Art Center’s facilities are nut-free for the 7 weeks of summer camp. This includes all nuts and nut products, including nut butters and nut milks. 

4. Can my talented six year old join the 7-11 year old camp? No, Clay Art Center has strict age requirements for campers. Only campers between the ages of 7 and 11 years old are allowed for our handbuilding camps. Only students 12-15 years old can join our wheel throwing camps.

5. When can I pick up my camper’s pieces? Clay Art Center reaches out to families when the pieces are ready to pick up, usually 3-4 weeks after camp has ended. 

6. What ages can attend Clay Art Center summer camp? Campers aged 7-15 years old can attend Clay Art Center’s camp.

7. What will my child learn at pottery camp? For campers 7-11 years old, they’ll learn basic handbuilding skills. For campers 12-15 years old, they’ll focus on learning basic wheel throwing techniques.

8. Do campers need previous pottery experience? No! No previous experience is required!

9. What are the hours of summer camp? Summer camp runs from 9 am- 4 pm each day, with morning, afternoon, and full-day options (9 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm, and 9 am-4 pm). Clay Art Center’s camp also offers early drop-off starting at 8:30 am. 

10. Do campers need to bring their own supplies? Clay Art Center asks campers to bring a reusable water bottle and a hand towel. All other supplies are provided by Clay Art Center.

11. How many children are in each camp? Our 7-11 year old camp has space for 10 campers, and our 12-15 year old camp has space for 12 campers. 

12. Is lunch included? No, lunch is not included! For half-day campers, families are asked to provide one nut-free snack. For full-day campers, families are asked to bring one nut-free lunch and two nut-free snacks. 

13. Where can I find summer camp registration information? Visit this page for registration information.

14. Do campers get to take their pottery home? Yes! After camp ends, our staff fire and pack the finished pieces. Then we’ll reach out when they’re ready to be picked up!