Summer Camp Week 1, June 22-26: COASTAL CREATIVES!
COASTAL CREATIVES! June 22-26th, 2026
Our first week is dedicated to slightly older students: Ages 9-15. This is the 1 week specifically for our older artists!
A week of seaside-inspired creativity!
Kids, ages 9-15, should pack their imagination and get ready to dive deep into coastal creativity! During "Coastal Creatives" Art Camp, artists will explore the colors, textures, and wonders of the ocean and shoreline through a variety of hands-on, nature-inspired art experiences.
Throughout the week, campers will create artwork inspired by sea life, marine animals, coral reefs, sun-washed beaches, and shimmering coastal treasures. Using a wide range of materials, we’ll experiment, layer, and play - just like the tides - while learning new techniques and discovering how artists interpret the natural world.
Projects may include:
Resin projects that capture the look of sea glass, shells, and tide-pool finds
Watercolor paintings inspired by ocean movement, light, and marine life
Colorful coral-inspired artworks using clay, mixed media, and texture
Posca/Paint Marker Canvases - as taught by visiting artist, John Lasonio
Shimmering glass and light-catching creations that reflect sun and water
Woven and needle-felted projects that capture the warm colors of a sunset
Additional coastal projects, including jewelry, metal work, and 3D art inspired by sand, sun, waves, and seaside exploration
Our camp weeks include a multitude of materials: paint, inks, clay, resin, fibers, metal, and pastels will all be used!
Our focus is on creative exploration, skill-building, and interacting with nature - encouraging each camper to develop their own artistic voice while learning about the beauty of coastal ecosystems along the way. Perfect for artists who love nature, the ocean, bright colors, and hands-on discovery, Coastal Creatives is a week filled with imagination, experimentation, and artwork that sparkles like the sea.
Special visitor! John Lasonio is a passionate visual artist whose journey began at the age of four. His work is deeply inspired by the interplay of light, color, and water, reflecting the beauty and emotion they evoke. John’s unique style utilizes acrylic art markers to create vibrant, dynamic pieces that capture fleeting moments of nature. He has exhibited alongside legendary surf artists at the Huntington Beach Art Center in the “Surfing The Pacific Rim” show and showcased his work at the Hilton Island Resort gallery in Waikiki, as well as other fine galleries around the US. Throughout his career, John has received several awards, further establishing his presence in the art community. For him, art is a refuge - a place to escape and connect with the world, inviting viewers to find solace in the beauty that surrounds us.
Free Range Art's Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for children to work with local artists and outdoor educators to make art and explore nature. Give the youth in your life an unforgettable summer experience exploring ideas, getting messy in the studio and creek, making art, and having a ton of FUN. Please select your week(s) and how many children per week. Camps are $425/child per week. Please see refund policy and notify us in writing of any food or animal allergies at freerangeartclasses@gmail.com. We will email a health form prior to camp. Drop off and pick up will be expedited for your convenience with a car line in the main parking lot. Drop off begins at 8:50.
Summer Camp Refund Policy:
There are no exceptions to our Summer Camp cancellation policy.
We have reserved and held specific spot(s) for your child(ren) which others might have filled. In the event that you need to cancel or transfer to another week, we will do our best to accommodate switching weeks for you when possible. However, if the situation arises that a camp week needs to be canceled our policy is below:
If you cancel on or before April 1st 2026, you will receive a refund minus a $100 fee for each week and child that you are canceling. If you cancel between April 2, 2026 and June 1st 2026, you will receive a 50% refund for each week and child that you are canceling. After June 1st there are no refunds.Make-ups: There are no make-ups or refunds for missed camp days for any reason.
We are a small business striving to make a difference in our local community. As hard as it is for us to not refund full payments, we've made every effort to keep our class sizes manageable and to provide our campers with a personalized experience with a low camper-to-instructor ratio. We hope you understand and make every effort to ensure that your child(ren) can attend the week(s) you selected. We've reserved a spot for them and cannot wait to share the experience with them!