2026 Summer Camp Registration is open!
Rainbows, Unicorns & Mermaids
June 1st - 4th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st - 5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
Step into a world of sparkle and color where kids create magical art inspired by rainbows, unicorns, and mermaids. This camp is perfect for big imaginations, dreamy details, and kids who love all things bright and whimsical.
Lego Creators
June 1st - 4th 2-6pm $325
Grades: 1st - 5th
$300 Early bird special until march 1st
In this LEGO-inspired art camp, kids will create bold, blocky masterpieces based on the look and feel of their favorite bricks. We’ll design and make original artwork that channels classic LEGO style, and we may even use real LEGO pieces in some of our projects for extra creative fun!
Mario & Friends
June 8th - 11th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st - 5th
$300 Early bird special until march 1st
Kids will create playful, game-inspired artwork featuring fan-favorite characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach—plus other kid-loved worlds like Minecraft, Pokémon, Roblox, and more. Expect bright colors, bold designs, and lots of creative nods to the games they can’t stop talking about!
It’s a Squishmallow Summer
June 8th - 11th 2-6pm $325
July 6th - 9th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until March 1st
Kids who love these cute, cuddly Squishmallows will have a blast creating art inspired by their favorite plush characters all week long! This camp features all-new Squishmallow-themed projects that are different from our Squishmallow workshops—so even returning fans will make something fresh and fun.
Island Vibes
June 15th - 18th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
Bring on the sunshine! This camp is all about tropical color, beachy inspiration, and laid-back island vibes. Kids will create bright, summer-ready artwork inspired by palm trees, ocean waves, fruity fun, and all things paradise!
Cheer Spirit
June 15th - 18th 2-6pm $325
July 20th - 23rd 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st - 5th
$300 Early Bird Special until March 1st
This camp brings big spirit and bold style into every work of art! Think pom-poms, uniforms, megaphones, team colors, and fun cheer-inspired designs—made into artwork they’ll be excited to show off!
Cutie Kawaii Friends
June 22nd - 25th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
If your child loves all things cute, this camp is a sweet, colorful week of art inspired by adorable Sanrio-style characters and kawaii design. We’ll create playful, charm-filled artwork with bright colors, fun details, and lots of “aww” moments!
Cosmic Creations
June 22nd - 25th 2-6pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
Blast off into a week of space-inspired creativity with planets, stars, galaxies, aliens, and far-out cosmic color. This camp is perfect for kids who love exploring the universe and turning big “outer space” ideas into awesome artwork.
FULL DAY CAMp Experience!
June 22nd - 25th 9am-6pm $725
Grades: 1st-5th
Partnership with Texas Amps & axes!
Students will start their morning at Texas Amps & Axes for Galaxy Groove Camp from 9am-1pm. After an hour lunch break, students will be escorted across the street to A Joyful Mess for our Cosmic Creations Camp from 2pm-6pm.
Dream House Designers
June 29th - July 2nd 9-1pm $350
Grades: 1st-5th
$325 Early bird special until march 1st
Artists will design then create their very own dream home! Each artist will take home a hand-crafted wooden doll house at the end of camp.
Tween & Teen Only Camp
June 29th - July 2nd 6:30pm-830pm $175
Grades: 5th - 8th
$150 Early Bird Special until March 1st
Designed just for older artists, this camp gives tweens and teens a creative space to level up their skills and make artwork they’re genuinely proud of. Expect cooler themes, more advanced techniques, and room for personal style—not “little kid” projects.
Christmas In July
July 13th - 16th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until March 1st
We’re bringing the holiday magic to summer with a week of jolly, colorful creativity—think festive fun without the winter chill. Kids will make merry artwork inspired by classic Christmas cheer, sweet seasonal details, and all the sparkle of the holidays.
Radiant Rainforest
July 13th - 16th 2-6pm $325
Grades: 1st-5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
Step into a vibrant rainforest world filled with bold colors, exotic animals, and lush jungle vibes. This camp is perfect for kids who love nature and want to create art inspired by tropical treasures and wild adventures.
FULL DAY CAMp Experience!
July 13th - 16th 9am-6pm $725
Grades: 1st-5th
Partnership with Texas Amps & axes!
Students will start their morning at Texas Amps & Axes for Sound Safari Camp from 9am-1pm. After an hour lunch break, students will be escorted across the street to A Joyful Mess for our Radiant Rainforest Art Camp from 2pm-6pm.
Blockbuster Movie mania
July 27th - 30th 9-1pm $325
Grades: 1st - 5th
$300 Early Bird Special until march 1st
Lights, camera, creativity—this camp is inspired by the biggest kid-favorite movies of the summer and past! Kids will create cinematic, story-inspired artwork with big characters, bold scenes, and “movie magic” energy all week long.
Summer Camps at A Joyful mess
When are they?
Monday-Thursday from either 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm.
**Campers must leave between 1pm-2pm even if they are registered for the morning and afternoon camp. We do not have childcare option.
FULL CAMP Options 2026
Cosmic Creations the week of June 22-25 and Radiant Rainforest the week of July 13-16 have an optional FULL DAY camp experience in partnership with Texas Amps & Axes across the street. Students will attend music camp in the morning from 9-1pm at Texas Amps & Axes, have a lunch break from 1-1:55pm (bring a sack lunch & water bottle), then they will be escorted across the street by teachers to attend art camp in the afternoon from 2-6pm. Spots are limited to 10 students per camp. Be sure you are registering for the FULL DAY CAMP and not just the 2-6pm afternoon Cosmic Creations or Radiant Rainforest camp.
Is my child old enough?
Summer camps are designed for children who will be going into 1st grade or older for the 26-27 school year. (No exceptions) We do have a Tween & Teen Summer Camps for children who will be going into 5th -8th grade for the 26-27 school year. However, incoming 5th graders are also welcome to join any of the other camps as well!
What Makes A Joyful Mess Different than any other camp?
There are lots of things that make our camps the BEST! Our team are all talented adults that are certified art teachers or practicing artists. They are passionate about children and art and making your child’s experience at A Joyful Mess an exceptional one! All our projects are designed in studio by art educators allowing campers to explore with a variety of mediums and tools, use high quality art supplies and dedicated to building confidence and fostering your child’s love of art!
What Will my child do during camp?
All things creative! We do plenty of drawing and painting, but we also explore clay creating, paper mache, wire, metal tooling, polymer clay, India ink, printing, sewing, design, and more. We focus on the joy and creativity that comes during the process of making art. Of course something beautiful at the end is a plus, but we are here to build relationships, foster creative thinking, and create an EPIC summer camp experience for your child!
How many kids and teachers are in each camp?
Each camp has 20 children with one teacher and one teacher’s assistant. Our assistants are college students or high school students who have been with A Joyful Mess for a many summer camps. We love building lasting relationships with our college and high school kids so that we can foster their love of art and teaching, and help them gain confidence and experience in the world of art education. They are an added JOY to our summer camps!
How does drop-off and pick-up work?
The first day, we ask that you walk your child into the building and meet the teacher. The teacher will check your child in with our iPad. For pick-up, please walk to the front of the building by the door. The teacher will open the door and ask your child’s name and call out to your child. They will meet you right outside the door as the teacher confirms that you’ve got your child. You are also welcome to come into the studio AFTER camp is over at either 1pm or 6pm to meet your child for pick-up.
What should they bring?
A sack lunch (we are a peanut free studio) and water bottle. They also need to wear clothes that can get messy! Just in case. We do sell studio t-shirts that would be perfect to wear to camp! :)
What is the investment?
Most camps are $325 with the exception of our Dream Home Designer (otherwise known as our Dollhouse camp) Camp (which is $350). Artists at Dream Home Designer Camp will get to take home a handmade high quality wooden dollhouse making this camp just a little bit more. Camps are paid in full at the time of registration and there is a 10% sibling discount. Cancellations made before 14 days of the start date will be refunded minus a $50 deposit. There are no refunds within 14 days of the camp start date. However, we are able to transfer you to another camp if there is an open spot available. There are no make-up days, credits or refunds for missed days of camp. We do not make expectations for our refund or age policy.
Will you sell out?
This will be our 8th summer of camps and every summer we sell out of many camp themes within a month or so of opening registration! However, we do have a couple “ghost weeks” built in and we will see which camps are super popular and we will add a few more! So check back periodically.
What else should I know?
Camp is a drop-off only activity. Doors will open 5 minutes before camp starts. Pick-up is promptly at either 1pm or 6pm.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancellations made within 14 days of the camp start date are non-refundable. However, we are able to transfer you to a different camp if there are open spots available. Cancellations made before 14 days of the start date will be refunded minus a $50 deposit. There are no make-up days, credits or refunds for missed days of camp. We do not make expectations for our refund or age policy.