The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the few independent, non-collecting institutions in the country and the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. In 2024, the Museum renovated its 3-acre campus and Sculpture Garden increasing the opportunities to experience art in nature.
Camp Aldrich is a full-day, week-long arts experience for children entering grades 1 through 6. Campers explore the Museum’s Sculpture Garden, learn in the galleries, and incorporate the world around them into their art. Each week, campers are guided through art-making workshops and activities led by a professional, practicing artist and our dedicated team of camp counselors. Weeks are tailored to specific age groups for the ultimate creative learning environment. Each session culminates in a celebration for family and friends on Friday evenings, displaying works or art that the campers developed throughout the week.
Summer 2025 Dates:
Week 1: Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11; Grades 1 to 3
Week 2: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18; Grades 1 to 3
Week 3: Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 Grades 4 to 6
Cost:
Members: $456 per week
Non-Members: $504 per week
Sample Schedule
Drop Off - 9:30 am
Campers have the option to draw, read, play, or participate in group activities while all the children arrive.
Mindful Movement and Studio Time - 9:30 to 10am
Campers will be guided through a mindful movement activity or engage in free studio time before the gallery tour begins.
In the Gallery - 10 to 11:30 am
Campers will begin by exploring a particular gallery or work of art currently on view in the museum with our staff. Following the tour, campers will engage in creative gallery activities.
Lunch and Outdoor Play - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Time to eat (outside if weather permits) and then participate in games and activities in the sculpture garden or The Studio
Artist Session - 12:30 to 3 pm
Campers work with the teaching artist on their projects, experimenting with art-making techniques, and exploring the galleries and sculpture garden.
Snack/Extra Flex Time - 3 to 4 pm
Children enjoy a snack (outside if weather permits), then have time to add final touches to their work for the day and/or take part in games/activities.
Pick Up - 4 pm
Campers clean up from the day’s activities and have the option to draw, read or play while caregivers pick up the children.
