I am an Artist | August 5 – 9, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11

I am an Artist August 5 - 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages:  7-11 years $395 members ($450 non-members) Step into the shoes of an artist! Join us for a week-long exploration of artmaking that mirrors how artists create art in the real world. Experiment with drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and more, to grow your artistic skills and voice! Register Online » Register by Mail » Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone. Read More >>

Art + Nature | July 22 – 26, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11

Art + Nature July 22 - 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages:  7-11 years $395 members ($450 non-members) Explore the connection between art and nature! Join us for a week of nature-themed artmaking inspired by original art showing animals and environments, both real and imagined. Register Online » Register by Mail » Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone. Read More >>

Artful Play | June 10 – 14, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11

Artful Play June 10-14, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages:  7-11 years $395 members ($450 non-members) Join us for a week of playful artmaking inspired by original art, music, story, and games. Create artwork using clay, painting, printmaking, and more! Register Online » Register by Mail » Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone. Read More >>

Park Explorers (4 cultural institutions) | July 8-12, 2024 | Ages 7-11

Park Explorers Camp w/ Zoo Boise, Discovery Center of Idaho, & Idaho State Museum July 8-12, 2024  |  9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 2nd Grade – 5th Grade (or ages 7-11) Explore Julia Davis Park! Visit a different cultural institution each day. Partners include: Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum and the Discovery Center of Idaho. A detailed schedule will be provided. Participants will begin and end each day at the Idaho State Museum. Cost $450 for…

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Push, Pull, Press – Dive Into Printmaking | August 7-11, 2023 | Ages 7 – 11

Push, Pull, Press – Dive Into Printmaking August 7-11, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages:  7-11 years $295 members ($345 non-members) Explore the wide world of creating handmade prints. Then learn how to make multiple, original copies of your artwork! From carving block prints to painting monotypes, practice creating artworks that can be printed again and again. Register Online » Register by Mail » Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone.

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**FULL** I SPY – Let’s Find Inspiration! | June 13-17, 2022 | Ages 7 – 11

Art FUNdamentals Camp: I SPY – Let’s Find Inspiration! June 13-17, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 $295 members ($345 non-members) This camp is FULL. This camp encourages students to find inspiration in everyday things. Explore your surroundings and learn to look closely. Make paintings, drawings, and sculptures inspired by things discovered in the world around you! With the health of campers and staff as our highest priority, BAM has implemented guidelines and safety measures for our camps based…

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**FULL** MIX IT UP – Mixed-media Mayhem! | August 8-12, 2022 | Ages 7 – 11

Art FUNdamentals Camp: MIX IT UP - Mixed-media Mayhem! August 8-12, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 $295 members ($345 non-members) Paint, buttons and fabrics - Oh My! Come explore the world of mixed-media and collage - then MIX IT UP! From 2D to 3D art, practice combining your favorite art materials to create something altogether new! With the health of campers and staff as our highest priority, BAM has implemented guidelines and safety measures for our camps based... Read More >>

*FULL* BIG and BOLD | August 9-13, 2021 | Ages 7 – 11

Art FUNdamentals Camp: BIG and BOLD August 9-13, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 $295 members ($345 non-members) Find and create BIG works of art.  Look at BIG artworks and make BIG drawings, paintings, and sculptures.  Stretch your mind and body as you think and work BIG. This camp is FULL.

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*FULL* Bright and Beautiful | June 14-18, 2021 | Ages 7 – 11

Art FUNdamentals Camp: Bright and Beautiful June 14-18, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 Discover and make colorful artworks.  Explore printmaking techniques, such as rubbings, stamp making, and monotype printing as well as painting, drawing, and sculpting to create unique works of art that are full of color.

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Park Explorers (4 cultural institutions) | July 31- Aug 4, 2023 | Ages 7-11

Park Explorers w/ Zoo Boise, Discovery Center of Idaho, & Idaho State Museum July 31 – August 4, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 Explore Julia Davis Park! Visit a different cultural institution each day. Partners include: Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum, and the Discovery Center of Idaho. A detailed schedule will be provided. Participants will begin and end each day at the Idaho State Museum. Cost $450 for non-members $420 for members of…

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**CANCELED** Spring Break Camp OUTSIDE THE LINES | March 23 – 27, 2020

**CANCELED** Spring Break Camp OUTSIDE THE LINES | March 23 – 27, 2020March 23 - 27, 2020 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: 6 – 10  Cost: $175 ($205 non-members) Instructor: Deanna Scherrer, Education Assistant Line! Shape! Color! Texture! Form! Space! Campers will explore these elements of art with hands-on fun. Campers will spend time with original artwork in the Museum and make their own art projects in the studios. All activities are inspired by BAM’s current exhibitions. Pre-registration... Read More >>

*FULL* Constructing Nature w/ Zoo Boise | August 5-9, 2019

CAMP: Constructing Nature w/ Zoo Boise August 5-9, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Take art and nature back to its basics! BAM’s exhibitions will inspire wildlife exploration and art making in this week-long camp. Students will experiment with natural materials, such as wood, paper, and clay, to create works of art based on animals, habitats, and the environment. Mornings will be spent at Zoo Boise and afternoons will be spent at the Boise…

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*FULL* Amazing Makers | July 15-19, 2019 | Ages 7 – 12

CAMP: Amazing Makers July 15-19, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Between sculpting art that shines and making the most out of mud, campers will explore the many materials artists use to create. Participants will spend each day discovering the possibilities of different artistic media, such as wood, clay, ink, glass, and more.  

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*FULL* Park Explorers w/ Zoo Boise & The Basque Museum | June 17-21, 2019

CAMP: Park Explorers w/ Zoo Boise & The Basque Museum June 17-21, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Be an active explorer of artwork, animal wildlife, and culture! This camp highlights fun activities at cultural institutions in and around Julia Davis Park. Students will have a chance to learn more about each organization through hands-on activities and interactive experiences. Each day will be spent discovering a new topic with the Boise Art Museum,…

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Touchable Textures | August 12-16, 2019 | Ages 4-12

Combine different textures on two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms that are fun to touch and make! Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate afternoon session when registering. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The morning session for this camp is full. $75($90 non-members) Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Register Online »

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*FULL* Artful Antics | June 24 – 28, 2019 | Ages 4-12

Create works of art with movement! Explore different media such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and fiber arts. Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate morning or afternoon session when registering. Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – noon   -or-  Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $75($90 non-members) Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 THIS CAMP IS FULL

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*FULL* Pattern Play | June 10 – 14, 2019 | Ages 4-12

HALF-DAY CAMP: Pattern Play June 10 – 14, 2019 | Ages 4-12 Explore patterns while learning new techniques with paper, paint, printmaking, and sculpture! Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate morning or afternoon session when registering. This camp is FULL

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**FULL** Spring Break Camp MEDIA MADNESS | March 18 – 22, 2019

**FULL** Spring Break Camp MEDIA MADNESS | March 18 – 22, 2019March 18 - 22, 2019 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: 7-12 Instructor: Rachael Mayer Students will explore a new medium every day through this week-long camp. Camp participants will spend time in the galleries and the studios, concentrating on one medium per day. Bring a sack lunch, drink, and water bottle. Children are required to be checked in and out of classes and camps at BAM by... Read More >>