Summer Camp FAQs

Q) What does it cost to attend camp?
A) Camp tuition is $225 per week. Payments may be made in full or a $100 non-refundable deposit may be paid to hold your space.

Q) Is there a discount if we sign up for multiple weeks?
A) Yes! Week one is $225; week two is $425 (a $25 discount!); week three is $625 (a $50 discount!) Multi-week discounts may not be combined with other offers.

Q) I have more than one child. Is there a discount to sign them all up for camp?
A) Yes! The first child is $225 and the second and subsequent children are $200 each. Sibling discounts may not be combined with other offers.

Q) What if I have 2 children who are both attending 2 weeks of camp?
A) Only one discount applies for the camp sessions. We will take the highest available discount, however multi-week and sibling discounts may not be combined. They may also not be combined with any other offers or studio coupons.

Q) What is the minimum age to attend camp?
A) 7 years old on or before the first week of camp they are scheduled to attend. The minimum age for Teen Week is 12. Campers must be 12 prior to the start of camp to attend this week.

Q) What are the hours of camp?
A) Monday - Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. As the studio opens at 10:00 and we spend the time prior to opening preparing for the day, drop offs will not be allowed to enter before 10:00 am unless you have pre-arranged for extended care.

Q) Do you offer extended care for parents that work?
A) Yes! Campers may be dropped off as early as 9AM and picked up as late as 5PM. Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance of your camp. The cost is $5 per Half Hour. During the extended care campers must bring items to entertain themselves; a book, a video game, etc. You may pay additional to have them paint pottery as an activity however no additional art projects are included in the extended care price.

Q) A week is too long for my child’s schedule. Can't he/she just come for 1 day?
A) Unfortunately we do not offer single day camps

Q) Can my child bring a friend to one day of camp?
A) Unfortunately we do not offer single day camps and only registered campers are allowed in the camp room.

Q) What if my child needs to come late or miss a day of camp?
A) Due to the nature of the project schedule, missing any portion of the camp day or week may mean that your camper will miss out on a project altogether. Whenever possible we help to reduce the disruption by completing portions of their project for them. However if they will miss a significant portion of the project, that project will be forfeited. Make ups are not allowed and we likely will not be able to determine which project(s) they will miss until the day of. If your child will miss any portion of camp, it is best to let us know as soon as possible.

Q) How many projects will my child make?
A) Each week campers create 8-10 fabulous projects!

Q) Do we need to attend the Art Show to pick up our items?
A) While the art show will be super fun and we believe your child will really enjoy it, no you do not need to attend. Projects will not be available for pick up until the evening of your art show, so if you choose not to attend you will be able to pick up beginning on the Tuesday following your first scheduled art show. Projects left for over 30 days after the last day of your camp session become the property of The Painting Paw and will be discarded.

Q) If we can't attend our designated Art Show due to a conflict, may we attend another?
A) You are welcome to be scheduled into the art show for the following week. If you cannot attend either of these, then your projects will be available for pick up during normal studio hours. Projects left for over 30 days become the property of The Painting Paw and will be discarded.

Q) How many kids do you take or what is the student to teacher ratio?
A) We take a maximum of 16 campers into each session. 1 teacher instructs and 1-2 assistants will help with projects.

Q) Do you get many boys that attend camp?
A) We do get a few, however they're usually spread out. The camp projects are designed to be co-ed and we'd love to have your child. If he's not comfortable being surrounded by 15 beautiful girls, have him bring a friend. J

Q) Do you have samples of the items they will be making in camp?
A) Samples are not available ahead of camp. If we learn a new technique, are inspired by something fabulous or a planned project just does not work out, we don't want to be precluded from making changes to the project line up. All weeks will consist of at least one pottery, one glass fusing, one clay, one silver, one mosaic and one project of another medium and the remainder will be a mixture of the above.

Q) How can we register for camp?
A) Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis via mail, fax or in person. Phone registrations cannot be accepted. Your registration is not complete until we have received BOTH a deposit (or full payment) and a SIGNED and completed registration form.

Q) Do you have separate rooms and projects for the different age groups in camp?
A) All campers create the same projects using the same space. Campers of like-age are seated together as the older campers will be allowed more freedom in their creations. For example, in a glass fusing project campers 9+ will be allowed to cut and break glass where campers under age 9 will use pre-cut glass.

Q) What should my child bring to camp?
A) All campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink. If you would like, you may also send a paint shirt or smock.

Q) What should my child wear to camp?
A) Campers should dress for mess. We use several different mediums and several do stain. Also, certain techniques are used that will affect shoes and socks too. We recommend that campers not wear any clothing or shoes that they do not want stained. Also, we cannot guarantee that manicures or pedicures will remain in tact so you may want to schedule those for after camp is over.

Q) Is my child allowed to bring his/her cell phone to camp?
A) All electronic devices should be left at home. If a camper will be using it during extended care, it will need to be turned off and stored during the camp session. You may call the studio to speak with your child or they may call you at any time.

Q) Will you give my child his/her prescription medication?
A) We prefer not to provide medications to our campers. If a dose is required during camp time, or if your child has an epi-pen, a medication form/release is required and must be completed prior to camp. If a form has not been completed, medications in any form will not be dispensed by Painting Paw staff.

Q) What is the Empty Bowls Project?
A) In an effort to help our community, all campers will paint a bowl during the camp week. The bowls will be available for sale at the art show for $15 each. You are not required to purchase your camper's bowl. All money raised and all bowls not purchased will be donated to Operation Food Search for their annual Empty Bowl sale held at Plaza Frontenac. This project is in addition to all other projects and is funded by The Painting Paw; it is not covered in the registration cost of camp.