Session 2: June 23–27 *Registration is closed for this session.
Waitlist option is available.
Early North American Art
One-Week Session
$190 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $95 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: North America
Native American art focuses on balance, harmony, beauty, and order.
Themed Thursday: Red, White & Blue
Core Classes: Cooking, Painting, Mixed Media
Session 3: July 7–18 *Registration is closed for this session.
Waitlist option is available.
Seeing What South America & Antarctica Have to Offer
Two-Week Session
$290 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $195 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: South America
Our inspiration comes from the Maya, the Aztecs, and the Incan Empire as we explore South America.
Week 2: Antarctica
Although there is not much to see except ice, snow, and penguins, this unique and harsh environment can still inspire us. It's like a blank canvas.
Themed Thursday: The White-Out Party
Core Classes: Ceramics, Painting/Mixed Media, Acting
Session 4: July 21–August 1 *Registration is closed for this session.
Waitlist option is available.
Last Stops on Our World Tour: Africa & Europe
$290 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $195 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)
Week 1: Africa
We will explore various tribal styles of painting, pottery, rock art, masks, and personal decoration.
Week 2: Europe
Our final stop on the world tour. Celtic art will be the main influence as we prepare for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, a SAS tradition.
Themed Thursday: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Core Classes: Ceramics, Mixed Media, Improv
Become a member today on our HiSawyer platform to register early:
https://www.hisawyer.com/river-oaks-square-arts-center/schedules/membership-plans
Thank You to Our Amazing SAS25 Sponsors
Title Sponsors:
- Explore Alexandria/Pineville CVB
- GAEDA
- Louisiana Restaurant Association
- Louisiana Feed Your Soul Campaign
- City of Alexandria
- River Oaks Board Members
Co-Sponsors:
- Hotel Bentley
- Diamond Grill Restaurant
- Cleco
- Freedman Clinic
- Doug Young Nursery
- Raising Cane’s Alexandria
- Martha & Will Crenshaw
- Noelle & Michael Crowell
- Dr. & Mrs. James Parrish
- Michelle & Chris Karam
- Tammi & Bryon Salazar
- Alexandria Pediatric Dentistry
- Jackson Orthodontics
This exciting program is carefully designed for young artists ages 5–13. Campers rotate through three classes each day with a break for refreshments (provided by River Oaks). Summer Arts Studio is held in the Studio Annex Building of River Oaks Square Arts Center in downtown Alexandria, LA. Each camp session incorporates projects using a variety of media. Students complete ceramic, painting, acting, and mixed media projects. During two-week sessions, students learn ceramic techniques such as pinch, slab, and coil. One-week sessions feature a cooking class in place of ceramics.
On the last Thursday of each session, we host our Themed Thursday event. Campers dress up, create themed art projects, participate in studio-wide challenges, and celebrate with a party.
Studio challenges promote teamwork, communication, leadership, confidence, responsibility, and trust—building a unique camp culture.
The River Oaks Board of Directors donates a commemorative camp t-shirt to every camper, which they tie-dye on “Tie-Dye Tuesday.”
Our ceramics and painting studios are modern and fully equipped. Instructors are working artists, and our Group Leaders and L.I.T.s are alumni of this program. We’re excited for summer and hope your young artist will join us!
“We work hard, we play hard, and we learn from the experience.”
Daily Pick-Up / Drop-Off Schedule:
- All-day campers (early drop-off): Drop-off begins at 7:45am
- Classes run from 1:00–4:30pm, Monday through Friday
- Class drop-off begins at 12:30pm
- Pick-up is from 4:30–5:15pm
All-Day (Early Drop-Off) Option:
Drop-off begins at 7:45am. All-day campers enjoy a relaxed morning schedule with games, movies, small art projects, snacks, outdoor time, karaoke Fridays, yoga, free play, and time with friends. No tardies, and drop-off is at your convenience.
Note: We do not provide lunch for all-day campers. Please send a labeled lunchbox. A morning snack is provided.
Volunteer / Employment:
Contact Camp Director Aubrey Bolen for information beginning in February: 318.473.2670
If you are a Summer Arts Studio alumni, you may begin volunteering at age 14.
