American Dreaming
A celebration of our country's 250th birthday.​

Registration for Members (on Hi Sawyer) opens March 18th. Non-Member registration opens April 1st.
Spots fill up fast.

Session 1: June 8-19 Session has reached maximum enrollment.
Waitlist available.

$295 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $195 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)

Core classes: Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media
Themed Thursday: Steam Punk Themed
Early Republic & Neoclassicism (1776–1820s): Following independence, American art focused on establishing a national identity. Artists heavily utilized classical Greco-Roman styles to symbolize democratic ideals, primarily through portraiture of founding figures (like Gilbert Stuart) and historical paintings.

Session 2: June 22–26

$195 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $95 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)

one week session

Core classes: Painting, Cooking, Improv/Acting
Themed Thursday: Westward bound at our Hoe Down
Romanticism & Expansion (1820s–1880s): This era saw a shift toward the "American wilderness" as a central subject. The Hudson River School became the first major US art movement, using vast, luminous landscapes to explore themes of spiritual discovery and westward expansion.

Session 3A: July 6–17

$295 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $195 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)
Core classes: Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media
Themed Thursday: RED WHITE & BLUE. Americas Birthday Party
Modernism & Urban Realism (1890s–1950s): American artists began breaking away from European academic traditions. This period ranged from the Ashcan School’s gritty depictions of city life to the global dominance of Abstract Expressionism after WWII, which moved the center of the art world from Paris to New York

Session 3B: (prototype) July 6-25 2026 Theatre Immersive Program 

This session is designed for campers who are passionate about all facets of the stage. Whether your child dreams of being under the spotlight or masterminding the magic from the wings, Session 3B offers a specialized track for them.

On-Stage Fundamentals

• Acting: Developing character, voice, and presence.

• Improvisation: Enhancing quick thinking and collaborative storytelling.

• Performance Technique: Preparing for a professional-grade stage production.

Backstage & Tech (The Creative Crew)

• Theatre Tech: Learning the "how-to" of lighting and sound.

• Scenic Design: Crafting the world of the play through sets and props.

Stage Management: Coordinating the logistics and flow of a live show.Performing Art/technical theatre session Ages 8-13
(Three Week session)
In River Oaks Arts center & Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center.

This session will focus on the art of production. From stage craft to performing. The session culminates with a performance on the CSPAC Stage
$475 Camp (1:00-4:30pm)CSPAC + $295 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)ROSAC

Session 4: July 20–31

Core classes: Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media

Themed Thursday: The Mad Hatters Disco Tea Party
Contemporary & Postmodern Art (1960s–Present): Defined by a rejection of a single "center" or style, this era embraces diverse media and perspectives. It includes major movements like Pop Art, Minimalism, and Conceptual Art, and increasingly incorporates digital technology and global cultural influences.
$295 Camp (1:00–4:30pm) + $195 Early drop-off/All-day (starts at 7:45am)