Learn & Engage

Summer Camp

Does your child love to paint, sculpt, draw, print, and more? Cultivate their creative abilities in our summer camp. Young artists will observe and explore artwork in the galleries and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio, and create and show-off their artwork in an open house each week.

Need to know:

Summer Camp Registration Opens February 20!

June 2 -6 - Mystery in the Museum

Uncover secrets hidden throughout the Museum. Campers will explore how artists use mystery and symbolism to tell stories. After solving the mysteries, campers will use different materials to create their own art filled with hidden meanings.

June 9 - 13 - Myths and Legends

Unleash your inner mythmaker. Explore ancient tales and legends through art, inspired by the Museum's collection. Using various art materials, campers will design their own fantastical creatures, make masks, and create versions of famous legends.

June 16 - 20 - Earth Protectors

Be an eco-hero by creating art that celebrates and protects our natural world. Inspired by nature and the beauty of the Cummer Gardens, campers will dive into exciting projects that use recycled, organic, and natural materials.

June 23 - 27 - Paws, Claws, and Art

Animals reign supreme at the Museum! Campers will seek and find examples of animals in artworks and nature and make their own animal-inspired works of art to take home. Exploring animal shapes, forms, colors, and textures, campers will practice observing and creating these elements in a variety of artistic mediums.

Please review the camp handbook before registering. Do you have a question that is not answered in the handbook or on the website? Email us at education@cummermuseum.org, and we’ll get back to you with additional information.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters, the Cummer Museum is pleased to offer two scholarships each week of Summer Camp 2025. Scholarships will be awarded to campers based on their interest in art, how much they would benefit from the program and the financial needs of the family. Scholarships cover 100% of the registration cost.

To apply for a scholarship, please complete the Scholarship Application Form. Upon receiving a notification that you have been awarded a scholarship, you will receive a Summer Camp registration link for scholarship recipients and will have one week to accept the scholarship and register for camp. If you do not do so, your spot may be awarded to someone on the waiting list. Campers applying for a scholarship cannot register for Summer Camp in advance. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as camp fills up quickly.
Please note that the camper’s parent/guardian is expected to provide transportation to and from the Museum each day as well as a lunch and a snack each day.

Classes

Art Classes at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens allow children, families, teens, and adults to explore their creative side while learning new skills, techniques, and styles. Students spend time in the Museum galleries and gardens to observe and study works of art and then take that inspiration back to the studio to create their own artwork. Each class is led by a local teaching artist.

Educator Resources

Museum, as well as pre- and post-visit activities, to use in your classroom:

Want to schedule a tour? Visit our Tours page

Questions about School Tours? Visit our FAQ page

Teens Program

The Teens Program is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. Participants will gain confidence in connecting with others while exploring the museum’s history, art, nature, and with the community through slow looking, art making, public speaking, garden education, and volunteering. The program’s multi-disciplinary curriculum reinforces skills including research, artmaking, public speaking, critical thinking, communication, and problem solving.

The Teens Program is free, and the museum will provide all the needed supplies.

Please review the Teens Program Handbook for more information. Applications for the 2024-25 program close at midnight, September 8, 2024.

Email additional questions to education@cummermuseum.org.

Culture & Conversation

Culture & Conversation cultivates meaningful dialogue with diverse audiences and connects people to the arts, gardens, and each other. The Cummer Museum’s Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion, Wanda Willis, is dedicated to and leads the Museum’s efforts to cultivate meaningful partnerships and promote strong community engagement. Our vision is to be a socially responsible partner that connects diverse audiences and is inclusive and representative of our community. Our work is driven to foster a sense of belonging, connecting people to the arts, gardens, and each other; creating new relationships; and most importantly, welcoming everyone throughout our community.

Click below to engage with Wanda, and check back often for more videos!