Summer Camp 2026

Creative, hands-on summer camp for ages 6–14 at Saratoga Clay Arts Center — with weekly themes, real studio instruction, and projects kids are proud to bring home.

Looking for a summer camp that’s creative, memorable, and genuinely enriching? SCAC gives children the chance to work with clay in a welcoming ceramic studio, guided by experienced instructors and inspired by themes that keep every week exciting.

Limited enrollment. Early registration is encouraged.

8 Weeks

July 6–August 28

$350 per session

AM + PM

9am–noon and 1–4pm

Ages 6–14

Wheel camps typically 8–14

Why parents choose SCAC

A summer experience that is creative, structured, and worth remembering.

Clay invites children to slow down, focus, solve problems, and express themselves in a meaningful way. Instead of just filling time, this camp gives kids a real making experience with lasting value.

• Hands-on clay projects built around imaginative weekly themes

• Experienced ceramic instruction in a real studio setting

• A balance of creativity, skill-building, and fun

• Projects children are excited to bring home and talk about

Program details

Everything a parent wants to know

• Location: 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY

• Dates: Weekly sessions from July 6 through August 28

• Tuition: $350 per session

• Early Bird Drop-Off: additional $40 fee

• Morning Session: 9am–noon

• Afternoon Session: 1:00pm–4:00pm

• Ages: Most handbuilding camps are ages 6–14; most wheel camps are ages 8–14

Camp experience

Handbuilding camps

Perfect for kids who love storytelling, sculpting, and inventive making. Campers create original ceramic projects inspired by playful weekly themes while building confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

Wheel Boot Camp

A focused introduction to the potter’s wheel for students ready to learn centering, shaping, and decorating while making functional pottery like cups, bowls, and mugs.

Weekly themes

Themed sessions that give each week its own personality

• Out of This World — Space-inspired clay creations full of invention and storytelling

• Far East — Projects inspired by pattern, form, and visual traditions

• Mythical Creatures — Fantastical forms, expressive surfaces, and imaginative sculpture

• Build a Character — Character-based handbuilding with personality and narrative

Ready to reserve a spot?

Register TODAY or reach out with questions.

Families who need an earlier start can add Early Bird Drop-Off for an 8:30am arrival and supervised pre-camp time before the session begins.