ALYCE'S ART STUDIO SUMMER CAMP 2026

Kids and teens summer art camps in
Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach

Ages 6-17
June 15 - August 21
Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm

Our Summer Art Camps provide a creative, supportive studio environment where students explore drawing, painting, watercolor, printmaking, collage, and mixed media. Campers complete 4–5 meaningful projects each week in their personalized sketchbooks and one large scale work- while building confidence, technical skills, and creative independence.

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🌿 Nature Camp

Inspired by animals, landscapes, and the natural world. Students observe and interpret nature through drawing, painting, and mixed media. Nature Explorer weeks include outdoor nature walks to gather inspiration.

Santa Monica Dates: June 22 -26 | July 6 -10 | July 20 - 24 | Aug 3 - 7 | Aug 17 - 21
Manhattan Beach Dates: June 15 - 19 | June 29 - July 3 | July 13 - 17 | July 27 - 31 | Aug 10 - 14
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $625 for 5 days or $130 per individual day***
Ages: 6 - 11 years old

🧑‍🎤‍ Manga Camp

Students develop original characters and learn illustration, storytelling, and design while exploring both two- and three-dimensional artwork

Santa Monica Dates: June 15 - 19 | June 29 - July 3 | July 13 - 17 | July 27 - 31 | Aug 10 - 14
Manhattan Beach Dates: June 22 -26 | July 6 -10 | July 20 - 24 | Aug 3 - 7 | Aug 17 - 21
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $625 for 5 days or $130 per individual day***
Ages: 6 - 11 years old

🧑‍🎓‍‍ Teen Camp

Teen campers work in their own dedicated section of the studio with specialized instruction and focus on more conceptually driven projects. Teen Camp is ideal for students ready to deepen their artistic skills and develop their personal artistic voice.

Nature Explorer - Teen Only (Surrealism Focused):
Teens create a surrealist self-portrait inspired by nature and develop a personal sketchbook while exploring symbolism, observation, and imaginative interpretation
Manga Character Design - Teen Only:
Students design original manga characters and create a three-dimensional artwork while building skills in form, structure, and visual storytelling.

Dates: Teen Camp runs every week from June 15 - August 21 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm).
Time:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $625 for 5 days or $130 per individual day***
Ages: 12-17 years old

2026 Camp FAQs

💵 Tuition Options
Full Week:
$625
Single Day / Drop-In: $130 Single Camp Day Passes provide flexibility for students who cannot attend a full weekSanta Monica One Day Camp Passes Click HereSanta Monica Teen One Day Camp Passes Click Here Manhattan Beach One Day Camp Passes Click HereManhattan Beach Teen One Day Camp Passes Click Here
🎟 Discounts:
10% sibling discount (full-week enrollment only)
10% multi-camp discount for second camp (full-week only)
Discounts cannot be combined.
Must request an invoice to apply discounts (our account will not automatically adjust your sibling/multi camp discount)

⭐ Early Bird Special (March 1–March 7 Only)
Receive 15% off all summer camp enrollmentUse code: SUMMER15
Cannot be combined with other discounts.
Only Valid for Full Week Camps

🧺 What to Bring
All art materials are provided.
Lunch and snacks (food is not provided). Labeled water bottle, comfortable clothes suitable for art-making.

👥 Ages & Grouping
Kids Camp:
Ages 6–11
Teen Camp: Ages 12–17Teen students are grouped with peers and receive specialized instruction tailored to older learners.

📍 Locations
Santa Monica:
3011 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Manhattan Beach:
500 S. Sepulveda Blvd Suite 201, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Summer camps are available at both studio locations. Please double check that you are selecting the correct registration link before registering.

📋 Policies:
Camps run rain or shine.
No make-ups for missed days.
Snacks and lunch not included.
$150 cancellation fee for cancellations after May 1, 2026.
Cancellations before May 1, 2026 receive studio credit.