Summer Camp 2026
July 6 - August 28
Registration opens February 15th
Early registration for current students opens January 12th
Howdy Campers!
Barking Cat Studio’s Art in the City Summer Camp is Art and Adventure for kids ages 6 through 14.
8 creative weeks: July 6 - August 28, 2026.
Campers are in store for a fun-filled creative summer at Barking Cat Studio. Our fun and creative instructors lead our small group of art campers (just eight campers each week) as they travel by NYC subway and bus to explore art museums and other fun places around our wonderful city inspiring our studio art projects.
Kids can look forward to a week packed with cool trips, fun activities and engaging art projects.
Early registration for current students opens January 12 - January 23. General registration opens February 15th for any available camp spots.
2026 Summer Camp Schedule
Themes subject to change
Week 1: July 6 – July 10 (Age 6-9) Craft-topia! Make, Build, Create! – 8 seats available
Week 2: July 13 – July 17 (Age 10+) Mixed Media, Drawing & Painting – 8 seats available
Week 3: July 20 – July 24 (Age 6-9) LEGO & 3D Building – 8 seats available
Week 4: July 27 – July 31 (Age 10+) I want Kandi! Peace, Love and Kandi Bracelets – 8 seats available
Week 5: August 3 – August 7 (Age 7+) Harry Potter Wizard Week – 8 seats available
Week 6: August 10 – August 14 (Age 8+) Story Makers: Comic Book & Character Design – 8 seats available
Week 7: August 17 – August 21 (Age 6-9) Clay & Sculpture – 8 seats available
Week 8: August 24 – August 28 (Age 10+) Behind the Lens. Exploring Digital Photography (includes digital camera to keep) – 8 seats available
Questions? Email us at info@barkingcatstudio.net or call 718-686-1132.
Typical Camp Day
8:00am-8:45am Early drop-off
8:45am-9:15 Arrival & daily drawing challenge
9:30am-12:00pm Morning Adventure and outing to museums & other fun places around our city
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch
Travel back to Studio for Daily Art Project
1:00pm-2:45pm Studio Art Project
2:45pm-3:00pm Choice Time & Dismissal
3:00-5:00pm Extended Day - Playground Time & Afternoon Art Classes
Camp Details
Camp Hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday–Friday. Early Drop-Off and Extended Day available.
Lunches outdoors, weather permitting.
Camp Fees: $850 per week except Week 8: Behind the Lens. Exploring Digital Photography $970 and includes a digital camera to keep.
• Early Drop Off 8:00am - 8:45am $25 per day.
Extended Day 3:00 - 5:00pm $260/4 days (Monday-Thursday) with advance registration or $68 per single day.
No extended day on Friday.
For more information about summer camp, availability or to register
please call 718-686-1132 or email info@barkingcatstudio.net.
