July 7th & 28th
TU, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Ages 0-6
Art Start is an early childhood free art program designed to introduce preschool-aged children to visual learning, creativity, and self-expression. Each session blends interactive story time with a hands-on art activity, allowing children to explore ideas, materials, and artistic concepts in an engaging and age appropriate way.
Through creative play and guided instruction, children build visual literacy, spark their imagination, and develop early skills that support confidence and future academic success. Art Start also emphasizes social and emotional growth by encouraging communication, cooperation, and respect in a warm, supportive environment.
Classes are intentionally small and limited to 10 children. Parent or guardian attendance is required, encouraging shared creativity and support.
06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
We are going on an artistic adventure around the world in this Travel Around the World camp featuring Rhythm Drums! Campers will explore a new country each day, discovering how culture, history, and traditions inspire art across the globe. From the intricate paper folding of Japan through the art of origami, to vibrant mixed media projects inspired by patterns, symbols, and storytelling through multiple continents, campers will experience a wide variety of artistic styles and techniques.
A special highlight of the week is our visit from Rhythm Drums on July 1st! Campers will participate in an interactive drumming session, learning about rhythm, instruments, and the cultural history behind them in a high-energy day.
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Get messy, bold and brilliantly creative in Express Yourself! This week is all about big feelings, color, and making art that is full of energy and personality. Campers will explore expressive and abstract styles inspired by artists like Jackson Pollock, experimenting with splatter painting, movement-based mark making, and dynamic color combinations.
Throughout the week, campers will dive into fun projects like vibrant salt painting, dreamy cyanotype prints created using sunlight, and more. Experiment with multiple mediums and create exciting textured pieces that are striking and fun to make!
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Get thinking, building, and creating in Get Moving! This high-energy camp is all about art that comes to life through motion, storytelling, and imagination. Campers will explore the exciting world of kinetic art, puppetry, and performance-based creations where artwork doesn’t just sit still, it spins, swings, and performs!
Throughout the week, campers will design and build their own moving sculptures, experiment with simple machines and balance, and bring characters to life through handmade puppets. Using a mix of materials and techniques, they will discover how motion can add personality, humor, and drama to their creations. From crafting expressive puppets, to inventing whimsical kinetic artworks and mini performances, this camp encourages creativity in action. Get ready to build, perform, and let your imagination take the lead, because art is even more exciting when it is in motion!
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Get ready to mix it up in Mixed Media Madness! This creative week is all about experimenting with different materials, techniques, and layers to create unique works of art. Campers will explore how artists combine paper, paint, texture, and found materials to build artwork full of color, depth and personality.
Throughout the week, campers will create a variety of mixed media projects, including smashbook-style journals to build on filled with drawings, patterns, and memories, as well as imaginative collage pieces made from magazines, papers, and unexpected materials into expressive works of art.
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
07/27/2026 - 07/31/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Big Sky Arts Council is excited to team up with Brian Kassay for a full week of songwriting, DJing and audio science.
Participants will write and record podcasts and service announcements. They will also have an opportunity to dive into the world of music by learning the craft of songwriting, DJing and making beats. Our curriculum includes a hands-on science component where campers build a chladni plate and other various projects to model sound behaving like a wave.
We will also build custom instruments. Students can choose to construct either an electric slide guitar, a xylophone or a woodwind instrument. The week will conclude with a performance on Friday. Parents, family and friends are invited to watch as the kids showcase the songs they have written and their new DJ skills.
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting).
Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, extra snacks, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art!
Camp hours are from 9am-4pm.
Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs.
Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
08/03/2026 - 08/07/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Creativity meets sustainability in Smart Art: Recycled Art! This week encourages campers to look at everyday materials in a whole new way as they transform reused and natural items into imaginative works of art.
Campers will learn how to repurpose materials that might otherwise be thrown away, discovering how cardboard, paper scraps, packaging, and found objects can become exciting creative tools. Throughout the week, campers will experiment with a variety of projects, including building a collaborative cardboard sculpture as a group, creating textured collage pieces from recycled materials, and designing imaginative constructions from everyday objects. Nature will also be a source of inspiration as campers collect fallen leaves, sticks, and other natural treasures to incorporate into nature-based art.
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs.
Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org
08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026 M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10 | Grades 1st to 5th
Campers will learn the creative and practical art of sewing in Sew Much Fun Camp! This week introduces students to the basics of sewing while encouraging creativity through fun, personalized projects. Led by instructor Alyvia Schoener of ScrapHouse Designs, campers will learn foundational sewing skills such as measuring, cutting fabric, stitching, and assembling simple projects. Along the way, they will explore how fabric, color, and pattern can come together to create something both functional and artistic.
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art! Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org