Art Camps in Tarpon Springs, FL
White Lion Art Studio & Gallery offers structured, theme-based art camps for kids in the heart of downtown Tarpon Springs. From summer art camps for kids to winter break programs, every session gives young artists the chance to create, grow, and walk away with something they are genuinely proud of. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.
Summer Programs in Tarpon Springs, FL
A 7-Week Summer Art Camp Built Around Real Artistic Concepts
Our Summer Art Camp runs from June through July for kids ages 6 to 12, and it is anything but a basic craft class. Each week is built around a focused artistic theme, giving children hands-on experience with the same foundational concepts that working artists use every day. Week 1 digs into color theory with rainbow collages and the color wheel. Week 2 covers shapes and lines, drawing inspiration from Kandinsky and building wire sculptures. Week 3 introduces perspective through horizon lines and mountain landscapes. Week 4 is all about texture, with a drawing lab and nature weaving. Week 5 brings color explosion and contrast through Zentangle and complementary color work. Week 6 shifts into expression with self-portraits and storybook art. The final week, Week 7, is a Kids Art Show where students curate and celebrate their own work in a real gallery setting. Full camp enrollment is $250. A 3-day option is available for $150, and daily drop-in sessions are $55.
School Break Art Programs
Winter Break Camp for Young Artists
When school lets out for winter break, creative day camps at White Lion keep kids engaged and making. Our Winter Break Art Camp is a seasonal program priced at $95, giving families a focused, hands-on option during the holiday season. It is the same welcoming studio environment your child experiences all year, with nurturing instructors guiding every step of the process. Every participant leaves with a finished piece they are proud of.
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Kids Art Workshops Built for Every Skill Level
Our camps are designed for children who love art and for kids who have never held a paintbrush with confidence. The studio environment at White Lion is intentionally low-pressure and beginner-friendly. Instructors focus on building confidence alongside technique, so every child, regardless of prior experience, finishes the week with a real sense of accomplishment. Parents value the structured curriculum and the visible developmental outcomes. Kids value the fact that it is genuinely fun. Our summer and school break art programs serve ages 6 to 12 and are held at our studio in downtown Tarpon Springs.
What to Expect
A Bright, Hands-On Studio Where Young Creators Thrive
White Lion Art Studio & Gallery is a relaxed, bright, and hands-on space in downtown Tarpon Springs. Camp sessions are project-based, meaning children are actively creating from the moment they arrive. All materials are provided for structured camp sessions. We ask that campers arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so the group can get settled and start on time. Paid registration is required to hold a spot in any instructed camp session, so securing enrollment in advance is the best way to guarantee a place. Art is messy by nature, and we love that about it. We recommend dressing campers in clothes that can handle a little paint.
Camp Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Art Camps
What ages are the art camps open to?
The Summer Art Camp and Winter Break Art Camp at White Lion Art Studio & Gallery are open to children ages 6 to 12. The summer program runs for 7 weeks from June through July, and the winter program is a shorter seasonal offering. Both are held at the studio in downtown Tarpon Springs and are designed to welcome kids at every skill level, from complete beginners to children with some prior art experience.How much does the Summer Art Camp cost?
Full enrollment in the 7-week Summer Art Camp is $250. If your child can only attend part of the summer, a 3-day option is available for $150. Daily drop-in sessions are $55. The Winter Break Art Camp is a separate seasonal program priced at $95. All materials are included for structured camp sessions, so there is nothing extra to purchase before the first day.Does my child need any prior art experience to join?
No prior experience is needed. The camps are built to welcome children who have never taken a formal art class alongside kids who already have some background. Instructors focus on building confidence through guided, hands-on projects. The goal is for every child to leave each session with a finished piece they are genuinely proud of, regardless of where they started.What projects will my child work on during the summer program?
The 7-week Summer Art Camp follows a themed curriculum. Week 1 covers color theory with color wheel and rainbow collage projects. Week 2 explores shapes and lines through Kandinsky-inspired work and wire sculptures. Week 3 introduces perspective with horizon lines and mountain landscapes. Week 4 focuses on texture through drawing labs and nature weaving. Week 5 covers color contrast and Zentangle. Week 6 shifts to expression with self-portraits and storybook art. The program wraps up in Week 7 with a Kids Art Show where students curate and display their own work.How do I register my child for a camp session?
Paid registration is required to hold a spot in any instructed camp session, and enrollment is processed at the time the reservation is made. Because space is limited and sessions fill up, registering in advance is the best way to secure a place. Walk-in enrollment is not available for structured camp sessions, only for Open Create time outside of scheduled classes.What should my child wear to camp?
Art is a hands-on, sometimes messy process, and that is a big part of what makes it fun. We recommend dressing your child in clothing that can handle paint and other art materials. While the studio does its best to keep things manageable, there is always a chance that materials end up on clothes. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes before the session starts also gives campers time to get settled before the group begins creating.Can my child attend just part of the summer program instead of all 7 weeks?
Yes. While full enrollment covers all 7 weeks for $250, families who cannot commit to the entire summer have options. A 3-day option is available for $150, and single daily drop-in sessions are $55 each. This flexibility makes it possible for families with varying summer schedules to participate without needing to enroll for the complete run.Is the Winter Break Art Camp similar to the summer program?
The Winter Break Art Camp is a separate seasonal offering priced at $95. It is held at the same studio in downtown Tarpon Springs and follows the same hands-on, guided format that makes the summer program popular with families. Specific weekly themes for the winter program are not published in advance, but the experience is consistent with the studio's approach: nurturing instructors, real art projects, and a finished piece to take home.
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