Creative Camps

Get ready to create and explore with Flagstaff’s premier arts educators at Coconino Center for the Arts!

CCA is thrilled to offer Creative Camps, a way for children ages 5-11 to immerse themselves in the arts, with professional arts educators guiding their experience.

2026 Camp Season

  • Week 1: Drawing & Painting June 1 – 5, 2026
    Campers explore drawing and painting, then dive into printmaking by creating designs for a t-shirt or tote bag. We’ll experiment with block printing, starting the project early in the week so everyone leaves with a wearable artwork.
  • Week 2: Sculpture June 8 – 12, 2026
    This week is all about thinking in three dimensions. Campers will create Calder-style mobiles, wire sculptures, tin-foil figures, paper sculptures, and bead sun catchers. We’ll explore many approaches to sculpture, including a small introduction to clay, highlighting the wide world of 3D art.
  • Week 3: Drawing & Painting June 15 – 19, 2026
    Artists will experiment with mandalas, acrylic painting on canvas, and large, expressive paintings on poster board. We’ll work on still life drawings, try junk journaling, and collaborate on group murals by splitting into teams for big, shared creative projects.
  • Week 4: Fiber Arts June 22 – 26, 2026
    Campers are introduced to fiber arts like weaving, crochet, and embroidery. We’ll experiment with yarn dyeing (using pots and hot plates), learn from visiting fiber artists, and try tools like a Dine weaver for hands-on exploration of texture, color, and fiber techniques.

Creative Camps are held onsite and outdoors at Coconino Center for the Arts, your community art space.

Creative Camps Resume
June 2027

Creative Camp pricing is $350 per camper, per week of camp. If you’re a CCA member, and maintain your membership through the duration of camp, you may sign up for the discounted $310 member price.

Camp is from 9:00am-3:30pm daily, Monday – Friday each week. Before and aftercare options are available.

Camp is available for youth ages 5 – 11, with junior counselor roles available in the summer.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to explore their creativity regardless of financial circumstances. Our scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to ensure equitable access to our enriching summer art programs.

Scholarship Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on a first come, first served basis. Each scholarship recipient is eligible for up to two (2) 80% discounts off the regular list price on up to two (2) summer camp enrollments. A separate application is required for each camp, for each child. The discount is not able to be combined with the member discount.

Interest in Arts: Priority will be given to applicants who show a genuine interest in the arts and a desire to learn and grow creatively. We encourage applicants to share their artistic interests, talents, or past creative experiences in the application.

Program Availability: Limited scholarships are dependent on available spaces in the camp and funding support.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

Submit a letter of 250 words or less, outlining your child’s interest in the arts and how their attendance with the scholarship would impact them. Email letters to: dcommanda@creativeflagstaff.org

Letters must be submitted no later than 3 weeks prior to camp start date to be considered.

Coconino Center for the Arts is located at 2300 N Fort Valley Rd Flagstaff, Arizona 86001

We are nestled between Sechrist Elementary school campus and the Pioneer Museum (Arizona Historical Society) on highway 180 en route to the Grand Canyon.

We are accessible by the MountainLine bus route 5 (orange) which runs once every hour, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System. The MountainLine schedule is available on their website here: https://mountainline.az.gov/routes/

Cancellations must be made via email to Dani Commanda dcommanda@creativeflagstaff.org. If a cancellation is received 21 days prior to the program start date, a refund minus a $25 administrative fee will be issued. If a cancellation is received less than 21 days before the start date, a refund (less than the administrative fee) will only be granted if the spot is filled by another attendee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 10 or less days before the start date of your camp. Coconino Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances, in which case full refunds will be provided.

8:00 AM Before Care begins
8:50 AM Drop off begins
9:00 AM Introductions and Circle Time
10:00 AM Daily Instruction/lesson plan
11:45 AM Wash hands/bathroom
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Outside play
1:00 PM Wash hands/bathroom
1:15 PM Daily instruction/lesson plan
3:00 PM Clean and pack up
3:30 PM Pick up
4:00 PM Aftercare begins
5:00 PM Aftercare pickup

*As much instruction time as possible will be held outdoors on our tree-shaded campus, weather permitting.

At Coconino Center for the Arts, we understand that busy schedules can make it challenging to manage standard camp hours. That’s why we’re excited to offer our Extended Care Program providing flexible options for early drop-off and late pick-up during our Creative Camps! Our trained staff will be on-site to supervise and engage campers before and after official camp times.

Before Care

  • Hours: 8AM – 9AM
  • Cost: $50/week

After Care

  • Hours: 4PM – 5PM
  • Cost: $50/week

You can sign up for the Extended Care Program during camp registration as a weekly charge of $50 for Before or After Care, or $100 for both. There is no reduction if only partial days are utilized.

Coconino Center for the Arts strives to create an inclusive environment for all campers, regardless of race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or abilities. We believe in access for all and work diligently to remove any barriers that may prevent participation in our programs.

More about Coconino Center for the Arts’ mission and commitment to diversity.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!