Are you ready to get inspired and inspire others with your art? We will be inspired by famous works of art like Van Gogh’s landscapes, Matisse’s goldfish, O’Keefe’s flowers, M.C. Escher’s tessellations, Gustav Klimt’s figures, and many others, all while using a variety of different art materials and techniques.

Learn the art and science of photography! Explore camera techniques, lighting, and digital processing while taking walking trips in Downtown Troy for inspiration. Cameras provided, or bring your own.

This week of fun combines exploring art processes with celebrating the awakening of nature after it’s winter hibernation.

Get your hands dirty and learn pottery techniques like wheel throwing and hand-building. You’ll create 2-4 unique clay pieces that will be ready for pick-up after firing. Fine motor coordination required.

Get your hands dirty and learn pottery techniques like wheel throwing and hand-building. You’ll create 2-4 unique clay pieces that will be ready for pick-up after firing. Fine motor coordination required.

Learn about all of the tools and techniques that the pottery studio has to offer and make your own clay masterpiece. We will spend the week learning a little of everything: the potter’s wheel, slab roller, clay extruder, and a variety of hand building techniques.

Get your hands dirty and learn pottery techniques like wheel throwing and hand-building. You’ll create 2-4 unique clay pieces that will be ready for pick-up after firing. Fine motor coordination required.

Learn to bake in this fun and tasty camp! Explore simple baking techniques and recipes you can recreate at home. Create your own recipe book while developing kitchen skills.

Bring your artistic vision to life using digital tools like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. Learn drawing techniques, assemble references, and explore creative workflows. Don’t forget to bring your own tablet!

Blast off into space! Explore planets, stars, and galaxies through creative art projects. Make spaceships, new worlds, and learn to navigate the galaxy using diverse materials and techniques.

Dive into the fashion world by designing your own portfolio. Learn about fashion history, trends, and how to turn your inspirations into stylish creations.

Learn the art of jewelry making in this hands-on camp. Cut, pierce, form, file, and finish various metals to create stunning pieces.

Think outside the box in this imaginative camp! Use found objects and diverse materials to create mixed-media sculptures and collages. Let your creativity soar!

Dive into the hands-on experience of discovering various methods for preparing silkscreens, unlocking the secrets of this versatile art form. Throughout the camp, you will embark on the thrilling process of creating their very own unique screen.

Embark on a creative journey from under the sea to the vast sky! Each day, you’ll create art inspired by oceans, coral reefs, galaxies, and beyond.

Learn the basics of the art form during our stained glass camp. You’ll learn to work safely with the tools required, such as soldering irons and glass cutters, while creating your won stained glass designs!

Use basic stained glass techniques to create stunning art pieces. You’ll learn to work with tools like soldering irons and glass cutters while designing your own unique pieces. Fine motor coordination required. (Lead-free class.)

Use basic stained glass techniques to create stunning art pieces. You’ll learn to work with tools like soldering irons and glass cutters while designing your own unique pieces. Fine motor coordination required. (Lead-free class.)

Use basic stained glass techniques to create stunning art pieces. You’ll learn to work with tools like soldering irons and glass cutters while designing your own unique pieces. Fine motor coordination required. (Lead-free class.)

Learn the basics of this art form during our stained glass camp. You’ll learn to work safely with the tools required, such as soldering irons and glass cutters, while creating your own stained glass designs!

Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities rich with integrity due to top-notch facilities, and talented staff. Established over 30 years ago, ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity, and empowering individual growth with our individualized, elective scheduling. Campers will learn worthwhile skills in 2-8 week sessions while making everlasting memories & friends. Each camper chooses from: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & more! Choose from 2 or 3 week session options, or combine multiple sessions for 5, 6, and 8 week experiences, for a fantastic summer filled with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and life skills that provide your child with independence, self confidence, and a sense of achievement!

Combine art and nature in this exciting camp! Make plant prints, rain sticks, rock sculptures, and more. Let your creativity flow while exploring the natural world as your artistic canvas!

Dive into the magical world of paint! Explore water-based mediums like watercolor and acrylics while learning color theory, brush techniques, and more.

Find your wild side with colorful art! Experiment with bold, vibrant colors inspired by artists like Henri Matisse and Andre Derain.