PROGRAMS | VISUAL ARTS

Our mission supports children's artistic lives all summer long

These campers may become the creators of the future, growing into innovative leaders who improve the world they inherit.

Campers throwing on the wheel

Glass Art

HVC campers design their own traditional stained glass pieces - mirrors, window hangings, etc. - and that's just the beginning! Campers make fused glass plates, bowls and plaques. They create jewelry and small sculptures in the glass bead studio. And the Beehive is home to a dynamic glass blowing program where campers produce glass flowers, cups and more.

Making glass beads by melting glass
Camper in glass blowing classes
Teacher helping camper with their stained glass project

Ceramics

Hidden Valley's 3 room pottery studio features 5 wheels, a huge open space where children create an infinite number of hand-building projects, and 3 kilns, a slab roller and just outside a special spot for raku firings.

Wheel pottery class learning to throw clay
Hand building pottery class
Kids laughing in pottery class

Woodworking

The sky's the limit in this active and exciting camp area! Make furniture for home, create free form sculptures, invent a toy and more!

Camper making their woodworking project

Photography

Two darkrooms support HVC's dedication to the "ancient art" of analog black and white photography. We provide each camper with a 35 millimeter camera and they print their photos.

Textiles

Silkscreen, tie dye or batik a T-shirt. Create a pillow or stuffed animal. You'll bring something home that you'll have forever!

What Folks Say About Arts At HVC

“The arts classes are much more intensive and engaging for both kids than I imagined. Stained glass, woodworking etc. The kids have a chance to undertake serious responsibility which is great to observe in action. And those who teach the classes so thoughtful and engaged.”

— HVC Parent

“He had an amazing summer. Thank you for providing him with such an open and supportive environment for him to express all his creativity.”

— HVC Parent

“She is so proud of the play that she wrote. Thanks for nurturing her spirit, her creativity and expanding her awareness of herself out in the world.”

— HVC Parent


Ready for Summer?

Complete your enrollment today and get your camper ready for an amazing summer experience.