The Umbrella Arts Camp Teen Program
THE UMBRELLA ARTS CAMP TEEN PROGRAM 2026!
2026 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 at 12:00pm
ARTS & REC
PERFORMING ARTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 at 1:00pm
UMBRELLA ARTS CAMP (Half Day, Full Day, Teen)
With a focus on the love of art and development of leadership skills for teenagers, The Umbrella Arts Camp Teen Program combines arts education and leadership opportunities for Grades 7-8 instructed by experienced practicing artists, arts educators, and teachers.
We offer arts for every interest. Children will have the opportunity to try a variety of artistic disciplines such as: Drawing & Painting, 2D & 3D Mixed-Media, Ceramics, Woodworking, Performing Arts and MORE!
2026 Information
DATES
Week 1: June 29 – July 2
Theme: Global Art Adventure
Learn about and create art that derives from different nations all around the world. Explore how many cultures, nations, and civilizations from past to present have made art inspired by their homeland.
Week 2: July 6 - July 10
Theme: Art of Tomorrow - Futurism, Modernism & Abstraction
Join us on a journey to the future of art creation. Create new modern art and delve into bold shapes, modern designs, futuristic architecture with vibrant, bold and sleek color palettes.
Week 3: July 13 - July 17
Theme: Folklore: Fables, Fairytales & Myths
Stories will come to life through art as artists go on a fantastical journey to far away lands from fables, fairytales and myths.
Week 4: July 20 - 24
Theme: STEAM: Art & Archeology
Uncover and learn about past civilizations by exploring the art they created, their inventions, technology, science and more!
Week 5: July 27 - 31
Theme: Elements of Nature: Jungles & Rainforests
A week of exploration into how artists use the lush and vibrant world of jungles & rainforests as a source of artistic inspiration - from towering trees to colorful creatures campers will delve into this complex ecosystem.
Week 6: August 3 - August 7
Theme: Ahoy! The Sea & Stories
Explore the power & mystery of the sea that has inspired artists for centuries. Come on a journey as we dive into the mysterious fathoms below and try to stay afloat aboard a pirate ship.
Week 7: August 10 - August 14
Theme: Weird, Wild & Wacky Ways to Make Art
Take a look into the unusual, inventive and out of the box approaches to making art. This week will focus on exploring new approaches and embracing the creative spirit through various art forms.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
AGES
The Full Day Teen Program is open for students in Grades 7 & 8 for the 2025-2026 school year.
Full Day Teen Program (Grades 7 - 8): 9:00am - 4:30pm
Full Day Leadership & Art Making program for Grade 7 - 8 students. This leadership program helps to prepare teens for future jobs or internships while also getting a chance to take their own art classes. This program is structured for teens to spend half of the day gaining leadership experience working with children and the other half of the day taking two different one-hour art classes. This program is perfect for teens who still want to attend art camp while also preparing them for leadership opportunities such as being a future Classroom Assistant, Camp Counselor or Teacher. Teens must be provided with a NUT-FREE lunch from home for the mid-day break & NUT-FREE snacks for a mid-morning & mid-afternoon break.
Tuition: $400
EXTENDED CARE:
Extended Day Morning is a combined morning program for students enrolled in Half Day or Full Day Umbrella Arts Camp and Umbrella Performing Arts camp programming from 7:30am – 9:00am, Monday-Friday. Tuition is $100 for the full week (Monday-Friday) and can be purchased as an add on with camp registrations. Extended Day Afternoon is a combined afternoon program we run for students enrolled in all of the Summer Arts Under The Umbrella Camp Programs from 4:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Tuition is $100 for the full week (Monday-Friday) and can be purchased as an add on with camp registrations. If you have any questions regarding our Extended Day programming, please contact the Umbrella office.
HOUSEHOLD SIBLING DISCOUNT:
A tuition discount of 5% off additional registrations is available when two or more children are registered for the same week(s) and program type.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Registration deadlines are 11:59pm EST on Sunday, 4 weeks prior to the start of the each respective Summer Program week. Registrations for each week will close at each week's deadline. Late registrations after a deadline date may be accepted on a space available basis with an additional fee of $50. Parents must contact The Umbrella office by phone or in person and be ready to make payment at the time of registration and complete all of the required camp forms.
UNDER-ENROLLED PROGRAMS:
In the unlikely event that a program is under-enrolled, the Program will be cancelled 2 weeks prior to the start date and a full refund will be given.
WITHDRAWAL FEES:
- Tuition, less a $50 registration and processing fee per week and per individual (or per session) will be refunded if the request is made in writing on a time stamped email PRIOR to April 1st.
- 50% of tuition payments will be refunded if the written request is made prior to the registration deadline of 11:59pm EST on the Sunday 4 weeks prior to the start of each respective summer camp program week for the week that registration applies.
- No refunds will be issued on or after the registration deadline.
TUITION ASSISTANCE:
A limited amount of tuition assistance is offered by The Umbrella to cover partial tuition costs for families in need. Application and approval are necessary. Awards are made first come, first served on a rolling deadline. Please contact Jason Springer, Director of Education, at 978-371-0820 x202 or jason@theumbrellaarts.org for more information.
WAITLIST OPTION:
Should a camp week sell out, we will open a waitlist. We encourage interested families to register for the waitlist option, as spots may open up and/or more spots may be added depending on staffing and final program enrollment. Notifications may begin in March. If you have any questions about the waitlist please contact Rebecca Campbell-McGonagle, Camp Director, at 978-371-0820 x200 or rebecca@theumbrellaarts.org.
SUMMER ARTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA - CAMP POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS:
Programming is subject to change as new safety protocols are put in place. For additional questions about Summer Camp contact Rebecca Campbell-McGonagle, Camp Director at rebecca@theumbrellaarts.org or 978-371-0820 x200.
Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
