The Art Effect

Adventures in Color

Young artists combine artmaking, play, and their imagination to make bold and vibrant 2D and 3D artworks that use color to tell stories! Explore a variety of mediums including paint, paper, and pastels while learning color mixing skills to create foam art, masks, and more.

Adventure class pack is available!
Save $90 and register for both Adventures classes for $300!
Call our office at 845-471-7477 to register for the class pack.

Scholarships are available to those in economic need. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org

Adventures in Song and Music

Young artists will create their own beats, melodies, and even their own songs using Garageband, voice, and musical instruments. They will learn how to produce, record, create, edit, and share original music that expresses themselves and their stories.

Adventure class pack is available!
Save $90 and register for both Adventures classes for $300!
Call our office at 845-471-7477 to register for the class pack.

Scholarships are available to those in economic need. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org

New Paltz – Week 3 – Ulster Arts Camp

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

New Paltz – Week 2 – Ulster Arts Camp

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

New Paltz – Week 1 – Ulster Arts Camp

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Red Hook – Week 2 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Red Hook – Week 1 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Poughkeepsie – Week 4 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Week 4: “Uniquely YOU!”
This week of camp is all about exploring yourself and expressing yourself! We'll make art that highlights our personalities and the way we all sparkle and shine, from self-portraits and mixed media collages, to personalized beats and lyrics.

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Poughkeepsie – Week 3 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Week 3: “Monsters and Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Fun!”
In this week of camp, we’ll use our imaginations to create week fantasy fun projects! Projects might include writing and illustrating original fairy tales, reimagining mythical creatures with clay,  creating our own shields and crests, and making art about knights, dragons, castles and princesses galore!

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Poughkeepsie – Week 2 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Week 2: “Kids Around The World”
In this week of camp, we'll use art to travel the globe to explore how kids just like you live! We'll make new foods out of clay and sculpture, experiment with new textures and vibrant fabrics through 2D and 3D art, and boogie with a dance party and new songs from all around the world!

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, games and play. Enjoy individual and collaborative art making experiences based on an engaging weekly camp. Experienced and friendly staff support hands-on art experimentation with a wide variety of artistic mediums including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, performance, and more. The pieces created at camp will portray original narratives connecting to each campers’ interests and lives. Finished artwork and performances will be displayed in a final showcase each Friday in an open exhibition setting for campers to share with family and friends.Daily schedules include opening and closing circle, structured art instruction, open studio time, snack, lunch, and outside play.

Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:15 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 4:45 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.