The Art Effect

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.

Poughkeepsie – Week 1 – Dutchess Arts Camp

Week 1: "Asteroids and Astronauts"
In this week of camp, we'll go beyond the stars to explore the world of outer space! Projects might include planet-making, exploring the three dimensions of space with paint, developing astronaut characters through crafting comics, and more!

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.

June School’s Out Summer Camp

To register for summer programs after 3:00 PM on Friday please call the office at 845.471.7477. Registrations less than 1 business day before the start of camp are welcome but cannot be guaranteed.

School’s out, but summer camps haven’t started yet… need something for your kids to do? Look no further! In The Art Effect’s School’s Out Summer Camp, young artists ages 5-10 explore the worlds of drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, and dance to strengthen their self-confidence, creative thinking, and art making techniques in a fun and collaborative setting.

Families and friends are invited on Friday June 30th at 3:30pm for an Art Show and Performance.