The Art Effect

New Paltz – Week 1 – Ulster Arts Camp

Ages 5-11

• July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026
• 1 week, Monday - Friday, 9am–4pm
• Location:
  
  SUNY New Paltz, Smiley Arts Building
  1 Hawk Dr. New Paltz, New York
  
• Non-members: $500
• Members: $475

Creativity thrives as campers explore their artistic abilities, play games, and make lasting friendships at Ulster Arts Camp! Our experienced and friendly counselors and teaching artists support fun, hands-on art-making with various mediums, including painting, sculpture, collage, animation, and performances, based on engaging weekly camp themes. The pieces created at camp will portray your child's individuality, tapping into each camper’s specific interests. 

The theme for Week 1 is Wizards & Whimsy! Calling all wizards and magic-makers! During this week of camp, students will get to craft ceramic potion bottles, construct magic wands and papier-mache wizard's hats, and explore the whimsy and wonder of art-making! 

A final showcase each Friday will display all of the campers’ artwork and show off their learned performances to friends and family. Daily schedules include opening and closing circles, structured art instruction, snacks, 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 abby@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Questions about programming? We have answers! Click here to check out the Art Institute FAQs page.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more courses.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for an Art Institute membership, click here to "Purchase an Art Institute Membership."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form (Aquí en Español) and send it to abby@thearteffect.org.
• Gift Certificates: To redeem a gift certificate to purchase this class please contact Art Institute Coordinator, Abby Ellick, at our office 845-471-7477 or via email at abby@thearteffect.org. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate or gift this class, click here.