Get ready for a summer of creativity, fun, and artistic exploration! At XC Art Center, our summer camp is a vibrant hub where young artists can unleash their imagination, learn new techniques, and make lasting memories.
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Museum Sketching
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Clay Model & Stop Motion
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Art Competition and Portfolio
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Music & Paper Art
Summer CAmP 2025
Xc Art Center Camps
Photography
capturing moments and telling stories.
• Visual Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives through images
• Camera & Lens Basics: Master essential techniques
• Photo Editing: Enhance and refine your shots
• Portfolio Building: Prepare for contests and exhibitions • Landscape, Portrait, Street & Architecture.
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April 21st – 24th
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June 23rd – 26th
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August 25th – 28th
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(4 days per week)
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Group Size: 8 students
Student and Parent: (2 Days)
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June 24th – 25th
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August 26th – 27th
Schedule: (11 - 17 years old)
Student: (1 Week)
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August 18th – 22nd
Time:9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Time:11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Group Size: 4 Families
Group Size:10 students
Museum List :
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Harvard art Museum
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Harvard Natural History Museum
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Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
During the museum summer camp, students will be lead by William Norton, art creator of the New York Museum of Art and Xiaowei Chen, founder of XC Art Center.
Join our museum painting course to learn about museum curation and master detailed painting techniques inspired by famous artworks. Get hands-on experience in artist studios and showcase your art in a gallery exhibition. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, this course will enhance your drawing skills
Why do we take students to museums?
- At the Harvard Art Museum, students can learn about color theory through real artwork.
- The Harvard Nature Museum provides insights into animal and body structures.
- The Museum of Fine Arts offers courses in Art and Art History.
- The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum showcases architectural wonders in its building and garden."
clay model & stop motion
It tells the story of a small restaurant that operates only from midnight to 7 a.m., where the owner warms the hearts of a diverse array of customers with delicious food and a sincere heart. Students, guided by their teacher, will collectively complete the script development, character design, and prop design, as well as the shooting and editing, to create a 2-3 minute stop-motion animation.
Schedule : (Ages: 6 -11 years old)
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July 14th - 18th
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July 21st - 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Group Size: 8 students
Schedule: (Ages: 6 -11 &11-17 years old)
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June 9th – 13th
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August 4th – 8th
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August 18th – 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Group size: 8 students
During this course, students will analyze past competition entries and receive guidance to create artwork that highlights their unique traits. They will also focus on building an art portfolio tailored for middle school, high school, or college applications, showcasing their best work.
Sculpture
In this creative hands-on camp, students explore the world of sculpture by working with a variety of materials—such as clay, wood, wire, recycled objects, and more.
Each student develops their own concept and brings it to life through unique 3D artwork, learning essential sculpting techniques along the way. It’s all about imagination, experimentation, and turning ideas into tangible forms!
Music Video
In our class, we’ll dive into making music videos! Together, we’ll explore the creative process, from planning and storyboarding to shooting and editing. We’ll learn how to match visuals with music, use different camera angles, and add special effects to bring our ideas to life. This hands-on experience will give us the tools to create our very own music videos, all while having fun and working as a team. Let’s get ready to turn our musical visions into reality!
Mixed Media
In our mixed media art class, we’ll combining different artistic techniques and materials to create unique and expressive pieces. We’ll experiment with paint, ink, paper, fabric, and found objects, learning how to blend them into one cohesive work of art. This class encourages creativity and experimentation, as we push the boundaries of traditional art by layering textures, colors, and forms. Together, we’ll discover how mixed media can add depth and complexity to our projects, allowing us to express our ideas and emotions in new and innovative ways.
Students will explore the Nutcracker through a Music Talk, video study, and creative projects. Activities range from crafting wall hangings or mobiles to advanced projects like stop-motion videos and character design.
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August 18th – 22nd (Ages: 8-11)
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August 25th – 29th (Ages: 12 and up)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Group Size: 8 students
Paper Art Project
(Ages: 8 - 11 )
After learning about the role of music in animation, students will create their own characters inspired by the animations they studied. They will use paper art to design these characters, considering their connections and backgrounds from the story. The project will culminate in the creation of a mobile hanging, showcasing their characters