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.

Museum Sketching
Clay Model & Stop Motion
Art Competition and Portfolio
Music & Paper Art

Summer CAmP 2025

Overall Schedule

Art Competition&

Portfolio

June 30th - 4th
July 7th - 11th
July 28th - August 1st
August 4th - 8th

Museum Sketching

1 Week Camp (Student only)

August 18th - 22nd

2 Days Camps (Student and Parent)

June 24th - 25th
August 26th - 27th

midnight diner
clay model & stop motion

July 14th - 18th
July 21th - 25th

Music and Paper Art

August 18th - 22nd
August 25th - 29th

Photography
photography: capturing moments and telling stories.

April 21st – 24th
June 23rd – 26th
August 25th – 28th

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.

April 21st – 24th
June 23rd – 26th
August 25th – 28th
(4 days per week)

CAmp Information:

Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Group Size: 8 students

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CAmp information

Student and Parent: (2 Days)

June 24th – 25th
August 26th – 27th

Schedule: (11 - 17 years old)

Student: (1 Week)

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 :

Harvard art Museum
Harvard Natural History Museum
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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.

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Museum Sketching

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."

MIDNIGHT DINER

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.

CAmp Information:

Schedule : (Ages: 6 -11 years old)

July 14th - 18th
July 21st - 25th

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Group Size: 8 students

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CAmp Information

Schedule: (Ages: 6 -11 &11-17 years old)

June 9th – 13th
August 4th – 8th
August 18th – 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Group size: 8 students

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Competition And Art Portfolio Camp

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.

Music And Paper Art

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.