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Local summer camps and classes in the Joplin area

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GEORGE A. SPIVA CENTER FOR THE ARTS (212 W 7th St, Joplin, MO)
Contact: Des Hernandez, dhernandez@spivaarts.org, (417) 621-9813
  • June 10–12
    • Glass Camp with Jane McCaulley (Ages 8-12, 10:15am–12:15pm): Hands-on glass art projects (magnets, suncatchers, dishes). Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/glass-camp-wtih-jane-mccaulley.
    • I Want Candy Camp with Brooks-Elizabeth Billings (Ages 7-14, 12:30–4:30pm): Candy-themed art in multiple mediums (paintings, sculptures). Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/i-want-candy-cam-with-brooks-elizabeth-billings.
  • June 17–19
    • Artist Trading Cards Camp for Kids with Tammy Cady (Ages 8-12, 10:00am–Noon): Create and trade miniature mixed media artworks (2½” x 3½”). Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/artist-trading-cards-for-kids-with-tammy-cady.
    • Artist Trading Cards Camp for Teens with Tammy Cady (Ages 13-17, 1:00–3:00pm): Create and trade miniature mixed media artworks (2½” x 3½”). Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/artist-trading-cards-for-teens.
    • Paper Mâché Camp with Stacy Heydt (Ages 6-12, 12:30–2:30pm, June 17–20): Build and paint paper mâché figurines. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/paper-mache-camp-with-stacy-heydt.
  • June 25–27
    • Fantastic Fibers with Brooks-Elizabeth Billings (Ages 7-12, 12:30–4:30pm): Fiber arts (batik, felt cupcakes, embroidery). Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/fantastic-fibers-with-brooks-elizabeth-billings.
  • July 1–3
    • Printmaking Camp with Lucas Witt (Ages 9-13, 10:00am–1:00pm): Monoprinting, block printing, experimental methods. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/7940.
    • Custom Collectable Figures with Lucas Witt (Ages 10-17, 1:45–4:45pm): Sculpt vinyl-style characters with polymer clay, create display box. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/custom-collectable-figures-with-lucas-witt.
  • July 8–10
    • Letter Sculptures with Whitney Bucher (Ages 10-15, 10:15am–12:15pm): Design and decorate 3D letters. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/letter-sculptures-with-whitney-bucher.
    • Kids Clay Camp with Stephanie & Christina (Ages 7-14, 1:00–3:00pm): Pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/kids-clay-camp-with-stephanie-christina.
  • July 15–17
    • Threaded Tales: Woodland Stitchery with Adria and Tammy (Ages 13-17, 2:00–4:00pm): Cross-stitch and slow stitching for woodland-themed textiles. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/threaded-tales-woodland-stitchery-with-adria-and-tammy.
    • Fantasy Art with Allen Childers (Ages 7-13, 1:30–4:30pm): Create fantasy characters and creatures via drawing, painting, mixed media. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/fantasy-art-with-allen-childers.
  • July 22–24
    • Pet Portraits with Whitney Bucher (Ages 11-16, 10:00am–1:00pm): Photograph adoptable dogs, create oil pastel portraits. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/pet-portraits-with-whitney-bucher.
    • Monster Mash Camp with Allen Childers (Ages 7-13, 1:30–4:30pm): Create playful monster art through drawing, painting, sculpting. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/monster-mash-ca.
  • July 29–31
    • Poetry Camp with Stacy Heydt (Ages 8-14, 10:15am–12:15pm): Write and illustrate poems, compile into a book. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/poetry-camp-with-stacy-heydt.
    • Collage Camp with Tammy Cady (Ages 10-14, 12:45–3:45pm): Mixed-media collage with gel plate printing, sewing, stenciling. Cost: $100. Register: spivaarts.org/event/collage-camp-with-tammy-cady.
  • August 5–7
    • Clay Camp with Stephanie & Christina (Ages 11-17, 1:00–3:00pm): Pottery wheel and hand-building techniques. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/clay-camp-with-stephanie-christina.
    • Leather Pouches with Adria (Ages 7-12, 1:30–4:30pm): Draw, paint, and lace leather pouches. Cost: $125. Register: spivaarts.org/event/leather-pouches-with-adria.
JOPLIN LITTLE THEATRE (3009 W 1st St, Joplin, MO)
Contact: Ann Lile, info@joplinlittletheatre.org, (417) 623-3638
  • July 7–11
    • Summer Children’s Workshop: Battle of the Bands: Dance Competition (Ages 5-14, 8:30am–12:30pm or 1:30–5:30pm): Theatre skills, perform a dance-themed play. Cost: $75/session. Register: joplinlittletheatre.org.
  • July 21–25
    • Summer Children’s Workshop: The Greatest Holiday (Ages 5-14, 8:30am–12:30pm or 1:30–5:30pm): Theatre skills, perform a holiday-themed play. Cost: $75/session. Register: joplinlittletheatre.org.
KAREN’S DANCE STUDIO (2113 Davis Blvd, Joplin, MO)
Contact: Nicole Drouin-Amayo, info@karensdancestudio.com, (417) 623-1093
  • June 16–July 24
    • Summer Sessions (Ages 2+): Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics. Register: (417) 623-1093. Details: karensdancestudio.com/schedule.
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO)
Contact: Matt Stafford, stafford.matt@occ.edu, (417) 680-5621
  • June 8–13
    • Creative Arts Academy (Ages 14-18): Music, songwriting, graphic design, photography, videography, theatre, more. Cost: $345–375. Register: occ.edu/events/creative-arts-academy.
PINNOCHIO SCHOOL OF DANCE (106 Daugherty St, Webb City, MO)
Contact: Carolyn McGowan, carolynlmcgowan@yahoo.com, (417) 673-1146
  • June 16–27
    • Musical Theatre Camp (6:00–8:00pm, Mon–Fri): Skits, musical numbers, improv, dance, perform at Cruise-a-Palooza (July 12). Cost: $100. Register: (417) 673-1146.
WILDCAT GLADES NATURE GROUP (301 Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO)
Contact: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, (417) 708-7713
  • June 30–July 2
    • Camp Wildcat (Ages 7-14, 8:30am–4:30pm): Survival skills (fishing, shelter building, orienteering, leather working). Cost: $150. Scholarships available. Register: signupgenius.com/go/30E044DA4A72DA4F94-56526167-camp.

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