Washington Pavilion

Youth Camps and Classes

Summer Camps in Sioux Falls

Summer camps at the Washington Pavilion are a fun and exciting way for students of all ages to continue learning and exploring during the summer months. Our incredible summer camp lineup offers hands-on learning experiences kids ages three through high school and incorporates all the fantastic opportunities we have to offer.

Camps are offered for:

• Ages 3-5

• Ages 6-7

• Ages 8-9

• Ages 10-11

• Ages 12-14

• Spotlight Theatre Company for a variety of ages

Our summer camp teaching team is composed of qualified professionals, including teachers, artists, students and scientists who share a passion for teaching and have a broad base of knowledge and experience in their subject areas.

Lunch Bunch, a supervised lunch hour, is available for an additional fee, making it a full day of fun in your child is registered for both morning and afternoon camps.

Homeschool Workshops

Explore amazing opportunities for homeschool students! Engage in dynamic, hands-on courses in science, art and engineering.

Grupp Art Academy

Cost
Non-Member: $225 | Donor/Member: $202

Registration Closes March 11

The Grupp Art Academy is a 10-week program for high school students who have a passion for art and want to hone their skills. A nurturing and supportive artistic environment is created. In addition to the instructors, students will have the opportunity to connect with local artists and others in the arts community.

Project 1: The Unified Canvas
Join forces to create a masterpiece! In this collaborative art experience, each student will take on a unique piece of a larger picture, working with a wooden canvas and bringing their personal artistic style to life. Choose your medium—acrylic paint, charcoal or oil pastels— and unleash your creativity. Once completed, all individual pieces will come together to form one stunning, unified artwork. Be part of something bigger—your art, your style, our collective vision!

Project 2: Pressing Pop
Step into the world of Pop Art with a dynamic printmaking workshop inspired by the legendary Andy Warhol! In this session, students will create their own bold, repeated images, experimenting with vibrant color combinations and simple stencil-making techniques. Each student’s artwork will come together in a striking grid-style composition, echoing Warhol’s iconic repetitive printing style. Discover how your individual creativity can contribute to a unified Pop Art masterpiece!

Project 3: Mosaic of Many
Students will design and create their own unique mosaic tiles, which will come together to form a stunning group masterpiece. With plenty of artistic freedom, each tile will contribute to a cohesive larger piece using vibrant materials. Learn essential mosaic techniques and explore how to craft powerful images with bold shapes and colors—no tiny details required!

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Class Cancellation Policy

Participant Cancellation: Partial refunds will be issued to participants who cancel a minimum of 14 days prior to the first day of class (a processing fee of $10 will be kept on all refunds). No refunds will be issued for any cancellations made within 14 days of the first day of class.

Program Cancellation: If a minimum enrollment has not been reached one week prior to the first session, we must cancel the program. Customers will be contacted by telephone or email. If we are unable to accommodate a suitable transfer to a class in the same season, we will issue a full refund.