Camp Registration
*** Please Note: All Camps have limited spots. Early registration recommended.
Certain Membership levels are eligible for discounts on summer camps. Call NCCIL for more information. Not a NCCIL member yet? Find out how to become one!
Camp 1: Camp Caldecott Jr.
Age: 5 and 6 years old
When: June 17 – June 21
Time: 9:00 -12:00
Cost: $120
Have you ever wanted to illustrate your own picture book? If so, you would love Caldecott Camp! NCCIL art instructor, Patty Rae will take you on a daily journey through the award winning Caldecott books. You will explore a variety of art mediums as you create your own masterpieces inspired by the illustrations you see. After a yummy snack, you will take a guided tour across the way to the Abilene Public Library, where you will enjoy storytime with one of Abilene's best storytellers. Friday brings the grand finale! You and your new friends will have your very own art show and reception to show your fabulous artwork to your family!
$120 (Online)
During checkout, please enter your child's name and age in the comment section.
Camp 2: Camp Caldecott Sr.
Age: 7 - 9 years old
When: June 24 – June 28
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $120
A camp as unique as the NCCIL and its artists! So what makes the camp and the NCCIL unique? Did you know the NCCIL was the 1st museum of its kind in the country? Let NCCIL Art Educator take you onto the journey of childhood’s best adventures: the Picture Books. Learn and experiment with different illustration styles in the NCCIL Art Studio. Paint your world with watercolor, decorate it with collages, and fill your world with caricatures! Camp out at Camp Caldecott!
$120 (Online)
During checkout, please enter your child's name and age in the comment section.
Camp 3: Picasso-O-Rama, Jr.
Age: 5 and 6 years old
When: July 8 – July 12
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $120
Degas, Renoir, Picasso and Calder -- Huh? Who are these people? What made them unique? Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio. Have fun with different media artists use while you learn to appreciate the art of these old masters.
$120 (Online)
During checkout, please enter your child's name and age in the comment section.
Camp 4: Picasso-o-Rama, Sr.
Age: 7 - 9 years old
When: July 15 - July 19
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $120
Explore the world of Old Master Artists such as Picasso, Monet, Klee, and Gaugin at the NCCIL Art Studio. Did you always want to learn to draw? What are the Elements of Art and Principles of Design? Do artists really think about these terms when they make their art? Have fun with different media artists use while you learn to appreciate the art of these old masters.
$120 (Online)
During checkout, please enter your child's name and age in the comment section.