Ages 5-7

Campers dive into creative reuse by collecting and reshaping recyclable materials into expressive art pieces. They explore texture, color, and form as they turn scraps, packaging, and garden finds into meaningful artworks.  

Ages 8-10

Campers dive into hands-on discovery as they explore how art and science come together in surprising ways. Throughout the week, they experiment with movement, light, texture, and color—testing ideas, trying new tools, and transforming simple materials into inventive creations. From playful motion experiments to unexpected art techniques, campers spark their curiosity as they build, explore, and imagine in this lively STEAM-inspired studio. 

Ages 8-10

Campers explore how outdoor spaces spark creative ideas as they build models, experiment with natural forms, and shape simple figures. They use a variety of materials to design their own imaginative landscapes and sculpted forms. 

Ages 5-7

Campers set off on a global art adventure as they explore how artists and sculptors around the world—and here at the UMLAUF—use different materials to bring their ideas to life. Each day, they “travel” to a new place in their passport journals and try hands-on activities inspired by international art traditions. Each day invites them to imagine, play, and create as they learn how sculptors everywhere bring their ideas to life. 

Ages 5-7

Campers explore the plants and flowers that make our Austin garden come alive, noticing how petals, leaves, and sunlight create patterns all around them. They discover texture, color, and form by observing the blooms and greenery in our outdoor spaces, then use those natural inspirations to guide their artmaking. 

Ages 8-10

Campers explore the relationship between sculpture and nature as they dive into the mystical world of the forest. Inspired by the organic lines, creatures, and expressive figures found throughout the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, students investigate how artists transform natural forms into three-dimensional art. This week encourages creativity, storytelling, and material exploration as campers discover the “spirit” hidden within the shapes of the natural world.