Learn more about the Goode Family Visual Arts School and the upcoming Summer camp options at thehermitagemuseum.org/art-camps/ 2026 Summer Art Camp for ages 6-18 at the Goode Family Visual Arts School at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens! Registration is open! Register Here! 2026 Summer Camp days run from 9 am–4 pm, with lunch and outdoor time (weather permitting) from 12 pm-1 pm. Please note: Camp ends promptly at 4 pm and aftercare is not available. Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10 - Register Here! Fiber Art | June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3) Functional Art: Wear it, Use it | July 6-10 Botanicals and Art | July 6-10 Contemporary Craft | July 13-17 Art in the Gardens | July 13-17 Learn to Sew | July 20-24 Puppets & Whatnots | July 20-24 Stop Motion Animation | July 27-31 Art Around the World | July 27-31 The Nature of Clay | Aug 3-7 Color Quest: Discovering Art through Color | August 3-7 Designing Games | August 10-14 Summer Art Camp for Ages 9-12 - Register Here! Clay Camp | June 15-18 (no camp June 19) Summer Art Camps for Ages 11-15 - Register Here! Introduction to Drawing | June 22-26 Stop Motion Animation | June 29-July 2 (no camp July 3) Introduction to Painting | July 20-24 Exploring Mixed Media | July 27-31 Summer Art Camps for Ages 14-18 - Register Here! Couture Camp | July 6-10 Couture Camp  | July 13-17 Create an enriching and engaging experience for the whole family at the newly-renovated Goode Family Visual Arts School! During our seasonal class and camp sessions, young artists have the opportunity to tap into their cultural development by: learning the elements of art, getting hands-on with new artistic processes, and creating unique pieces to take home. Lessons include: a brief history of each medium, artist demonstrations, and more! No prior experience is needed – come join the fun! There’s something for all levels, ages, and interests at the Goode Family Visual Arts School this season! Hermitage Museum & Gardens4.8Based on 970 reviewspowered by review us on

From first stories to publication opportunities, The Muse Writers Center helps young writers discover their voice! Learn more and register here. We offer creative writing classes, camps, workshops, activities, and teen leadership opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Explore fiction, poetry, comics, songwriting, screenwriting, dramatic writing, college essay workshops, and more in a supportive community of young writers. Learn more and register here.   Register for Programs at The Muse! Strength, healing, growth, and change flourish when writing meets community and inspiration. The Muse offers writing classes, camps, and community events that encourage young writers to explore and develop their unique voices, improve their craft, and pursue professional opportunities in the literary world. Come meet your muse at The Muse Writers Center! Learn more and register here. Creative Writing Explorations Class  (Light snacks provided.) The Muse understands the value of accessibility. Our youth classes are “Pay What You Can”, meaning you name the price you can afford, as high or low as it may be, no questions asked. Creative Writing for Young Writers: Elementary/Middle School (age 8-12) Creative Writing for Young Writers explores the fundamentals of creative writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice, no matter the genre (poetry, fiction, comics, songwriting, and screenwriting). Students will explore their creative expression through unique writing prompts, discussion exercises, and opportunities to share and discuss their work. Popular topics include Slaying the Villain, Where a Story Starts, songwriting, Duo Poetry, and screenwriting! The final class culminates in a live reading which friends and family are invited to attend. Learn more and register here. Creative Writing Exploration for Teens: (age 13-17) Creative Writing for Teens encourages students to expand their creative writing by challenging them to elevate their creative voices with new writing techniques. During class, students learn literary craft techniques through lecture, discussion exercises, and writing prompts. Popular topics include villain archetypes, magic system basics, how to write a fight scene, poetry, screenwriting, and more! At the end of class, students are given time to write and share their work. Our final class is a student reading where family and friends are invited to attend. This is a hybrid class, meaning students can join online or in-person. The final class reading is in-person only. Learn more and register here.   Teen Workshops Advanced Teen workshop Join this interactive workshop that allows students to workshop their writing live! This is an advanced writing workshop, built for older high school students to learn how to give and accept constructive feedback on their writing in an MFA-style setting. Please email our Youth Program Director at Jessica@the-muse.org if interested. Learn more here.   Summer Camps (Light snacks provided. Tuition Assistance Available.) The Muse Elementary School Summer Camp (ages 8-10) is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words–both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll explore poetry, fiction, writing and illustrating comic books, developing RPG’s and more! Open to elementary school writers of all levels and experience. Summer Camps are Coming Soon! Learn more here.   The Muse Middle School Summer Camp (ages 11-14) is a great opportunity for young creative writers to have fun with words–both out loud and on paper. During each day of this afternoon camp, we’ll explore a different type of creative writing and expression. We’ll explore poetry, fiction, writing and illustrating comic books, songwriting, and more. At The Muse, creative tweens and teens learn to express themselves in a guided, friendly, and supportive environment! Open to elementary school writers of all levels and experience. Summer Camps are Coming Soon! Learn more here.

Join us at The Williams School for Summer Adventures 2026! We proudly earned Coastal Virginia Magazine's distinction of “Best Summer Program - Silver” (Southside) in 2025. Register Today! Open to rising 1st through 8th grade students, The Williams School’s five summer sessions in June and August are packed with creativity, adventure, movement, and fun. Campers will enjoy themes ranging from sports and STEM to art and hands-on exploration. Half and full day programs are available with the option for extended hours care. *Five week-long sessions available: June and August *Open to rising 1st-8th grade students *Small-group camps staffed by experienced educators For a list of camp programs and their descriptions, please visit our website: TheWilliamsSchool.org/student-experience/summer-adventures-2026/ About The Williams School: We are a private, preschool-8th, co-ed day school located in the heart of Norfolk's Ghent neighborhood. Our responsive and inclusive approach fosters a safe, welcoming environment in which every student is inspired to learn, explore, and act with honor and empathy. Williams champions a child-centered environment, enriched by community partnerships, and strengthened through close relationships with parents.