Discover the museum through programs designed to encourage expression and FUN! Throughout the year the museum has an abundance of experiences for all kinds of learners, families, and curiosities. FREE Family Fundays celebrate the museum’s newest special exhibitions with free admission, art-marking, music and more for a day full of activity. Looking for more one-on-one interaction with educators? Join Create & Plays on the Third Wednesday of each month to explore the galleries through guided activities and interactive games followed by a chance to get creative in the art studio! The museum also offers Sensory Explorations every second Sunday. Use senses like touch and hearing to experience the museum’s collection and gallery spaces with tools like 3-D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes.
Address: 316 Pike Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Website: https://www.taftmuseum.org/families-children/summercamp
Email: [email protected]
Gender of Campers:Â All
Special Needs Offered: Yes
Dates:May 27 – July 11, 2025
Hours:Â 9:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: Entering grades 1–3, 4–6, and 7–12
Q&A with the Summer Art Camp at the Taft Museum of Art:
What makes Summer Art Camp Unique?Â
We are housed in a historic house as well as wide variety of projects that are done. Campers get the experience of art in a historic setting as well as our gardens.
What activities are offered at Summer Art Camp?
A variety of art activities depending on the age group as well as the day. The goal is to make each day something different. Typical activities include painting, drawing, gallery activities, as well as specialty days.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
Depending on the activity ratios are between 10-1 and 5-1.
How much time do the campers spend outside?
While most activities are indoor, there is specifically time set aside for outdoor activities include walks to nearby parks (with additional staff), lawn games, and garden games. A typical day could be anywhere between 1-3 hours outdoors.
Does Camp Art Academy provide lunch/snacks or do parents need to provide them?
Parents need to provide lunch and two snacks.
What is the typical daily schedule for campers?Â
A typical daily schedule would include a rotation of icebreakers, art lessons/activity/gallery experience, snack, bathroom, and breaks.
How old are the counselors and how are they trained?
The Taft Museum’s summer camps are led by a certified teacher and 2 counselors with additional L&O staff filling in as activity dictates. Counselors are typically college students looking for experience with children. They are trained with the Learning and Outreach Manager, who has 10 years’ experience running summer camps within museums. Counselors and teachers must back background checks as well.
What accommodations are made for campers with special needs?
We actively work to make sure that campers can get their needs met. We have accommodations for most ADA needs, please see our website for details. Additional needs can be accommodated to.
Please email us at [email protected] if there is something that your child may need in order to make sure they can get the most out of their camp experience.
