Explore Creativity: Summer Art Camps in San Antonio 2025

Summer in San Antonio means sweltering heat and a lot of time indoors with AC. So how do you keep yourself busy instead of doom scrolling? Sign-up for an art camp to have a summer filled with color, creativity, and community! There are plenty of opportunities for all age groups and skill levels and various interests! There is zine-making, mural painting, animation, and more! Below is a curated guide to San Antonio are camps still open for registration, and a few that filled up fast (because word travels quickly when the programs are good). 

Already Full (But Worth Bookmarking for Next Year):

• McNay Art Museum

• The DoSeum

• Artworks Studio

• UTSA Pace (multiple programs are full, but some are still open)

Still Accepting Registrations

Organization	Camp Name	Dates	Ages	Focus	Cost	Register
Angela Weddle at OLLU	Art Classes	Weekly & Monthly	Teens & Adults; Kids 5–12	Pen & Ink, Watercolor, Journaling	$25–$420	Email aweddleart@gmail.com
Contemporary at Blue Star	MOSAIC Session	Wednesday-Friday from June 11-18	High School Students	Drawing & Designing Comics	Free	Register
Black Box Music & Arts	ART Camps	Multiple weeks in June–Aug	Ages 5–14	Drawing, Cartooning, Mixed Media, Painting	$155/week	Register
El Placazo	Summer Boot Camp	6/23–7/4	13–17	Journalism, Photography, Comics, Writing, Filmmaking, Poetry	Free	Register
San Anto Cultural Arts	Con Safos 101	Wednesdays in July, 6–8PM	All Ages	Chicano Art History	Free	Register
San Antonio Botanical Garden	Mural Magic	Multiple weeks June–July	Ages 5–7	Mural Art	$180–$200	Register
SAY Sí	Middle School Camps (Week 1 & 2)	July 14–25	Grades 6–8	Visual Arts, Theatre, Media & Animation	$100–$300/week	Register
UTSA Pace	All Ages	Multiple Weeks June-July	All Ages	Multiple Options	$199/week	Register
Witte Museum	Art-Venture Camp	July 7–11	6–12	Mixed Media Exploration	$325–$350	Register

Tips for Parents

• Register early: popular camps fill quickly!

• Check for sibling discounts or scholarships: many orgs offer financial support or sliding scale pricing.

• Confirm drop-off and pick-up times: some camps offer extended care for an additional fee.

• Ask about food policies: find out if lunch/snacks are provided or if your child needs to bring their own.

• Bookmark this article or screenshot the chart for easy reference!

Whether your child is diving into watercolor, experimenting with digital media, or learning the history of Chicano art, there’s no shortage of creative summer options across San Antonio. These programs don’t just fill the time. They nurture imagination, build confidence, and connect kids to their culture and community.

We’ll keep updating this list as new opportunities come in, so check back. If you know of a great art camp we missed, send it our way!

Here’s to a summer full of color, creativity, and connection!