At Camp Lakota, creativity isn’t a class, it’s a way of life. Our Creative Arts program gives campers the freedom to explore, experiment, and surprise themselves. From the moment your child steps into the pottery room or picks up a tie-dye kit on the College Hall porch, they’re in a space designed to inspire.
As an ACA-accredited camp, our facilities, activities, and instructors are held to rigorous standards, so you can focus on the excitement ahead. Not sure your child is “the artsy type”? That’s exactly what camp is for. Our instructors are trained artists and educators who love what they do, so they meet every camper where they are and help them find their spark.
Our Creative Arts program features a rotating selection of hands-on activities you won’t find in a typical school day. Campers can explore any combination of:
All activities are offered to all age groups, from our youngest Braves through our senior Chiefs. Explore a full day at Camp Lakota to see how arts fits into the full camp schedule or visit our programs page to find your child’s age group.
Every summer, Camp Lakota puts on a full theatrical production, a play or musical that campers can participate in from audition to opening night. It’s one of the most beloved traditions at Lakota, and one that campers talk about for years.
Beyond the main show, our Dramatic Arts program includes:
No acting experience is required of course, and no auditions that eliminate; every camper who wants to be involved is found a place. It’s the kind of moment that helps a quiet kid discover their voice, or a confident kid find an even bigger stage. Explore our Events & Night Activities to see what else lights up a Lakota summer.
There’s no shortage of summer camps in New York – so what makes Lakota different for kids who love to create?
Something real to bring home: Whether it’s a glazed pottery piece, a beaded bracelet, or a memory of a standing ovation on stage, campers leave with something they made.
Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or glazing their first pottery piece, Camp Lakota’s Arts program has a place for them. Come see what a summer of real creativity looks like.
Camp Lakota’s Creative Arts program includes tie-dye, candle and soap making, leather stamping, beading and jewelry-making, pottery, and painting. We choose activities specifically because they go beyond what kids experience in school.
Yes, the Dramatic Arts program includes an annual play or musical, a talent show, dance performances, improv games, and camp skits. All campers are welcome to participate regardless of experience.
No experience needed, and we mean it! Our philosophy is that every child is creative. Our instructors are there to help campers discover and develop their interests, not evaluate existing skills.
Absolutely, all activities are adapted for every age group. Our Braves enjoy age-appropriate projects, while older campers take on more complex and independent work. Every art session is supervised by a trained instructor.
Yes, Creative Arts activities are part of Camp Lakota’s standard daily schedule and included in your tuition. Visit our Dates & Tuition page for complete pricing information.
Yes! Campers often bring home tie-dyed shirts, handmade jewelry, and glazed pottery. These pieces are among families’ favorite camp souvenirs.