SUMMER CAMPS 2022 EXPLORE + REUSE + CREATE
UpCycle is excited to be hosting in-person camps this summer! Each session features creative explorations and projects that emphasize resourcefulness and using materials in new ways. We hope you can join us for some summer fun!
All camps will be held in our new summer classroom located inside the Oswald Durant Center in Alexandria, VA
Contact our Program Coordinator with any questions.
All camps will be held in our new summer classroom located inside the Oswald Durant Center in Alexandria, VA
Contact our Program Coordinator with any questions.
Week 1: June 6th-10th
Preschool Tinker, Build & Create
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 3.5-5
Cost: $275
Drop your preschoolers off for a fun exploration summer camp. During camp, students will discover how to reuse materials in various ways while creating works of art.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Preschool Tinker, Build & Create
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 3.5-5
Cost: $275
Drop your preschoolers off for a fun exploration summer camp. During camp, students will discover how to reuse materials in various ways while creating works of art.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 2: June 13th-17th, 2022
Fabulous Fibers
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants will create unique projects using fabric, yarn, and paper. Camp experiences will include weaving, sewing, and bookmaking.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Fabulous Fibers
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants will create unique projects using fabric, yarn, and paper. Camp experiences will include weaving, sewing, and bookmaking.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 3: June 20th-24th, 2022
From 2D-3D
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants will use flat 2-D castoffs like cardboard and paper to make sculptures, pop-ups, and paper mache.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
From 2D-3D
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants will use flat 2-D castoffs like cardboard and paper to make sculptures, pop-ups, and paper mache.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 3B: June 20th-24th, 2022
UpCycle Sewing
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00pm
Ages 9-12
Cost: $250
Learn the art of machine sewing while upcycling old clothes into accessories and decor.
Please pack a small snack and water bottle for your child.
Sewing Camp is Full
UpCycle Sewing
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00pm
Ages 9-12
Cost: $250
Learn the art of machine sewing while upcycling old clothes into accessories and decor.
Please pack a small snack and water bottle for your child.
Sewing Camp is Full
Week 4: June 27th-July 1st, 2022
Make Your Mark
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants in this camp will explore printmaking with found objects. They will each leave with their own mixed media masterpiece.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Make Your Mark
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Participants in this camp will explore printmaking with found objects. They will each leave with their own mixed media masterpiece.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 5: July 11th- 15th, 2022
Paper Reimagined
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
This session will focus on paper arts. Children will learn the process of papermaking while also exploring how paper can be reused to create art.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Paper Reimagined
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
This session will focus on paper arts. Children will learn the process of papermaking while also exploring how paper can be reused to create art.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 6: July 18th- 22nd, 2022
Art off the Page
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Campers will read books about artists and artistic styles and then make art out of reused materials inspired by the books.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Art off the Page
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Campers will read books about artists and artistic styles and then make art out of reused materials inspired by the books.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 7: July 25th- 29th, 2022
Crayons Aren’t Just for Coloring
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275 .
Crayons are an abundant resource at home and school. Let’s find new ways to use crayons to create! Camp experiences include melting, cutting, and ironing.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Crayons Aren’t Just for Coloring
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275 .
Crayons are an abundant resource at home and school. Let’s find new ways to use crayons to create! Camp experiences include melting, cutting, and ironing.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 8: August 1st-5th, 2022
Tinker Challenge
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Students will be given a daily challenge, using tinker materials they will complete the challenge and present it to the class.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Tinker Challenge
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Students will be given a daily challenge, using tinker materials they will complete the challenge and present it to the class.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 9: August 8-12th, 2022
My Summer Diorama
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Children will create their own summer narrative and use two- and three-dimensional thinking to make it come to life in their own diorama.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
My Summer Diorama
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
Children will create their own summer narrative and use two- and three-dimensional thinking to make it come to life in their own diorama.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Week 10: August 15th-19th, 2022
Nature Art
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
During this session, students will explore how to use nature in art. Campers will create dyes, paint, and mixed media art from natural materials.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Nature Art
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ages 5-12
Cost: $275
During this session, students will explore how to use nature in art. Campers will create dyes, paint, and mixed media art from natural materials.
Please pack a small snack, lunch, and water bottle for your child, along with a towel to sit on for picnic lunches.
Summer 2022 Cancellation Policy
- Camps must meet a minimum enrollment 14 days prior to the start of camp. If a camp does not meet UpCycle's minimum enrollment, camp will be canceled.
- If UpCycle cancels camp for any reason before the first day of camp, a full refund will be offered, or you may transfer to another week with availability.
- If UpCycle cancels camp due to COVID after the camp has begun, a prorated refund will be offered.
- If your student must isolate / quarantine for COVID prior to the start of camp, credit for a future class will be offered.
Summer 2022 COVID Precautions -
Updated April 14th 2022
UpCycle is dedicated to preventing the spread of COVID. All of our instructors are vaccinated, and we are implementing guidelines that will help keep our students and staff safe. UpCycle's Classroom is located inside a city building, therefore we must follow the guidelines put out by the city.
Policies may change based on the advice of the AHD and guidelines set out by the city of Alexandria.
Updated April 14th 2022
UpCycle is dedicated to preventing the spread of COVID. All of our instructors are vaccinated, and we are implementing guidelines that will help keep our students and staff safe. UpCycle's Classroom is located inside a city building, therefore we must follow the guidelines put out by the city.
Policies may change based on the advice of the AHD and guidelines set out by the city of Alexandria.
- Current guidelines for the Oswald Durant Center are that masks are optional but encouraged.
- Students will be spread out as much as possible in our space.
- Individual tools and supplies will be given when available.
- For shared supply use, hand sanitizing or washing will be done before and afterward.
- Lunch will be eaten outside when weather permits.
- If your student shows any COVID like symptoms we ask that you please keep them home.
- By participating in our camp, you acknowledge the risk and will not hold UpCycle responsible.
