Camp Registration
*** Please Note: All Camps have limited spots. Early registration recommended.
Author's Circle Members and higher will receive a discount coupon for all summer camps. Not a NCCIL member yet? Find out how to become one!
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Camp 1: Camp Caldecott Jr.
Age: Entering Grades K - 1
When: June 18 – June 22
Time: 9:00 -12:00
Cost: $100
Have you ever wanted to illustrate your own picture book? If so, you would love Caldecott Camp! NCCIL art instructor, Robynn Holladay will take you on a daily journey through the award winning Caldecott books. You will explore a variety of art mediums as you create your own masterpieces inspired by the illustrations you see. After a yummy snack, you will take a guided tour across the way to the Abilene Public Library, where you will enjoy storytime with one of Abilene's best storytellers. Friday brings the grand finale! You and your new friends will have your very own art show and reception to show your fabulous artwork to your family!
$100 (Online)
Camp 2: Camp Caldecott Sr.
Age: Entering Grades 2 - 3
When: June 25 – June 29
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $100
A camp as unique as the NCCIL and its artists! So what makes the camp and the NCCIL unique? Did you know the NCCIL was the 1st museum of its kind in the country? Let NCCIL Art Educator take you onto the journey of childhood’s best adventures: the Picture Books. Learn and experiment with different illustration styles in the NCCIL Art Studio. Paint your world with watercolor, decorate it with collages, and fill your world with caricatures! Camp out at Camp Caldecott!
$100 (Online)
Camp 3: Picasso-O-Rama, Jr.
Age: Entering Grades K - 1
When: July 9 – July 13
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $100
Oh! Leonardo and Pablo come see Jackson splattering paint in the studio where Giuseppe is busy with his fruits and vegetables! Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio. Did you always want to learn to draw? What are the Elements of Art and Principles of Design? Do artists really think about these terms when they make their art? Have fun with charcoal, pastels, watercolors and more while you learn to appreciate the art of these old masters.
$100 (Online)
Camp 4: Picasso-o-Rama, Sr.
Age: Entering Grades 2 - 4
When: July 16 - July 20
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $100
A camp perfect for those little ones who want to learn about Old World Masters. Oh! Monet, Van, and Pablo come see Jackson splattering paint in the studio where Giuseppe is busy with his fruits and vegetables! Huh? Who are these people? What made them unique? Come explore the world of Old Master Artists at the NCCIL Art Studio.
$100 (Online)
Camp 5: I Speak For The Trees!
Age: 9-12 years
When: July 23 - July 27
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: $100
Calling all nature and environment lovers to explore their creativity and gentler side! The NCCIL is bring literature, art and nature together in this exciting and most sought after camp of 2010. Learn and explore nature with the works of NCCIL artists while learning what it takes to be a Junior Master Gardener in Literature!
$100 (Online)