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Best Arts Camps Near Orlando for Creative Kids

Kids unleash their creativity during Summer Art Camp at Orlando Museum of Arts. Photo courtesy of the museum
Kids unleash their creativity during Summer Art Camp at Orlando Museum of Arts. Photo courtesy of the museum
4/1/22 - By Charlotte B

Summer camp time is almost here, and Orlando is a city rich with talent in the arts, whether it's theater, music, and visual arts. Because of this creativity, there are wonderful summer day camps for kids interested in the arts. Below you will find performing arts camps, music camps, and more art camps where kids can hone their craft this summer. Summer art camps are great ways to perfect existing talents and expose kids to new styles and methods of art.

For more summer camps around Orlando, including Orlando camps for preschoolers and the top STEM summer camps in the area, visit our Orlando Summer Camp Guide. We've got some great summer travel tips as well in our travel guide.

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Drama Kids Summer Camps offer kids a chance to indulge their love of theater. Photo courtesy of the camp
Drama Kids Summer Camps offer kids a chance to indulge their love of theater. Photo courtesy of the camp

Theater & Performing Arts Camps in Orlando

Drama Kids Summer Camps

Multiple locations
Drama Kids hosts week long camps at locations in both Clermont and Windermere. Camps conclude with a Friday evening performance for families and friends, where every student gets a speaking part. Puppet camps are also offered. Camps are offered throughout the summer, and hours vary for each camp. READ MORE

Garden Theatre Camps

Winter Garden
Garden Theatre camps run weekly May 27 - August 9. Age ranges vary per camp, from 1st grade through 12th grade. Themes include Make 'Em Laugh Improv (grades 3-6), Shakespearean Acting (grades 7-12), Keepy Uppy with Bluey and Bingo (grades 1-2), and more. READ MORE

Magic Curtain Productions Summer Camps

Orlando
Summer Acting Camps at MCP include partial-day options for ages 4-8 from 9am-2pm, as well as full-day options for ages 7-16 from 9am-4pm. Themes include Bluey, Moana Jr., Wicked, Harry Potter, and more. READ MORE

Orlando Shakes Summer Camp

Orlando
Kids in grades 3-12 learn essential acting skills from theater professionals during Orlando Shakes' performing arts camps. Themes include Shakespeare’s Avengers, Magic Treehouse, Disney Dare to Dream Jr., and more. Summer camps offered select weeks from June 2 - August 1, 2025. READ MORE
Children can enjoy music all summer long at Avalon School of Music Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp
Children can enjoy music all summer long at Avalon School of Music Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Orlando Music Summer Camps

Avalon School of Music Camp

Orlando
Avalon School of Music is offering four weeks of music camp for 2022: June 6-10, June 20-24, July 11-15, and July 18-22. Campers learn about a variety of musical instruments and concepts, including piano, guitar, drums, and more. Camp runs 9am-2pm weekly, with a closing concert each Friday. READ MORE

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Camp

Orlando
This 8-day summer camp is for string students who want to improve their skills, and is geared toward high school-level students. This program runs May 29 - June 7, 2025, 9am-4pm. Audition required. READ MORE

Orlando Premier Music Instruction Camps

Winter Garden
Choose from nine specialty camps including storybook camp, multimedia art, cooking camp, musical theater camp, sketch to canvas, and more. Camp age groups vary from 5-15. Camps run weekly from 9am-3pm, with extended care available. READ MORE

School of Rock Music Camps

Orlando
School of Rock offers music camp for all skill levels, and most end with a live show performed by campers. Various themes take place throughout the summer. READ MORE

UCF School of Performing Arts Musical Instrument Camps

Orlando
UCF School of Performing Arts offers a variety of musical instrument camps for grades 7-12, including Brass Camp, Flute Boot Camp, Sax Boot Camp, and Summer String Camp.  READ MORE
Elite Animation Academy Summer Camp is a cool way to bridge art and science. Photo courtesy of the academy
Elite Animation Academy Summer Camp is a cool way to bridge art and science. Photo courtesy of the academy

More Art Camps Around Orlando

The Art Room Orlando

Windermere
The Art Room Orlando offers summer and school holiday camps, after school classes, Saturday kids paint classes, workshops, and kids parties. Classes include mixed media, drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. READ MORE

Creative Jane Art

Winter Park
Creative Jane Art Studio gives children the opportunity to explore art making with curiosity. The studio hosts art camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students, as well as art classes and birthday parties. Toddler classes available for those walking through age 4. READ MORE

Elite Animation Academy Summer Camps

Orlando
Founded by Disney animators, Elite Animation Academy offers art courses throughout the year. Also, a summer camp for ages 8-17 teaches skills in digital painting, character design, 2D & 3D animation, and more. READ MORE

Orlando Museum of Art Camp

Orlando
Explore creative experiences at Orlando Museum of Art's camp, offered in spring and summer. Multiple summer camp options are available for students entering grades 1-12, and spring camps are open to grades 1-5. Camp hours 9am-4pm, with early drop off and late pick up available. Half-day summer camps also available. READ MORE

Super Awesome Cool Pottery

Multiple locations
Learn to make pottery from a skilled professional during classes and camps at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. After-school classes available for grades K-5. Full- and half-day camp options available. Offered in studio and at other locations in Orlando. READ MORE

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Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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