Through a series of small, specialized camps, kids in grades 2 through 12 can explore painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, fashion design and more! Each session draws inspiration from Southern works of art and gives campers the chance to learn from professional artists.

Questions regarding Ogden Museum Summer Camp? Contact our Education Department at education@ogdenmuseum.org.

*Ogden Museum Camps are sponsored in part by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Inc.

Fine Arts FUNdamentals Camp

For campers entering grades 2 – 5

Session I: Mark Making, Painting and Drawing
Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026 (1 week)

Session II: All Things Collage and Textiles
Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19, 2026 (1 week)

Session III: Sculpt and Build
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026 (1 week

Session IV: Hands-On Mixed Media
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10, 2026 (1 week)

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spark your child’s creativity by enrolling your young artist in Fine Arts FUNdamentals, facilitated by art educators Myron Solomon and Makayla Howard. 

During each week-long session, campers will be immersed in creativity and discover the diverse world of Southern Art. In this series of small, specialized camps, kids in grades 2 through 5 explore various art forms, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and textiles, while also learning about the artists who shape the South!

Every session is fresh, fun and designed to inspire, culminating in a special gallery exhibition celebrating campers’ amazing creations. Don’t miss this chance for your child to make art, new friends and lasting memories!

Campers should come to camp each day with a water bottle, snack, lunch and an extra layer.

$300 members (per session) / $350 not-yet-members (per session)

register for session I register for session II register for session III register for session IV

Fashion Institute

For campers entering grades 6 – 8

Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24, 2026 (2 weeks)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What does the future of fashion look like? Join fashion designer Samar Malek in an engaging fashion program focused on sustainability.

Drawing inspiration from artwork on view, students will create a dynamic, one-of-a-kind collection of their own. Each morning, students focus on designing an outfit for an end-of-program Fashion Show, while afternoons include movement and runway planning. Throughout the two-week program, participants learn sewing and design skills that include re-use, repurpose and “greener” ways to dress, while also honoring diverse bodies and aesthetics.

Fashion Institute culminates in a fun and sustainable Fashion Show that highlights the students’ design process and showcases their outfits in both action and function.

Students should come to camp each day with a water bottle, snack, lunch and an extra layer.

$600 members / $700 not-yet-members

Photography & Exhibition Design

For campers entering grades 6 – 12

June 22 – 26 & July 6 – 10, 2026 (2 weeks)
No camp the week of June 29 through July 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Discover a new way of seeing in this engaging digital photography program facilitated by photographer Ariya Aladjem Wolf.

Students will learn the fundamental elements of photography—including composition, exposure and lighting—while creating meaningful, thought-provoking work. They’ll explore photography as storytelling through documentary and still-life projects and gain exposure to professional artwork through daily field trips to local arts institutions. In the classroom, students will practice critique and develop a strong portfolio of work that reflects their creative growth.

To close out the program, students plan the final exhibition opening on White Linen Night at Ogden Museum. Students will learn photo matting techniques and the curation process.

Students are encouraged to bring their own digital camera or phone camera. A limited number of digital cameras are available for students to use at the Museum.

Students should come to camp each day with a water bottle, snack, lunch and an extra layer.

$600 members / $700 net-yet-members

“Awesome! My son loved it and the projects were so well thought out! We would love to attend another camp next year!”

“We loved the exposure to different mediums and techniques at an age appropriate level. My son came home and immediately began using what he was learning.”

“My camper liked being in the museum and learning and using to so many mediums (watercolor, ink, charcoal, etc).”    

“When my girls got into the car they were thrilled by the art they created that day. They also loved the counselors!”

“My daughter was a lucky recipient of a scholarship for Fashion Camp years ago, attended a couple of summers and even returned as a counselor.  She is now living her dream as a seamstress at The Public in NYC.  I credit programs like Ogden Museum’s that allowed her to express her creativity and see that she could do anything she put her mind to.”

Becoming an Ogden Museum member has its perks! Save money on summer camps and educational classes, plus receive exclusive privileges like unlimited free museum admission, private exhibition previews and so much more when you join Ogden Museum today! Membership begins at the low price of $60.

Ogden Museum Camps are sponsored in part by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Inc.