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: Monday, June 9 – Friday, June 13, 2025 (1 week)
Session II: Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2025 (1 week)
Session III: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27, 2025 (1 week)
Session IV: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11, 2025 (1 week)

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spark your child’s creativity by enrolling your young artist in Fine Arts FUNdamentals. 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 entering grades 2 through 5 will explore a variety of art forms, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and much more!

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.

Fashion Camp with ricRACK NOLA 

For campers entering grades 6 – 8

Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 25, 2025 (2 weeks)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What does the future of fashion look like? Join instructors from ricRACK in an engaging Fashion Camp focused on sustainability.

Each morning, campers will focus on creating an ecologically conscious outfit for an end-of-camp Fashion Show, while afternoons will include movement and runway planning. Throughout the two-week camp, participants will learn sewing and design skills that include re-use, repurpose and “greener” ways to dress, while also honoring diverse bodies and aesthetics.

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

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

Photography Camp

Session I
For campers entering grades 6 – 8

Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18, 2025 (1 week)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Session II
For campers entering grades 9 – 12

Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 2025 (1 week)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Discover a new way of seeing and explore digital photography in a fun and exciting summer Photography Camp at Ogden Museum. Campers will learn the basic elements of photography such as composition, exposure, lighting and the functions of the camera while creating meaningful and thought-provoking work. Campers will also explore elements of photography such as storytelling, portraiture and documentary through daily field trips to area arts institutions. Back in the classroom, campers will practice, critique and build a portfolio of work.

To close out the week-long program, students will select some of their work to showcase in an exhibition opening on White Linen Night at Ogden Museum.

Campers are encouraged to bring their own digital camera or phone camera. A limited number of digital cameras are available for campers to use at the Museum. Campers should come to camp each day with a water bottle, snack, lunch and an extra layer.

“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.