Introducing Art Camps & Sewing Camps for Kids
Creative, hands-on summer camps in Central Austin designed to build confidence, creativity, and real skills. At Aurora House, campers explore art and sewing in small groups with supportive instruction and meaningful projects they’ll feel proud to take home.
Our summer camps give kids space to experiment, problem-solve, and express themselves through creativity while building independence and focus.
Austin Art & Sewing
Summer Camp for Kids
Why Families Choose Aurora House Summer Camps
Families looking for Austin art and sewing summer camps want more than just filling the time. They want meaningful engagement and skill-building.
At Aurora House we focus on:
Small Group Sizes
Art Camp: 20 campers max
Sewing Camp: 12 campers max
Small groups allow for individualized support and deeper learning.
Excellent Hand-Eye-Brain Development
Creative work strengthens coordination, focus, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills that support learning across subjects.
Real Skill-Building Through Creativity
Campers develop persistence, patience, and confidence while learning new techniques in art, crafting, and sewing.
Welcoming, Supportive Environment
Campers receive patient guidance in a structured space that encourages independence, creativity, and confidence.
Multi-Day Projects
Kids Feel Proud Of
Campers work on projects over multiple days, allowing them to build skills, stay engaged, and go home with finished work they feel proud to share.
Screen-Free,
Hands-On Learning
Kids spend their time creating, building, and experimenting without screens, encouraging focus, imagination, and real-world skills.
A Day at Aurora House Art Camp
Campers spend the week working on hands-on projects while building skills in creativity, patience, and problem-solving. Each day includes time for focused making, movement, and connection so kids stay engaged and leave proud of what they’ve created.
Sample Projects
Sample Day at Camp
Art Camp
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Painting all ways
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Mixed media collage
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Sculpture with clay and papier mache
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Cyanotypes (Sun Prints)
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Tie Dye & Ice Dyeing
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Group or themed collaborative projects and experiments
Sewing Camp
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Plushie
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Tote Bag
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Zipper Pencil Holder
- Drawstring Bag
- Pincushion
- Scrunchies
Morning Welcome & Warm-Up Games
Campers arrive, settle in, and begin with a short creative warm-up to get focused and ready to make.
Break & Movement
Snack time and light movement help kids reset and stay energized throughout the day.
*Snack included
Project Time
Kids work on their main weekly project with instruction and guidance, building skills step by step. Each day builds on the previous day.
Lunch & Free Time
Campers bring their own lunch and enjoy supervised free time. This allows them to reset, socialize, and return to the afternoon feeling refreshed.
*Lunch not included
Afternoon Creating & Sharing
Campers explore daily projects to add variety and exploration into their week. We end the day with reflection on their progress and sharing about what they’ve made.
After Camp Extended Hours
For families who need additional coverage, extended hours are available for an additional fee. Campers enjoy snacks, play games, and choose from relaxed creative activities while they wind down.
Summer Camp Dates & Details
Explore weekly summer camp dates, daily schedules, and pricing for our Austin-based art and sewing camps designed for kids ages 5–15.
Camp Weeks
Art Camp
Ages 5-12
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June 8-12
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July 13-17
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August 10-14
Sewing Camp
Ages 8-15
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June 22-26
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July 27-31
Camp Hours
Drop-off: 9 AM
Pick-up: 3 PM
Extended hours from 3-5 PM are available for an additional fee.
Camp Pricing
Art Camp Full Week: $475
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All materials included, except clothing for tie dye days.
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Snack included, allergies accounted for.
Sewing Camp Full Week: $550
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Aurora House provides sewing machines, tools, and thread. Campers bring their own fabric and small project materials from a provided supply list. Most families spend less than $50 on materials.
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Snack included, allergies accounted for.
Extended Hours per Day: $40
Full Week: $150
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All materials included.
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Snack included, allergies accounted for.
Multi-Week or Multi-Child Discounts:
Camp Weeks
Save when enrolling in multiple weeks or multiple children when weeks are booked together in a single registration. Weeks may be combined across Art and Sewing Camps and do not need to be consecutive. Discounts apply to the total tuition at checkout and can be used for one child across multiple weeks or multiple children enrolled at the same time.
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10% off total tuition with code MULTI10
Extended Care
The first after-camp enrollment per family is $150. Each additional enrollment, whether another child or another week, is $125. Discounted pricing applies once a family has one full-price after-camp enrollment.
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$25 off with MULTI25
Meet Roxy
Roxy is an Austin-based artist and experienced youth instructor who brings creativity, structure, and encouragement to every camp day.
Originally from Houston, Roxy moved to Austin to study Studio Art at the University of Texas. Since graduating, she has worked in theatre set production, prop making, and rotoscope animation, giving her experience across a wide range of creative mediums. Her favorite materials include acrylics, watercolor, and oil paints, and she especially enjoys painting portraits that capture personality and expression.
In addition to her work as an artist, Roxy has extensive experience working with children. She has taught gymnastics to kids ages 4–12 and has helped lead youth camps, where she developed a strong ability to guide groups, keep kids engaged, and support different learning styles. She understands how to balance creativity with structure so campers feel confident, capable, and excited to try new things.
Roxy is well loved within the Aurora House community for her patient, supportive teaching style and her ability to accommodate different learning styles, including neurodivergent learners. She creates an environment where kids feel safe to express themselves, take creative risks, and move at their own pace.
Roxy believes art is a powerful way for kids to communicate what they see, feel, and imagine. She encourages campers to focus on the process of creating, building patience, confidence, and pride in what they make along the way.
