Art Camp 2026

Join us for a Kaleidoscope Art Camp! Artists ages 8-14 create a variety of art projects designed to unleash imagination in arts and crafts lovers of all abilities. There is no wrong way to make art! Topics range from painting, drawing, sculpting, fiber arts to mixed media--anything is possible!

Each day typically consists of a bigger, more time-intensive project, a break/snack time, and another shorter project. There is always a simple project or basic supplies available for students to use on their own if they finish their main projects early.

Artists should wear clothes they can get paint on. Bring a water bottle and be prepared to spend some time outdoors foraging for natural materials or doing exceptionally messy projects. Snacks are provided, though they are welcome to bring their own.

Choose L'Anse or Hancock for your Art Camp experience. Art Camp can be combine with STEAM camp for a full day of creative learning (see below for schedule).

Art and STEAM Day Camp Schedule:

Kaleidoscope L'Anse, 830 N Main St, L'Anse MI

L'Anse Steam Camp, June 15-18, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
L'Anse Art Camp, June 15-18, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kaleidoscope Hancock, 417 Quincy St, 4th Floor, Hancock MI

Hancock Art Camp, June 22-25, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hancock STEAM Camp, June 22-25, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost:

$80 Per camp, or $140 if you register for both Art and STEAM Camps at the same location.

Sibling discount: $10 off per camp per sibling.

Registration Opens 4/27/26

Art Camp Instructors

Christy Wilson - L'Anse

Christy is an instructor at Kaleidoscope L’Anse. She has worked with kids all of her life! When she was 20, she starting working with Youth Programs in the Air Force. She worked in the Youth Programs for over 15 years, working with children ages between 5 and 18. She has 3 children and has been married for over 27 years.

Christy has wanted to teach and work with kids since she was a kid herself! Christy has been going to college in and off for years and is going to college now pursuing a degree in Anishinaabe Arts at the KBOCC. She will include what she's learned there into her curriculum at Kaleidoscope.

Erin Lempkowski - L'Anse

Erin is the Kaleidoscope L’Anse Coordinator and an Instructor. She has a BS in Equestrian Science and has worked in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings (sometimes with horses, sometimes not). Erin has 13 years of experience as a homeschooling parent. Her interests include sewing, knitting, natural living, reading, exploring the great outdoors, and playing the violin and piano.

Erin is passionate about helping families find ways to meet their educational goals and helping students access a wide variety of opportunities so they can discover their passions.

Catherine Hiltunen - Hancock

Catherine is the owner of Magic Kiln Studio in Hancock. Before opening the Magic Kiln, Catherine was an elementary school teacher in Texas. She moved back to the UP in 2012 and opened the Magic Kiln, a place where families and the community can be creative. She has also coordinated with Great Explorations after school, summer programs to bring art projects to the schools, and has offered workshops and art classes through her studio.

Catherine is a proud mom of two adult children and is passionate about allowing kids opportunities to express themselves through art.