Arts and crafts camps give kids a summer full of making, building, creating, and trying something new. Explore the Arts & Crafts summer camps and locations in Asheville and across Western North Carolina. Camps update schedules throughout the spring, so check back. This directory is refreshed as new camps and dates are announced and submitted to 828newsNOW.com.
Asheville Community Theater
35 E. Walnut St. Asheville, NC 28801 | 828-254-1320
Tanglewood Summer is a children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. The theatre camp is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre.
- Summer Musical 1: Willy Wonka Jr. | June 15-27
- Summer Musical TECH 1: Willy Wonka Jr. | June 15-27
- Summer Stages 1: Spooky | July 6-10
- Summer Stages 2: Broadway | July 13-17
- Summer Stages 3: Magic | July 20-24
- Summer Musical 2: Alice in Wonderland Jr. | July 27 – August 8
- Summer Musical TECH 2: Alice in Wonderland Jr. | July 27 – August 8
Asheville Dance Theater
802 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803 | 828-298-0258
These camps incorporate a themed week with craft, snack, short movies, dancing to the theme music and an end of week performance.
- Paw Patrol Camp | June 16-19
- Bluey Camp | June 23 – 26
Asheville Junior Theater
174 Bradley Branch, Units 4/5, Arden, NC 28704 | 858-775-7822
Camps at Asheville Junior Theater are a great way for kids to try acting, singing or dancing. There are options for kids who are interested in the technical backstage elements of performing arts.
- Kpop demon hunters! | June 15-19
- WITCHES of oz: for good | June 22-26
- Improv & sketch comedy | June 29 – July 3
- Harry Potter wizarding TECH | July 6-10
- The Greatest show! Circus Meets Stage | July 13-17
- Royal knights and fairy lights | July 20-24
- Triple Threat: Advanced Performance Intensive | July 20-24
- Stay Gold: Inspired by The Outsiders | July 27-31
- Queen Bees take Broadway | August 3-7
- Dance camp intensive | August 10-14
- WITCHES of oz: for good | August 17-21
Asheville Music School
10 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 | 828-252-6244
Summer music camps at Asheville Music School help children learn music in a fun, supportive, team-oriented environment in small or large groups.
- June 22-26: Ukulele Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 7-10, instrument required. Held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
- June 22-26: Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 9-13, some experience helpful but not mandatory.
- June 29-July 3: Rock Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 10-18, some experience helpful.
- June 29-July 3: Music Explorations, 2 sessions; 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, ages 4-7 – held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
- July 6-10: Video Game Music Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-14.
- July 13-17: Song Circle Voice Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 8-11.
- July 13-17: Song Studio Voice Camp, 1pm-4pm, ages 12-14.
- July 20-24: Music Explorations, 9am-12pm, ages 4-6. Held at Trinity United in West Asheville.
- July 20-24: Beginner Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 4-8, instrument required.
- July 27-31: Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp, 9am-4pm, ages 5-12, instrument required.
- Aug 3-7: Jazz Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 13-18, instrument required.
- Aug 3-7: Appalachian Music Camp, 1pm-4pm, ages 8-15, for acoustic string instruments.
- Aug 10-14: Open Jam Camp, 9am-12pm, ages 9-16, instrument required.
Asheville Performing Arts Academy
55 Shiloh Road, Ste 4, Asheville NC, 28803 | 828-253-4000
APAA summer camps are designed for young artists and tailored to help continue to build a love for being on stage. The programs allow artists to learn critical musical theatre skills and end the week with a magical performance.
- Musical Theatre Workshops | 9 One-Week Sessions, June 15 – August 14
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
225 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711 | 828-669-0930
Black Mountain Center for the Arts provides a lively, small‑town arts hub where kids spend their summer exploring creativity through movement, music, and hands‑on projects.
- Week 1 | July 6-10
- Week 2 | July 20-14
- Week 3 | July 27-30
- Week 4 | August 10-14
Camp Bangin and Sangin
A music, songwriting, and creativity day camp, for adults and young folks.
- Dates TBA in February. Check back for updates
Carolina Creative Arts Theater Camp
Brevard, NC | 828-556-9204
A lively, imagination‑driven camp where young performers dive into acting, singing, movement, and stagecraft. Campers collaborate on scenes, learn theater techniques, and build confidence through creative expression.
July 13-24
Firefly Valley Pottery Summer Camps
Rainbow Community School, 574 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Summer Pottery Camp is a creative and fun week where potters discover new techniques through a spiraling hand-building curriculum in the morning and hand-building class and wheel throwing techniques in an afternoon one-on-one throwing tutorial.
- June 8-12 (Pottery for Pollinators with Ona)
- June 15-19 (Spanish Language Week with Megan and Ona)
- June 22-26 (BIPOC Week with Shawn and Catina and Pottery Around the World with Ona)
- June 29-July 3 (Cats Week with Megan and Ona)
- July 6-10 (LGBTQIA+ Week with Shawn, Japan Week with Ona)
- July 13-17 (Mexico Week with Ona)
- July 20-24 (African Pottery Week with Ona)
- July 27-31 (Cherokee Pottery Week with Ona)
- Aug 3-7 and Aug 10-14th- Pottery Intensive Weeks
- Aug. 17-21st (with Ms. Jesse at Firefly Valley**)
Flatrock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731 | 828-693-0731
A performing arts camp that invites young people into the world of theater through acting, storytelling, and collaboration, culminating in creative performances that celebrate imagination and teamwork.
- Acting Camp | June 8-12 (rising K-2nd graders)
- Acting Camp | June 8-12 (rising 3rd-5th graders)
- Musical Mania Camp | June 15-19 (rising 6th-8th graders)
- “Footloose” Camp: An Immersive Experience | June 22-25
- Musical Theater Camp | July 13-17 (rising K-2nd graders)
- Musical Theater Camp | July 6-10 (rising 3rd-5th graders)
- Acting Camp | July 20-24 (rising 6th-8th graders)
- Conservatory Camp | July 27-31 (rising 9th-12th graders)
Kids Yoga + Art Summer Camp
602 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 350-1167
Kids Yoga and Art Summer Camp in West Asheville gives children a fun, creative space to explore movement, mindfulness, and art. Kids spend their days stretching, painting, and playing in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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June 15-19 (9-1pm)
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July 13-17 (9-1pm)
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July 13-17 (2-6pm)
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August 10-14 (9-1pm)
LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle St Suite 120, Asheville, NC 28801 | 828-686-8742
LEAF Global Arts provides a culture‑rich arts camp where kids explore music, dance, visual art, and storytelling from around the world, encouraging self‑expression, collaboration, and an appreciation for global traditions through hands‑on experiences.
- Global Arts (Spring Break) | April 6-10
- Find Your Voice Through Music, Art, & Dance | June 15-19
- World Dance | June 22-26
- Visual Arts |June 29-July 3
- African Drumming, Dance, & Culture | July 13-17
- LEAF International | July 20-24
- Theatre & Puppetry | July 27-31
- World Dance | August 3-7
- Raise Your Voice – Songwriting & Poetry | August 10-14
NC Arboretum Discovery Camps
100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville, NC 288806 | 828.684.3192
The North Carolina Arboretum’s Discovery Camps help kids can spend a week exploring the great outdoors in the beauty of our 434-acre campus. Camps are spent mostly outside but occasionally feature indoor activities.
Rising K-1st graders
- Fur, Feathers & Scales | June 8–12 or August 3–7
- Natural Wonders | June 15–19 or August 10– 4
Rising 2nd-3rd graders
- Nature’s Studio | July 27–31
Rising 4th–5th graders
- Natural Artists | June 15–19
Rising 6th-8th graders
- Outdoor Artists | June 22–26
Playground Stage
899 Glenn Bridge Rd SE, Arden, NC 28704
Playground Stage Summer Camps offer young performer’s the chance to experience putting on a show! Every student has a chance to set design, costume design, and act in a musical with help from professional Teaching Artists!
- Session 1 | June 15-26
- Session 2 | June 29 – July 10
- Session 3 | July 13 – July 24
Rainbow Community School Summer Camp
574 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | (828) 258-9264
- Nature and Art Camp | June 8-12 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Nature and Art Camp | June 15-19 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Disney Hits Variety Show | June 15-19 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Broadway Hits | June 22-26 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Let’s Make A Zine | July 13-17 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Puppet Masters | July 20-24 (rising 4th-8th grade)
- Ultimate Frisbee | July 27-31, 2026 (rising 4th-8th grade)
The Learning Community School Band Camp
1220 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 | 828-686-3080
A lively music camp where students experiment with instruments, rhythm, and ensemble playing. Campers build confidence as they learn new techniques, play together as a group, and discover the fun of creating music as a team.
July 6-10
The Learning Community School Theater Camp
1220 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 | 828-686-3080
A creative theater camp where kids work together to bring stories to life through acting, movement, and imaginative play.
- June 29-July 3 (rising 5th-9th graders)
- August 3-7 (rising 3rd-6th graders)
Waynesville Art School
Tate & Academy St, Waynesville, NC 28786 | 828-246-9869
Waynesville Arts School provides a fun, low‑pressure creative camp where kids get to paint, draw, sculpt, and experiment with different materials in a bright, welcoming studio.
- Art Play 1 | June 2-5
- Animal Adventures | June 9-12
- Art Around the World | June 16-19
- Outer Space Explorers | June 23-26
- Mystical Creatures & Fantasy Worlds | July 7-10
- Self-Expression in Art | July 14-17
- Nature’s Palette | July 21-24
- Peter the Rabbit | July 28-31
- Art Play 2 | August 4-7
- Teeny Tiny House | August 11-14
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
Creative minds can explore, imagine, and play in high-energy, low-pressure camps that encourage and deepen an interest in the arts for rising 1st–5th grade campers. These week-long camps cultivate curiosity, build confidence, and help kids develop new skills through hands-on experiences in theater, music, visual arts, and more.
- Creative Arts Camps
- June 22–26 (rising 1st–2nd graders)
- July 6–10 (rising 3rd–5th graders)
- July 20–24 (rising 1st–2nd graders)
- July 27–31 (rising 3rd–5th graders)