UH Arts District Summer Camp | 2025
June 9th – 13th, 2025
9:00am-2:00pm
Arts District Summer Camp is a creative summer camp for children ages 6-12, designed to inspire young minds through a blend of art, theater, music, architecture, and hands-on art activities. Each day is filled with exciting games, engaging art projects, and campus field trips that give kids a taste of the college experience. Campers will explore different artistic disciplines, learn new skills, and work together on fun, interactive projects that connect them to creative expression and the Public Art UHS art collection and creative expression. It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to discover their artistic passions while enjoying a fun and enriching summer!
Early Bird: 04/19/25 – $250
Priority: 05/05/25 – $300
Late: 05/15/25 – $350
Important Dates
EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DEADLINE: April 19th
Priority Payment Deadline: May 5th
Late Payment Deadline: May 15th
First day of camp: June 9
Last Day: June 13
Free Texas Music Festival Concert | Family and Friends Welcome : June 14th
Schedule:
Drop off begins daily at 9:00 a.m., followed by activities and events from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Drop off time for the first day (June 9th) beings at 8:00am.
- Campers will explore various artistic disciplines, learn new skills, and work on interactive projects.
- Campers will be working on a project each day of the camp, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned and showcase their creativity.
- Lunch WILL NOT BE provided; students will need to bring their own lunch and a water bottle.
Location:
Elgin Street Studios
4224 Elgin St Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
Camp Staff
Zoie Buske- Manager of Education and Engagement
Zoie is the Manager of Education and Engagement for Public Art of the University of Houston System, where she works to connect K-12 students and educators with the university’s public art collection. Zoie is passionate igniting curiosity, inspiring creativity, and fostering lifelong engagement with the arts. Zoie’s favorite artist in the University of Houston’s Public Art Collection is Carlos Cruz Diez.
Claudia Montero – Teaching Artist
Claudia Montero is a Teaching Artist for Public Art UHS where she plans and presents engaging object-based tours for students in grades K-12. With 12 years of experience teaching elementary art, Claudia has a strong background in fostering creativity and artistic development in children. She has a deep passion for painting and is dedicated to nurturing young artistic talent. Claudia is excited to guide campers in their creative journey at Public Art UHS Camp.
Emily Harris- Graduate Assistant
Emily is the Graduate Assistant for Public Art UHS, working with the education team to deliver programming for the K-12 students and educators. She is earning her M.A. in Arts Leadership at the University of Houston. She is a native Houstonian with a passion for the arts and she plays the French Horn.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will lunch be provided for summer camp students?
- No, lunch will not be provided. Please ensure your child brings a packed lunch and a water bottle.
- Can my child carpool with another student to/from camp? What if someone else needs to pick them up?
- Students are allowed to carpool or be picked up by someone other than their listed parent/guardian ONLY if the authorized person is listed in our records. That list can be updated anytime by emailing pauhs@uh.edu subject: Public Art UHS Summer Camp Pick Up AuthorizationThis includes students busing in or driving with their teacher.
- Do you offer any group discounts?
- We no longer offer group or other discounts. We encourage students to take advantage of our Early Bird and Priority Registration deadlines for discounted tuition
- How/when do I pay?
- Once your registration form is processed, we will email you a confirmation with your online payment link and any additional information needed. Emails will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu. If you do not receive a confirmation email, there was likely a typo in your email address; please email zmbuske@cougarnet.uh.edu to update your contact information.
- Payment deadlines are posted in our “important dates” section.