What ages does MICA Summer Art Camp accept?

MICA Summer Art Camp is open to children ages 6–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does MICA Summer Art Camp cost?

MICA Summer Art Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are MICA Summer Art Camp's hours?

MICA Summer Art Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs MICA Summer Art Camp?

MICA Summer Art Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does MICA Summer Art Camp provide lunch?

MICA Summer Art Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Arts · Ages 6–18

MICA Summer Art Camp

Bolton Hill · $400/week

MICA Summer Art Camp offers day programs for young artists aged 6-13, providing hands-on experiences in various art forms within a university setting.

▌ Editor's read The MICA Summer Art Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its day camp programs for ages 6-13. The camp is run by the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), indicating a university ownership type. The website states that all MICA Youth + Pre-College Programs staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The program is described as a day camp, with no overnight options mentioned. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on art instruction. Google reviews for MICA generally reflect a positive sentiment for the institution, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though specific reviews for the summer camp itself are not readily available. The camp's Instagram handle is @mica.youthprograms and its Facebook handle is MICAyouthprograms, both actively promoting their programs.

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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

MICA Summer Art Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Arts
Ages: 6–18
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 1300 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA
Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about MICA Summer Art Camp

What ages does MICA Summer Art Camp accept?: MICA Summer Art Camp is open to children ages 6–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does MICA Summer Art Camp cost?: MICA Summer Art Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are MICA Summer Art Camp's hours?: MICA Summer Art Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs MICA Summer Art Camp?: MICA Summer Art Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does MICA Summer Art Camp provide lunch?: MICA Summer Art Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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