Itty Bitty Art Camp
An art camp for young children to explore various art mediums and creative expression.
▌ Editor's read The Mattie Rhodes Art Center website loads successfully and provides information about their 2026 Westside Art Camps, including the 'Itty Bitty Art Camp' for ages 4-6. The Mattie Rhodes Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to arts and cultural education. The site mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, with specific dates and times listed for the 2026 season. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes small group sizes. Google reviews for Mattie Rhodes Art Center show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, with parents praising the engaging art activities and supportive environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for Instagram (@mattierhodesart) and Facebook (MattieRhodesArtCenter) are easily found on the website.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–6
Itty Bitty Art Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. arts programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 4–6
- Address: 1701 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Phone: 816-221-0312
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Itty Bitty Art Camp
- What ages does Itty Bitty Art Camp accept?
- Itty Bitty Art Camp is open to children ages 4–6. 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 Itty Bitty Art Camp cost?
- Itty Bitty Art Camp publishes $200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Itty Bitty Art Camp?
- Itty Bitty Art Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Itty Bitty Art Camp provide lunch?
- Itty Bitty 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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