Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp
Textile Arts Center offers summer camps where children explore various textile techniques and create art.
▌ Editor's read The Textile Arts Center (TAC) summer camp operates in Brooklyn, New York, offering day programs for children aged 5-12. The center was founded in 2010 by Joanne Stone, indicating approximately 15 years of operation. The camp's curriculum is highly specialized, focusing on fiber arts, including weaving, dyeing, and textile design, with weekly themes like 'Wearable Wonders' and 'Textile Sculptures'. While the website details program activities and age groups, it lacks information regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of staff background checks. There is no indication of ACA accreditation or state licensing for their youth programs. Social media presence is strong, with active Instagram and Facebook accounts under @textileartscenter and textileartscenter, respectively.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given arts program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9am-5pm
- Address: 505 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
- Phone: 718-369-0222
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Mini Camps $180/day USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp
- What ages does Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp accept?
- Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp cost?
- Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp publishes $650/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $665 median for arts camps in Brooklyn. Mini Camps $180/day USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp's hours?
- Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp runs 9am-5pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Textile Arts Center - Summer 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.
- How does Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp compare to other arts camps in Brooklyn?
- Textile Arts Center - Summer Camp is one of 13 arts camps in Brooklyn that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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