Grace Art Camp
An immersive art camp exploring a different cultural theme each year through various art forms.
▌ Editor's read The Grace Institute website loads successfully and clearly outlines the Grace Art Camp program. The camp is a day camp, offering week-long sessions for children aged 4-18, with a focus on art, culture, and storytelling, culminating in a Friday performance. The Grace Institute, which runs the camp, is a non-profit organization founded by Grace K. D. Kim and has been operating for 25 years. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 14 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the engaging activities, supportive staff, and the positive impact on their children's creativity and cultural understanding. Social media handles for Instagram (@graceartcamps) and Facebook (graceartcamps) are active and showcase camp activities.
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Grace Art 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
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 6–12
- Address: 1535 NE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA
- Phone: 503-287-0771
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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