Winter Camps

Best Art Program for Creative Thinking and Imagination!

Winter camps are designed for students who are out of school during the winter holiday season. Campers can explore drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture in the Winter Art Camps, the hands-on pottery experience in the Pottery Camps, learn sewing sills and make holiday-related projects in the Sewing Camps, and learn character design in the Kids' Digital Camps.

2025-2026 Winter Camps

Dec. 22–23, 2025

Dec. 24, 2025 (Christmas Theme)

Dec. 29–31, 2025

Jan. 2, 2026

Tuition & Fees

Daily Schedule

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08:00 am - 09:00 am Extended Care (AM)

09:00 am - 10:15 am Class 1

10:15 am - 10:30 am Snack Time

10:30 am - 12:00 am Class 2

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Lunch (During lunchtime, students will watch age-appropriate television)

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Class 3

03:00 pm - 03:15 pm Clean-Up and Indoor Activities

03:15 pm - 03:30 pm Dismissal

03:30 pm - 05:00 pm Extended Care (PM)

Tuition & Fees

Discount

Sibling / Multi-Class Discount on tuition: 5%

Discount Policies

General Discount Terms: All discounts apply exclusively to camp tuition and do not cover material fees.
Sibling/Multi-Camp Discount: If two or more siblings are enrolled simultaneously in the same camp, each sibling will receive a 5% discount on camp tuition. This discount does not apply to Extended Care or material fees.
Discount Combinations: Discounts cannot be combined. If you qualify for multiple discounts, the higher discount rate will be applied.

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Registration and Tuition Policy

Payment Options: Tuition payments can be made via ACH (Electronic Check) or credit card. No transaction fees apply to ACH payments. A 3.5% transaction fee applies to all credit card payments.
Early Registration: Early registration is strongly recommended to secure your preferred spot and take advantage of early registration discount benefits. Registration is complete, and your class spot is reserved upon receipt of payment.
Spring/Summer Camp Registration: Weekly registrations are available for Spring/Summer Camps. NYSA does not offer daily camp options for Spring/Summer Camps, except for Day Camps.
Sibling/Friend Pairing Requests: Pairing requests for siblings or friends must be submitted to NYSA via email at info@nyschoolarts.com immediately after registration. NYSA can only accommodate pairing requests if notice is provided in advance.

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Policy

Timely Drop-Off and Pick-Up: Parents/guardians must ensure children are dropped off and picked up on time. Early drop-offs and late pick-ups are not permitted. If extended care is needed, please register for Extended Care (AM) and/or Extended Care (PM).
Late Pick-Up Fees: A fee of $5 per 10 minutes will be charged for late pick-ups after the camp's designated end time.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Times:
Regular Camp: Drop-off: 8:50 AM - 9:00 AM, Pick-up: 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Extended Care: AM Drop-off: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, PM Pick-up: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Flexible Timing: You may drop off or pick up your child at any time within the designated periods for regular camp or extended care. No fee adjustments are made based on the specific drop-off or pick-up time.

Photography Rights

I realized that any photos or videos taken of my child and/or artwork during NYSA programs become the property of the New York School of Arts and may be used in printed literature or marketing materials. I am aware there will be no compensation for using said photos or videos.

Conduct

The NYSA reserves the right to refuse admission and to expel any disruptive student.

Cell phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Cell phones should be set to vibrate in the studios.

Campers will be respectful to each other, the facility, the staff, and the property of others.

Campers must use respectful language at all times.

Campers must follow the teacher’s instructions and guidelines.

Release Agreement

I agree to the fullest extent to be responsible for any medical bills that may incur resulting from illness or injury during my child or my participation at NYSA. I release NYSA from any and all liability and/or claims or damages arising out of personal injury of any kind. I have read and understand the contents of the Registration and Tuition Policy, including the Attendance and Make-Up Policy, the Cancellation Policy, the Student Drop-off and Pick-up, the Photography Rights Policy, as well as the Release Agreement.

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Attendance and Make-up Policy

Camp Make-Ups: No make-up sessions are available for any camps, including Day Camps, Spring Camps, Summer Camps, and Winter Camps.
Weather-related Cancellations: Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather conditions. Make-up sessions will not be provided for weather-related cancellations.
Absences: Missed sessions cannot be credited, refunded, or carried over to future sessions or camps.

Winter Camps Cancellation Policy

Cancellations Made 3+ Days Before Camp: A $15 cancellation fee will be charged per each camp. The remaining balance will be fully refunded.
Cancellations Made Within 3 Days of Camp: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 3 days of the camp start date.
Transfers: Transfers are not allowed for Day / Winter / Private Camps.
For enrollment inquiries, please contact our Enrollment Department at enrollment@nyschoolarts.com.

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Winter Art Camps

Ages: 6-7, 8-9

Grades: K-G1, G2-3

Winter Art Camps focus on exploring each student’s creative imagination. Students will be able to build their art by expressing their ideas and artistry. They will have the opportunity to learn different types of art during the winter break.

Winter Kids' Digital Camps

Ages: 8-12

Grades: G3-6

Winter Kids' Digital Camps are a perfect introduction to the exciting world of digital illustration and character design. Designed for younger students, our camp is a fun and engaging way to learn new skills and explore a new medium. Using Procreate software on Apple iPads, campers will learn the basics of digital painting and illustration, including character design. By the end of the camp, students will have completed a full character concept and have a solid understanding of how to draw and paint in a digital environment.

Winter Sewing Camps

Ages: 9-14

Grades: G4-8

Winter Sewing Camp is perfect for students out of school during the Winter Break. It is the ideal option to keep your kids creative and happy when school is out. Kids will get to start off each exciting camp learning Brother, the at-home sewing machine.

Winter Pottery Camps

Ages: 9-14

Grades: G4-8

Winter Pottery Camp is designed for students looking to explore the art of pottery during Winter Break. Activities include wheel throwing, hand-building, and hand-painted pottery.

After the camp, our instructors will handle the firing and glazing. Students or parents can pick up the finished pieces four weeks later. You will receive an email once the pottery is ready for pickup. If you have any questions, please email pottery@viennart.org.

Winter Crochet Camps

Ages: 9-14

Grades: G4-8

Crochet Camp is perfect for students out of school during winter break. It’s the ideal way to keep your kids creative and happy when school is out. Kids will kick off each fun-filled camp session by learning the basics of crochet and building confidence stitch by stitch as they create their own cozy projects.

Winter Camps

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