Summer Camp 2026
Art & Clay Summer Camps for Kids
Enroll your child at Hilton Head Pottery for a week of engaging art or pottery activities. The camps cover pottery basics, handbuilding techniques, and glazing. Art weeks include exploring different art mediums, allowing students to create a diverse portfolio of mixed-media projects. The program features small class sizes, experienced instructors, and a secure studio environment. Campers develop new manual skills and boost their creative confidence. All supplies and firing are provided. Sessions run Monday through Friday, with half-day options: mornings for 1st to 4th graders and afternoons for 4th to 8th graders.
Note: Only 12 seats per session—book early to secure your child’s spot!
Three Summer Camp Options
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Creative Clayworks
Let your child's imagination come alive at Creative Clayworks, a hands-on summer camp where creativity is expressed through clay!
Who: 1st - 4th graders or 4th - 8th graders
When: Mon.-Fri. (Mornings 9:00-11:30am, 1st - 4th, or Afternoons 2:00-4:30pm, 4th - 8th)
Starts: week of June 22 or July 20, 2026
How Long: 2 & 1/2 hr. daily (1 week)
Cost: $195/session, including all materialsDon't wait...class size is limited to 12 people!
Watch your child's imagination come alive at Creative Clayworks, a lively summer camp where kids create fantastic clay projects! Each day features different activities, such as coiled wall hangings, textured mugs, and whimsical masks. On Fridays, campers glaze their artworks with their favorite underglazes, which are then fired in a bisque fire and then in a second glaze fire. Completed projects can be picked up about four weeks after camp.
Register now to reserve a spot for your child's best summer camp experience.
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Mythical Mud Works
Explore Mythical Mud Works, where kids craft dragons, mermaids, and fantasy creatures in a hands-on clay camp, bringing legends to life.
Who: 1st - 4th graders or 4th - 8th graders
When: Mon.-Fri. (Mornings 9:00-11:30am, 1st - 4th, or Afternoons 2:00-4:30pm, 4th - 8th)
Starts: week of June 15, July 6 or 27, 2026
How Long: 2 & 1/2 hr. daily (1 week)
Cost: $195/session, including all materialsDon't wait...class size is limited to 12 people!
Discover Mythical Mud Works, where legends come alive through clay! This summer camp invites young artists to explore ceramics. Each day offers new projects, from spell boxes to magical monster mouths. Campers learn clay techniques like handbuilding, texturing, sculpting, and glazing. On Fridays, kids glaze their creations with chosen underglazes. Finished pieces are dried, fired, glazed again, and ready for pickup in about four weeks.
Register today to secure your child's spot for an unforgettable summer camp experience.
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The Art Expedition
Join "The Art Expedition" to explore watercolor, ink wash, colored pencils, mixed media, and acrylics, creating vibrant, imaginative art.
Who: 1st - 4th graders or 4th - 8th graders
When: Mon.-Fri. (Mornings 9:00-11:30am, 1st - 4th or Afternoons 2:00-4:30pm, 4th - 8th)
Starts: week of July 13 or August 3, 2026
How Long: 2-1/2 hr. daily (1 week)
Cost: $175/session, including all materialsDon't wait...class size is limited to 12 children!
Start an exciting art adventure with "The Art Expedition." Each day introduces new techniques and challenges, perfect for curious kids eager to experiment, learn, and bring their ideas to life. Students will add their artwork to their portfolio, which they start on day one, and can proudly take home on Friday. It's a special opportunity to explore their creative potential, make new friends, and have a fun time all at once!
Register today to secure a place for your child's top summer camp experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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Our summer camps will begin on June 15th with a Clay Camp, followed by another on June 22nd. Our last camp will start the week of Aug 3rd. There will be no camps the week of June 29th. All camps will be held at Hilton Head Pottery Studio at 21 Mathews Drive on Hilton Head Island.
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We will have morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions start at 9 am and run until 11:30 am. Afternoon sessions begin at 2 pm and end at 4:30 pm.
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Our camps are designed for kids in 1st through 8th grade. The morning session is for younger children (1st through 4th grade), while the afternoon session is tailored for older kids (4th through 8th grade).
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We may allow siblings to attend the same session with prior studio approval. Because projects are selected by age group, substantial age differences can make it challenging for siblings to participate in the same activities and stay fully engaged. If you’d like us to review your request, please contact the office and we’ll help identify the most appropriate session for each child.
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No, we will not provide any snacks or drinks. We will have a break each day, and you may send a drink bottle and simple healthy snack for them to enjoy. NO CANDY PLEASE.
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Please note that art projects can get messy. We recommend not sending children in their best clothes. Clay typically washes out, but some projects may cause staining. As a precaution, consider sending an old adult button-down shirt or t-shirt as a protective smock that can be discarded at the end of camp if needed.
IMPORTANT Please note: Due to the extensive number of clay pieces created by the children, our firing process takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks to finish the final glaze firing. Your children will be working with real stoneware clay, which needs two kiln firings and a clear glaze application in between. You will be notified by email when “all of your child’s pieces” are ready for pickup.