By Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine Staff // Photo Courtesy of Art Classes for Kids

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Art Classes for Kids will host its ART CAMP series in person this summer. Created by beloved Las Vegas artist and teacher Kim Bavington, ART CAMP teaches young artists lessons in art history as well as fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpting in an enthusiastic environment. With camps in Summerlin and Downtown Las Vegas available this year for children ages five to 12 as well as a special Teen Camp session for ages 12 to 14, participants can select the program best suited for their schedule this June and July.

“We are so excited to be back in person for ART CAMP this year,” said Bavington. “After two years of hosting classes virtually, we are thrilled to work with our students face to face to help them grow their skills and bolster their confidence.”

At this year’s ART CAMP, kids will create 10 projects, including drawing, sculpting with clay, collage making, sculpting with recyclables, printmaking, watercolor and acrylic painting. In addition, students will have the opportunity to present their works of art in an Art Show at the end of their final day of camp.

Each Art Camp session is five half days from Monday through Friday. Participants can choose from morning sessions (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or afternoon sessions (1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

DOWNTOWN Sessions are held at Bavington’s home studio located at 1509 S. 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104, including:

• June 6 to 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 6 to 10 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 27 to July 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 27 to July 1 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Teen Camp ages 12 to 14)

SUMMERLIN Sessions are held at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2022 Spring Gate Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89134, including:

• June 13 to 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 13 to 17 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 20 to 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ages five to 12)
• June 20 to 24 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ages five to 12)

Each ART CAMP session is $350 per student. Art Classes for Kids is also currently offering early bird pricing. If purchased by April 1, students can register for $300; if purchased by May 1, students can register for $325. To sign up for a 2022 ART CAMP, go to artclassesforkids.com.

This article was originally published in the 2022 Spring Issue of Las Vegas PRIDE Magazine, and can be read in its original format here.