Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, March 16, 2026 – ArtsQuest’s Summer Art Camps at Moravian University return in 2026 from June 10 to July 24 and offer seven weeks of fun and engaging art-making classes and activities for children in grades K-12.
Camps for grades K-5 and Studio Intensives for grades 6-12 are on sale now. Parents can register their campers for a full or half day of camp to suit their needs. Early drop-off and extended hours are also available.
Younger artists (grades K-5) will explore the artistic process through making, learning about, seeing and discussing art. Over the course of the week, campers will experiment with a variety of materials and processes, including drawing, painting, fiber arts, sculpture, mixed media and more. This year’s themes include Portraits/Identity, Animal Art, Architecture and Landscapes, Magic and Monsters and more! Projects are designed to teach campers fundamental skills in art, while encouraging each student to express themselves creatively and in their own style – even if it veers off-theme.
Studio Intensives are designed with middle school and high school students in mind. These camps offer young artists (entering grades 6-12) the opportunity to explore mediums in greater depth. Choose from different topics each week, including painting, amigurumi crochet, cartooning, fiber arts and more, all taught by ArtsQuest’s talented Teaching Artists.
On the last day of the camp week, adults can admire what their children and other campers have made at the weekly Art Party. All camps will take place at Moravian University’s South Campus at 345 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
“We are so thankful for the support and generosity of our partnership with Moravian University, which is hosting the camps for the second consecutive year,” said Elena Ostock, Manager, Visual Arts, ArtsQuest. “As we await the opening of the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, our summer camps at Moravian will allow children to explore and dive into their inner artist, and above all else, have fun!”
ArtsQuest welcomes everyone to participate in summer camp regardless of financial circumstances. Scholarship assistance is available based on financial need. Please submit scholarship applications no later than May 31, 2026, in order to use your scholarship towards Summer Art Camp.
Hours:
- Early Drop-Off: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- Morning Session: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Afternoon Session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Extended Hours: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Looking ahead, the opening of the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL will significantly expand ArtsQuest’s programming, including dedicated classrooms for ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, fiber arts, printmaking and more. These new spaces will allow ArtsQuest to grow its Studio Intensive offerings and provide year-round opportunities for artists of all ages. A soft opening of the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is slated for this fall.
About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, using arts and culture as drivers of economic development in our urban communities. ArtsQuest supports this mission through performing and visual arts, film, arts education and outreach, youth programming and a wide range of cultural events, anchored by signature venues and initiatives including its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL, a centerpiece for the Valley’s artistic communities; the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks; and the LVHN, part of Jefferson Health Turn & Grind Shop, an adaptive reuse project expanding space for programming, festivals, private events and nationally touring exhibits. ArtsQuest welcomes more than 1.9 million people annually, with nearly 40 percent of its programs free to attend, generating a regional economic impact of more than $143 million annually. ArtsQuest’s Re-Imagine That! Capital Campaign supports the continued growth of its mission to make the arts accessible for all.