Summer 2026 - Free Summer Camps

CAC is offering free summer camps this summer for students who live in the following zip codes: 21060, 21061, 21113, 21122, 21144, 21225, 20755. These camps will give young artists a chance to deep-dive into a particular medium or experince! See below for available dates, topics, and how to apply!

Transportation and lunch are not provided. Parents should pack a re-usable water bottle, as well as a lunch and snacks that are free of peanuts and tree nuts.

Illuminate: A Summer Dance Experience - Ages 8-11

7/6/26 - 7/9/26 Mon-Thurs

9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Get ready to shine! Dancers will leap into an inspiring week filled with movement, creativity, and stage magic.

Each morning begins with an energizing contemporary warm-up to stretch, strengthen, and wake up our bodies and imaginations. From there, dancers will step into the role of choreographer—learning how to create their own movement phrases, explore storytelling through dance, and build confidence performing their original work. In the afternoons, dancers will explore the exciting worlds of jazz and musical theatre, learning upbeat combinations, expressive stage presence, and performance skills that make every dancer shine in the spotlight.

Throughout the week, campers will also design and craft fun props and accessories to bring their final performance to life—because every great show needs a little sparkle! The week concludes with a special end-of-camp performance where families are invited to see their dancers light up the stage and celebrate all they’ve created.

Weave a Bag! - Ages 7-9

7/13/26 - 7/16/26 Mon-Thurs

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

In this half day summer camp students will walk away with their own bags and matching straps using frame looms, yarn, and tapestry needles. Students will learn how to make braided cords for handles and build their own cardboard looms for weaving. This is a great camp for students interested in fiber art!

Mini Makers Summer Camp - Ages 4-6

7/27/26 - 7/30/26 Mon-Thurs

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Mini Makers returns for the summer! Join us for an exciting half-day camp inspired by the beloved book ‘Commotion in the Ocean’ by Giles Andrae! In each class students will enjoy story time exploring the wonders of the ocean and learn facts about different animals and then create hands-on projects inspired by the animal of the day. This interactive and educational experience is perfect for young ocean explorers who love stories, learning and creativity.

Shadow Puppet Magic - Ages 6-8

8/3/26 - 8/6/26 Mon-Thurs

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Make a shadow puppet show from script to stage! Participants will make their own shadow puppet characters, write their own stories, and be ready to turn the lights low and share their puppet shows with family and friends in the final class of the week.

CAC’S FY26 Free Summer Camps are made possible through the generous support of:
Anne Arundel County Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund grant.
Additional support for all of CAC’s free education programs comes from:
Annapolis Symphony Academy; Arundel Community Development Services/County Executive Support Grant; Grace Foundation; Helen Pumphrey Denit Trust; Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation; M&T Charitable Foundation; Nora Roberts Foundation; Prue Clendenning; and St. Christopher’s Church Foundation.