FAQs – Summer Camps

1. Where is AWN located?

4800 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite 1
Hyattsville, MD 20781

2. Does AWN offer Before and Aftercare?

We do not offer any before or aftercare. Our camps will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Drop-Off 8:30-9 a.m./Pick-Up 3-3:30 p.m.

3. What are the age groups/sessions for campers?

Imaginers: Ages 5 – 8|Eight 1-week sessions |Campers must be 5 years old on or before their first day of camp. 

Dreamers: Ages 9 -12 |Clay Camp |Four 2-week sessions | Single weeks are not available, must be purchased as a 2-week session.

Please note that Week 9 is Bonus Week for both Imaginers and Dreamers – this week is a single week purchase for all ages

4. Does AWN offer scholarships?

Art Works Now is committed to ensuring access to high-quality arts education for all members of our community. In honoring this commitment, we offer scholarships to help offset the cost of summer camp enrollment fees. Scholarships awarded for summer camp are non-transferrable and cannot be refunded or exchanged for cash, or applied toward another program.

For Summer Camp 2024 we are able to offer 15 $200 scholarships with a maximum of one scholarship per camper.

To request a scholarship, fill out this form between January 31 at 10 a.m. and February 8 at 3 p.m. We will accept scholarship requests on a first-come first-served basis but requests must be time-stamped on 1/31 at 10am or later ((early requests will not be considered). If selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by email before camp registration opens on February 14. 

5. Does AWN provide snacks or food?

We do not provide snacks or food. Please pack healthy snacks and lunch for your camper daily. We would prefer that you do not pack any peanut products in case of any campers with potential allergies.

6. What is the max capacity each week for each age group?

Our max capacity for Imaginers (ages 5 – 8) is 30 and for Dreamers (ages 9 -12) is 8.

7. What is your cancellation and refund policy?

We are no longer able to offer any refunds for summer camp. Please check your calendar closely prior to registering your child for camp.

Art Works Now is a nonprofit organization and our summer camps are licensed through the State of Maryland. In order to offer high-quality art education, keep our camp prices as low as possible, pay our Teaching Artists and Teaching Artist Assistants a fair wage, and meet or exceed state requirements for child to adult ratios, we are no longer able to provide refunds. We may be able to move your child to another week or camp depending on availability. But please note that some weeks fill up very quickly so changing weeks may not be possible.

8. What should my child wear to camp?

Expect your child to get messy at art camp! Children should wear comfortable clothing that can get messy. Children are welcome to bring an apron or large t-shirt to wear over their clothes.

 Please email any questions to summercamp@artworksnow.org or call us Monday thru Friday (10 AM – 4 PM) at (301) 454-0808