Looking for a summer day camp in Connecticut? Like summer camp, the Summer @AMP enrichment program offers the perfect balance of structured support and independence for kids, tweens, and teens. Our summer day programs empower kids and teens, giving them expansive opportunities to play, create, make friends, and try new things—all right here on the AMP campus, mentored by their teaching artists. Summer @AMP is often the highlight of school vacation.

Diversity and Inclusion
AMP serves a diverse community and welcomes families of all backgrounds, abilities, and orientations. We strive to ensure a sense of belonging for all. 

Scholarships are available until April 30, 2024. Email michelle@americanmuralproject.org to apply.

Summer @AMP may also be tax deductible if your child is under 13. Check with your tax advisor for details.

Register now! Eight creative, summer activities programs for kids, ages 7 to 17.

Outdoor Design & Build *WAITLIST ONLY
Week 1: June 24–28, 9am–3pm

Real-life carpentry and woodworking for kids 12 and up.
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build a lasting wood structure. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, kids gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, and treehouse. See more…

Outdoor Design & Build *WAITLIST ONLY
Week 2: July 8–12, 9am–3pm

Real-life carpentry and woodworking for kids 12 and up.
Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build a lasting wood structure. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, kids gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, and treehouse. See more…

Theater @AMP
Working, The Musical
July 8–11, and July 15–19, 9am–3:30pm
(Participation in both weeks is required.)

Performing arts for ages 12 and up.
It’s show time! In this brand-new performing arts program, tweens and teens 12 and up will experience the sheer magic of theater. Acting, singing, dancing, playing music, and stagecraft are all a part of this authentic theatrical experience. With the direction of their two teaching artists, participants will stage a production of Working, the musical, at AMP and perform on July 19 and 20. Along the way, they will gain critical communication skills, grow their self-confidence, work as a team, and develop a passion for all that goes into a performance. See more…

STEAM @AMP
July 8–12
8:30am–3pm 
Led by CT STEM Academy

Fun tech-art activities that spark the imagination for kids 7–11.
Yes, it is rocket science! We’ll be blasting art into STEM projects in partnership with CT STEM Academy to create some STEAM. This five-day program is all about hands-on fun. Kids will experiment, invent, and reimagine their creations using cutting-edge technology and art materials. See more…

Grow @AMP
July 15–19
8:30am–3pm

Exploring, gardening, and art-making in the natural world for ages 7–11.
Let kids dig into nature—and watch them bloom. This experiential program sparks kids’ innate wonder. Fun, hands-on, outdoor projects engage kids in gardening and landscaping, environmental art-making, citizen science, inquiry, and self-discovery. See more…

Teen Art Studio @AMP
July 22–26
9am–3:30pm

Authentic art exploration for ages 12–17.
In this relaxed, supportive, and social setting, teens can really step into their power as creators. They’ll choose their own art projects and mediums and—with their dedicated teaching artist’s guidance—create independently and collaboratively. See more…

Music @AMP
July 29–August 2
9am–3:30pm

The ultimate, expansive group music experience for ages 13–17
Young musicians will be amazed at what they can perform at the end of this five-day program, with the mentorship of teaching artist Ed Fast. Participants will play as part of a group, compose songs, and expand musically—exploring a wide variety of music, including Afro-Cuban music and jazz. See more…

Dabble @AMP
July 29–August 2
8:30am–3pm

Guided artistic play and self-expression—indoors and outdoors—for ages 7–11.
Kids with an appetite for creative play will find oodles of fun-filled art adventures in Dabble. Open-ended projects will spark their imagination, and kids will dive into various mediums using lots of tactile materials. Guided by their teaching artist, kids will create artwork—both outdoors and indoors—and experiment with many techniques. See more…

Our summer programs sponsors:
Amber Construction
The Kids of Summer Foundation
Ed Herrington, Inc
Northwest CT Realty