Summer Art and Design Camp
Registration for the Summer Starts on January 26th!
Stay tuned for details about our summer 2026 program!
Join us this summer for an immersive Art and Design Camp tailored specifically for high school students! Our camp offers a unique opportunity for young artists and designers to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and unleash their potential in a supportive and inspiring environment. Through hands-on courses, expert guidance from experienced instructors, and exposure to various artistic mediums and design principles, participants will embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery.
From photography to digital art, and graphic design, our camp curriculum covers a wide range of disciplines to cater to diverse interests. Whether you’re a budding painter, aspiring animator, or future graphic designer, our camp promises to ignite your passion for art and design while fostering personal growth and camaraderie among fellow creative minds. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your artistic abilities and make lasting memories this summer!
For questions please contact: Robert Quinn quinnr@ecu.edu
Fees
All fees include a full week of courses (2 per day), all meals in an ECU dining hall, a camp T- shirt, all supplies and materials (unless otherwise noted for the course), all recreational activities, accident insurance, and a health care fee. Campers choose between resident and day camper options:
Resident Camper Fee includes a shared room in an ECU residence hall : $995
Day Camper Fee $850
Partial payment options are available upon paying a down-payment of $275 for a resident campers, or $250 for day campers.
Registration opens on January 26th, 2026. Registration deadline is May 15th, 2026.
Format
| Day Campers | Overnight Campers |
|---|---|
| 2-Course Schedule | 2-Course Schedule |
| Full meal plan (Dinner not included) | Full meal plan |
| Summer Art & Design Camp T-Shirt | Summer Art & Design Camp T-Shirt |
| Afternoon/Evening Activities | Afternoon/Evening Activities |
| 5-Night Dorm Stay | |
| Total cost: $850 | Total cost: $995 |
Students will select one morning and one afternoon course as well as their second choices.
Summer of 2026 Classes: Comming Soon!
Register / Make a Payment Here
Camper Information
School of Art and Design Main Office – 252-328-6665 // The Main Office is open Monday through Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm
Campers and families will be given an after-hours contact upon arrival.
Camp Director: Robbie Quinn quinnr@ecu.edu
Map
2026 Summer Art and Design Camp Schedule At-a-Glance
Sunday Schedule – June 14, 2026
1:00PM-4:00PM Registration & Check-in, Jenkins Fine Art Center
1:00PM-5:00PM Dorm Check-in and free time at Dorm
5:00PM Welcome Meeting & Pizza Party, Jenkins Fine Art Center
6:00PM Jenkins Fine Art Center Tours and Orientation
8:00PM Dorm Meeting
9:00PM Campers remain on floors and get prepared for lights out at 10:15 PM
Monday – Thursday Daily Schedule – June 15-18, 2026
8:00AM-8:30AM Breakfast, West End Dining Hall
8:30AM-11:00AM Morning Workshops
11:00-11:30AM Freshen-up, Dorm
11:30PM-1:30PM Lunch & Down-time, West End Dining Hall & Dorm
1:30PM-4:00PM Afternoon Workshops
4:00PM-5:30PM Freshen-up & Down-time, Dorm
5:00PM-5:30PM Dinner, West End Dining Hall
5:30PM- 9:00PM Evening Activities
9:00PM Campers return to the dorm and get prepared for lights out at 10:15 PM
Friday Schedule – June 19, 2026
6:00AM Early Wake-up
8:00AM Check-Out of Dorm
8:00AM-8:30AM Breakfast, West End Dining Hall
8:30AM-11:00AM Morning Workshops
11:00PM-1:30PM Lunch & Down-time
1:30PM-4:00PM Afternoon Workshops
4:00PM-5:00PM Installation of Works in Gray Gallery
5:00PM-5:30PM Gallery Showcase and Reception
What to Bring
PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPLETED MEDICAL AND LIABILITY RELEASE FORMS.
TOILETRIES: Towels, wash clothes, toothbrush and tooth paste, comb, deodorant.
CLOTHING: Pajamas, casual clothes that can be used in messy art studios, COMFORTABLE close-toed shoes, coat hangers if desired. Jenkins Fine Arts Center can be cool in the summer, so please bring a sweatshirt or warmer layer just in case.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING SKATEBOARDS OR OTHER LARGE NON-PORTABLE EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. THESE ARE PROHIBITED.
FAQ:
How will I know if I get to take the workshops I want to take?
Once registered, we will contact you in few days to confirm your final schedule of classes, based on your requests. We cannot guarantee that you will receive your first choices, since courses are limited to 15 attendees.
How do meals at the dining hall work?
All participants will be issued a meal card at check-in. Participants will be required to have their cards to enter the dining hall. All meals must be eaten in the dining hall, we do not have a “to-go” option. The dining hall is all-you-care-to-eat.
Parents and Students: Please Notice
Students will not be permitted to ride in cars while at camp. Students driving themselves to camp will turn in their keys to their dorm counselor for the duration of camp. Keys will be returned on Friday at checkout.
The use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and/or vaping is strictly forbidden. Additionally, while students are encouraged to have a cell phone in order to stay in communication with camp counselors as well as family, any inappropriate texting or online bullying will not be tolerated. A VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION FROM THIS CAMP.