SPRING break camp

2026 Theme: West Coast and our Pacific Paradise! 

Looking forward to a fun week here in town? Pack your imagination and join us for Pacific Paradise, the perfect spring break adventure where campers will travel to exciting destinations up and down the West Coast - and beyond - without ever leaving the studio! Each day we'll "visit" a new location filled with colorful art projects, creative activities, and a little bit of vacation. 

Monday kicks off right here in Portland, where campers will make some of our favorite Portland-inspired art projects. We’ll also rotate through a series of recycled sculpture creations, craft the most realistic photo-worthy donuts, and create one of Lisa’s all-time favorite projects.

Tuesday we head south to sunny Palm Springs, channeling desert vibes with bright neon colors and swaying palm trees. Campers dive into one epic rattlesnake painting project you won’t want to miss!

Wednesday brings a magical stop at Disneyland, where campers create art inspired by the happiest place on earth. In one rotation, campers will get to make their very own Mickey-shaped waffles in our Silly Kitchen, silk screen their own tote bags, and enjoy a lively round of Bingo with some fun prizes.

Thursday we travel along the Pacific coastline, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the Pacific Northwest beaches. Campers will create coastal-inspired art and enjoy one of their favorites—sand bucket slime.

Finally, we wrap up the week in Hawaii on Friday, creating one of our favorite colorful clay projects and celebrating island style. And to end the week on a sweet note, our famous Hawaiian shave ice stand will be open after camp!

It’s a week full of creativity, imagination, and FUN as we explore the West Coast and beyond in the most Gilchrist Art Camp way possible! Grab a friend and join us!