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Registration for Reynolda’s 2024 summer camps is now open!

Join us for a summer adventure! Art Adventures and Writing Adventures camps provide an opportunity for young artists and writers to explore the historic house, estate grounds, and the Museum’s renowned collection of American art. Inspired by the art collection, participants in Art Adventures will produce five original works of art, while Writing Adventures participants will craft several written compositions of different genres. Summer adventure camps are week-long, half-day camps for elementary and middle school students. 

During the Creative Writing Workshop—designed exclusively for students who have completed grades 6–9—participants will actively engage in the writing process to produce their own written compositions from the pre-writing through the publishing stages. Students are encouraged to find a personal connection to works in the fine art collection that will inspire their writing. Additionally, the workshop will include art activities in the studio, an exploration into the history of the Reynolds family, their grand estate, and a glimpse behind the scenes of the Museum.

Reynolda Gardens’ classic camp returns in 2024. Campers in the Young Naturalists camp for rising second – sixth graders will spend the week exploring the gardens, greenhouses, woodlands, meadows, and streams of Reynolda with expert naturalists and scientists. Through scientific discovery, writing, art-making, and play, students will learn more about their world.

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• Neil Wilcox Scholarships
  • Eligibility information can be found here. Applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed, and should be received by May 1. 
  • Want to contribute to the Neil Wilcox Scholarship Fund? Please contact Sarah Blackwell at sarah@reynolda.org or 336.758.5029.

• Cancelation
  Cancelation requests must be received more than five business days before the start of session or a $50 fee will apply. Contact camp registrar Julia Hood at julia@reynolda.org or 336.758.5599 to conduct a cancelation.

• Photo release disclaimer
  Reynolda House may photograph or film summer programs for fundraising or documentary purposes. In the online application form you will need to acknowledge that photos may be taken to complete your registration. If you prefer that your child not be photographed or filmed, submit a written request to Julia Hood, julia@reynolda.org.

2024 Camp Dates, Cost, and Registration

Come play and create with us this summer! We have day camps for students in Kindergarten through ninth grade. Our campers will experience Reynolda’s collections, history, and landscape in unique ways while exploring their own artistic process. All camps include the opportunity to swim in the historic Reynolda pool. Participants should pack a snack and lunch. Student placement is based on the grade the student will complete during the 2022–23 school year.

After you have registered, you may access and view the waiver form here.

Summer 2024 registration will open on February 1, 2024. Until then, take note of our Summer Adventures dates.

Creative Writing Workshop

June 24 – 28
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Completed grades 6 – 9

In the Creative Writing Workshop, young writers will hone their craft and learn the basics of prose and poetry through a variety of writing activities inspired by the art and history of Reynolda. Participants will engage in each stage of the writing process, including pre-writing, drafting, revision, and publication. The workshop will also include art activities and glimpses behind the scenes of the historic house. This camp includes swimming in the historic Reynolda House pool. Students should bring a snack and lunch.

Cost: $260. Members at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount.

Art Adventures

Session I: Monday–Friday, July 8–12
Session II: Monday–Friday, July 15–19
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Completed grades K–5

Inspired by the Museum’s renowned collection of American art, young artists will produce their own original work of art each day during these half-day camps. Students will learn about the families who once lived at Reynolda by exploring the historic house and estate, will view and take inspiration from the art collection, and will have the opportunity to take a dip in the historic indoor pool. Students should bring a snack and lunch. The projects are identical in session I and II. 

Cost: $205. Members at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount.

Writing Adventures

Crafting Characters | July 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Completed grades 2 – 5

Young Writers will explore people and place through writing fiction, poetry, and journaling. Campers will study works of art as well as venture outdoors to gather inspiration for our writings throughout the week. Participants will learn about all stages of the writing process, most especially focusing on prewriting and revision—culminating in the publication of their own hand-made book. This camp includes swimming in the historic Reynolda House pool. Students should bring a snack and lunch.

Cost: $260. Members at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount.

Young Naturalists – Seats Added!

July 29 – August 2, 2024
8:30 a.m. – noon
Completed grades 1 – 5

Young Naturalists will spend the week exploring the gardens, greenhouses, woodlands, meadows, and streams of Reynolda with expert naturalists and scientists. Through scientific discovery, writing, art-making, and play, students will learn more about their world. Students are accompanied by staff and volunteers. The camp includes time to swim in the Reynolda House pool and culminates with a show for family and friends.

Cost: $260. Friends at the Dual/Family level receive a 20% discount.