CAMP MATT

CAMP MATT: Summer Camp at the Mattatuck Museum

Join in on summer fun at the Mattatuck Museum through our School’s OUT! Summer Adventures Camp. This year we are hosting 6 weeks of summer camp — with new themes and experiences each week. During these week-long camps children will be immersed in the Museum’s galleries while learning about history and developing their art skills with unique materials and techniques.

Camp hours – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM; FREE Before and After Care from 8 AM – 9 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Support provided by MacDermid Alpha, Ion Bank and American Savings Foundation

Summer camp payment and registrations are being accepted on a rolling basis, however, the refund policy (no refunds after May 21) remains in effect, even if registering or paying past that date. The registration form MUST be completed prior to the first day the child will be participating in camp.
2026 Themes

June 29–July 2, 2026 – Backstage Pass Step behind the scenes to explore the world where music and visual art collide. Campers will dive into the museum’s concert poster exhibition to discover how iconic sound inspires bold imagery.

July 6–10, 2026 – Archiving America: 250 Years of Stories Join us as we embark on a visual journey through time to explore the diverse faces and identities that have shaped the American narrative over the last 250 years. Campers will learn how history is recorded through art and experiment with different ways we can tell our own unique stories.

July 13–17, 2026 – Passport to Paint Our art classroom transforms into a laboratory for creativity and discovery! This week we will encourage campers to ask “what if?” as they blend science and art in this STEAM-based camp.

July 20–24, 2026 – Art Safari Grab your creative gear as we take an expedition across the globe to discover artistic traditions from around the world. Campers will explore diverse cultural styles, learning how art can serve as a universal language across every continent.

July 27–31, 2026 – The Art of the Experiment Venturing from the deep blue sea to the heart of the jungle, campers will explore the textures and patterns of the animal kingdom. This week will focus on the beauty of nature and the wild imagination!