Do you have a child who needs a creative outlet? Do they like to draw, paint or play music? Look no further than Portsmouth Music and Arts Center for a fun and educational camp this summer!
Read on to find out more about Art Camps for ages 7-12, Rock & Jazz Summer Workshops for ages 9-17 and Private Music Lesson Summer Flex-Packs.
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Art Camps |
Summer Art Workshop: Mixed Media Mornings at PMAC
June 25-27, 9am-12pm daily
Entering Grades 6-8
PMAC
$100
Join teaching artist Anna Nuttall for a three-morning art workshop full of creativity, self-expression, and hands-on fun! Each day, you’ll dive into exciting mixed media techniques with plenty of flexibility to bring your artistic vision to life.
Explore:
Cyanotypes – Create stunning single-process photo prints
Block Printing – Experiment with multi-layered and non-traditional techniques
Creative Collage – Build dynamic compositions with unique materials
…and more!
No prior art experience needed—just bring your curiosity! We’ll take inspiration from Street Art, Surrealism, commercial art, and, most importantly, your own unique style.
Come experiment, express yourself, and make something amazing!
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Summer Art Camp: Fur, Feather, Fangs and Fantasy!
June 30-July 4 / 9am-3pm daily
Entering Grades 3-5
PMAC
$275 per session
Get ready for an art-filled, four-day adventure where creativity runs wild! Join us for a ROARING good time as we explore animals—real and imaginary—through art. From creatures of the land, sea, and sky to mythical beasts and even space-traveling animals, the possibilities are endless!
🎨Drawing & Painting
🎭 Mask-Making & Puppet-Making
🦖 Cartooning & Sculpture (Clay, Foam & More!)
Using a variety of tools and techniques, you’ll bring your favorite creatures—and your wildest imaginings—to life!
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Ages 7-11
9am-3pm daily
Kittery Community Center in Kittery, Maine
$300 per session
Unleash your child’s imagination at PMAC Artists Camp! Themed weeklong camps are packed with hands-on 2D and 3D art projects and each week concludes with a student art show for family and friends to celebrate!
Session 1—July 7-11, 2025: Session 1 – Storybook Studio
Embark on an epic journey through distant galaxies, uncharted oceans, fantastical realms, and sci-fi planets! Prepare to unlock the doors to imagination as we voyage into the realms of the unknown. Throughout the week, we'll embark on daring artistic expeditions, experimenting with paint, sculpture, printmaking, collage, and more to create artwork that stretches beyond the imagination.
Session 2— July 14-18, 2025: Session 2 – Nature’s Palette
Let the masterpieces of renowned artists, both past and present, inspire your own artistic expression! We’ll explore a variety of art techniques and mediums, ranging from painting and sculpture to printmaking and collage (and more). Channel the expressive brushstrokes of Vincent Van Gogh to craft your unique landscape, or infuse vibrant colors into your artwork, drawing inspiration from the dynamic style of Kehinde Wiley. This week is all about letting your creativity flow!
Session 3—July 21-25, 2025: Session 3 – Mythical Makers
Embark on a creative journey inspired by the captivating world of animals! Throughout history, artists have drawn inspiration from the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom. From the revered cats of ancient Egypt to the vibrant birds and monkeys painted by Frida Kahlo, animals have always held a special place in art. This week we’ll dive into animal-inspired art, using a variety of mediums to make masks, sculptures, paintings and more that celebrate our furry, feathery, and scaly friends.
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Summer Music Workshops |
July 7-11, 9am-4pm daily
Ages 12-18
PMAC
$400
Still open to bass, winds/brass, drums and guitar.
Calling teen musicians! The Summer Teen Jazz Workshop–now in its 23rd year– is the perfect opportunity to develop your jazz skills, explore improvisation, and perform live! Designed for intermediate and advanced players—who have either played jazz or those wanting to learn jazz technique for the first time—this workshop will delve into classic and contemporary tunes.
What to Expect:
🎷 Learn and perform a variety of jazz styles
🎵 Develop improvisation and ensemble skills
🎹 Cap off the week with a live public performance!
Who Can Join?
Open to musicians with 1-2 years of experience on their primary instrument. No audition required! Instruments: Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, and Drum Set. Rhythm Section spots are limited—register early!
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Session 1: July 14-18 / 9am-4pm daily
Session 2: July 21-25 / 9am-4pm daily
Ages 12-18
PMAC
$400
Bass, guitar, winds/brass, strings welcome! Session 2 is looking for a guitarist.
ROCK out with us in this Summer Teen Rock and Beyond Workshop! Expanding beyond classic, indie and hard rock, bands will be encouraged to explore hip hop, folk, country, bluegrass, metal and more — wherever their interests lie! Bands are formed at the beginning of the workshop and each band will learn a tune of their choosing and write and record an original tune. The Summer Teen Rock and Beyond Workshop will conclude with a show. Led by PMAC teaching artists, students will learn valuable skills in musicianship, teamwork, songwriting, stage presence and more!
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July 28-Aug 1, 9am-12pm daily
Ages 9-11
PMAC
$210
Looking for a bass player!
Ready to rock? Summer Rock 101 is a one-week workshop where young musicians can jam with a band, learn rock essentials, and perform for family and friends! This program is all about collaboration, creativity, and having fun while making music together.
What to Expect:
🎸 Play and perform rock music in a band setting
🎶 Build skills in collaboration and stage presence
🔥 End the week with a special sharing session for family and friends!
Who Can Join?
Open to young musicians who play guitar, drum set, vocals, keyboard, bass guitar, flute, sax, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, or cello.
Whether you’re picking up an instrument or looking to develop existing rock chops, this is your chance to turn up the volume and take the stage!
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Private Music & Art Lessons |
Lesson Flex Packs
Take private art or music lessons this summer, with the flexibility to schedule around your vacations and summer camps!
Lesson tuition is based on the schedule that is formed. The most popular offerings are a 6-pack of half-hour music lessons ($276.00) and a 6-pack of 45-minute visual arts lessons ($396.00).
Fill out the 2025 Flex-Pass Registration form here.
For more information, contact the PMAC Office at 603-431-4278 or email us at info@pmaconline.org.
