Summer Youth Art Adventures

Preschool Inspired

Young Explorers 

Young Explorers is a specially designed summer camp for preschool aged children. Each week features a different theme the children can explore using stories, games, art, music and dance.

Exploring Color (ages 3-5) 

Explore the world of color through hands-on art activities, dance, music, games and much more! 
Mon-Wed, June 3-5 | 1-3pm
SU13100 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Science (ages 3-5)

Put on your lab coats for this hands-on science inspired class. Learn about the properties of science through art, games and music. 
Mon-Wed, June 10-12 | 1-3pm
SU13101 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Oceans (ages 3-5)

Bring your scuba gear as we dive head first into exploring the oceans and the worlds hidden beneath the surface.
Mon-Wed, June 17-19 | 1-3pm
SU13102 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Creepy Crawlers (ages 3-5)

Six legs, eight legs, wings oh my! Help explore the wide world of creepy crawling bugs.
Mon-Wed, June 24-26 | 1-3pm
SU13103 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Painting (ages 3-5)

Bring your paint shirt and dancing shoes to this class. We will explore panting techniques and alternative painting styles through games, music and dance.
Mon-Wed, July 8-10 | 1-3pm
SU13104 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring the Sky (ages 3-5)

If it is above ground, we'll explore it thorugh art, music and more.
Mon-Wed, July 15-17 | 1-3pm
SU13105 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Jungles (ages 3-5)

Take a journey to the jungle with us and explore all the hidden treasures and sights. 
Mon-Wed, July 22-24 | 1-3pm
SU13106 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Music (ages 3-5)

Explore music through the world of signing, moving, listening and making your own instruments and more.
Mon-Wed, July 29-31 | 1-3pm
SU13107 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Books (ages 3-5)

Jump into a good book with us and learn to make your own! Explore the adventures of books with us!
Mon-Wed, August 5-7 | 1-3pm
SU13108 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age

Exploring Space (ages 3-5)

This class is out of this world! Learn about outer space, aliens, and other rare finds while using art, music and dance.
Mon-Wed, August 12-14 | 1-3pm
SU13109 | $30/$35
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Student's name & age




Family Friendly Activities

Fables & Fairy Tales

Join us for family story time and create your very own take home craft based on the book of the week. All ages welcome! Parental and family participation encouraged. 
Featured Book: The Shy Creatures by  David Mack
Friday, June 14 | 10-12pm
SU13110 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age
Featured Book: My Friend the Starfinder by George Ella Lyon & Steph Gammell
Friday, July 12 | 10-12pm
SU13112 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age
Featured Book: Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-a-Zoo by Mercer Mayer
Friday, August 9 | 10-12pm
SU13114 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age
Featured Book: The Absentminded Fellow by Samuel Marshak
Friday, June 28 | 10-12pm
SU13111 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age
Featured Book: Quentin Fenton Herter III by Amy MacDonald
Friday, July 26 | 10-12pm
SU13113 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age
Featured Book: Badger's Fancy Meal by Kiko Kasza
Friday, August 23 | 10-12pm
SU13115 | $5/$10
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Student's name & age



All Day Camps

Street Art Jam Camp (ages 8-14)

Take inspiration from all over the city and march to your own beat! We'll be dancing and creating unquie art outside and inside.
Mon-Fri, June 3-7 | 9-4pm
SU13300 | $140/$160
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Student's name & age

Artapalooza Camp (ages 8-14)

Great ready for a journey throught the arts! Burst into a variety of active and exciting art processes; ranging from drawing to splatter painting and even sculpture.
Mon-Fri, July 8-12 | 9-4pm
SU13301 | $140/$160
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Student's name & age

Sci-Fi Explosion Camp (ages 8-14)

Explore the world of modern style comic books and Sci-Fi themed art through a variety of mediums and techniques.
Mon-Fri, August 5-9 | 9-4pm
SU13302 | $140/$160
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Student's name & age

Monsters vs. Aliens Camp(ages 8-14)

Who will win in this monster vs. aliens camp? Make your own monsters, create an alter alien personality and install a alien space ship in this other-worldly inspired camp.
Mon-Fri August 19-23 | 9-4pm
SU13303 | $140/$160
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Student's name & age

Half Day Camps

T-Shirt Design Factory (ages 6-14)

Bring old t-shirts and learn how to repurpose them! Create a new fashion statement, rug or even a new bag!
Mon-Thur, June 10-13 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13304A | $45/$50
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Students name & age
Mon-Thur, June 10-13 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13304P | $45/$50
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Students name & age

Imagination Station (ages 6-14)

Take inspiration from everywhere to create your very own art journal! Use fabric, clay, paint and pencil to track your thoughts, stories and art adventure.
Mon-Thur, June 17-20 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13305A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, June 17-20 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13305P | $40/$50
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Student's name & age

Music Jamboree (ages 6-14)

Learn about music, create music and even design instruments to use at home! 
Mon-Thur, June 24-27 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13306A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, June 24-27 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13306P | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Painting Picassos (ages 6-14)

Take a look at famous artist Pablo Picasso for this painting extravaganza!
Mon-Thur, July 15-18 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13307A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, July 15-18 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13307P | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Incredible Inventions (ages 6-14)

Put on your thinking caps for this invention inspired class. Take inspiration from famous inventors like Leondardo DaVinci, Thomas Edison and more!
Mon-Thur, July 22-25 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13308A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, July 22-25 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13308P | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Cartoon Creations (ages 6-14)

POW! It's all about cartooning in this class! Develop comic strip drawing skills using pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil and marker to illustrate your imagination.
Mon-Thur, July 29-August 1 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13309A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, July 29-August 1 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13309P | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Acting with the Stars (ages 6-14)

Theatre acting, stage arts and crafts come together in this Hollywood inspired class. 
Mon-Thur, August 12-15 | AM class: 9-12pm
AM class: SU13310A | $40/$45
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Student's name & age
Mon-Thur, August 12-15 | PM class: 1-4pm
PM class: SU13310P | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Specialty Classes

Girls Jam & Song Writing (ages 9+)

Come hang out with the girls and learn how to write your own music. At the end of the class join the emerging artist crew for open mic night! 
Mon-Fri, June 3-7 | 5-6pm
SU13203 | $40/$45
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Student's name & age

Pottery Pals (ages 8-14)

Create funky and functional art in this beginning class. Focus on hand building techniques, form and texture in this expressive class.

Session One

Fri: June 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1-2:30pm
SU13200 | $45/$50
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Student's name & age

Session Two

Mon: July 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3:30-5pm
SU13201 | $45/$50
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Student's name & age

Session Three

Wed: August 7, 14, 21, 28 | 4-5:30pm
SU13202 | $45/$50
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Student's name & age

Under Pressure (ages 6-14)

Put your artwork under pressure to create printmaking masterpieces! Take influence from artists like Albrect Durer, Andy Warhol and Hokusai!

Mon- Fri, August 19-22 | 4:30-5:30pm
SU13204 | $35/$30
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Student's name & age
Education Insights
Advanced registration required. Classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment or reasons beyond our control. Registration for classes required a minimum of three days before class start date. 

All fees for classes are shown as Member/Non-member pricing. NOTE: Children cannot be individual members of the Dahl (minimum age is 18). In order to get discount pricing on kids classes, the parent/guardian must join at the Duo level. For more than one child, join at the family level or higher.
 
Register by phone: 394.4101.x200  
Online: www.thedahl.org
In Person: At the Dahl, use 7th Street City entrance of our building located at across from the Library. 
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00pm. 

Scholarships
Financial Assistant Available: Inquire about our scholarships for children or download an application here.
Thanks to the Ardath D. Rypkema Memorial Trust and the Rapid City Arts Foundation for scholarship funding!

Cancellation Policy
Programs are filled on a first-pay, first-served basis. Registration is not in effect until payment of class fee has been received in full. Transfer or cancel your enrollment by calling 394-4101 x200 or x205. Processing fees apply.

Class Transfers: Any request for a class transfer 48 hours’ prior to the start of the class will not be billed a processing fee. Anything less than 48 hours’ notice will be billed with a $5 processing fee. 

Class Cancellation: A minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to the start of the class, cancellations will be billed a $5 processing fee. Anything less than 48 hours’ notice is non-refundable. 

NOTE: If class is cancelled by the Dahl Arts Center, you will receive 100% refund.