Arts Programs for Kids

Youth musical theatre program from Musical Theatre Philly, culminating in a live performance showcase. Scholarships and payment plans available. Develops singing, acting, and dancing skills through collaborative rehearsal and performance.

Abrakadoodle Kids on Canvas art program offered through Lower Merion Township Recreation. Children explore painting with acrylics and other media in an encouraging, creative environment. Part of Lower Merion's seasonal recreation programming for youth.

Non-profit community arts center in Haverford offering youth classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, fiber arts, and jewelry for ages 5-16. Weekly spring/fall sessions plus summer art camp. Scholarships available. Classes from ~$236/session.

The Merion Art & Repro Center offers after-school and weekend art classes for children and teens in Merion Station. Students explore painting, drawing, collage, and mixed-media techniques guided by professional artists. Classes run in 6-week sessions throughout the school year and summer.

Year-round youth and teen art classes at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA. Programs include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry for ages 4-17. Summer art camp offers 11 one-week themed sessions June 8–August 21, 2026. Scholarships available.

Drop-in paint-your-own pottery studio plus seasonal kids camps in Ardmore. Children create pottery, mosaics, and mixed media art. School-break and summer day camps available, capped at 16 campers for personalized attention.

Art education programs serving Wayne, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, and the broader Main Line. Twoosy Doodlers (ages 20 months–3), Mini Doodlers (ages 3–5), and Doodlers (ages 6+) weekly classes. Theme-based summer and holiday camps for ages 3-12. Classes held after school and on weekends.

Held at Conestoga High School in the Tredyffrin area, the Creative Arts Summer Workshop offers one-week camps in visual arts, ceramics, photography, and theater for children ages 6–14. Each week-long session features a different discipline led by local professional artists. Campers create a portfolio to take home at the end of the week.

A summer baking camp for kids held at Sweet Occasions in Lahaska, PA. Children explore baking techniques and recipes in a creative, engaging setting.

Paoli Performing Arts Summer Theater offers a 3-week musical theater intensive for children ages 7–17 each July in Paoli. Students rehearse and perform a full Broadway-style show in the center's black-box theater, covering acting, singing, and choreography. The program culminates in two public performances open to family and community.

Dunwoody Village Children's Art Studio in Newtown Square hosts Saturday art workshops for children ages 5–14. Projects rotate through painting, printmaking, sculpture, and fiber arts, with themes drawn from art history and local culture. Classes are limited to 12 students for an intimate, studio-style experience.

Gladwyne Elementary's Community Arts program brings professional teaching artists into after-school sessions for students ages 5–12 in Gladwyne. Students rotate through visual arts, drama, and music projects across a 6-week session. The program is offered three times per school year through the Lower Merion Arts in Education initiative.

Bryn Mawr Film Institute Summer Camp introduces teens ages 10–17 to filmmaking, cinematography, and film criticism at the historic BMFI theater in Bryn Mawr. Campers produce short films, learn to analyze cinema, and screen their work for peers. One-week sessions run throughout July and August.

Bryn Mawr College's Canaday Library Gallery hosts monthly Youth Art Workshops for children ages 6–14, inspired by works in the college's art collection. Facilitated by art education students, workshops invite young artists to create response pieces using a variety of media. Free and open to all community members in Bryn Mawr and the Main Line.

Dance, art, cooking, music, and theater classes for youth and adults in a safe and encouraging environment, ranging from introductory classes to public performances.

Kids explore painting, drawing, and mixed media art in weekly creative studio sessions at the Kennett Area and Lionville Community YMCAs on the Main Line, building artistic skills in a dedicated imaginarium space.

Youth theater companies at the Upper Main Line and Jennersville YMCAs offering kids the chance to participate in public performances and develop their performing arts skills.

Visual arts classes and summer camps for kids ages 5–17 in ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry, fibers, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Scholarships and tuition-free classes available.

Children's art studio welcoming kids ages 18 months–10 years through playgroups, ongoing weekly process art classes, summer and school holiday camps, special events, and birthday parties. Free monthly art classes offered at the Paoli Library.

Fun art summer camp for ages 4–12 focusing on drawing techniques, fine motor skills, creativity, social skills, and academic readiness through structured visual art projects.

Creative programs that foster independent expression through art, science, and music activities. Children develop creative talents while building problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills.

A creative kids' workshop combining painting and planting succulents. A fun hands-on activity for children.

A fun kids' night out event where children paint while wearing their pajamas. A creative and relaxed evening art experience for kids.

Youth theater summer program at the historic Forge Theatre. Kids participate in a fully staged production, building confidence, creativity, and performance skills over the summer.

A recurring crafts program for kids hosted at Rowhouse Grocery in Philadelphia. Children enjoy creative hands-on craft activities in a community setting.

A summer baking camp for kids held at Sweet Occasions in Lahaska, PA. Kids learn baking skills in a fun, hands-on environment.

A combined story time and painting class led by Miss Melissa for young children. Children may register for one session only (10:00 AM or 11:15 AM).

Miss Bernadette and Miss Emily lead a combined story and craft session using paper plates for young children. Open to Wayne children ages 3 to 5.