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We get lots of emails from our families filled with praise for our workshops and staff — words like amazing, memorable, inspiring, exceptional, fabulous, patient and caring. We greatly appreciate these comments and thought you might want to see them too. Here are just a few ...



My daughter loved camp - even though this year we thought she might be too old for it. But every day she came home with a "Y'know what I did in camp  today?!" She loves learning, and especially loves learning about  creative stuff, and EVERYTHING at your camp is creative! Whether it was cooking, water colors, digital photography, and the other classes she had, she loved every one of them! Now she wants to be a  C.I.T. Thank you again and again for this wonderful camp! You sure know how to do it right like no one else can!!!

Lauri Dowling

Just a note to tell you what a great time Harrison had this summer. You had some really wonderful new workshops! Clowning Academy has inspired Harrison to try an Improv class during the school year. The workshops allowed the children the opportunity to express themselves freely. Thank you to you and your staff! We look foward to next year!!!!!

Barbara Howell

You and your staff did a wonderful job this summer in making my daughter Brenna's camp experience so memorable. She is already talking about which classes she wants to take next summer. You all did an outstanding job putting together the "Bowtie Bash" it really showed off the kids creativity and how much fun they had! Thank you for all your dedication in making the Summer Art Academy Brenna's #1 choice for summer camp.

Lauren & Bruce Epstein

My daughter, Molly, spent her second summer at Art camp and came five days a week. She enjoyed it even more this year then last. She felt very welcomed and comfortable here. You have picked exceptional teachers who love what they do, and love teaching just as much. I want to thank you and all the teachers for all your hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing everyone next summer.

Stephanie McCorkle

Thank you again for another amazing and memorable summer. We feel so lucky to have found your program and to have had the opportunity to attend again for our third summer. You and your team have created lasting memories and experiences for Jonathan that he will take with him and remember fondly for years to come. See you all again next summer!

Kelly Max

Our friends recommended your camp so highly and we were not disappointed! From the first day we were impressed with the organization and the enthusiasm of the entire staff.  The kids couldn't wait for camp days. On the final night we were amazed at how much art work Julia had done.  My son, who can be a shy guy at times, got up and sang and later in the summer he did his magic show in front of a crowd.  They loved all of the courses they chose and their friends did as well. I am a stay at home mom so having my kids in camp is not a necessity for me.  When we looked at the courses being offered my husband and I knew that this could be a great experience for our kids.  Julia was born with a crayon in her hand and Sean is not a sporty little boy.  We decided to go ahead and do this as a real treat for them and we were so glad we did.  We felt we got everything we paid and hoped for.  All of the teachers were qualified and the kids really related to them.  We are looking forward to joining you again next summer!

Gail Reilly

Please pass our thanks to all the counselors, workshop leaders, CITs and CLs for the amazing job they did at the sleepover.  The kids I know all had a fabulous time and I can't believe how hard your crew worked.  Yet they always kept a sunny attitude.  They also did a wonderful job of providing comfort to some of the younger ones - like ours - when they started missing their moms and dads. Just when we think the Summer Art Academy can't get any better, it does! Thanks again. 

Ellen Remillong

I just wanted to let you know that my kids had the BEST summer at your camp. This was Dylan's first camp experience and it couldn't have gone better. It was a beautiful thing to tuck him in bed at night and have him be SOOO excited for camp. That was a BLESSING for this working mother!  And Adam is just getting cooler by the day! He is feeling really good about himself and I know it's in part to the new experience he had this summer. So again, thank you both and thanks to the rest of your staff!  We will see you next summer!

Janelle Tisher

Thank you for the wonderful summer camp experience for Lauren this year.  She had a blast!  If she had her wish, she would be going to the Art Camp all year long!  Thank you for providing such fun and safe environment for the kids. 

Maria Finkelman

My daughter attends many different camps during the summer months but your camp is her absolute favorite (her 3rd or 4th year of attendance)! She's told me that she hopes to one day be a "C.I.T" at camp. Lauren is already planning on which classes she'll take next summer! I must say that of all the classes she took this summer, she wouldn't stop talking about "Yoga" (she's now teaching both her dad & I some moves) and "Cards, Cuts & Mind Reading" (I'm amazed at some of the tricks she learned).

Carolyn Crittenden

My daughter, Natalie, truly had a fantastic, fun, enriching experience!! We were so impressed with everything -- your organization and attention to every detail, the quality of the teachers, the breadth of the curriculum. This was our first summer and we will definitely be back next year. Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts.

The Hampton Family

I can't say enough great things about your camp, the organization and the choices of the classes. This was our 2nd year and my kids are already talking about doing Art Camp again next summer and the workshops they want to take. All their teachers were so friendly and the classes were so entertaining and informative for their age.  We'll be back!

Evelyne Geha


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