Billings Parks & Recreation is excited to expand its offering of youth art camps! These classes let kids explore their imagination by drawing, designing cool characters, creating digital art, and making fun crafts and crochet projects with their hands. Along the way, they learn how to turn their ideas into real creations while building creativity, confidence, and awesome art skills.
Crochet Camp
For those who like to crochet or have any interest in learning this Crochet Camp is for you! In crochet camp we will teach things like the basic stitches, how to make hats and even plushies, along with useful skills that will apply to any other crochet project. All skill levels are welcome, and all participants will be able to take their supplies home at the end of the week. Session dates are Aug 10-14.
Character Design Camp
If you like to draw or have any interest in learning, this is the camp for you! In Character and Comic Design Camp, you will learn important elements of character design including: basic color theory and how to draw anatomical parts such as hands, hair, faces, and much more. This is a great camp for kids that love to doodle, color, or like cartoons. All levels of skill and creativity are welcome and all participants will be able to take their supplies home with them after the week.
There will be 3 sessions of Character and Comic Design Camp. Session 1 (July 6-10), Session 2 (Aug 17-21), and Session 3 (Sept 12-Oct 3). Session 1 & 2 will be Monday-Friday. Session 3 will be held on Saturdays.
Camp Style Crafts
Enjoy arts and crafts? Well, this is the camp for you! In this camp we will do lots of crafts including; tie-dye, friendship bracelets, slime making, paracord keychains, and more! Be prepared to get creative and get messy in this fun and silly camp. All supplies are provided.
There will be 2 sessions of Camp Style Crafts offered. Session 1 (July 20-24), and Session 2 (Aug 3-7). Both sessions will take place Monday-Friday.
Digital Art Camp
Bring your drawing tablet, your stylis, and your creativity! In this class you will learn methods to make your digital art easy, efficient, and fun. You will also learn how to set up your digital workspace in organized and easy to use format. Drawing tablets and stylis are not provided.
Sketching For Teens
and create semi-realistic pencil drawings of plants, animals, people, and more. You will learn how to break objects down into simple shapes and build confidence with every stroke. All participants will be able to take their supplies home at the end of the week.
Variety Crafts
much more. This camp is perfect for kids who love to create and try new things. All levels of skill and creativity are welcome. All supplies are provided.
Registration opens up April 1st! Check out the 2026 Summer Brochure to see all the fun and exciting options Billings Parks and Rec has to offer.