Summer Camp

There’s a difference between filling a child’s summer and giving them something that lasts. A week of crafts is gone by September. A week spent learning to see and draw what’s actually in front of you, to mix a color that wasn’t there before, to finish a piece you’re proud to hang up, stays with a young artist for years.

That’s the difference we built our Fine Art Camp around.

Not a Craft Camp. A Real Studio.

The Raminfard School of Arts isn’t a paint-and-sip or a glue-and-glitter room. It’s a working classical art studio, where students learn the same fundamentals of drawing, value, perspective, and color. Founder Daniel Raminfard has spent 25 years teaching these methods, and during camp your child works in that same professional environment: real easels, natural light, and instructors who paint for a living.

Classes stay small on purpose. Small groups mean every camper gets real attention and honest, encouraging feedback — the kind that helps a kid actually improve instead of just keeping busy.

What Your Child Will Actually Make

Over a week, campers don’t dabble in one thing, they explore many. Students work across graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and oil, building a portfolio of finished pieces rather than a pile of half-started projects.

Built for Every Kind of Young Artist

Whether your child has never picked up a brush or already fills sketchbooks, our instructors meet them exactly where they are. New and beginning students get extra attention, and we steer them toward strong fundamentals first — but we never tell a young artist their idea is “too ambitious.” The ambition leads; the foundation follows.

You’ll also hear our instructors talk about what’s working and what’s not working yet in a piece, never “good” or “bad.” That small shift is the heart of how we teach: it keeps the studio a safe place to take risks, make mistakes, and grow, which is exactly what a young artist needs to flourish.

A Day at Camp

Mornings start together with whatever campers would like to work on and a few new skills. From there, campers spend the day making — drawing from observation, building a painting layer by layer, experimenting with a new medium. There’s a designated break for lunch and snacks (a chance to relax and make friends between creative sessions), and the afternoon carries the work toward something finished. By Friday, there’s a body of work to show for it.

The Details

• When: Monday–Friday, June 8 through August 14
• Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Ages: 9–17, all skill levels welcome
• Where: Raminfard School of Arts
• Supplies: All materials provided (canvases larger than 11×14″ not included)
• Lunch: Please send a lunch with your child
• Flexible scheduling: Sign up for a single week or several — pick the weeks that fit your summer
• Tuition: $750 per week, with a 5% multi-week discount and a 5% sibling discount

☀️ Summer 2026 Art Camp Schedule

Give your young artist a summer that builds real skill, real confidence, and real friendships — in a studio where art is taken seriously, and so are they.

⏳ Spots are limited. Reserve yours today!

Sign Up for Summer Art Camp 2026

If you’ve signed your child up for a “summer art camp” before and they came home with a paper plate covered in macaroni, this post is for you.

Most summer programs use the word “art” loosely. At The Raminfard School of Arts, we mean it the way the Old Masters meant it.

What “Real Art” Means at Our Camp

Summer camp at RSA is built on the same classical fine art foundation we’ve used to train students since 2000. Your child will not be gluing pasta, painting rocks, or splattering acrylics on canvas as a stand-in for technique. They will be learning the skills artists have been taught for 500 years — observation, drawing from life, value, proportion, and color.

We teach the way the Dutch Masters, the French Academy, and figure-drawing instructors like John Vanderpoel taught: fundamentals first, skill earned through guided repetition and direct feedback.

What Your Child Will Actually Do

Depending on age and skill level, campers work through:

Drawing fundamentals — measuring, proportion, line quality, and learning to see accurately
Value studies — rendering light and shadow in graphite and charcoal
Color theory and mixing — understanding how paint actually works, not just picking tube colors
Painting from observation — working from still-life setups arranged in studio
Classical techniques — including grisaille underpainting and the layered methods used by Rembrandt and Vermeer
Composition and design — how to make a picture work, not just fill it
Mediums include graphite, charcoal, gouache, acrylic, colored pencil, and (for older students) oil painting.

Why It Matters

Children are capable of far more than craft kits suggest. When you teach a young student how to actually look at a still life and translate what they see, two things happen:

They produce work they are genuinely proud of — not refrigerator filler, but real drawings and paintings.
They build transferable habits: focused observation, patience, problem-solving, and the ability to see a long project through to a finish.
These are the habits classical art training has always built. We’ve watched them carry over into school, sports, and the way kids approach challenges generally.

Who It’s For

Our summer camp serves students from complete beginner through advanced. Every camper gets direct instruction from teachers trained in classical methodology.

Reserve Your Child’s Spot

Spots are limited because we keep our instructor-to-student ratio low and the quality of instruction high. To enroll or ask questions, visit raminfardart.com or contact us directly.

Looking for a summer art camp in Agoura Hills that gives your child more than just a fun week? At the Raminfard School of Arts, summer is a time of exploration, confidence-building, and joyful discovery — and that’s exactly what young artists experience in our studio every year. Our summer camp is designed to give children a meaningful creative outlet while developing real drawing and painting skills in a supportive, inspiring environment. Whether your child is picking up a pencil for the first time or already loves to draw and paint, our program meets them where they are and helps them grow.

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A Summer of Creativity and Confidence

At RSA, we believe art is more than just making pictures — it’s about learning to see, to think creatively, and to express ideas with confidence. Throughout camp, students explore a wide range of artistic activities including drawing, painting, mixed media, and creative projects designed to strengthen both technical ability and imagination.

Each day balances structured instruction with fun, hands-on creativity so kids stay engaged while steadily improving their skills. Our professional instructors — led by studio founder Daniel Raminfard, who has taught thousands of students since 2000 — bring years of fine arts training and a passion for helping young artists thrive.

What Kids Gain From Summer Art Camp

Parents across the Conejo Valley choose our camp because their children come home inspired and proud of what they’ve created. Here’s what students take away:

• Stronger drawing and painting fundamentals — real skills they can build on year after year
• Greater creative confidence and self-expression — the courage to try new things
• Improved focus and problem-solving skills — abilities that transfer to school and life
• Pride in completing meaningful artwork — tangible pieces they’re excited to show off
• A positive, encouraging artistic community — friendships with other creative kids

Most importantly, students leave camp feeling capable — not just artistically, but personally.

A Supportive and Inspiring Environment

Our instructors focus on encouragement, growth, and individual progress rather than comparison or pressure. We guide students step by step while allowing their personalities and ideas to shine through in their artwork. The result? Kids don’t just make art — they discover what they’re capable of. That’s why families from Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, and throughout the Conejo Valley return to our studio year after year.

Give Your Child a Summer That Builds More Than Memories

Instead of another summer spent on screens, give your child an experience that develops creativity, discipline, and confidence — skills that last far beyond the season. Spaces are limited and fill quickly each year, so we encourage families to reserve early. Don’t wait until it’s too late — your child deserves a summer they’ll remember. We can’t wait to create with your young artist this summer.

Register Now — Limited Spots Available

A Day in the Life at RSA Summer Art Camp

Summer at the Raminfard School of Arts is more than just a season—it’s a creative adventure. Our Fine Art Camp invites young artists (ages 9–17) to immerse themselves in five inspiring hours of art-making, five days a week. From sketching fundamentals to mixed-media exploration, students receive hands-on instruction in a nurturing and encouraging space.

Each day begins with a warm welcome and an overview of the project. Then, it’s pencils and paintbrushes to paper as students dive into drawing, painting, and even a bit of sculpture. Laughter, music, and the hum of focused creativity fill the studio.

By the end of each week, campers not only take home completed works but also a deeper understanding of artistic principles and greater confidence in their creative voice.

If you’re looking for more than just a way to fill your child’s summer schedule, the Agoura Hills Fine Art Camp at the Raminfard School of Arts offers something special: a place for young artists to grow, explore, and shine.

Whether your child is already passionate about art or simply curious, our camp provides an inspiring and structured environment to build confidence, learn fundamental artistic skills, and have fun with like-minded peers.

🎨 Real Art Education, Not Just Crafts

Unlike many summer programs, our Fine Art Camp is focused on developing foundational art skills like drawing, painting, perspective, and color theory. Led by professional artists and experienced instructors, each day is designed to challenge and encourage students at their level—beginner to advanced.

🖌️ What to Expect Each Day:

• A warm, creative atmosphere in our professional art studio

• Projects in graphite, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor & more

• Individualized instruction to help each student grow

• Supportive peer interaction and collaborative creativity

• A finished piece nearly every day to take home and share!

📍 Location & Hours:

Raminfard School of Arts

30125 Agoura Rd., Suite 2C

Agoura Hills, CA 91301

🕙 Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

👧🧑 Ages: 9–17

💵 Pricing: $165 per day or $750 per week

🎨 All materials included (except for canvases larger than 11×14”)

💡 Why Parents Love Our Camp:

• Structured instruction in a relaxed, creative setting

• Encourages focus, discipline, and artistic expression

• Ideal for homeschoolers, budding creatives, or any student who thrives in visual learning environments

• A wonderful way to balance screen-free enrichment with summer fun!

🔗 Ready to Register?

Spots fill quickly, and we offer discounts for early registration and multiple weeks.

Click here to save your spot today:

👉 raminfardart.com/agoura-hills-fine-art-camp

Looking for a summer experience your child will never forget? The Agoura Hills Fine Art Camp at Raminfard School of Arts offers young artists a chance to explore their creativity, develop real artistic skills, and have a blast in a supportive, studio-style environment.

Designed for students ages 8 and up, our summer camp welcomes beginners and advanced learners alike. Whether your child picks up a paintbrush for the first time or looks to level up their drawing techniques, our personalized instruction ensures they feel confident, inspired, and seen.

What Makes Our Camp Different?

At Raminfard School of Arts, we believe in nurturing the artist within every child. Unlike many other camps that offer quick crafts or rushed projects, our curriculum emphasizes professional techniques in drawing, painting, color theory, and more—taught in a way that’s fun, encouraging, and age-appropriate.

Each week focuses on a different theme or set of skills, so students who attend multiple weeks continue to grow without repeating the same material.

Camp Details at a Glance:

• Location: 30125 Agoura Rd., Suite 2C, Agoura Hills, CA

• Ages: 8 and up

• Time: Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM

• Weekly Tuition: $750 per week

• Sibling Discount: $100 off each additional child

• Early Bird Specials & Multi-Week Discounts Available

What Your Child Will Experience:

• Real art training in drawing, painting, perspective, composition, and color mixing

• A variety of mediums including graphite, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, and colored pencil

• Guidance from professional artists and passionate teachers

• A chance to meet like-minded creative kids and build lifelong memories

• A supportive, positive environment where confidence and self-expression flourish

Limited Spots Available – Enroll Now!

We keep class sizes small to ensure each camper receives quality one-on-one attention. That means spots fill up fast, so don’t wait to reserve your child’s seat.

📅 Register today to lock in your preferred weeks and take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing!

To learn more and register, visit:

👉 https://raminfardart.com/agoura-hills-fine-art-camp/