Center of the West Summer Education Programs
Center of the West Summer Education Programs
NATURE’S CANVAS
June 8–10 | For students who finished K–2nd grade in 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
July 13–15 | For students who finished 3rd–5th grade in 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us in discovering and celebrating the wonders of nature through the art of journaling, crafting, and fun outdoor activities! This program will take students on a journey to observe, sketch, and document the beauty of the great outdoors, while inspiring their artistic creativity. (Fee $70/student; $65/member)
GREAT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
June 15–18 | Students who finished 4th–7th grade in 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
This week will be packed full of outdoor experiences, making memories that will last a lifetime. Each day will bring a new adventure: hiking, rafting, and climbing included! Learn how to recreate responsibly and most importantly, have fun! (Fee $130/student; $120/member)
COLORFUL CREATIONS
July 20–23 | Students who finished K–2nd grade in 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
July 20–23 | Students who finished 3rd–5th grade in 2026 | 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Instructor Sarah Shearer will lead students on an art journey using a variety of materials through multiple projects. Focusing on the building blocks of art and design, these art classes are a whole lot of creativity combined with a whole lot of fun. (Fee $50/student; $45/member)
LITTLE ASPIRING ARTISTS
July 27–30 | For preschoolers age 4 – 5 | 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This preschool class is designed to engage and inspire young minds with art… including outside! Activities will foster creativity with color, shapes, and textures. Active play will be incorporated into every lesson. Instructor Sarah Shearer. (Fee $50/student; $45/member)
SENSORY ADVENTURES
July 10, 17, & 24 | For preschoolers age 4 – 5 | 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
In each unique session, little ones will begin to appreciate the world around us through play, exploration, and fun… while getting a little messy! (Fee $15/session; $13/session for members)
Visit tickets.centerofthewest.org to register. Scholarships are available for all programs.
Contact [email protected] or (307) 578-4079 for information about summer programming and scholarship applications.
Summer programs are made possible through generous support from the R. Harold Burton Foundation
