The College for Creative Studies Summer Young Artist and Teen Programs – Each week youth and teen artists can choose a different in-person art and design class to feed their creative spirit with CCS’s renowned faculty and facilities.
The College for Creative Studies Summer Programs – About
The College for Creative Studies is an anchor institution in Michigan’s creative economy and its alumni are innovative problem solvers who are evolving the world of art and design. A private, fully accredited college of art and design located in midtown Detroit, the College for Creative Studies enrolls more than 1,400 students seeking MFA and BFA degrees.
College for Creative Studies Summer Young Artist Programs 2026
College for Creative Studies Summer Youth Programs – Ages 8-10
Dates – June 15 – July 31, 2026
Cost –$375 per week
June 15-19 – Ages 8-10
Ceramics & Sculpture
Characters & Animation
Design and Make your own Plush Toys
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
June 22-26 – Ages 8-10
Ceramics & Sculpture
Game Design
Experimental Video
Drawing and Painting
July 6-10 – Ages 8-10
Drawing
Fun with Miniatures
Pop Star Fashion Design
Photography
July 13-18 – Ages 8-10
3D Characters and Creatures
Cartooning and Character Design
Design your own Brand
Write and Illustrate your own Picture Book
July 20-24 – Ages 8-10
Game Design
Pet Portraits: Drawing, Prints and Paintings
Manga and Cartooning
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
July 27- 31 – Ages 8-10
Drawing
Costume Design
Characters and Animation
Digital Illustration
Courses will meet in person at CCS Monday – Friday 9:30a – 3:30p. Before and after enrichment is available and is free to parents and guardians that work in Detroit.
College for Creative Studies Summer Youth Camps – Ages 11-13
Dates – June 15 – July 31, 2026
Cost – $375 per week
June 15-19 – Ages 11-13
Ceramics & Sculpture
Game Design: Unreal Engine
Experimental Video
Design your Space
June 22-26 – Ages 11-13
Ceramics & Sculpture
Fashion and Sewing: Red Carpet Edition
Graphic Novel and Cartoons
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
July 6-10 – Ages 11-13
Characters and Animation
Designing Cars
Game Design: Unreal Engine
Intro to Filmmaking
July 13-18 – Ages 11-13
Blender 3D Character Design
Digital Painting with Procreate
Fashion and Sewing: Slumber Party Edition
Manga and Cartooning
July 20-24 – Ages 11-13
Characters and Animation
Jewelry Making
Photography
Cosplay and Costume Design
July 27- 31 – Ages 11-13
Painting and Printmaking
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
Toy Design and 3D Printing
Wearable Sculptures
Youth camps will meet in person at CCS Monday – Friday 9a–3p. Before and after enrichment is available and is free to parents and guardians that work in Detroit.
College for Creative Studies Summer Teen Programs ages 14+
Dates – June 15 – July 31, 2026
Cost – $375 per week*
June 15-19 – Ages 14-18
Drawing Detroit
Hand Drawn Animation
Street and Studio Photography
June 22-26 – Ages 14-18
Design and Make Your Own Sneakers
Graphic Design and Branding
Fashion Design & Pattern Making
Painting
Glassblowing
July 6-10 – Ages 14-18
Architecture and Interior Design
Concept Art
Design and make your own leather handbag
Ceramics
July 13-17– Ages 14-18
Black and White Darkroom Photography
Digital Character Design
Jewelry Making
July 20-24 – Ages 14-18
Blender 3D Modeling
Screenprinting: T-shirts and Fine Art
July 27-31 – Ages 14-18
Fashion Design and Basic Pattern Making
Figure Drawing
Game Design: Unreal Engine
*Some teen courses may have additional material, model and/or transportation fees.
The College for Creative Studies Summer Programs – Cluster Discounts
Those who register for 4 weeks of camps prior to May 1, 2026 will receive a $175 discount. Those who register for 5 or 6 weeks of camps prior to May 1, 2026 will receive a $275 discount. Free before and After Enrichment for CCS Alumni and parents/guardians working in Detroit. Call the office for discount codes.
Contact College for Creative Studies at 313-664-7456 or pcs@collegeforcreativestudies.
College for Creative Studies
Precollege and Continuing Studies
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
ccsclasses.com
313-664-7456
pcs@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
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