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 Youth Classes – Ages 6 – 7
Dates – June 14 – July 30, 2027
Cost –$385 per week
June 14-18 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Color your World
June 21-25 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Cityscapes and Sculpture
June 28-July 2 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Nature’s Palette
July 12-16 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Galaxies and the Great Beyond
July 19-23 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Furry Friends and Colorful Critters
July 26- 30 – Ages 6-7
Art and Design Discovery: Gallery Goers
In-Person Learning at CCS
Classes run Monday through Friday, 9a – 3p.
Need Extended Hours?
College for Creative Studies Summer Classes offers free before- and after-course enrichment for CCS Alumni, as well as parents and guardians living or working in Detroit.
College for Creative Studies Summer Youth Programs – Ages 8-10
Dates – June 14 – July 30, 2027
Cost –$385 per week
June 14-18 – Ages 8-10
Ceramics & Sculpture
Experimental Video Production
Mythic Beasts and Wondrous Worlds
Painting Selfies and Portraits
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
June 21-25 – Ages 8-10
Ceramics & Sculpture
Design and Make your own Plush Toys
Drawing and Painting
The Writer’s Launchpad
June 28-July 2 – Ages 8-10
Game Design
Stitch, Dye, Print!
Characters and Animation
Pop Star Upcycled Fashion
Pet Portraits: Drawings, Paintings and Prints
July 12-16 – Ages 8-10
Design your own Brand
Design your own Pocket Monster Trading Cards
Fresh Air Painting
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
July 19-23 – Ages 8-10
Experiments in Art and Science
Color by Matisse
Game Design
Photography
July 26- 30 – Ages 8-10
Digital Illustration
Fun with Miniatures
Pop Star Upcycled Fashion
Photography
In-Person Learning at CCS
Classes run Monday through Friday, 9a – 3p.
Need Extended Hours?
College for Creative Studies Summer Classes offers free before- and after-course enrichment for CCS Alumni, as well as parents and guardians living or working in Detroit.
College for Creative Studies Summer Youth Classes – Ages 11-13
Dates – June 14 – July 30, 2027
Cost – $385 per week
June 14-18 – Ages 11-13
Ceramics and Sculpture
Game Design: Unreal Engine
Upcycled Fashion Design
Maker’s Studio and Pop up Boutique
Pet Portraits: Drawings, Paintings and Prints
June 21-25 – Ages 11-13
Ceramics and Sculpture
Characters and Animation
Designing Cars
Experimental Video Production
Toy Design and 3D Printing
June 28-July 2 – Ages 11-13
Design your Space
Digital Illustration
Experimental Video Production
Mythical World Builders
July 12-16 – Ages 11-13
Experimental Video Production
Game Design: 3D Blender
Photography
Fashion and Sewing: Slumber Party Edition
The Writer’s Launchpad
July 19-23 – Ages 11-13
Characters and Animation
Design your Brand
Experiments in Art and Science
Game Design: Unreal Engine
Manga and Cartooning
July 26- 30 – Ages 11-13
Game Design: Blender 3D Modeling
Plein Air Painting
Jewelry Making
Stop Motion Animation: Legos and Clay
Toy Design and 3D Printing
In-Person Learning at CCS
Classes run Monday through Friday, 9a – 3p.
Need Extended Hours?
College for Creative Studies Summer Classes offers free before- and after-course enrichment for CCS Alumni, as well as parents and guardians living or working in Detroit.
College for Creative Studies Summer Teen Classes ages 14-18
Dates – June 14 – July 30, 2027
Cost – $375 per week*
June 14-18 – Ages 14-18
Drawing Detroit
Automotive Design
Glass Art
Street and Studio Photography
June 21-25 – Ages 14-18
Non-toxic Oil Painting
Hand Drawn Animation
Concept Art
Blender 3D Modeling
June 28-July 2 – Ages 14-18
Interior Design: Concept, Mood and Space
Fashion Design and Pattern Making
Screen Printing: T-shirts and Fine Art
July 12-16 – Ages 14-18
Digital Character Design
Jewelry Making
Layered Photography
July 19-23 – Ages 14-18
Art Journaling
Ceramics
Black and White Darkroom Photography
July 26- 30 – Ages 14-18
Traditional and Digital Figure Drawing
Game Design: Unreal Engine
Metal Sculptures inspired by Bertoia
In-Person Learning at CCS
Teen classes run Monday through Friday, 9a – 3p.
Need Extended Hours?
College for Creative Studies Summer Classes offers free before- and after-course enrichment for CCS Alumni, as well as parents and guardians living or working in Detroit.
*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, 2027 will receive a $175 discount. Those who register for 5 or 6 weeks of camps prior to May 1, 2027 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@ccsdetroit.edu today to learn more about the College for Creative Studies Summer Youth and Teen Programs!
College for Creative Studies
Precollege and Continuing Studies
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
ccsclasses.com
313-664-7456
pcs@ccsdetroit.edu
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