Join us at the coolest, most creative arts facility around for innovative learning, performance, and exhibition experiences for aspiring Southwest Florida artists, string players, fashion designers and enthusiasts of the culinary arts at our Creative Edge Summer Camps 2025! The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is a renowned arts magnet in historic downtown Fort Myers, FL. We are excited to offer students in our community six separate week-long summer camp opportunities.

 

We have four diverse art camps (grouped by age from 6-17) that will develop individual skills, creativity, and teamwork during a fun-packed ‘Week At the Museum’ designed to enrich students’ visual art appreciation using a variety of mediums.

 

Our energetic and enriching strings camp week for intermediate- and advanced-level string players ages 9-17 will offer performance opportunities, guest teachers, class sessions, and games. This camp will create lasting memories and inspire.

 

The plate is our canvas in this culinary arts camp. In our camp, the food is not just for taste, students will explore design techniques with our instructor to create visually appealing edible masterpieces. The chemistry behind cooking will be reviewed in this camp as we sample unique flavor combinations.

 

Fashion camp offers a unique opportunity for students inspired by the art of fashion and is tailored to suit aspiring designers from beginner to advanced levels. The final day of camp ends with students exhibiting their designs in a runway style showcase for friends and family. This camp is proudly sponsored by Goodwill Industries of SWFL Art and Collectors Department.

 

Registration is open but class size is limited, so register today!

(Deadline extended till June 14)

Families from out of town are offered a special rate from the Luminary Hotel, located walking distance from the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Email angelahicks@sbdac.com to coordinate booking and inquire about local vacation activities to pair with camp. 

ART

Our diverse art program is designed to develop individual skills, creativity and teamwork through exploration, collaborative group projects and installations. Join us for a fun packed week at the museum designed to enrich students’ visual art education using a variety of mediums. No prior experience is required to attend the visual arts camps.

Strings

The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is pleased to present a fun and enriching week summer string festival for intermediate and advanced-level string players.  Students will be divided into three classes, with an opportunity to rehearse together each day. Join us at the coolest, most creative arts facility around for amazing learning & performance experiences for aspiring southwest Florida string players!

Culinary 

Arts

The plate is our canvas in this culinary arts camp. In our camp, the food is not just for taste, students will explore design techniques with our instructor to create visually appealing edible masterpieces. The chemistry behind cooking will be reviewed in this camp as we sample unique flavor combinations. Projects will include presentation design, tapas, gourmet dining, main course recipe samples, chocolate sculpting, and etiquette application. Students will also have the opportunity to incorporate traditional artistic mediums during the planning process and utilize new technology for their presentations. Photographs of each design will be taken during camp to build a portfolio of the work completed. 

Fashion

This camp offers a unique opportunity for students inspired by the art of fashion. No experience is required to join this camp. This one week summer program is tailored to suit aspiring designers from beginner to advanced levels. Basics are reviewed for hand and machine sewing. Materials will range from bolt fabric to repurposed clothing in order to emphasize the importance of sustainability. Basic patterns are completed with opportunities to incorporate unique embellishments. The final day of camp ends with students exhibiting their designs in a runway style showcase for friends and family. This camp is proudly sponsored by Goodwill Industries of SWFL Art and Collectors Department.

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