Clonlara School Clay & Play Camp

Located at 1289 Jewett, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Enrollment Opens March 16, 2026!

Ages 6 – 14 years old

Give your child a summer filled with creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning at the Clonlara School Clay & Play Camp. Designed for kids ages 6–14, this unique camp combines ceramics instruction with active outdoor play, creating the perfect balance of art, exploration, and fun.

Campers will spend half of each day learning ceramics with Tara from Clay + Code, where they will build, glaze, and decorate their own clay creations. The other half of the day is dedicated to free play—a semi-structured, supervised time for outdoor activities, games, and creative projects.

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Camp Sessions

Week 1: June 22 – June 26

Step Into a Magical World of Clay

Campers will explore fantasy and magic through pottery. Using hands-on clay building and glazing techniques, students will create imaginative pieces inspired by magical worlds and storytelling. Along the way, they will develop essential ceramic skills while bringing their creative ideas to life.

Week 2: July 6 – July 10

Where Clay Meets Treats, Menus, and Imagination

In this fun and interactive session, campers will run their own pretend café. Students will design clay food, dishes, décor, and even café branding. Each day introduces a new café-themed project while teaching ceramic techniques and encouraging teamwork and creativity.

Camp Pricing

• Full Day Camp: $550 per week

• Clay Only Half-Day Camp: $345

• Open Play Only Half-Day Camp: $275

• Before Care (8:00 – 9:00 AM): $75

Daily Schedule

Ages 6–11

9:00 – 10:15 AM – Games and activities
10:15 – 10:30 AM – Snack break
10:30 – 11:30 AM – Outdoor play
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch and recess
12:30 – 2:00 PM – Create with wet clay
2:00 – 2:15 PM – Snack break
2:15 – 3:15 PM – Glazing & decorating
3:15 – 3:30 PM – Clean up
3:30 – 5:00 PM – Games and activities

Ages 11–14

9:00 – 10:30 AM – Create with wet clay
10:30 – 10:45 AM – Snack break
10:45 – 11:45 AM – Glazing & surface design
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM – Clean up
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch and recess
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Games and activities
2:00 – 3:00 PM – Outdoor play
3:00 – 3:15 PM – Snack break
3:15 – 5:00 PM – Games and activities

A Summer of Creativity & Play

At Clay & Play Camp, children will:

• Learn hands-on ceramic techniques

• Express their creativity through art and storytelling

• Enjoy outdoor games and social activities

• Build confidence, collaboration, and imagination