camps + events

we offer both summer camp and school day off camps for K-5th grade, as well as seasonal workshops and events

School Day Off Camps

The Loft offers art-based full day camp for children in grades K-3. The camp day is 9:00-3:00, $125 ($220 for 2-day camps). No aftercare is provided for camp days unless noted.
*Scholarships available to families receiving free/reduced meals at school, please contact lia@theloftcollective.org for more information.

Sample Camp Day

9:00 - Arrival and invitation, open play at our sensory stations
9:30-9:50 - Group meeting , introduction to the day
9:50-10:30 - Art Block 1
10:30-11:15 - Outdoor snack and play at Takoma Urban Park across the street
11:15-12:00 - Choice time in the art room
12:00-12:15 - Story and wash hands
12:15-1:00 - Outdoor lunch and play
1:00-1:30 - Quiet reading time
1:30-1:45 - Story and project discussion
1:45-2:25 - Art Block 2
2:25-2:50 - Choice time, independent work
2:50-3:00 - Clean up and dismissal

Takoma location, Fall 2025

MCPS Dates:
Tue Sept 23: Beetle Mania
Thurs Oct 2: Earth Rock Study
Fri Oct 17: Hilma af Klint Study
Mon Oct 20: Mask Study
Mon Nov 3: Collage Study

DC Dates:
Thurs/Fri Oct 9-10: Beetle Mania
Mon Nov 3: Collage Study