Ceramics | Dance | Music | Theater Visual Arts | Filmmaking | Adaptive Arts
Programs for ages 5 to 18
Single and multi-week options
Starting June 29 through August 21, 2026
Week 1 is Monday through Thursday and tuition is prorated. (except Madagascar Jr. which Mon. to Fri.)
At HCA, we are deeply committed to providing accessible and engaging art experiences for all children. Our artist-instructors are here not only to teach, but to help students build skills in teamwork, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Our full day programs provide campers the opportunity to spend almost 2 hours outside for snack and lunch breaks. Back for a second summer, our “Wow Wednesday” Children Series features a special enrichment performance during Wednesday’s lunch period.
Please refer to our website for a complete list of guidelines for parents/guardians.
We have two locations, 98 Hayden Rowe Street and 34 Hayden Rowe Street. Please see online class listings for location details.
All participants must bring their own beverages, as well as NUT-FREE snacks, and lunch. Supervised lunch/recess is included for full-day participants, who must also bring two snacks. Half-day children should bring at least one snack.
Please register online at hopartscenter.org, and answer all of the registration questions. Reminders are sent out the Wednesday before for classes starting the following week.
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts believes the arts are for everyone and thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund we are able to assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Need-based scholarships are available for HCA classes to residents of Hopkinton and surrounding MetroWest communities. Assistance is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Please visit our website www. HopArtsCenter.org and fill out our online scholarship form.
I understand there is a certain amount of reasonable risk of minor injury associated with this program and do not hold the Hopkinton Center of the Arts, Enter Stage Left Theater, or the Town of Hopkinton responsible for any such injuries. A detailed waiver statement available upon registration.
If you wish to cancel a registration:
Refunds of program fees will be offered (less a $50 cancellation fee) until May 31st of the current year. No refunds will be given if the cancellation request occurs after May 31st. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to the Administration Office at info@ hopartscenter.org.
Switching Summer Program weeks:
A $25 switch fee will be accessed for patrons who request to switch the registration of a summer program to a different week (when space allows).
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is committed to fostering an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, and harassment. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity, contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. All persons working or associating with our community of HCA are expected to uphold and abide by this Code of Conduct. All participants are expected to follow the rules established for the safety of all other participants in the program. Your cooperation and support help ensure that everyone has a safe and fun experience. If a participant is unable to meet established behavior expectations, HCA staff will follow procedures outlined on the website, and communicate with both the participant and with a parent/ guardian. The full code of conduct can be found on our website.
We are looking for those interested in working with youth and gaining leadership and teamwork skills to create a vibrant summer community through facilitating fun art activities, games, and an end of the week performance! Partial and full day volunteers are needed. This program is open to rising 9th graders or higher. Apply by April 1, 2026 online. No parent inquiries please. Click Here to Apply.
Join us for the unique HCA experience—a full day week of creative programming spanning all of our departments —visual arts, drama, movement, music, and games! Each week will be based around a fun theme. Our week concludes with an art show and final performance before pickup on Friday.
Grade ranges are for Fall 2026
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $455 | Insider Plus: $432
Explore the wonders of art, science, and magic as we create nature- and space-inspired artworks and bring the enchanted world of Encanto to life through theater.
Week 1: June 29–July 2
Monday to Thursday
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Recreate your favorite pop culture characters—or design brand new ones—in the art studio, then step into the theater to perform scenes inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, Winnie the Pooh, and more!
Week 2: July 6–10
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Embark on a journey through timeless tales in Week 3 as we draw and paint our way through the magical worlds of Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Dr. Seuss. We’ll also create our own performance inspired by the classic, heartwarming musical Annie.
Week 3: July 13–17
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
There’s no place like the HCA during Week 4! Celebrate your love for the Land of Oz and Broadway with a week of visual arts, singing, dancing, and acting.
Week 4: July 20–24
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
The sea is calling all who love art, singing, acting, and dancing! In Week 5, we’ll use watercolor, mixed media, and our imaginations to create vibrant underwater scenes. In the theater, we’ll dive into the beloved stories The Little Mermaid and Moana as we design and perform our own oceanthemed musicals.
Week 5: July 27–31
Week 1 tuition is prorated for a 4-day week.
Grades 1 to 6 (Students will be grouped according to age) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Take a journey into the wild in Week 6! We’ll create art inspired by amazing animals and their habitats, then bring the adventure to the stage with a theatrical production inspired by The Lion King.
Week 6: August 3–7
Grades 1 & 2 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Create unique works of art inspired by anything you can dream up—from flying hamburgers to football-playing cats—then step on stage to portray the action-packed fantasy world of How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical.
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 1 & 2 | 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Mornings Only)
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Get creative in Week 8 as we express ourselves through both visual art and music! Campers spend the week discovering new skills, practicing their acts, preparing their artistic showcases, and cheering on their friends in a supportive and fun-filled environment.
Week 8: August 17–21
Young visual artists are invited to join our full-day program exploring a wide range of art mediums connected to a weekly theme. We’ll explore everything from drawing and pen and ink to watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media while building foundational art skills and creating original projects. The week will culminate in a student art show on Friday before pickup.
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $455 | Insider Plus: $432
Instructor: Beth Gismondi
Step into the intriguing world of art mysteries! Explore famous stolen artworks and create your own masterpieces inspired by these well-known works. We’ll also work together on a collaborative escape-roomstyle challenge that ties together everything we’ve learned about art!
Week 1: June 29–July 2 Monday to Thursday Click for details
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Beth Gismondi
Discover how stories and images work together to spark the imagination! We will explore the art of illustration by interpreting stories through a variety media, practicing drawing skills, character design, and learning how to develop a narrative visually. Bring your own story ideas or be inspired by classic stories provided by the instructor.
Week 2: July 6–10
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Discover how patterns, shapes, and textures come together to make art both beautiful and full of surprises! We will experiment with collage, mosaic, and printmaking techniques as we create unique pieces inspired by the HCA’s summer gallery exhibit.
Week 3: July 13–17
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Get ready for a creative journey across the globe! Our adventure will include exploring how different cultures express themselves through art, color, and storytelling. Each day brings new inspiration from traditions such as Japanese ink printing, African mask design, Mexican folk art, and more.
Week 4: July 20–24
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
“All I ever really want is sugar,” said Andy Warhol. Join us this week as we draw inspiration from artists like Warhol and create our favorite treats through mixed-media art! From painting projects to handmade 3D models, we will focus on celebrating all things delicious and sweet.
Week 5: July 27–31
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Blast off to outer space this week! Join us as we explore the galaxy through a variety of art forms as we create our own constellations and spacecrafts. From painting and drawing to mixed media and sculpture, we’ll let our imaginations soar!”
Week 6: August 3–7
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Smitha Ram
Transform our art rooms into immersive installation art! Program participants will work together to create large-scale threedimensional pieces using assemblage, collage, painting, and sculpture. This week challenges students to think about art that fills a space and surrounds the viewer—inviting exploration and engagement from all sides.
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Design, invent, and create your own fantastical creatures! Inspired by animals from different ecosystems and time periods, as well as mythological beings from cultures around the world, we will bring original creatures to life through drawing, painting, sculpting, and more.
Week 8: August 17–21
Our full-day teen intensive program focuses specifically on one medium per camp week, giving students the opportunity to build a strong foundation while developing a focused portfolio of artwork. Teens will work closely with professional artists and explore the week’s medium in depth. All levels of experience are welcome. Student work will be displayed at the end of the week.
Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $455 | Insider Plus: $432
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
A strong visual arts foundation starts with a pencil and paper! Through observation and guided exercises, we’ll explore portraits, landscapes, animals, and plants while practicing fundamental drawing concepts such as shading, contour lines, line weight, value, and texture.
Week 1: June 29–July 2 Monday to Thursday
Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Build a strong foundation in painting while exploring acrylics, pastels, watercolors, and more! Develop skills in color mixing, composition, and observational painting from life, while also exploring expressive approaches to abstract painting.
Week 2: July 6–10
Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Explore the art of printmaking! Experiment with printmaking techniques like linoleum relief block carving and using a real printing press! We will learn how to transform our designs into colorful and unique prints.
Week 3: July 13–17
Grades 6 to 12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Turn ideas into clear and compelling art! Whether you enjoy designing your own logos, greeting cards, or illustrating your own comic book or graphic novel, this camp will help you strengthen your visual storytelling skills. Expand your drawing skills to communicate ideas effectively through design and illustration.
Week 4: July 20–24
Week 1 tuition is prorated for a 4-day week.
Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $660 | Insider Plus: $627
Instructor: Dahlia Popovits
Explore all things fiber arts in a small group setting with award-winning weaver Dahlia Popovits. Get hands-on experience weaving, crocheting, embroidering, and working on various looms. Using a variety of repurposed fabric strips, we’ll make wall hangings and table mats, and then work on embroidery on garments.
Week 5: July 27–31
Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: HCA Visual Arts Instructor
Painting is an essential skill for any artist, and this week we will focus on using acrylics and oils. Acrylics are fast-drying, forgiving, and flexible, making them an excellent medium to explore your creativity. Oils offer exciting opportunities for expressive brushwork, rich textures, and vibrant colors.
HCA Dance Studio: 34 Hayden Rowe St. Suite 302 & 202
Grades K to 2 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Calling kids who love dance, music, acting, and crafts! We will celebrate famous stories that have been performed on dance stages around the world, and we’ll perform what we’ve worked on for friends and family at the end of the week. Includes bonus Nutcracker bootcamp!
CLICK WEEKS FOR DETAILS.
Week 1: June 29–July 2: The Princess and the Pea
Week 5: July 27–31 : Sleeping Beauty
Rising 3 to 6 Graders | 9 to 11:30 p.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Aspiring dancers and passionate movers are invited to join an opportunity to build a strong technical foundation, develop confidence and coordination, and find joy in moving with summer dance besties! Want a full day of dance and fun? Join us in the afternoon for Theme Park Dance Star or Lights, Camera, Dance! and explore choreography, stage makeup and more! See page 10 for details. CLICK WEEKS FOR DETAILS.
Week 6: August 3–7
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 3 to 6 | 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Celebrate the magic of dance as we explore the choreography, storytelling, and performing techniques presented at popular theme parks around the world. If you enjoy dancing to music from “K-Pop Demon Hunters”, Stella Lou, and classics from Broadway and the big screen, then this workshop is for you! Want a full day of dance and fun? Join the morning Dance Workshop and really get your groove on.
Week 6: August 3–7
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Grades 3 to 6 | 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Be part of a music video! Develop the skills needed to make the performance unforgettable! We’ll learn a variety of choreography styles, work on dance conditioning, and make some lasting friendships along the way. On the last day, we’ll watch our music video together on the big screen at a red carpet event. Want a full day of dance and fun? Join the morning Dance Workshop and really get your groove on.
Week 7: August 10 to 14
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Grades 6 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
One Week: Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Both Weeks: Tuition: $1064 | Insider Plus: $1010.80
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Immerse yourself in dance for one or two weeks this summer, while you improve your technique, develop artistry, learn repertoire, and experiment with student choreography. The schedule includes classes in ballet, pointe/pre pointe, jazz, contemporary, character, hip hop, conditioning, improvisation, and more. Explore dance in a fun and welcoming environment. The program culminates with an in-studio demonstration for families, and includes a field trip to Jacob’s Pillow in week 2 (schedule and additional fee TBD).
Week 3: July 13–17 and or Week 4: July 20–24
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HCA Ceramics Studio: 34 Hayden Rowe Street Suite 304
Grades 3 to 6 | 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuition: $380 | Insider Plus: $361
Instructor: HCA Ceramic Instructors
Use your imagination and get your hands dirty with clay! We’ll make both practical and fun objects as we learn hand-building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinching. Everyone will have the chance to make and decorate items of their own design, which will be glazed and fired.
CLICK ON WEEK FOR DETAILS
Week 1: June 29 to July 2
Week 2: July 6–10
Week 3: July 13–17
Week 4: July 20–24
Week 5: July 27–31
Week 6: Aug. 3–7
Grades 7 to 12 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuition: $380 | Insider Plus: $361
Instructor: HCA Ceramic Instructors
Get your hands dirty in this hands-on week of pottery! Beginners will explore wheel-throwing skills such as wedging clay, centering, forming vessels, and glazing; more experienced potters will focus on making complex forms. Everyone will work on creating functional pottery forms and learn about working in the HCA’s Ceramics Studio. CLICK ON WEEK FOR DETAILS
Week 1: June 29 to July 2
Week 3: July 13–17
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 6 to 12 | 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: Jodi Stevens
Make music with new friends in a fun, collaborative setting this summer! All instruments are welcome—you just need at least two years of experience. We will explore rock, pop, and traditional concert band music through exciting group arrangements and jam sessions.
Week 5: July 27–31
Grades 3 to 6 | 12:15 to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: Emily Vincent
Join our afternoon vocal performance ensemble focused on singing a varied repertoire to grow as musicians and performers! Inspired by HCA’s adult choir, Treblemakers, this program covers the basics of music theory, includes opportunities for solo work and student accompaniment, and ends in a small showcase for friends and family. For a full day of fun, register for the morning Show in a Week: Musical Movies, page 12.
Week 7: August 10–14
Explore theater and music through games, physical movement, storytelling, and finding your voice as we work together to build and devise a final show based on the week’s theme, to be performed for friends and family at the end of the week.
Grades 6 to 8 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Maureen Regan
Step into the spotlight and unleash your inner villain! In this fast-paced, wildly creative oneweek program, performers will work together to build an original musical revue inspired by Disney’s most iconic villains.
Week 5: July 27–31
Grades 3 to 5 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Maureen Regan
Get ready to shine like a Broadway star! In this upbeat, creativity-packed one-week program, kids will jump into the world of musical theater as they learn fun songs, play imaginative characters, and perform choreography inspired by Broadway shows
Week 6: August 3–7
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 to 11:30 a.m. (Mornings Only)
Tuition: $285 | Insider Plus: $271
Instructor: Emma Pawl
Calling all musical movie lovers! Join this week of exploring some of the greatest musical movie scores of all time—including The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, Grease, Wicked, and more! We will explore characters, songs, choreography, and scenes from the most iconic musical movies. For a full day of fun, register for the afternoon Camp Jr. Trebles! Details on page 11.
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 3 to 6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Libby Lit
Explore theater this week through the neverending list of Disney classics from Cinderella to 101 Dalmatians, Alice in Wonderland, and more! Through games, physical movement, storytelling, and finding your voice, we will perform scenes from the much-loved canon of Disney movies and musicals.
Week 8: August 17–21
Join our immersive theater experiences this summer and work together to create a full production. Our two-week programs include music and dance instruction, lessons in acting, stagecraft, and team-building. Beginners and more experienced performers are welcome!
Grades 4 to 8 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $1120 | Insider Plus: $1064
Instructor: Alyssa Surrette
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Two Public Performances: Saturday, July 11, 12 Noon and 2:30 p.m.
Week 1 and 2: June 29–July 10
(This program will run on Friday, July 3)
Grades 2 to 5 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $1120 | Insider Plus: $1064
Instructor: Emily Vincent
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home.
Two Public Performances: Saturday, July 25, 12 Noon and 2:30 p.m.
Weeks 3 and 4: July 13–24
Work behind-the-scenes and get hands-on experience bringing our summer productions to life. We’ll explore technical elements of theater from prop creation to lighting and sound design, depending on the focus of the week.
Grades 5 to 8 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $455 | Insider Plus: $432
Instructor: Casey Bowers
Prepare effective and useful props and backgrounds for our summer theater productions, including Encanto, Madagascar Jr., The Wizard of Oz, and more!
Week 1: June 29–July 2
Grades 5 to 8 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuition: $560 | Insider Plus: $532
Instructor: Casey Bowers & Ethan Moncur
Bring a production to life through lighting, set, and sound design, as well as prop and costume making and coordination. We’ll explore all of the technical elements of theater arts and help put on the Show in a Week: Disney Villains
Week 5: July 27–31
In a small group setting, discover what goes into creating and filming a story from writing and storyboarding to “Action” and “That’s a Wrap”! Get handson experience and work as a team to write a story of the group’s choosing before getting into the filmmaking process of directing and acting.
The week ends with a showcase of the sketches from day one and a trailer of the completed production. A link to the final edited project(s) will be provided by the end of the summer.
Tuition: $600 | Insider Plus: $570
Instructor: Evan Rivard
Week 2: July 6–10
Grades 2 to 4
Week 3: July 13–17
Grades 4 to 6
Week 4: July 20–24
Grades 7 to 9
Week 5: July 27–31
Grades 2 to 4
Week 7: August 10–14
Grades 4 to 6
The property on which the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) sits was once part of a large tract of farmland purchased from the Terry family in 1996 by the Town of Hopkinton. Soon after, five local artists petitioned the town to allow them to lease the property to create an art center. The town approved, and the 1.3-acre parcel of land, which included a farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings, was leased to the newly formed non-profit, the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA). The CAA utilized the farmhouse for art exhibits, classes, and events. Other buildings were not usable.
In 2005, the CAA hired Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects to create a plan to renovate the property. With help from the town of Hopkinton’s Community Preservation Act funds, the CAA started restoring the barn into usable space for classrooms and events. They stabilized the barn, created a new foundation, and configured an outdoor amphitheater.
In 2010, the CAA agreed to collaborate with Hopkinton’s community theater, Enter Stage Left Theater (ESL). Together, CAA and ESL were able to share resources for the benefit of both. A new organization was formed from the partnership between these two key cultural organizations. The new Hopkinton Center for the Arts became an official 501(c)(3) in March 2011. Enter Stage Left Theater became the HCA’s resident theater company.
Also, in 2011, the HCA was awarded a significant pledge of funds for a capital building campaign by the Hopkinton Community Endowment (HCE). The HCA and the HCE worked on a 2M capital building campaign to expand the facilities. With the addition of large Massachusetts Cultural Council and Franklin Center for the Arts grants, Hopkinton CPC and ADA funding, and the immense generosity of our community, particularly the Delbridge and Lotvin families, the HCA was finally able, after 19 years of fundraising, to move forward with renovations.
In 2015, the HCA opened its new arts center, consisting of a newly renovated, two-story barn with classroom space, a brand new gallery, and a 200-seat performance space. The Center houses classes in dance, music, fine arts, theater, and film and is now home to theatrical, dance, and musical performances year-round. In 2016, an anonymous donor gifted funds to renovate the farmhouse’s first floor into a ceramics studio.
98 Hayden Rowe Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 (508) 435–9222
info@hopartscenter.org HopArtsCenter.org
Our mission is to foster joy and belonging by artfully engaging a community where the creative spirit thrives.
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA), a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity, is a visual and performing arts center located within three miles of Routes 90 and 495, and an easy commute of the towns of Ashland, Holliston, Milford, Framingham, Upton, Southborough, Westboro, Medway, and other nearby MetroWest communities.
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