The Hive (ages 5-12) provides an ideal atmosphere for young explorers to make connections to contemporary art, artists, nature, and ideas, as well as to each other. Using the studios as a home base, campers venture through the Sculpture Park and the natural landscape to discover how artists use artistic, scientific, and social tools to investigate ideas about self, community, and the environment.
A week at The Hive is more than artmaking. It’s about communicating, experimenting, seeing from new perspectives, and coming together as a group to design and construct collaborative sculptures. Each camper’s personal interests and unique abilities are welcomed and complement those of new friends, while everyone learns from each other. The campers’ joyful pride in their collective accomplishments is shared with family and friends during each week’s Friday Celebration in the Sculpture Park.
Teen Summer Studio (ages 13-16) offers a vibrant and engaging environment for campers ages 13–16 looking to explore fresh creative mediums. Working directly with emerging contemporary artists, Teen Summer Studio participants are equipped with the tools and inspiration to take their art to the next level.
Guided by experienced artist-educators, Teen Summer Studio participants spend the morning venturing through deCordova’s Sculpture Park and natural landscape to discover how artists use artistic, scientific, and social tools to investigate ideas about self, community, and the environment. In the afternoons, campers engage with visiting artists and enjoy open studio time, learning about and experimenting with a diverse array of mediums. Visiting artists and other guests work with teens to refine their artistic voice and thoughtfully present their work. Teen Summer Studio participants are encouraged to take creative risks, embrace self-expression, and develop confidence and independence.
For more information on Summer 2026 at the Hive and Teen Summer Studio please visit: https://thetrustees.org/program/the-hive/
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Summer Camps
51 Sandy Pond Rd
Lincoln MA 01773
(781) 259-3604
Website: https://thetrustees.org/program/the-hive/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decordovaSPandM
Email: deCordovaCamps@thetrustees.org
