Art Colony is CMA’s day camp program that allows children to immerse themselves in week-long innovative arts courses taught by professional artists. Classes run from 10 AM to 4 PM with supervised play from 9-10 AM and 4-5 PM included.
Summer Art Colony
About Art Colony at Governors Island
Ages 8-15
Parents drop off campers with CMA staff at the Battery Maritime Building between 8:30 – 8:50 AM, and the staff takes the class on the 9 AM Ferry to the island (a quick 8-minute ride). There, they can enjoy an hour of supervised outdoor play until class begins. Art class runs from 10 AM – 4 PM with an hour outdoor lunch break at noon. Campers must bring lunch, water bottles, sunscreen and hats. A refrigerator is available for storing lunch. Students will have additional supervised outdoor play after class before riding the 5 PM Ferry back to the Maritime Building. Parents should meet campers for pick up at the Battery Maritime Building at 5 PM. For information about our early drop off and late pick up options, please see below.
About Art Colony at CMA
Ages 6-11
Starting at 9 AM, campers can enjoy an hour of open art activities including free draw and sculpture at the museum. Art class runs from 10 AM – 4 PM with an hour lunch break and supervised outdoor play time at a local park (weather permitting). Campers must bring lunch and snacks. A refrigerator is available for storing lunch. Students will enjoy additional open art activities after class. Parents should meet campers for pick up between 4 and 5 PM. For information about our early drop off and late pick up options, please see below.
Please note that classes at Charlton Street may take a field trip during the week to one of NYC’s many cultural institutions. CMA staff will provide details about the group’s field trip.
Early Drop Off/Late Pick-Up
For Governors Island Art Colony: Participants can be dropped off at CMA’s main location on Charlton Street from 8AM to 8:30 AM. At 8:30 AM, CMA staff will accompany the kids on the 1 train from Houston St to South Ferry to meet the 9 AM ferry to Governors Island. CMA Staff cannot wait past 8:30 for late arrivals; if you are running late you will be responsible for escorting your child to the Battery Maritime Building. Children should bring an active metro card with them each morning. Parents may also pick up at CMA’s Charlton Street location. At 5:15PM, CMA staff will accompany Art Colony children on the 1 train from South Ferry to Houston St. Parents will then pick up their children between 5:40-6:00 PM at CMA. Children should bring an active metro card with them each day. Fee: An additional $25 per child per week for early drop off OR late pick-up; $50 per child per week for BOTH early drop off and late pick up. You must register in advance for this service.
For CMA Art Colony: CMA will offer supervised early drop off between 8-9 AM as well as late pick up between 5-6 PM at 103 Charlton St. Fee: An additional $25 per child per week for early drop off OR late pick-up; $50 per child per week for BOTH early drop off and late pick up. You must register in advance for this service.
Please note: CMA requires a total of 5 students per week to participate in the early drop off and late pick up programs in order to provide this service. You will be notified 2 weeks prior to the start of the class if CMA is unable to accommodate your request for early drop off or late pick up.
Please contact Valerie Kharchenko at vkharchenko@cmany.org to sign up.
Winter Art Colony
Winter Art Colony is now closed. Stay tuned for the next winter session.
Spring Art Colony
Spring Art Colony is now closed. Stay tuned for the next spring session.