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SPRING & SUMMER 2026


SPOTLIGHT ON

JUNE CLASSES & CAMPS


Dear Friends,


Welcome to our SPOTLIGHT ON JUNE CLASSES & CAMPS!


We are excited to share a sampling of upcoming classes, workshops, and camps. From building puppets to fused glass beachscapes there are so many ways to expand your imagination!


Summer Camp season is almost here! ☀️ Each week from mid June to late August, the Park will be filled with kids & teens finding their creative voices and forming friendships with fellow campers! Take a moment to browse the camps section of our Spring-Summer 2026 digital catalog and register your Happy Camper for a fun-filled week at Glen Echo Park.


This is not a full list of classes, so be sure to check out our digital catalog to see our entire array of offerings.


We can't wait to see what you create at the Park in June!

ARTS & MEDIA

Introduction to Screenprinting Workshop

June 14 (one session) | Sunday @ 1pm – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

CERAMICS & POTTERY

Home Studio Independent Study for Continuing Students

Begins June 1 | Mondays @ 8am – 10pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Teen Tuesday (Ages 13-18)

Begins June 2 | Tuesdays @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Teen Thursday (Ages 13-18)

Begins June 4 | Thursdays @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

DANCE & MOVEMENT

Ballroom & Latin Sampler

Begins June 1 | Mondays @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Beginning Swing Dance

Begins June 1 | Mondays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Flamenco Dancing with Shawls (Mantón)

Begins June 3 | Wednesdays @ 7pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Improvisation & Performance

Begins Jun 3 | Wednesdays @ 10:45am – 12:15pm | Learn More & Register >>

Dance and Theatre Improvisation

Begins Jun 5 | Fridays @ 10:45am – 12:15pm | Learn More & Register >>

Yoga For All Levels

Begins June 7 | Sundays @ 6pm – 7:15pm | Learn More & Register >>

Flamenco Dancing with Bastón (Cane)

Begins June 8 | Mondays @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1 Level 1- FUNdamentals

Begins June 10 | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 1 FUNdamentals

Begins June 10 | Wednesdays @ 7:45pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Dips, Drops & Fancy Footwork Workshop

June 29 (one session) | Monday @ 7pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

DRAWING & PAINTING

Expressive Figure & Portrait Drawing

Begins May 28 | Thursdays @ 7pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Plein Air: Painting Brunswick’s Historic Canal Town Workshop

Begins May 29 (three sessions) | Friday, Saturday, Sunday @ 10am – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Visiting Artist Elaine S. Wilson: “Back to Basics: Deeper Seeing and Thinking” Workshop

Begins May 30 (two sessions) | Saturday, Sunday @ 10am – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Visual Journaling: Intensive Creativity Workout (ONLINE)

Begins June 6 | Saturdays @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wild Animals in Colored Pencil (ONLINE)

Begins June 10 | Wednesdays @ 5pm – 7pm | Learn More & Register >>

Learning to Draw and Paint

Begins June 22 | Fridays @ 4pm – 6:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Mastering the Art of Color Mixing Week Workshop

Begins June 22 | Monday - Friday @ 9:30am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

FUSED GLASS

Easy Beachscapes and Landscapes Workshop

Begins June 13 (two sessions) | Saturday, Sunday @ 10am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

GLASSBLOWING

Glassblowing classes & workshops are full through the end of August 2026. Registration for Fall/Winter offerings will open in August.

MUSIC

Visit the Washington Conservatory of Music's website to learn more about Private Music Lessons. See the "CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS" section below for a selection of summer music camps for kids beginning in June. Browse the Camps section of the catalog >>

PHOTOGRAPHY

Basic: Introduction to Black and White Developing and Printing

Begins June 4 | Thursdays @ 7pm – 10pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Preparing For Your Next Exhibit Workshop

June 7 (one session) | Sunday @ 9:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Basic: Digital Printing from Lightroom Classic Workshop

June 13 (one session) | Saturday @ 10am – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Darkness + Time

Begins June 16 | Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Learn Large Format Cyanotype

Begins June 16 | Tuesdays @ 6:30 – 10pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Tricolor Gum Bichromate Printing Workshop

Begins June 27 (two sessions) | Saturday & Sunday @ 9am – 6 pm | Learn More & Register >>

PUPPETRY

Found Object Puppet Building (Ages 13-17)

Begins June 17 | Wednesdays @ 3pm – 5pm | Learn More & Register >>

SCULPTURE & STONE CARVING

Stone Carving Thursdays

Begins June 11 | Thursdays @ 10:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

SILVERSMITHING

Silver Passport: Hooks, Toggles, Earwires, Oh My! Workshop

June 20 (one session) | Saturday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Discover Sterling Silver Clay Workshop

Begins June 27 (two sessions) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10:30am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Beginning Silversmithing

Begins July 5 | Sundays @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS

After Camp (Ages 5-12) 

Weekly Registration | Monday – Friday* @ 2pm - 6pm

*Special daily pricing is avialable for single day camp programs from June 29 - July 2

6/22 - 6/26 | 6/29 - 7/2 | 6/29 | 6/30 | 7/1 | 7/2

Family Camp (Ages 3-5) Monday

June 15 (one session) | Monday @ 9am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Family Camp (Ages 3-5) Tuesday

June 16 (one session) | Tuesday @ 9am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Amazing Alphabet Art Frolic Camp (Ages 5 – 8) 

Begins June 22 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Land and Sea Creatures Art Camp (Ages 12-16)

Begins June 22 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Pop Songs for Young Voices Camp (Ages 5-8) 

Begins June 22 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Studio Arts Camp (Ages 8-12)

Begins June 22 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Digital Photography & Photoshop Camp (Ages 9-13) 

Begins June 22 | Monday – Friday @ 1pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Nature Inspired Art Camp (Ages 5-8)

Begins June 29 | Monday – Thursday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Painting Life Camp (Ages 8-11)

Begins June 29 | Monday – Thursday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

CLASSES FOR KIDS

CHILDREN'S DANCE

Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

Begins June 9 | Tuesdays @ 4:15pm – 4:55pm | Learn More & Register >>

Hip Hop (Ages 6-12)

Begins June 9 | Tuesdays @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Budding Ballerinas (Ages 3-6)

Begins June 10 | Wednesdays @ 4pm – 4:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ballet Tap Combo Class (Ages 6-12)

Begins June 10 | Wednesdays @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

2026 SUMMER CAMPS


Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment with classes in:


Aquatic Life & Nature | Arts & Media | Dance & Movement | Drawing, Painting & Crafts | Fused Glass | Music | Theater | & More!

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The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland.