August 2026
Summer Kids Camp – Theater
Art League of Ocean City Kids Summer Camp – Theater
Lost Treasure in Egypt (Original Production by Kathryn Redden)
August 3 – August 6, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 6–13
$150 Members | $180 Non-Members
Join the Art League of Ocean City for an adventurous Theater Summer Camp led by instructor Kathryn Redden. Campers will learn core theater skills while preparing for an original production, Lost Treasure in Egypt, which follows an archaeologist and her team as they uncover ancient artifacts and the magical surprises surrounding them.
Participants will build confidence and creativity through hands-on theater training, including stage presence, dialogue, collaboration, script analysis, and improvisation. Each day includes theater instruction in the morning, lunch and recess from 12:00–1:00 PM, and continued skill-building in the afternoon.
The week culminates in a live performance on Thursday afternoon, allowing campers to showcase their hard work for family and friends.
Register here:
https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/2859
Instructor: Kathryn E. Redden
Kathryn Redden is the Artistic Director of the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company and brings extensive experience as a director, actor, producer, and educator. She founded a long-running summer theater academy and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Salisbury University. Kathryn is also a practicing visual artist and former Art League exhibitor, blending performance and visual storytelling in her teaching.
Summer Kids Camp – Visual Arts
Art League of Ocean City Kids Summer Camp – Visual Arts
Ancient Egypt
August 3 – August 6, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 6–13
$150 Members | $180 Non-Members
Travel back in time at the Art League of Ocean City’s Visual Arts Summer Camp with instructor Barbara Miller. Inspired by the art and culture of Ancient Egypt, campers will create imaginative 2D and 3D artworks while exploring symbols, structures, and stories from this fascinating era.
Campers will work in a variety of mediums, collaborate with the Theater Camp by helping design sets and props, and participate in daily plein air painting sessions to create an entry for Kids Paint OC. Each day includes guided art instruction, lunch and recess from 12:00–1:00 PM, and continued creative exploration in the afternoon.
The week concludes on Thursday with a student art show, followed by attending the Theater Camp’s production where campers’ artwork will be featured.
Register here:
https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/2861
Artists Paint OC Festival
Save the date for our 21st Artists Paint OC August 12th-16th, 2026!
Experience the beauty of Ocean City through plein air painting during Artists Paint OC, a five-day celebration of art, creativity, and coastal inspiration. Artists will paint throughout Ocean City and the surrounding area, capturing everything from beaches and bays to maritime scenes and local life.
2026 Registration
This limited competition is open to just 50 artists (18+), so early registration is encouraged. Participants will display and sell their work at our Wet Paint Sale, with the opportunity to win over $6,000 in awards, including a $2,500 First Place prize and the $1,000 Spirit of OC Award, along with several specialty awards celebrating light, maritime scenes, nocturnes, and more.
Artists are also invited to participate in the Quick Paint Competition on August 16, where painters create works against the clock in downtown Ocean City before returning to the Arts Center for judging and a public art sale.
The event will be juried by acclaimed painter Kevin Fitzgerald, whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally.
Registration is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
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$50 – Art League Members
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$65 – Non-Members
Registration includes participation in the Artists Paint OC event and the Quick Paint Competition.