Sweet & Savory One-Day Baking Camp!
Back by popular demand!
Monday, February 16th, 2026
For children ages 7 - 12
$100 future members, $80 members
Located at First Coast Cultural Center
6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Get ready to make delicious sweet and savory baked goods for breakfast, lunch, and dessert! You children will learn valuable skills in the kitchen, bring home recipies to use in the new year, and work as a team in FCCC's culinary space with chef instructors! Children will learn about kitchen safety, basic measurements, and so much more!
Summer Camps
2026 Theme: Up, Up, & Away!
This summer, children will explore everything that is Up, Up, and Away! Think dragons, planets, all things that fly, and more! Each week offers a different theme and campers will explore our galleries and outdoor space, as well as new art mediums, led by professional art teachers in a peaceful, safe setting. They’ll draw, paint, construct, sculpt, and more in the studios, make new friends, and build confidence!
Registration is open!
Week One, June 2nd - 6th (4 day): Fantasy Flyers
Imagine a world where fairies, dragons, and pegasus fly in the sky! This week’s theme, Fantasy Flyers, will explore fantasy creatures and adventures that fly. Campers will draw, paint, sculpt, print, and more while learning about folklore.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$250 per child, $220 for FCCC Members
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Week Two, June 8th - 12th: Space and beyond!
Looking at space with an artistic eye, children will experiment and create projects inspired by the planets, stars, constellations, and also look at different kinds of “space” such as value and compositional space. Using drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture, students will explore what it means to look at space.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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Week Three, June 15th - 19th: Things with Wings
Is it a bird, is it a plane? This week's theme, Things with Wings, will explore animals, machines, and creations that have wings! Think birds, insects, planes, etc. Campers will create drawings, sculptures, and more inspired by things with wings.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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Week Four, June 22nd - 26th: Artful Engineering
Bridging the gap between art and engineering, campers this week will create projects inspired by machines in the sky! Think planes, helicopters, hot air balloons, kites, and more.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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2-Day Drama Camp at FCCC, June 29th - 30th
Children will work with Disney Acting Coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 12:00pm
$140 per child, $120 for FCCC Members
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Week Five, July 6th - 10th: Aerial Perspective
What does an astronaut see from space when looking down at Earth? What does a bird see when flying through the sky? This week is all about aerial perspective. Campers will draw, paint, and create artworks from different perspectives, expressing their own interpretations with their imaginations.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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Week Six, July 13th - 17th: Textures in the Sky
This week campers will create patterned collage, textile work, clay patterns, and paint with unusual tools to create a variety of textures! They’ll explore our galleries and outside space to find inspiration in the clouds, sunrises/sunsets, rain, and more.
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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Week Seven, July 20th - 24th: Reaching the Sun
Reach for the sun! This week is all about exploring what reaches for the sun- from redwood trees to high mountains. Campers will use drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more to learn about all things that grow towards the sun!
Ages: 6 - 12
Drop off: 9:00am
Pick up: 3:00pm
$310 per child, $275 for FCCC Members
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Drama and Art - Winter Break One-Day Camp
Monday, December 29, 2025
For children ages 7 - 12
Drama: 9 AM - 11 AM, Art: 11 AM - 3 PM
Baking - Winter Break One-Day Camp
Monday, December 29, 2025
For children ages 7 - 12, 9 AM - 3 PM
Baking - Winter Break Two-Day Camp
Tuesday, December 30 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Ages 7-12, 9 AM - 3 PM
Papermaking and Thoughtful Poetry
Saturday, November 15
Ages 5-10, 9 AM - 11 AM
Summer Camp at
Alhambra Theatre and Dining
Ages 8-17
$510 for FCCC members, $560 for future members
Each camp week is from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and includes 2 weeks of programming, the musical showcase, and 1 meal and 1 complimentary showcase ticket per registered child.
This year's performance will be announced soon.
Alhambra Camp: 1 Sold Out
Week 1: June 30 - July 3
Week 2: July 7 - July 11
Showcase: July 14
OR
Alhambra Camp 2: Sold Out
Week 1: July 21 - July 25
Week 2: July 28 - August 1
Showcase: August 4
*Camps are non-refundable.
Transfers may be approved upon request.
2025 Summer Camps are here!
2025 Summer Art, Culinary, and Drama Camps
Exploration Vacation: Florida Life
All weeks are Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm
at First Coast Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
$300 for future members, $270 for current members
What will students do?
Students ages 6 years old through 12 years old will create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art using a variety of tools and techniques, led by professional art teachers in a peaceful, safe setting. Each week children will draw, sculpt, build, paint, explore the galleries, and more, related to the weekly theme.
What makes this summer camp unique?
Children will not only explore high quality art making techniques, but also search through the galleries (at FCCC location), play outside, and observe the natural world like art detectives!
*Camps are non-refundable.
Transfers may be approved upon request.
Week ONE: Monday, June 2 - Friday, June 6 The Science of Art Sold Out
9:00AM - 11:00AM - Drama/Improv with Acting Coach Sheri Lahris
11:00AM - 3:00PM - Art making with FCCC Art Teachers
In the mornings, children will work with Disney Acting Coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group
and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence.
In the afternoon, the children will paint, sculpt, draw, print, and play games, while learning about artists and art history and the "A-ha!" moments of creating.
Week TWO: Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13: Who lives at the Shoreline? Sold Out
9:00AM - 11:00AM - Drama/ Improv with Acting Coach Sheri Lahris
11:00AM - 3:00PM - Art making with FCCC Art Teachers
In the mornings, children will work with Disney Acting Coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group
and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence.
In the afternoon, the children will paint, sculpt, draw, print, and play games, while learning about artists and art history and the "A-ha!" moments of creating.
Week THREE: Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20: Natural Florida Sold Out
Students will learn about Florida's flora and fauna through exploration and discovery. They will draw and paint native species of plants and animals,
and discover prehistoric life that still remains, along with invasive species and the impacts through an artful lens.
Week FOUR: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27: Sunset Oranges Registration Closed
Warm colors are a theme this week, along with the study of fruit as it relates to the region, and in art.
NO CAMP during 4th of July week
Week FIVE: Monday, July 7 -Friday, July 11: City Life at the Beach Registration Closed
What makes beach towns' architecture so interesting? Students will draw, paint, print, and build a cityscape around a beach view.
Week SIX: Monday, July 14 -Friday, July 18: Ocean TexturesSold Out
Students will create "sandy", "rough", "salty", '"scaly", and more textures out of clay, paint, and printmaking, such as Gyotaku fish printing.
Week SEVEN: Monday, July 21 -Friday, July 25: Under the SeaSold Out
Students will study sea creatures of all kinds, including those more unknown at the depths of the ocean, and represent them in an artful way.
Culinary Camp Week 1: Monday, July 28 -Friday, August 1 Sold Out
Campers will explore age-appropriate cooking skills and kitchen safety, along with safe practices, introductory nutrition concepts, dining etiquette and more. Each day campers will make a variety of dishes and explore new ingredients and foods. Please contact us about food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can accommodate your camper. Closed-toed sneakers are required. (Please note that the week A of culinary camp and week 8 of Arts camp are during the same week.)
Culinary Camp Week 2: Monday, August 4 - Thursday, August 8 (4 days) Sold Out
Campers will explore age-appropriate cooking skills and kitchen safety, along with safe practices, introductory nutrition concepts, dining etiquette and more. Each day campers will make a variety of dishes and explore new ingredients and foods. Please contact us about food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can accommodate your camper. Closed-toed sneakers are required.
Winter Break Art and Drama Camp: Sweet Sculptures!
December 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 2025
Four full days, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
9:00AM - 11:00AM - Drama and Improv with Acting Coach Sheri Lahris
11:00AM - 3:00PM - Art making with FCCC Teaching Staff
For children 6 years old through 12 years old, $260 non members, $230 members
Yummy! The theme of "Sweets" takes the cake during this fun filled 4 day art and drama camp.
In the mornings, children will work with Disney Acting Coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group
and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence.
In the afternoon, the children will paint, sculpt, draw, print, and play games, while learning about artist Wayne Thiebaud.
Known for painting and sculpting the theme of cakes, cookies, pies, and candies, Thiebaud will inspire campers to get into the holiday spirit artistically!
Winter Break Culinary Camp
December 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 2025 (4 days)
Full days, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
For children 6 years old through 12 years old
$260 non members, $230 members
Program information:
Students 6 years old through 12 years old will bake and cook and so much more!
Little chefs will learn kitchen safety, accurate measurements, how to prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including fresh soups and sauces with herbs from FCCC's garden,
and other practical skills, such as dining etiquette, and how to "clean as you go" with a Culinary Instructor.
What Summer Camps are not full yet in St. Johns County? See below for fun, educational, and unique children's programs!
Summer Art Camps 2024
2024
Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at
First Coast Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
About the program:
Students ages 6 years old through 12 years old will create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art using a variety of tools and techniques, led by professional art teachers in a peaceful, safe setting. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore a different topic!
What makes this summer camp unique?
Children will not only explore high quality art making techniques, but also search through the galleries (at FCCC location), play outside, and observe the natural world like art detectives!
Youth Drama and Improv Camp 2024
Disney and Nickelodeon Acting Coach, Sheri Lahris
July 29 - August 2, 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
$175, $160 for members
Build skills and technique while having fun! Dive into the world of acting through improvisation, monologues, scene work, and more. Beginners and veterans will take their craft to the next level in a relaxed atmosphere. Tailored to meet the needs and goals of the individual students: auditions, characterizations, drama, comedy, you name it! Seasoned Acting Coach Sheri Lahris leads students.
Summer Culinary Camps 2024
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm at Sawgrass Village
6000B Sawgrass Village Circle
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Weeks:
- Week 1 - June 3 - 7
- Week 2 - June 17 - 21
- Week 3 - July 1 - 5 (closed on July 4 * note prorated pricing)
- Week 4 - July 15 -19
$370, $350 for FCCC members
Program information:
Students 6 years old through 12 years old will learn kitchen safety, accurate measurements, how to prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including fresh soups and sauces with herbs from FCCC's garden, and other practical skills, such as dining etiquette, and how to "clean as you go" with Culinary Instructor, Charlotte Chastain.
Summer Camp at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining!2024
Camp time is from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Week 1 - June 24 - 28
- Week 2 - July 1 - 5 (closed 4th of July)
Musical Showcase : July 8
Ages 8-17
$560; $510 for FCCC Members
The camp includes 2 weeks of programming, the musical showcase, and 1 meal and 1 complimentary showcase ticket per registered child.
This year's performance is "Disco Knights".
SOLD OUT
Winter Break Art Camp 2023/2024 SOLD OUT
The Art of Texture
January 3-5, Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (3 days)
Ages 7 - 11
$180 non-members, $162 members
