Museum Youth Camps
MAC camps are based on the concept that young people benefit from hands-on learning experiences. Camp activities stimulate creativity, refine artistic skill, and inspire wonder for the natural world through scientific exploration. Each camp includes time in the galleries with one of our Museum Educators.
MAC Day Camps
The MAC’s camps are designed for young learners to benefit from hands-on learning experiences. We strive to encourage creativity, refine artistic skill, and inspire wonder for the world through scientific exploration. Each camp includes a tour of the museum from one of our educators.
Spring Break Day Camps 2026
Art Adventures! Day Camp for grades 1 - 5
Wednesday-Friday, April 8-10, 2026
9 am-3 pm
Cost per camper: $60 members, $65 non-members
Get creative! Enjoy working with a variety of 2D and 3D techniques and materials to produce unique artwork. Get hands-on with printmaking, clay, painting, freeform sculpture, leather, beading and more. Register for 1 day or for all!
Register for Wednesday, April 8
Register for Thursday, April 9
Register for Friday, April 10
MAC to Basics: Campbell House Comics for Grades 6-8
Wednesday-Friday, April 8-10, 2026
9 am-3 pm
Cost per camper: $60 members, $65 non-members
Campbell House Comics connects the history of the Campbell House and Browne’s Addition to the art of storytelling. Campers will tour the house, explore its artifacts and use their observations to imagine characters and settings rooted in early 1900s Spokane, then they'll learn to bridge the gap between local history and their own artistic expression.
Register for one day or for all! No prior drawing or comic-making experience is needed.
Register for Wednesday, April 8
Register for Thursday, April 9
Register for Friday, April 10
Each spring break camper will receive a limited-edition Garbage Goat brick kit, available only at the MAC during the Brick by Brick: We Built This City exhibition.
Meet our Camp Instructors
Abak Anei, MAC to Basics Instructor
Abak holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Eastern Washington University, with a focus on Africana Studies, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Museum Studies at Southern University at New Orleans. Her goal is to connect complex historical narratives with youth through creative education and thought-provoking storytelling. With a background in leadership and a certification in DEI, she is passionate about developing programming that empowers the next generation to see themselves reflected in our shared history.
Athaylia Begay, MAC to Basics Instructor
Athaylia Begay recently graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe, New Mexico, where she studied American Indian Art History. A member of the Diné and Anishinaabe tribes, she brings experience with multiple tribal art styles and her passion for art history to the classroom.
Athaylia has been part of the MAC team since 2021. In addition to her role in Visitor Services, she has created artistic projects for the Education and Marketing teams at the museum for Minecraft: The Exhibition, and DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, Journey from Sketch to Screen. She first became involved at the MAC through a Tribal Teen docent program in 2016 and has known ever since that her goal is to teach art at museums. She has been a summer camp instructor since 2024.
“Expression and creativity have always been therapeutic outlets for me. To help kids develop their creative expression and use it to cope with life’s tougher moments is my life goal. I enjoy creating a fun classroom environment with no expectation of skill. I believe the responsibility of an artist is to help their community grow and create beautiful things, whatever that looks like for them.”
Gloria Fox, Art Adventures Instructor
Color and imagery have been lifelong interests for Gloria. She currently focuses on watercolor painting but dabbles in many other art forms. As a young adult she attended EWU for two years and graduated from UW with a BA in General Art, a BFA in Sculpture, and a provisional Secondary Teaching Certificate. Since that time, she has offered children's summer art camps at her home, continued her 30+ years of involvement with children's and adult programs at the MAC, and lent her efforts to several volunteer organizations. She is a member of River Ridge Association of Fine Arts, the Northwest Watercolor Society, and a signature member of Spokane Watercolor Society. She continually exhibits in a number of shows and events in the Spokane region. Her work can be seen at local arts events and periodically in galleries. Her goal is to keep growing as an artist and continue her watercolor career in a meaningful and engaging way.
“As an artist I am inspired by many things - patterns, light and shadow, color and the mood of a particular place or subject. I am often influenced by the drama of nature. Artistic expression is my means of responding to the world around me. It's an attempt to capture the essence of what is attracting my attention and communicate the emotional and visual aspects to others."
Amanda Hiebert, STEAM Camp Instructor
Amanda is a Spokane native who has volunteered, interned, and contracted with the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture since 2013. Amanda earned her BA in Communication & Public Relations from Eastern Washington University (’15) and MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University (’16). Prior to completing her Elementary Education Certificate at Whitworth University (’22), she discovered her passion for working directly with students and communities through non-profit arts admin roles at both Gonzaga University and The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. Amanda has had the privilege of leading the MAC's Full STEAM Ahead Summer camps since 2023. During the school year, she co-teaches 2nd and 3rd grade, leads STEAM and Coding clubs, and is the 4th through 5th Grade ‘Math is Cool’ Coach at Saint George's School. When not in the classroom or studio, Amanda can be found enjoying live music and local art, reading, or exploring the beautiful PNW with her husband Trevin and their two children.
“I love watching campers put their creative problem-solving skills to the test.”