Creative Studios

A Summer Arts Program for Middle School Girls

Dates: July 19 – 25, 2025

Tuition: Boarding $1750 | Day $1350

Prerequisite: None

Ages: 11-14

In Creative Studios, girls immerse themselves in multiple artistic disciplines, exploring music, dance, and the visual arts in our beautiful, professional-grade studios. Guided by our faculty, campers are invited to both explore new art forms and build upon skills they already love. Whether they arrive with years of experience or are just beginning, they engage in projects that challenge them to expand their techniques, take creative risks, and grow as artists. Additional activities include field trips, working with guest artists, collaborative workshops, stage presence and performance, and opportunities to share their work. They complete the program with refined artistic skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to bring their creativity into any space they enter.

Learning Objectives:

Campers will discover and experiment with music, dance, and visual arts, gaining exposure to a variety of creative outlets.

Campers will build confidence by developing both new artistic skills and strengthening areas where they already shine.

Campers will be guided by our faculty to take creative risks, work collaboratively, and express themselves in supportive, inspiring studio spaces.

Campers will share their creativity through a culminating project that reflects their growth, imagination, and unique artistic voice.

General registration for 2025 will open January 15!

Programs fill on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit payment must be made to reserve a space at the time of registration in a program by check or credit card. All payments made after May 30 are non-refundable.

International campers are required to submit TOEFL scores and complete a virtual interview to assess English language proficiency.

For more information, please contact summer-programs@missporters.org

Sign up for an info session and to access early bird registration for 2026!

Early bird registration opens December 1, 2025. General registration opens on January 5, 2026.

Note: you will be taken to our registration website that requires you to create a login to access the Summer in Farmington registration forms.

A limited amount of financial aid is available.

To be considered for financial aid, please complete this form by March 1, 2025. Decisions will be communicated by April 1, 2025.

Why choose our camp?

I'd recommend this summer experience to parents of any girl who is looking for a safe, well-run, and creative summer with a focus on leadership, adventure, fun and inclusion.

Thankful and grateful, my kid had what she called "The best week of her life."

[She] misses camp a lot, she said it was the best week ever.

Our Water Planet

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Exploring Connecticut’s Ecosystems

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Farmington River Study

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (Talent Show)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

She Means Business

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:45 a.m. – Camper drop-off

9:00 a.m. – Discovering the CEO in You

10:30 a.m. – Break with snacks

10:45 a.m. – Brainstorm creative ideas and decide together how to design a small business as a social enterprise

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. – Money Matters: Personal Finance Basics

2:30 p.m. – Break with snacks

2:45 p.m. – Apply lessons to planning your business budget

4:00 p.m. – Choose your afternoon activity! (EX: swimming, Gaga Ball, friendship bracelets, arts & crafts)

5:00 p.m. – Camper pick-up

Fun with DNA

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:45 a.m. – Camper drop-off

9:00 a.m. – Cells, the Building Blocks of Life (create a 3D cell model)

10:30 a.m. – Break with snacks

10:45 a.m. – Use compound microscopes to view specimens representing the kingdoms of life

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. – DNA, the Blueprint of Life (build a DNA double helix)

2:30 p.m. – Break with snacks

2:45 p.m. – Extract DNA from plant cells

4:00 p.m. – Choose your afternoon activity! (EX: swimming, Gaga Ball, friendship bracelets, arts & crafts)

5:00 p.m. – Camper pick-up

Girls in Gear

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:45 a.m. – Camper drop-off

9:00 a.m. – Introduction to your motorcycle for the week (Welcome & Safety, Prep & Documentation)

10:30 a.m. – Break with snacks

10:45 a.m. – Remove bodywork and controls; wheels, exhaust suspension prep

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. – Let disassembly begin! (engine removal prep, frame and suspension breakdown)

2:30 p.m. – Break with snacks

2:45 p.m. – Engine external disassembly, wrap-up and group reflection

4:00 p.m. – Choose your afternoon activity! (EX: swimming, Gaga Ball, friendship bracelets, arts & crafts)

5:00 p.m. – Camper pick-up

Leaders in Training

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:45 a.m. – Arrival

9:00 a.m. – Leadership Workshops

11:30 a.m. – Support group transitions

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 p.m. – Shadow and assist in activity areas

3:00 p.m. – Mentorship check-ins

3:30 p.m. – Supervised practice leading a warm-up, game or activity

4:30 p.m. – Reflection, feedback, and goal setting

5:00 p.m. – Departure

Technology, Arts, and AI: Future Creator's Lab

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Tech Meets Art: Exploring the Digital Canvas

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – AI Artistry: Redfining Creativity

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (kickball tournament)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Idea Lab

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Unpacking Human-centered Design

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Idea to Impact: Prototyping for Change

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (Color Wars)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Global Discourse: A Leadership Exploration

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – The Politics of Peacekeeping

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Speak Up! Engaging in Respectful Conversations

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (movie night)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Issues to Action

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Opportunities and Challenges of Globalization

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Global Goals in Action: Understanding the UN’s Path to Sustainability

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (campfire, S’mores, and yard games)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Lead With Impact

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Naming Your Purpose, Knowing Your Path

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Frameworks for Social Change

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (Guest speaker followed by bonfire and S’mores)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Leading Well

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Life in Balance: Exploring the Seven Elements of Wellness

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Element 1: Physical – Creative Movement Workshop

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (Talent Show!)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Resilience and Risk-taking

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Lead & Lean: Harnessing Collaborative Strength

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Trust Tower Challenge

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (Color Wars!)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Principles and Practice

Sample schedule, subject to change

8:00 a.m. – Wake up

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and 1-on-1 check-ins for International+ campers

9:30 a.m. – Leadership Compass: Finding Your Direction

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Blueprint for Leaders: What Sets them Apart?

3:00 p.m. – Camper free time (down time in dorm, snacks at the Daisy, change for afternoon activities)

3:45 p.m. – Gather & Go

4:00 p.m. – Afternoon activities

5:30 p.m. – Dinner

6:30 p.m. – Evening activity (campfire, S’mores and yard games)

8:30 p.m. – Dorm meeting and games

9:30 p.m. – Relax and prepare for bed

10:00 p.m. – Lights out