Creative Summer Days for Kids Ages 6–12
Hands-on themed weeks filled with curiosity, choice, and joyful making.
Crafty Kids Club is a flexible, creativity-centered summer program designed for children who love to make, explore, and build confidence in a calm, supportive studio environment.
Each week is inspired by a unique theme, and children can register for mornings, afternoons, full days, or select individual days to fit their summer schedule.
Whether attending one day or a full week, every child leaves with meaningful, hands-on creations — and a sense of creative pride.
✨ How Crafty Kids Club Works
- Monday–Friday | 9:00am–5:00pm
- Morning, afternoon, and full-day options available
- Register by 6:00pm the evening prior
- Small daily capacity to maintain a high-quality studio experience
Each day includes complete take-home projects. Children attending multiple days will see their creations build and connect throughout the week’s theme for a more immersive creative experience.
Our model is intentionally flexible. Rather than rotating through rigid activities, children choose from curated projects inspired by the weekly theme. Studio staff provide guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the day.
No art experience needed — just curiosity and imagination.
🎨 Summer 2026 Weekly Themes
🎨 Color Lab
Dive into bold color, texture, and creative experimentation.
This high-energy week is all about exploring paint, pattern, and playful design.
What We’ll Explore:
• Color blending and paint techniques
• Canvas and abstract art
• Mixed media layering
• Fabric and textile design
• Curating a personal art collection
Each day includes complete take-home projects. Children attending multiple days will see their creations build into a vibrant mini “gallery showcase” by week’s end.
🌿 Nature Makers
Inspired by the outdoors, texture, and natural beauty.
This week blends creativity with earthy materials and calming design.
What We’ll Explore:
• Pressed flower and botanical art
• Clay leaf dishes and organic shapes
• Nature weaving and textured fibers
• Rock and wood surface painting
• Creating a coordinated décor collection
Daily projects stand alone, while multi-day participants can expand their pieces into a cohesive nature-inspired collection.
🐉 Mythical Creatures
Design, build, and bring imagination to life.
Crafters will invent their own magical creatures and the worlds they inhabit.
What We’ll Explore:
• Creature design and sketching
• Sculpting or soft construction
• Habitat building
• Accessories and magical details
• Diorama-style display pieces
Children attending multiple days can build an immersive creature world by week’s end.
🧁 Mini Makers
Tiny creations. Big creativity.
This week is dedicated to small-scale crafting and detailed design.
What We’ll Explore:
• Mini furniture and décor
• Clay food charms and accessories
• Shadow boxes and display builds
• Textile miniatures
• Designing a themed mini space
Multi-day participants can build a fully imagined mini world throughout the week.
📖 Storytelling Studio
Where crafting meets imagination and narrative.
This week blends visual art with creative storytelling.
What We’ll Explore:
• Character design and illustration
• Setting creation and scene building
• Comic strips and visual storytelling
• Handmade journals and bookbinding
• Personalized creative collections
Children attending multiple days can build a connected story world and bound creative keepsake.
🌊 Ocean & Summer Glow
Bright, beachy, and full of sunshine vibes.
A joyful mid-summer celebration of light, color, and seasonal creativity.
What We’ll Explore:
• Suncatchers and light-based crafts
• Summer jewelry and accessories
• Painted keepsake boxes
• Clay sea-inspired creations
• Building a coordinated summer collection
Multi-day crafters can expand their projects into a cohesive summer memory set.
🧵 Fiber & Fashion Lab
Hands-on textile exploration — Knot & Purl style.
This week introduces crafters to fiber arts and wearable design.
What We’ll Explore:
• Beginner hand sewing
• Simple weaving techniques
• Embroidery basics
• Textile decorating and design
• Wearable or decorative fiber creations
Children attending multiple days can build a small textile collection by week’s end.
🎶 Music Makers Studio
Where rhythm meets creativity and sound inspires design.
This energetic and expressive week invites crafters to explore music-inspired art and hands-on creative sound projects.
What We’ll Explore:
• Designing and decorating simple handmade instruments
• Rhythm-inspired painting and abstract sound art
• Album cover design and visual storytelling
• Lyric-inspired creative journaling
• Building a personalized music-themed collection
Each day includes complete take-home projects. Children attending multiple days can expand their creations into a coordinated music-inspired creative set — blending sound, color, and self-expression.
Perfect for kids who love music, movement, and making.
🌍 Games Lab
Design it. Build it. Play it.
This interactive week invites campers to become game designers — creating original board games, card games, and playful challenges from start to finish.
What We’ll Explore:
• Designing original board games
• Creating game pieces and tokens
• Building spinner wheels and interactive elements
• Card design and rule writing
• Custom game boxes and packaging
Each day includes complete creative components. Children attending multiple days can build a fully playable, original game by week’s end.
Perfect for kids who love strategy, imagination, and hands-on building.
🎃 Spooky in the Sun
A little Halloween magic in the middle of summer.
A playful week blending creativity with whimsical spooky fun.
What We’ll Explore:
• Creature and monster design
• Mini haunted builds
• Glow-in-the-dark art
• Potion bottle crafts
• Building a themed spooky display
Multi-day crafters can create an expanded Halloween-inspired collection by week’s end.
🧡 Studio Experience & Capacity
Crafty Kids Club is capped daily to ensure a calm, supported environment for every child.
During weekday camp hours, open crafting availability may be limited due to overall studio capacity. Weekend hours remain fully open for walk-in creativity unless closed to the public for birthday parties (always check the calendar).
📍 Location
Knot & Purl
17 Lincoln Street, 2nd Floor
Newton Highlands, MA
✨ Ready to Plan Your Summer?
Browse weekly availability and reserve your spots through our booking system.
We can’t wait to create with your family.
❓ Crafty Kids Club – Quick FAQ
Have a few questions before booking? We’ve answered the most common ones below.
What ages is Crafty Kids Club for?
Crafty Kids Club is designed for children ages 6–12 (approximately elementary-aged). Projects are adaptable, and children do best when they are comfortable working with some independence in a supportive studio setting.
What are the hours?
Crafty Kids Club runs Monday–Friday from 9:00am–5:00pm.
Morning, afternoon, and full-day options are available.
Can we sign up for just one day?
Yes! Families may register for individual days, multiple days, or full weeks. Each day includes complete take-home projects.
Children attending multiple days will see their creations build and connect throughout the week’s theme for a more immersive experience.
When does registration close?
Registration closes at 6:00pm the evening prior to allow for staffing and material preparation.
Is this a drop-off program?
Yes — Crafty Kids Club is a drop-off creative studio program.
Is this a traditional camp with a fixed schedule?
Not exactly. Crafty Kids Club is intentionally flexible and choice-driven.
Rather than rotating through rigid activities, children select from curated projects inspired by the weekly theme. Studio staff provide guidance, encouragement, and creative support throughout the day.
What should my child bring?
• A nut-free snack
• A water bottle
• Comfortable clothes that can get creative
Imagination is encouraged!
Do you offer transportation?
Transportation is not available at this time. Families are responsible for drop-off and pick-up.
Is financial assistance available?
While there is not a formal financial aid program, limited accommodations may be available depending on need and availability. Please reach out directly if you would like to discuss options.
Will there be a dog in the studio?
Yes. Knot & Purl is home to Dobby, our friendly 5-yr old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is typically present in the studio during open hours and summer programs.
While he is calm and accustomed to children, families with allergies, sensitivities, or concerns about dogs should take this into consideration when registering.
Please feel free to reach out in advance if you have specific questions.
Still have questions?
We’re happy to help. Reach out anytime and we’ll guide you toward the best fit for your family’s summer plans.