What are the camp hours and schedule?

The camp runs Monday through Friday with sessions typically from 9:00am to 11:30am, 11:00am to 2:30pm, or 3:00pm to 5:30pm.

Is this camp suitable for first-time participants?

Yes, it is designed specifically for ages 4 to 6, with activities tailored for young children new to art and group settings.

Are snacks and drinks provided?

Children must bring their own lunch and drinks; additional snacks are available for purchase but food sharing is not allowed.

What types of art projects will my child do?

Projects include painting, sculpture, drawing, chalk work, printmaking, and mixed media, based on themes inspired by famous artists.

How does the camp handle messy materials?

Campers are encouraged to wear clothes that can get messy. Supplies and cleanup protocols ensure a safe, manageable environment.

Where is the camp held?

The camp takes place at 1415 Evergreen Rd, Louisville, KY 40223.

Summer Art Camp for Kids by Whet Your Palette in Louisville

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Whet Your Palette offers a distinctive week-long summer camp designed specifically for children ages 4 to 6. This isn’t just a typical outdoor camp—it’s a vibrant introduction to art combined with hands-on creativity in a safe, nurturing environment. Louisville’s rich cultural backdrop and access to outdoor space provide a refreshing setting where young imaginations can take shape under expert guidance.

The camp curriculum focuses on legendary artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, Artemesia Gentileschi, Salvador Dali, Sonia Delaunay, and Edvard Munch. Each day, campers engage in a broad spectrum of media including painting, sculpture, drawing, chalk work, printmaking, and mixed media projects. The program emphasizes understanding artistic concepts such as perspective, surrealism, Orphism, and realism while highlighting themes of strong women artists and personal expression. This makes the camp a rare blend of art history and tactile experimentation tailored for early learners.

Held Monday through Friday across multiple daily time slots, Whet Your Palette’s summer camp encourages children to bring a lunch and come prepared for a lively, hands-on experience that can get messy but always remains well-managed. The location at 1415 Evergreen Rd takes advantage of Louisville’s temperate summers, letting kids absorb creative energy in a space that balances indoor instruction with fresh-air breaks.

What sets Whet Your Palette apart in Louisville’s outdoor recreation landscape is its focus on creativity as an active, immersive experience—not just passive observation. The camp fosters both individual self-expression and group camaraderie while anchoring projects in the cultural significance of the referenced artists. Parents seeking a meaningful, educational, and joyful way to engage young children outdoors with art will find this program a standout option.

In a region known for its parks and bluegrass heritage, Whet Your Palette adds a creative dimension to the summer camp offerings, combining artistic discovery with the benefits of a stimulating outdoor setting that makes this much more than just a day camp.

About Whet Your Palette

Whet Your Palette is a community-focused art studio offering a wide range of painting classes, camps, and private events. The studio specializes in hands-on, instructor-led and independent painting experiences for adults and children, including themed summer camps, drop-off classes, and offsite face painting. Whet Your Palette’s program mix includes week-long camps for ages 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12, one-day camp options, Parent’s Night Out drop-off classes, children’s parties, and adult paint-and-sip style events where hosts select the painting, date, and refreshments.
For private gatherings, options include fully hosted adult parties with a dedicated instructor, “It’s Your Room” private sessions that provide studio space without a dedicated instructor, and off-site or virtual event services. Many experiences list logistical details such as three-hour private party windows, on-site snack and drink purchases, and staff-managed cleanup after events. Camp sessions include hands-on art projects across painting and sculpture and ask attendees to bring a lunch or snack when noted; some one-day camps meet at 1415 Evergreen Road, across from The Village Anchor.
Safety, creativity, and convenience guide the offerings: drop-off classes for children provide supervised creative time, while adult events emphasize a relaxed, social atmosphere. Booking is available online for select registrations and private-party reservations. Whet Your Palette positions itself as an accessible choice for families and groups seeking guided art activities, summer camp options, and customizable private celebrations. Registration and event details appear under listings such as CAL, CAL - ONLINE REGISTRATION, and CAL: ONE DAY for one-day and multi-day program options.