Booking

Preschool (2.5 to 5 years)

In VMFA’s Early Childhood Education programs, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children discover the world around them through playing, singing, exploring, and creating. Held in the classroom, galleries, and studio, these programs foster children’s development, early literacy, autonomy, and decision-making skills.

Specials

VMFA Members enjoy discounts on many of our classes and programs. Click here for more information.

Summer Camp

[EC1] Curiosity Camps, Session 1

Tue–Fri, May 26–29, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

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[EC2] Curiosity Camps, Session 2

Mon–Fri, Jun 1–5, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

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[EC3] Curiosity Camps, Session 3

Mon–Fri, Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

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[EC4] Curiosity Camps, Session 4

Mon–Thu, Jun 15–18, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

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[EC5] Curiosity Camps, Session 5

Mon–Fri, Jun 22–26, 9:30 am–noon | Art Education Center, Classroom

Ages 3–5 1/2, potty-learned | These inquiry-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired camps include daily adventures inside the museum and out in the Sculpture Garden. Children collaborate to build a unique community for each camp week, with mornings in the classroom and creative adventures outside.

Age requirements are firm; children must be 3–5½ by May 1. 

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Studio Class

[EY5] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.

 

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[EY6] Young at Art | Land, Sea, and Sky (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Capture the fun and sun of summer through artmaking in the outdoor classroom, and create reflective seascapes, movement–filled landscapes, and investigations of aquatic life.

 

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[EW3] Wee-Kids Workshops | Sun, Sea, and Me (Ages 2 1/2-5 years)

Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Use your senses to enjoy water play, investigations of rocks, sand, creatures, and mixed-media art making.



 

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[EW6] Wee-Kids Workshops | Playful Patterns (Ages 2 1/2-5 years)

Ages 2 1/2–5 years, with an adult | Discover patterns in imagery and music making across VMFA’s campus, then explore the use of repetition in active, animated art making.



 

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[EY1] Young at Art | Tinkering Around (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Enjoy imaginative play while tinkering with a variety of found materials to create with and express yourself.

 

[EY2] Young at Art | Tinkering Around (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Enjoy imaginative play while tinkering with a variety of found materials to create with and express yourself.

 

[EY3] Young at Art | Nature's Palette (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials. 

[EY4] Young at Art | Nature's Palette (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Notice nature’s many colors and textures and create art from natural materials. 

[EY5] Young at Art | I Am an Artist (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique—just like you! 

 

[EY6] Young at Art | I Am an Artist (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate various forms of artistic expression and use your imagination to create works of art that are unique—just like you! 

 

[EY7] Young at Art | Luminary Lab (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate contrast, value, and all the objects and creatures that light up the sky. 

[EY8] Young at Art | Luminary Lab (Ages 2.5-5 years)

Ages 2.5–5 years, with an adult | Investigate contrast, value, and all the objects and creatures that light up the sky.