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 Spring Break Camps 2025
Day camps are $50 per day for non-members, and $45 per day for members.
Drop-off for camp begins at 8:45 am at the Admissions level of the museum. Early drop-off or late pick-up can be arranged from 8 am-5 pm at an additional cost of $12 per hour. Email education@northwestmuseum.org to arrange this service.
Art Adventures: Day Camp Grades 1 - 5
Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9
9:00 am-2:00 pm
$50 non-members, $45 members
Artist Gloria Fox will help kids unleash their creativity without inhibition and spend the day helping them create art in fun and inventive ways! Kids will experiment with weaving, sculpting, painting, and more. Sign up for one day, or for both!
MAC to Basics: Day Camp Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10
9:00 am-2:00 pm
$50 non-members, $45 members
Diné and Anishinaabe artist Athaylia Begay will teach American Indian traditional art of basket weaving and looming day one, and Japanese art styles of printmaking and Kintsugi paper collage day two. Sign up for one day, or both!
Please contact education@northwestmuseum.org if you have questions about our camps.
Meet our Camp Instructors
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.
In her free time, Gloria enjoys gardening, cross-country skiing, camping, reading and family time. As a 60+ year resident of Spokane she still finds much to appreciate and enjoy in this area.
“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."
Athaylia Begay, MAC to Basics Instructor
Athaylia Begay is a current student at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and a member of the Diné and Anishinaabe tribes. She brings a lifelong passion for art history to the classroom.
Athaylia has been part of the MAC team since 2021. In addition of 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 programs 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.”
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.”
Watch for Amanda's STEAM Camps in the Summer of 2025.