FAQ: Summer Camps
Where is Bad Dog Arts located?
Bad Dog Arts is located at 824 South 400 West in the Artspace Commons Building. The office is Suite B129 and the classroom is Suite B131, with parking available in the south parking lot.
Do you offer waiting lists for sold out camps?
Yes. If a camp is full, you’ll add your information to the waitlist. In the event that there is a cancellation you will be notified.
May I enroll my child for a camp outside their age group?
Lessons for each camp are developmentally appropriate. We have found that children have the best experiences at camp when they participate in camps at their age level and interact with other children their age.
Who makes up the staff at Bad Dog Arts?
Bad Dog Arts teachers are professional artists who also have experience teaching age/grade appropriate art lessons. Art assistants are teachers in training. All our staff is required to pass a background check. We schedule one teacher and two assistance for most sessions.
What is the child to adult ratio?
Each camp generally has 1-2 art teachers, 1 art assistant and 1-2 volunteers present throughout the day. We typically have 6-12 children in our camps at the Bad Dog Art Studio, more or less depending on class subjects. For our off-site camps we typically have up to 18 children.
Who can I contact during the day in case of an emergency?
Call our office at 801-322-3816 or Cindy, the programs manager, at 801-635-0976. Any necessary information will be quickly conveyed to camp staff.
What if I want to transfer my camper to a different camp?
If you need to transfer your child’s registration from one camp to another, you may do so up to two weeks prior to the start date. Email Cindy, the Programs Manager at Programs@baddogarts.org. Provide the child’s name, the camp name and date the child is currently enrolled in and what camp name and date you would like to transfer into. A $20.00 service fee will be charged per child, per class/camp. The transfer fee may be paid on the first day of camp.
Is there an art show?
Yes! Each camp will have an art show, held on Friday from 3:30pm - 4:00pm for friends and family.
Do you have a registration deadline?
Camp registration closes one week prior to each session so that we can prepare supplies and other important camp information. There are exceptions, please contact for further questions.
Drop off and pick up…
Pick up: Please arrive no earlier than 8:45 a.m., 15 minutes before camp starts. For your child’s safety Guardian/Parent is required to sign child(ren) in every morning. For camps at our studio, parking spots are not designated, so you can park anywhere.
Drop off: Please, pick up no later than 4:10 p.m., 10 minutes after camp has ended, unless you have made other arrangements. Guardian/Parent is required to sign child(ren) out at the end of each day.
Do you provide lunch or snacks?
BDA is a NUT-FREE establishment so please refrain from sending snacks and/or lunches containing nut products.
Snacks: We welcome camper’s to bring their own snacks to eat before and/or after lunch.
Lunch: Campers are responsible for bringing their own lunch and a refillable water bottle. Please, be sure that camper’s names are clearly marked on their lunch bag/box and water bottles. We offer a supervised lunch hour where camper’s can eat and play games from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day of camp.
What should campers bring to camp?
For Bad Dog Art camps the only items your child should bring to camp are snacks, a lunch and a reusable water bottle. We spend a lot of time outside, especially if your child is enrolled in an off-site camp, we recommend sun screen, sun hats, closed toed shoes, etc. Please do not bring toys or cell phones.
Can a parent/guardian stay with their camper during the camp?
No. Our camps aim to promote independent learning and socialization opportunities. It is not encouraged for parents and/or guardians to remain in the camps during camp hours.
Is it possible to use a camp as a childcare tax credit?
Yes. In many cases, camp tuition can be used as a childcare tax credit. Bad Dog Arts Tax ID number is 87-0568289.
Do you offer extended care?
For the 2023 Summer Season we are not offering extended care.
What does the typical daily schedule look like at Bad Dog Arts camps?
9am - 12pm: Creating, with breaks + snacks when needed.
12pm - 1pm: Lunch, playtime + movement (typically held outside)
1pm-4pm: Creating, with breaks + snacks when needed.
What paper work is required to enroll?
Completed registration forms are required when signing up your student for a summer camp online. Registration forms include important information such as emergency contacts, allergies, medical issues, etc.
What if I am running late or need to pick up early?
We have many fun and exciting activities planned during camp and encourage you to be on time and to allow them to stay for their entire camp experience each day. Late drop-offs and early pick-ups impact the camp experience for the entire class.
If you know that you will be more than 10 minutes late for drop-off or pick-up, be certain to let camp staff know ahead of time so we can best accommodate you. Call or email us: 801-322-3816
Programs@baddogarts.org
Will camper’s be doing art all day or are there other activities?
Most of the day is filled with well planned out art activities, using a variety of media. Our artists have experience with breaking up the daily activities and making transitions from one activity to the next. We have lots of breaks in between where campers can get out of their chair and play games, draw with chalk outside, eat snacks, socialize, etc.
What should my child wear to camp?
Bad Dog Art provides art shirts and/or aprons for students when needed but accidents happen. Please, send your child to camp in comfortable, weather appropriate clothing that may get messy. We recommend closed-toed shoes for safety reasons.
Sun screen, sun hats, sun glasses, etc. should also be considered.
What are behavior expectations?
Camp instructors review camper expectations on the first day of camp. Expectations are as follows:
1. No bullying. Be kind and respectful to everyone.
2. Listen and follow instructions.
3. Participate in camp activities to the best of your abilities.
4. Respect studio space and art materials.
5. HAVE FUN!
The first time a camper has difficulty with these expectations a warning will be given. After two warnings we will make a phone call to the parent/guardian. Bad Dog Arts reserves the right to send a camper home due to inappropriate behavior without a refund. A child may be allowed to return to camp the following day at the management’s discretion.
Can I sign my child up for 2 half day camps so that they can be at Bad Dog Arts all day?
Yes! You can sign your student up for an AM camp and a PM camp to make it an all day camp. You’ll just need to register for both camps. Camper will need to bring a lunch and water bottle, remember we’re a NUT FREE space, and anything else they might need for the day such as sunscreen, sun hat, etc.