Exploring children's creativity through interactive classes and kid-friendly events year-round, in a variety of art forms.

Highlighting the importance of working as a team. We want to inspire everyone and allow little artists to feel supported in their exploration of the arts. We value the contributions of all participants in these upcoming activities that kids will enjoy. 

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:

More Info for P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 5-6)
Week-long sessions from June 30 - August 22, 2025

P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 5-6)

Summer Arts Program at Bethel Woods

Week-long sessions from June 30 - August 22, 2025

P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 5-6)

Summer Arts Program at Bethel Woods

More Info for P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 7-9)
Week-long sessions from June 30 - August 22, 2025

P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 7-9)

Summer Arts Program at Bethel Woods

Week-long sessions from June 30 - August 22, 2025

P.L.A.Y. All Day (ages 7-9)

Summer Arts Program at Bethel Woods

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Film (ages 10-14)
Mon-Fri, June 30 - July 11

P.L.A.Y. Film (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Filmmaking

Mon-Fri, June 30 - July 11

P.L.A.Y. Film (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Filmmaking

More Info for P.L.A.Y. 3D Printing (ages 10-12)
Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18

P.L.A.Y. 3D Printing (ages 10-12)

Explore 3D Printing in This One-Week Summer Arts Program

Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18

P.L.A.Y. 3D Printing (ages 10-12)

Explore 3D Printing in This One-Week Summer Arts Program

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp (ages 10-14)
Mon-Fri, July 14 - July 25

P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Music

Mon-Fri, July 14 - July 25

P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Music

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Storybook Creation (ages 10-12)
Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25

P.L.A.Y. Storybook Creation (ages 10-12)

Write, Illustrate, and Create in This One-Week Summer Arts Program

Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25

P.L.A.Y. Storybook Creation (ages 10-12)

Write, Illustrate, and Create in This One-Week Summer Arts Program

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Animation (ages 10-12)
Mon - Fri, Jul 28 - Aug 1

P.L.A.Y. Animation (ages 10-12)

One-Week Summer Arts Program for Young Animators

Mon - Fri, Jul 28 - Aug 1

P.L.A.Y. Animation (ages 10-12)

One-Week Summer Arts Program for Young Animators

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Fine Arts (ages 10-14)
Mon-Fri, July 28- August 8

P.L.A.Y. Fine Arts (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Visual Art

Mon-Fri, July 28- August 8

P.L.A.Y. Fine Arts (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Visual Art

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Photography (ages 10-12)
Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15

P.L.A.Y. Photography (ages 10-12)

One-Week Summer Arts Program in Digital Photography

Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15

P.L.A.Y. Photography (ages 10-12)

One-Week Summer Arts Program in Digital Photography

More Info for P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp II (ages 10-14)
Mon-Fri, August 11-22

P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp II (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Music

Mon-Fri, August 11-22

P.L.A.Y. Rock Camp II (ages 10-14)

Two-week Summer Arts Program Focused on Music

YEARLY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

P.L.A.Y: Peace. Love. Arts. You.

Offered for children ages 7-9 for eight weeks throughout the summer, P.L.A.Y. programs allow for the development in foundational skills in art, music, movement, media and photography while weaving together Bethel Woods themes of community, caring, and collaboration.

Family Concert Series

With the aim of bringing the joy of shared experience and magic of Bethel Woods to our youngest visitors, these pay-what-you-can shows are offered on Saturday mornings.

Each performance, which is built to accomodate sensory-needs and be child-friendly, is framed by a pre and post-opportunity for artistic engagement.

Studio at the Woods

Throughout the year, studio classes and after-school workshops for kids ages 7-13 offer lessons in music, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and design.

Funding for education and creative programs has been provided by Bethel Woods members and donors through generous gifts from foundations, individuals, and agencies including: Steve Alexander & Idylia Hachi, the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, the John N. Blackman Sr. Foundation, DIANNIC LLC, Annelise Gerry and Family, Robyn Gerry and Family, Jeffrey Gerson, Grimm Construction Inc., Nellie and Robert Gipson of the Tianaderrah Foundation, the William and Elaine Kaplan Family Foundations, the Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation, Heather and Matthew Potter & Family / Nexxt Enterprises LLC, the Rea Charitable Trust, the Rhulen Loughlin Family in memory of Trevor John Loughlin, the Rowley Family Fund for Women & Children, the Irwin Siegel Agency - Howard Siegel - President, Craig and Sue Van Cott - UNALAM, the TD Charitable Foundation. Funding is also provided by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services through the Sullivan County Youth Bureau and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.