The Latest
June 04, 2026

Where Every Family Matters

PHOTO-00091 Camp Creatology and Safari Saturdays - PHOTO-00091 Camp Creatology and Safari Saturdays- shot N

Michaels Hosts Free Craft Camps for Kids in July

Camp Creatology and Safari Saturdays return with all-new projects and expert-led experiences designed to spark creativity all month long.

Having kids at home this summer is no easy feat especially with recent economic stressors and purse strings tightening — so Michaels just unveiled two new FREE summer craft camps: Safari Saturdays and Camp Creatology

These in-store and at-home program options allow all kids the chance to experience the joy of creativity, while also giving families a well-needed break.

Safari Saturdays

Safari Saturdays, available every Saturday in July from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at your local Michaels store, offer kids the chance to unleash their wild side through hands-on, animal-inspired crafts—no registration fee or supply purchase required. Each session is guided by in-store instructors and features high-quality materials, all provided free of charge.

Safari Saturday Projects Instructor + All Supplies Available FREE In-Stores Nationwide (July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th) - Leopard Piñata, Terra Cotta Clay Pot, Textured Paper Art, Animal Mask

Camp Creatology

Camp Creatology returns with a new flexible format to fit busy families’ summer schedules. From July 7th through July 11th and July 14th through July 18th, kids can dive into exciting crafting projects through live online classes (Monday – Friday at 2 p.m.), on-demand sessions and self-guided activities – all from the comfort of home or wherever they may be.

Camp Creatology weekly projects include:

Camp Creatology Projects, Week 1 (July 7-11) - Terra Cotta Clay Pot, Craft Stick Journal, Watercolor Iguana, Yarn Safari Lion, Animal Mask

Camp Creatology Projects, Week 2 (July 14-18) - Leopard Pinata, Elephant Wall Hanging, Woven Clay Lion, Paper Bead Bracelet, Textured Paper Art

Want to try out summer craft camps for kids at Michaels? Visit michaels.com/camp-creatology to learn more, register and see full supplies list for virtual projects. Visit michaels.com/events to learn more and register for in-store Safari Saturday events.

 

MORE PARENT NEWS!

 

Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter for parenting tips, top things to do, our #WINSday contest and lots more!

About the Author

Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.