It seems like everyone has a website these days. Whether it’s a social media site like MySpace or Facebook, or a ‘Keeping up with the family’ personal page websites are mainstream.  Our Graphic Art & Web Design classes will open up the world of design for beginners and challenge our aspiring artists. 

Web Design & Publishing

  • Learn design and layout essentials
  • Register their own domain name
  • Build & upload their own website
  • Learn to read and identify CSS and HTML code
  • Import and edit graphics with Dreamweaver & Photoshop CS5
  • Learn how to use FTP software to transfer information from the computer to the hosting server
  • Advanced or students taking this course again will learn how to create Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) from scratch & image optimization within Photoshop

Note: Domain name registration & 60 days website hosting is included in the course tuition. Additional hosting packages are available at time of registration

Comic Book Creation

  • Learn creative writing techniques customized for comic story creation & create your own story
  • Access to thousands of Camp Katy hosted image assets to make your comic unique and professional
  • Utilize Photoshop CS5 & Paint.net to download, resize and optimize pictures and images
  • Page layout methods and the best desktop publishing formats/resolutions for professional printing
  • Great for all ages - curriculum is tailored to each students age, skill & creativity levels
  • Each student's comic will be sent to a professional printing house and be available for pick-up within two weeks after the end of their session

Note: One full color comic is included in the course tuition. Additional copies and shipping options are available during registration.

Graphic Design w/Photoshop

  • Working knowledge with basic & intermediate concepts of Adobe Photoshop CS5
  • Create artwork for both the print and online mediums
  • Discuss what elements combine to create the perfect image
  • Learn industry ad, logo and layout techniques
  • Design projects will include logo design, ad layout, creating 3D illusions and much more
  • Students will bring home a digital portfolio of their work

Note: Printed portfolio and additional digital portfolio options are available at time of registration.

The cost is per session. Each of these sessions are Monday - Friday, from 9am to 4pm. Early drop-off as early as 7am and late pick-up until 6pm is available at NO additional charge. Kids bring their lunch daily and a Camp Store account can be setup at registration or up until the session start date to purchase items at the snack bar or camp store.

Web Design
Cost $495/session

Camp Katy (Main) | July 23-27

Camp Katy (Satellite) | July 30-Aug 3

Camp Sugar Land | July 2-6

Camp Clear Lake | June 11-15

Comic Book Creation
Cost $495/session

Camp Katy (Main) | June 11-15, July 2-6, Aug 6-10

Camp Sugar Land | Aug 13-17

Camp Clear Lake | July 9-13

Graphic Design w/ Photoshop
Cost $495/session

Camp Katy (Main) | June 25-29

Camp Sugar Land | July 23-27

Web Design Ages 8-17 1 week
Comic Book Creation Ages 8-17 1 week
Graphic Design w/Photoshop Ages 12-17 1 week