Activities, Camps and After School Classes in New Haven, CT

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

A joyful introduction to art designed just for our youngest creators. In this 4-week session, children will explore color, texture, canvas, paper, and multi-media materials in a nurturing, hands-on environment. The focus is on creativity, confidence, and discovery — not perfection. Through playful exploration, students develop fine motor skills, social interaction, and early artistic confidence while beginning to see themselves as artists. Spots are limited to keep class sizes small and supportive.

A joyful introduction to art designed just for our youngest creators. In this 4-week session, children will explore color, texture, canvas, paper, and multi-media materials in a nurturing, hands-on environment. The focus is on creativity, confidence, and discovery — not perfection. Through playful exploration, students develop fine motor skills, social interaction, and early artistic confidence while beginning to see themselves as artists. Spots are limited to keep class sizes small and supportive.

Join us for an exciting week of illustration!​

At The Giggling Pig, we offer a wide array of creative options to spark your imagination! From ceramics and slime to painting, our walk-in activities are priced from $25 & up. Choose your favorite craft and enjoy a morning filled with creativity and fun. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, loving, and friendly environment, perfect for becoming a part of our cherished TGP family. If you’re thinking of making creativity a regular part of your week, consider purchasing our activity packs to save money. Visit us and see why spending time at The Giggling Pig is the perfect way to brighten your day! THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF!

As summer draws to a close, we're giving campers the freedom to choose their creative adventures for the final days of camp. Each day, we'll offer a selection of activities ranging from canvas painting and ceramics to slime making and collage crafting. Campers can decide how they want to spend their day, exploring different mediums and expressing their unique artistic styles. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to dive into what they love most and end their summer with a burst of creativity and personal expression. Join us for these last few days of fun-filled, self-directed creativity!​

​​Furry friends make the best friends! This week we will be working in pencil, acrylics, ink, watercolor and clay! Join us as we make our way through the zoo and learn how to draw painting and sculpt some of our favorite animals.

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

A joyful introduction to art designed just for our youngest creators. In this 4-week session, children will explore color, texture, canvas, paper, and multi-media materials in a nurturing, hands-on environment. The focus is on creativity, confidence, and discovery — not perfection. Through playful exploration, students develop fine motor skills, social interaction, and early artistic confidence while beginning to see themselves as artists. Spots are limited to keep class sizes small and supportive.

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

Frida was an incredible Mexican folk artist, and we adore how deeply she loved art, color, and flowers—so much inspiration that it simply can’t fit into just one day! This week, we’ll take a creative deep dive into her world as campers paint expressive portraits, sculpt bold flowers, build beautiful collages, and fill vases with their own artistic flair. Don’t miss this truly one-of-a-kind week of art, bursting with color, creativity, and Frida-inspired magic!

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

Join us as we explore the world of illustration! Students will design their own characters, build original ideas, and work in pen & ink while developing their own unique artistic style. Inspired by nature and outdoor scenes, each artist will create a personal portfolio to take home. Let’s bring their imaginative worlds to life. Spots are limited!

Step into the magical world of Giggling Pig Village! This special camp week invites your child to explore the village, meet all the characters, and discover the stories behind their personalities and how they were created. Campers will dive into creativity as they learn about character design, storytelling, and even a little entrepreneurship while bringing their own original characters to life. The fun continues with board-game making, character cards, daily projects, and an exciting village-wide competition! All campers can enter their character for a chance to have it professionally illustrated by creator Hannah Perry. Optional Giggling Pig goodie bags and signed books will also be available. Ready to join the fun? So are we — sign up now!

Last year we made fairy houses, but this year we will be creating homes for our dolls, stuffies or what ever you have at tucked into your bed! From building the boxes, to designing the wallpaper and carpets, to building furniture. This week is not ideal for children under 7 years old as there will be a lot of hot glue and building, but they can still give it their best try. ​ We are looking forward to seeing rooftop terraces and mini furniture.

At The Giggling Pig, we offer a wide array of creative options to spark your imagination! From ceramics and slime to painting, our walk-in activities are priced from $25 & up. Choose your favorite craft and enjoy a morning filled with creativity and fun. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, loving, and friendly environment, perfect for becoming a part of our cherished TGP family. If you’re thinking of making creativity a regular part of your week, consider purchasing our activity packs to save money. Visit us and see why spending time at The Giggling Pig is the perfect way to brighten your day! THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF!

Frida was an incredible Mexican folk artist, and we adore how deeply she loved art, color, and flowers—so much inspiration that it simply can’t fit into just one day! This week, we’ll take a creative deep dive into her world as campers paint expressive portraits, sculpt bold flowers, build beautiful collages, and fill vases with their own artistic flair. Don’t miss this truly one-of-a-kind week of art, bursting with color, creativity, and Frida-inspired magic!

As summer draws to a close, we're giving campers the freedom to choose their creative adventures for the final days of camp. Each day, we'll offer a selection of activities ranging from canvas painting and ceramics to slime making and collage crafting. Campers can decide how they want to spend their day, exploring different mediums and expressing their unique artistic styles. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to dive into what they love most and end their summer with a burst of creativity and personal expression. Join us for these last few days of fun-filled, self-directed creativity!​

Dive into a magical week of sea life! From seashells and sandcastles to mermaids and starfish, campers will explore all the wonders of the ocean through hands-on creativity and imagination. This week, your child will bring home starfish sculptures, canvas paintings, and beautiful ocean-inspired illustrations—plus a few surprise seashell treasures we can’t wait to share! Join us for a wave of fun and creativity!

It’s Sculpture Week—hooray! We’re so excited for this hands-on, wonderfully messy week of creativity. Campers should come dressed for a mess and ready with patience as we design, build, and sculpt our pets—or the pets we wish we had! Using clay, papier-mâché, and plaster, we’ll spend the week bringing their creations to life as they work toward a magical finished piece. Campers will also have the chance to create extra accessories for their pets, including homes, collars, leashes, and even tiny crowns. It’s a week full of imagination, sculpting, and so much fun!