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SUMMER CAMP

Bad Art Club presents…

Colorful garden with various dahlia flowers and a black chain in the foreground.

June 13-15

Sea Ranch, CA

Summer Camp

(For Adults)

Daily grind gotcha down? This weekend is creative rehab. Reimagine summer camp classics—pitch a tent, roast some mallows, tell stories, sing songs (badly)—and unleash your creative maniac on large-scale, ridiculously messy art projects. Rest into a true sense of belonging with our community on 80 magical acres of private land, just steps from coastal bluffs. Make friendships worthy of lanyard bracelets and spontaneous dance parties. Wake up in stunning open spaces. Fuel your body and soul with delicious food and gentle movement. Try new things and be celebrated in all of your beautiful imperfections. Just for one weekend, be a kid again, with the whole world as your sandbox.

Campsite with multiple colorful tents on grassy field near forest.
Pink abstract shapes, including hands, flowers, leaves, and rainbows, on a green background.

Jules

Meet your Camp Lead,

Jules in pink jumpsuit with headscarf and earrings smiling, holding sunflowers.

A seasoned outdoors enthusiast and summer camp veteran, Jules welcomes you to her dream retreat—where camp classics blend with nourishing meals, nature immersion, new friendships, and terrible art-making. As the self-proclaimed Bad Art Teacher who embraces being a beginner, Jules has walked slacklines in the sky, danced with actual fire, lived outdoors for months at a time, and constantly experiments with new art forms. She has a gift for helping you embrace more of life's rich possibilities. Under her guidance, you'll rediscover play and creative freedom in ways you never expected.

Oh, and she’s bringing some of the most incredible and humble humans she knows to weave in their magic throughout the weekend.

Pink abstract shapes including hands, rainbows, and flowers on a green background.

 Destination 

80 Magical Acres on California’s Northern Coast

Interior of a cozy wooden cabin with large glass windows, featuring a living area with couches, chairs, and a wood-burning stove, offering views of an outdoor balcony and garden path.
Two wooden lounge chairs on a wooden deck overlooking a grass field with trees and a sunset in the distance.
Outdoor bathtub on wooden deck overlooking grassy field and trees under a bright blue sky with clouds.
Rural landscape with grassy fields, a dirt path, wooden fences, and scattered trees under a blue sky with clouds.
Wooden deck with chairs overlooking a calm pond, surrounded by trees. A canoe and small dock are visible nearby.
Person in a dark coat kneeling on a wooden dock, holding a white canoe on a calm pond surrounded by trees with a blue sky above.
Cozy living room with large windows, wooden ceiling, plants, a wood stove, and modern furniture, including a gray sofa and red chairs, overlooking a natural outdoor setting.
Cozy living room with wooden walls, large windows, red armchairs, gray sofa, indoor plants, and TV on the wall.
Sunlit indoor patio with a large potted plant, low seating cushions, a blue bench, a pink armchair, and a central table on a gravel floor, surrounded by glass walls overlooking a garden.
Outdoor fire pit area with wooden benches, a picnic table, and a small fire burning. Surrounded by grass, trees, and a wooden fence.
Outdoor scene with a hammock on a wooden platform, surrounded by grass and trees under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.
Two hanging wicker swings with netted seats suspended from tree branches in a shaded, wooded area.
Two people by a lake in a forest, one sitting on a bench wearing a hat and red clothing, the other standing, trees reflected in water.
A campsite with multiple colorful tents set up on a grassy field, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
A person playing cornhole in a grassy area with trees.
Outdoor seating area under a rustic wooden shelter with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and grass.
Outdoor patio with a long wooden table and mixed chairs, overlooking a grassy field with trees in the background.
Outdoor wooden deck with a green bathtubs, shower, and lattice fence, surrounded by grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
Man walking on a grassy cliff path toward a vibrant ocean sunset.
Coastal rocks and cliffs with ocean waves under a blue sky with clouds.
Person standing on rocky cliff overlooking ocean, with natural archway rock formation in background and clear blue sky above.
Outdoor area with fire pit surrounded by tree stump seats, person walking in background, grassy field, and trees under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a rustic greenhouse with wooden shelves, potted plants, and a table with chairs on a patterned rug.
Interior of a rustic greenhouse with wooden furniture, including a rectangular table and various chairs. There are plants in containers and shelves for storage. The structure features transparent walls for natural light.
Seamless pattern with pink abstract shapes like hands, flowers, rainbows on green background.

Full Weekend Immersion

Your Presence Matters! 

We ask all participants to join us for the entire weekend—Friday 12PM through Sunday 12PM—to create a supportive community space where everyone can truly express themselves.

This shared time allows us to build trust, establish group dynamics, and fully immerse in the creative experience together. The magic of Bad Art Summer Camp happens when we're all present!

Special circumstances? Life happens! Please reach out to discuss any arrival/departure accommodations you might need, and we'll do our best to work with you.

Colorful abstract painting with swirling patterns, vivid shapes, and textured brushstrokes in various colors like blue, red, green, and purple.
Two woven hammocks hanging from tree branches in a sunlit outdoor setting.

Camp Rates

No Talent Encouraged

Participation is offered in a sliding scale based on trust, equity, and care.
Everyone deserves access to creative play and community.

Choose the tier that feels most aligned with your resources. No explanation needed.

You're welcome here, and your choice is trusted.

$350

Supported

For those who need financial accessibility. Prioritized for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and others with systemic barriers—but open to anyone who needs it, no questions asked.

$500

Sustainer

The true cost of the retreat. Choose this if you’re able to pay the standard rate and want to support a sustainable event.

$650

Supporter

Helps fund scholarships and make this space radically welcoming. Choose this tier if you have financial abundance and want to pay it forward.

Colorful pattern with green abstract shapes like hands, leaves, flowers, and rainbows on a pink background.

 What’s Included 

  • Delicious organic meals and snacks customized to your dietary needs

  • Gentle yoga and movement classes led by Joelle Anderson, trauma-informed Reiki practitioner

  • Scenic camping spots with options to rent gear, car camp, or stay in the house (limited indoor accommodations for accessibility needs)

  • All art supplies for multiple creative projects, with supportive guidance to unleash your inner artist (no experience encouraged!)

  • Optional one-on-one sessions with certified facilitators for emotional and spiritual support

  • Surprise workshops that deepen your connection with yourself, nature, and fellow campers

Pink abstract shapes, including hands, flowers, clouds, and rainbows, on a green background.

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COME MAKE A MESS WITH US

Fill out the form and submit a $100 deposit to secure your spot.

Have questions or want to chat before committing? Email badartcontact@gmail.com and we’ll find a time to connect.

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 FAQs 

  • Since it’s Summer Camp, we encourage you to camp! The house is fully occupied with camp counselors and participants who already reserved spaces.

  • We’ll send a more detailed packing list to participants, but at minimum each person will need a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag and headlamp, in addition to personal toiletries and clothing.

    All meals will be provided for you. There are indoor showers, bathrooms, and all other creature comforts readily available.

  • Yes! You can either rent gear directly from Sports Basement, or we can take care of renting gear for you for an additional cost. We will send a form out to participants and give you the option of adding gear to your retreat package.

    Tent: $50
    Sleeping pad: $25
    Sleeping bag: $30

  • As we get closer to the retreat, we will help the group organize car pools from SF. Our destination is 2.5 hours north on the beautiful US 1.