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summer art camp
Scroll down to register for Summer Art Camp online.
Looking for weekly art classes instead? Go to: Art Class Registration

2022 Art Camps begin June; sign up for one week or multiple weeks - new projects each week

June-August  Mon-Thurs 4-day camp, 9:30am-2:45pm
$190 per 4-day camp, or $145 per 3-day camp (see listing below for which weeks are 4 or 3 day) includes professional instruction and quality art supplies, and a special guest each week.  New projects each week.  Parents invited to  Art Showcase the last day of camp (Wed or Thurs) 2:30-2:45pm to view camper art display.
Campers should bring a peanut-free lunch & snack each day, plus a bottle of water.

Come and join our art adventure! 
Each week, explore drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber art, mixed media and more. 
The focus is on giving your child access to professional artists and quality materials to create art.   Camps will be facilitated by instructors Susan Sieber and Thomas Egger, along with a variety of trained camp assistants.  Special visitors will stop by each week to inspire your child's art with unique art demos and exciting animal friends to meet and draw.

What will you do?
• Paint with watercolor & acrylic paints
• Draw with colored pencils, markers, and oil pastels
• Sculpt with polymer clay
• Use button/sticker machines to design and create pin-buttons, stencils, stickers and more
• Play outdoor games or just enjoy the sun with outdoor lunchtime
• Select camps will visit the Dole Mansion historical building and art gallery (as listed below)
• Each camp will host a special animal visitor to inspire creativity


Want to learn more?  Click to VIEW sample art projects and FAQ.  Or, scroll down to register online.

Contact Staff:
Susan Sam Sieber 815.219.9243  creativeartsclasses@gmail.com
Thomas Egger  815.451.6630  creativeegger@yahoo.com


Special guests to inspire your creativity!  Here are some upcoming guests:
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Meet & draw small furry friends or reptiles from Randall Oaks zoo
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Meet & draw a friendly owl from McHenry County Conservation District
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Meet & draw cute exotic pets from Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary


ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (scroll down for detailed camp descriptions)

Can't see the form below?  Go to direct form link:  Summer Camp Form

 2022 Art Camp Schedule 

FULL - June 6-9  9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 6-12; $190
Campers grouped by age, 6-8 & 9-12, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructor: Susan
Sieber & Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw small furry friends or reptiles from Randall Oaks zoo
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL - June 13-16 
9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 8-14; $190
Campers grouped by age, 8-10 & 11-14, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Susan
Sieber & Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw cute exotic pets from Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL - June 20-23 
9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 6-12; $190
Campers grouped by age, 6-8 & 9-12, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Susan Sieber & Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw small furry friends or reptiles from Randall Oaks zoo
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL - June 27-29 (Mon-Wed) - 3 Day Camp
9:30-2:45pm, Mon-Wed 3 day camp; Age 6-12; different fee $145
Campers grouped by age, 6-8 & 9-12, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw cute exotic pets from Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL - July 5-7 (Tues-Thurs) - 3 Day Camp
9:30-2:45pm, Tues-Thurs 3 day camp; Age 6-12;
different fee $145
Campers grouped by age, 6-8 & 9-12, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
WEDNESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw small furry friends or reptiles from Randall Oaks zoo
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL - July 11-14
9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 8-14; $190
Campers grouped by age, 8-10 & 11-14, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Susan Sieber & Thomas Egger
  Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest:
Meet & draw a friendly owl from McHenry County Conservation District
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

July 18-21
4 day "Art Studio" camp; 9:30am-2:45pm; Age 11-18, grouped by age; $190
Get inspired by our talented instructors in this Advanced art camp - draw, paint, sculpt and sew your own creations with guidance from professional artists. Also try digital art with Wacom tablets and iPads provided by the studio, or bring your own device. This open studio format is perfect for advanced preteen and teen artists ready to explore new mediums, create amazing art, and meet new friends.
Lead instructors: Susan Sieber & Thomas Egger
   Planned schedule (subject to change):

TUESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
WEDNESDAY special guest: Meet & draw a friendly owl from McHenry County Conservation District
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

July 25-28
9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 8-14; $190 
Campers grouped by age, 8-10 & 11-14, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Susan Sieber & Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw cute exotic pets from Lost Woods Animal Sanctuary
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

Aug 1-4
9:30am-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 4 day camp; Age 8-14; $190
Campers grouped by age, 8-10 & 11-14, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructors: Susan Sieber & Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw a friendly owl from McHenry County Conservation District
WEDNESDAY at The Dole: Visit the historic Dole Mansion, view the art on display and learn about the Dole family
THURSDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.

FULL-  Aug 8-10 (Mon-Wed) - 3 Day Camp
9:30-2:45pm, Mon-Thurs 3 day camp; Age 8-14; ​
different fee $145
Campers grouped by age, 8-10 & 11-14, unless otherwise requested.
Lead instructor:  Thomas Egger
    Planned schedule (subject to change):
TUESDAY special guest: 
Meet & draw small furry friends or reptiles from Randall Oaks zoo
WEDNESDAY art showcase:  Parents invited 2:30-2:45pm to see display of camper art; let's celebrate their accomplishments!

Weather permitting, lunchtime will be outside at picnic benches, or down the block at CL Main Beach playground.


Note: For all camps, please bring a peanut-free bag lunch, and bottle of water each day.  You may want to bring sunscreen for lunchtime/playtime outdoors.

See FAQ and  photos of summer art camp
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The summer art camp experience was made possible in part by grants from The Community Foundation of McHenry County. 

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