summer art camp
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June-August 2019Mon-Thurs 4-day camp, 9:30am-3pm
$190 per 4-day camp includes professional instruction and quality art supplies CREATIVE ARTS CAMPS 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. Outdoor playtime at lunch and either a special animal guest to meet and draw, or 1-hour swim time at Main Beach add excitement and variety to the weekly camps (see weekly descriptions for special guests & swim info). At the end of the week, families and friends are invited to a special camp art show where campers showcase what they have created. Campers should bring a peanut-free lunch & snack each day, plus a bottle of water. Want to know more? Click to VIEW sample art projects and FAQ. Or, scroll down to register online. |
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"My daughter Aly attended Art camp for the first time this week and she is loving it! It is all I hear about and she loves the creative and challenging projects. We will be returning." |
Summer Art Show Schedule
Thursdays, 2:30-3pm
Family and friends are welcome the last day of camp to see an art show display of all the campers' creations!
Lunch/Swim at Main Beach Schedule
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 11:30-1:30pm
Camp weeks June 24 - July 18 only
Special Guest Schedule
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 12-1pm
Camp weeks June 10-20 & July 22 - August 8 only
Thursdays, 2:30-3pm
Family and friends are welcome the last day of camp to see an art show display of all the campers' creations!
Lunch/Swim at Main Beach Schedule
Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 11:30-1:30pm
Camp weeks June 24 - July 18 only
Special Guest Schedule
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 12-1pm
Camp weeks June 10-20 & July 22 - August 8 only
June 4 & 12 special guest - meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
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June 19 & July 31 special guest - meet & draw a rescue Barred Owl or redtailed hawk from KARE for Wildlife
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July 24 special guest - meet artist Adeline and a reptile friend from Adeline Robinson Art & Illustration
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August 8 special guest - meet & draw small furry friends from Randall Oaks zoo, including a ferret, guinea pig, and more!
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM (or scroll down for detailed camp descriptions)
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2019 Art Camp Schedule
June 3, 4 & 5; 9:30am-3pm, 3 day camp; Age 8-14, grouped by age; $145
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest - meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
June 10-13; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13, grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest - meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
June 17-20; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest KARE for Wildlife - meet a rescue owl or hawk, and learn to draw native Illinois birds.
June 24-27; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 1-6 STUDIO CLOSED for 4th of July week
July 8-11; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 15-18; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 22 -Jul 25; 4 day "Advanced Art Studio" camp; 9:30am-3pm; 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 iMac computers and Wacom drawing tablets. This open studio format is perfect for advanced preteen and teen artists ready to explore new mediums, create amazing art, and meet new friends.
Special activity: Swim time available, plus 1-hour Guest Adeline Robinson Art & Illustration - meet artist Adeline and a reptile friend
Lead instructors:
Scott Little, professional illustrator; digital and fantasy artist; graduate of American Academy of Arts in Chicago
Susan Sieber, MCC adjunct faculty; manga and cartoon artist; MFA from Academy of Art University, San Francisco
July 29- Aug 1; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest KARE for Wildlife - meet a rescue owl or hawk, and learn to draw native Illinois birds.
Aug 5-8; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest Randall Oaks zoo - meet & draw small furry friends, including a ferret, skunk, and guinea pig
Aug 12, 13 & 14; 3 day “Young Artists Adventure”; 9:30am-1:30pm; Age 4-8; grouped by age; $125
Our youngest artists are welcome in this special 3-day mini-camp. Paint on canvas, use colored pencils and markers, sculpt with clay, and explore your creativity. Build skills and have fun with friends!
Lead instructor: Scott Little
Note: For all camps, please bring a bag lunch and bottle of water each day. For beach day, you can bring a swimsuit, towel, and a few extra dollars for a snack at concession stand, if desired.
June 3, 4 & 5; 9:30am-3pm, 3 day camp; Age 8-14, grouped by age; $145
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest - meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
June 10-13; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13, grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest - meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
June 17-20; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest KARE for Wildlife - meet a rescue owl or hawk, and learn to draw native Illinois birds.
June 24-27; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 1-6 STUDIO CLOSED for 4th of July week
July 8-11; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 15-18; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special activity: Main Beach 1-hour swim/playground time
July 22 -Jul 25; 4 day "Advanced Art Studio" camp; 9:30am-3pm; 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 iMac computers and Wacom drawing tablets. This open studio format is perfect for advanced preteen and teen artists ready to explore new mediums, create amazing art, and meet new friends.
Special activity: Swim time available, plus 1-hour Guest Adeline Robinson Art & Illustration - meet artist Adeline and a reptile friend
Lead instructors:
Scott Little, professional illustrator; digital and fantasy artist; graduate of American Academy of Arts in Chicago
Susan Sieber, MCC adjunct faculty; manga and cartoon artist; MFA from Academy of Art University, San Francisco
July 29- Aug 1; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest KARE for Wildlife - meet a rescue owl or hawk, and learn to draw native Illinois birds.
Aug 5-8; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special activity: 1-hour Guest Randall Oaks zoo - meet & draw small furry friends, including a ferret, skunk, and guinea pig
Aug 12, 13 & 14; 3 day “Young Artists Adventure”; 9:30am-1:30pm; Age 4-8; grouped by age; $125
Our youngest artists are welcome in this special 3-day mini-camp. Paint on canvas, use colored pencils and markers, sculpt with clay, and explore your creativity. Build skills and have fun with friends!
Lead instructor: Scott Little
Note: For all camps, please bring a bag lunch and bottle of water each day. For beach day, you can bring a swimsuit, towel, and a few extra dollars for a snack at concession stand, if desired.
See FAQ and photos of summer art camp
The summer art camp experience was made possible in part by grants from The Community Foundation of McHenry County.