summer art camp
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June-August 2020
Mon-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 once per camp a special guest to meet add excitement and variety to the weekly camps. 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!
Special Guests (weeks TBA)
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 12-1pm
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!
Special Guests (weeks TBA)
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 12-1pm
Meet & draw a friendly pony from Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility
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Meet & draw a rescue Barred Owl or redtailed hawk from KARE for Wildlife
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Meet artist Adeline and a reptile friend from Adeline Robinson Art & Illustration
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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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2020 Art Camp Schedule
June 1, 2 & 3; 9:30am-3pm, 3 day camp; Age 8-14, grouped by age; $145
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special guest: June from Castle Ridge Keep and her pony friend.
June 8-11; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13, grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
June 15-18; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special guest: June from Castle Ridge Keep and her pony friend.
June 22-25; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
June 29-July 4; STUDIO CLOSED for Lakeside Fest
July 6-9; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
July 13-16; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
July 20-23; 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.
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 27-30; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
Aug 3-6; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Aug 10, 11 & 12; 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 1, 2 & 3; 9:30am-3pm, 3 day camp; Age 8-14, grouped by age; $145
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special guest: June from Castle Ridge Keep and her pony friend.
June 8-11; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13, grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
June 15-18; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special guest: June from Castle Ridge Keep and her pony friend.
June 22-25; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Scott Little
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
June 29-July 4; STUDIO CLOSED for Lakeside Fest
July 6-9; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
July 13-16; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 8-14; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructor: Susan Sieber
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
July 20-23; 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.
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 27-30; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Special guest: Randall Oaks Zoo staff with small furry friends to meet and draw; ferret, bunny, and more.
Aug 3-6; 9:30am-3pm, 4 day camp; Age 6-13; grouped by age; $190
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Aug 10, 11 & 12; 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.