summer art camp
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Spring/Winter art camps also available: Events
Spring/Winter art camps also available: Events
Try Everything!
Experience art like never before in our 4-day summer studios. Draw, paint, sculpt & sew! We have professional artists, exciting projects, and quality art supplies ready to give your child an unforgettable summer.
June-August 2017 Mon-Thurs 4-day camp, 9:30am-3pm $180 per 4-day camp; all art supplies included. New projects each week! ART STUDIO CAMPS Come and visit mini art studios with different projects available all day long. Each week, explore different mediums including drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber art, mixed media and more. The focus is on giving your child access to professional artists and materials to create art in a studio atmosphere. Outdoor playtime at lunch and one lunch & optional swim time at Main Beach keep them active too. ART & ADVENTURE CAMPS New projects each week led by instructors include drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, mixed media and more! Enjoy mini field trips every day, to parks, the Dole Mansion, and Main Beach where they can swim and build sand castles. The focus is on both outdoor experiences as well as making art. Want to know more? Click to VIEW sample art projects and FAQ. |
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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
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!
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!
June 12-15; 4-day “Art Studio” Age 6-13; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructor: Scott Little
June 19-22; 4-day "Art & Adventure" Age 6-13; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructor: Scott Little
June 26-29; 4-day “Art Studio” Age 8-14; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructor: Scott Little
July 10-Jul 13; 4-day “Art Studio” Age 8-14; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
July 17-20; 4-day “Art & Adventure” Age 8-14; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
July 24 -Jul 27; 4-day "Advanced Art Studio" Age 11-16; $180
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 pre-teen and teen artists ready to explore new mediums, create amazing art, and meet new friends. Optional: Add Friday full day field trip to Art Institute in Chicago for $40 plus train fare.
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 31- Aug 3; 4-day “Art Studio” Age 6-13; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructors: Scott Little & Susan Sieber
Aug 7- Aug 10; 4-day “Art & Adventure” Age 6-13; grouped by age; $180
Lead instructor: Scott Little
Aug 14, 15 & 16; 3-day “Young Artists Adventure” Age 4-8; grouped by age
Mon-Wed; $140 for 3 day camp full day (9:30-3:30)
Mon-Wed; $90 for 3 day 1/2 day option (morning 9:30-12:30; or afternoon 12:00-3:00)
Our youngest artists are welcome in this special 3-day full or half 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! Note: "Young Artists Adventure" camp does not go to the beach, but still has outside play time!
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.
See FAQ and photos of summer art camp
The summer studio experience was made possible in part by grants from The McHenry Community Foundation.
