Summer Art programs for Middle schoolers and Family programs!
Limited spaces left for our summer programs!
Learn more about the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Middle School Program (ages 10–13) and Family Camp (ages 4–10 with an adult). Our on-campus and online courses are designed to broaden student's education so they can be successful creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers in high school and be successful creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers in high school and beyond.
Middle School Program (Ages 10-13) On-Campus Session Dates:
1-week session: June 27–July 1, M–F, 9–4
1-week session: July 11–15, M–F, 9–4
2-week session: July 18–29, M–F, 9–4
2-week session: August 1–12, M–F, 9–4
Aftercare from 4–5 p.m. is available for on-campus courses.
Middle School Program (Ages 10-13) Online Session Dates:
2-week session: July 18–29, M–F, 9–12
2-week session: August 1–12, M–F, 9–12
Family Camp (Ages 4-10 With Adult) On-Campus Session Dates:
1-week: August 1–5, M–F, 9–12
Courses include: Video Game Design, Animation, Drawing and Painting, Comics and Graphic Novels, Intro to Fashion, Illustration, World Building, Architecture, Digital Arts, and much more!
Did you know? We also offer programs for ages 4–9 and 14–18 for younger and older siblings as well as courses and certificate programs for adults. Learn more!
https://www.saic.edu/continuing-studies/middle-school-programs-online-summer-camps
St. Charles, Illinois
Fine Line is located off Randall Road west of St. Charles. Mrs. Kingsley has taken many classes there. Most classes are for adults but there are some for young adults as well. They are a FULL and Complete art center that offers classes from painting to ceramics.
Carol Stream Park District art programs are great options for young artists. They have lots to offer from painting, drawing to pottery classes.
Great option for the little kiddo's. They are having an Summer Arts Workshop!
Like Carol Stream, Wheaton is offering many drawing, painting and pottery classes for kids
This looks like an awesome program for kids who are interested in cartooning and drawing! For ages 8-12, they offer several art options.