Is your child creative and loves anything art related? Then, check out these art summer camps in Chicagoland where they can learn new mediums and techniques.
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Featured Art Summer Camps for Chicagoland Kids
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Merit School of Music Summer Camps
June-July 2025
- Address: 38 S. Peoria St., Chicago
- Phone: 312-786-9428
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 6-18
Turn up the music this summer with Merit School of Music’s lineup of camps, classes and ensembles! With options for all ages, instruments and experience levels, summer at Merit is a great way for kids to stay social and creative while school is out.
Your child will have the chance to study with some of the best music educators in the region while having fun and making friends with young music lovers from across Chicagoland. Beginners are welcome. There are 1-week and 2-week camps available throughout June and July. See website for more details.
Northbrook Park District Summer Camps
June – August 2025
- Address: 545 Academy Drive, Northbrook (various locations)
- Cost: Costs vary, registration can be completed per week or per session. Register by February 17 to save 10% on most summer camps and workshops.
- Best for ages: 3-15
Whether they are into arts, sports, STEM, figure skating, dance or theater, children and teens can have a fabulous, enriching summer by participating in the wide array of camps and workshops offered by the Northbrook Park District.
Summer camp programming runs June through August at park district facilities and local schools with activities in parks, playgrounds and swimming pools, as well as field trip opportunities. You can choose from half-day options for ages 3-5 and full-day options for ages 5-14, including special pre/post-season camps. Flexible schedules allow kids to try multiple camps for the summer. Additional services like extended care and catered lunches are available.
This summer, Northbrook Park District reintroduces “World Explorers Camp” for ages 3-5, taking kids on a global adventure, and “Lil’ Artists Camp” for ages 5-7, nurturing young talent. Ages 8-13 can join “Artistic Explorers” to dive into various art projects with expert guidance.
The park district also offers inclusion services to residents with special needs thanks to a partnership with the North Suburban Special Recreation Association, which provides support staff during summer camps. To request inclusion services, which come at no additional cost to families, check “ADA” on the registration form.
Brains & Motion Education Summer Camps
June – August 2025.
- Addresses: Check the website as they update for the new season.
- Phone: 877-202-1554
- Cost: Starting at $432
- Best for ages: Grades K-8
Let your students dive into an amazing summer adventure at Brains & Motion Summer Camps in Chicago. Explore a range of STEM, arts and sports camps for Grades K-8. Learning is fun and possibilities are boundless!
Engage in dynamic hands-on experiments, challenging coding activities and thrilling robotics projects, igniting innovation and honing problem-solving skills. Brains & Motion’s STEM camp is designed to inspire curiosity, fostering a deep-rooted love for science, technology, engineering and mathematics among students.
Discover boundless creativity with painting, origami and performing arts sessions. Brains & Motion’s art camp fosters self-expression, ignites imagination and explores diverse artistic avenues, nurturing a lifelong love for creativity and deepening appreciation for the arts among students.
Participate in Brains & Motion’s vibrant sports camps, including soccer, tennis, and basketball, to foster teamwork, refine skills, and embrace sportsmanship. Their inclusive programs prioritize physical fitness and camaraderie, offering a supportive and enjoyable environment for all students, regardless of level.
A summer of endless possibilities awaits your young ones!
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More Art Summer Camps in Chicagoland
One River Evanston Camps
June – August 2025.
- Address: One River Evanston, 1033-1035 Davis St., Evanston
- Cost: Starting at $365/class
- Best for ages: 6-18
One River School’s summer camp programs allow teens and kids to select from a wide range of studio art, and digital art and design experiences that cater to students of all ages and all levels. There are more than 90 camps to choose from, including street art, cartooning, digital art and more.
Creativity Camp at Hyde Park Art Center
June 9-Aug.29, 2025
- Address: 5020 S. Cornell Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $450/week; $825/two-weeks
- Best for ages: 4-12
Awaken your imagination all summer long with unique camps in visual and performing arts. Led by professional artists in multimedia studios, Creativity Camp at Hyde Park Art Center offers young artists unparalleled access to Chicago’s creative community in a fun, relaxed environment — perfect for summer!
ARTastic Summer Camp
June – August 2025.
- Address: Easel Art Studio, 4534 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago; 1911 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $450+/week
- Best for ages: 5-11
Budding artists join instructors to draw, sculpt, paint, build and create their own masterpieces. They’ll also have creative time, reading space, outdoor exploring and free play. Each week has a different theme.
TAC Summer Camps
June – August 2025.
- Address: The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-15
The Art Center Highland Park aims to inspire and ignite a passion for the arts through its innovative programs and classes in a variety of mediums such as jewelry, ceramics, cartooning, and mixed-media.
Lillistreet Art Center Summer Camps
June – August 2025.
- Address: Lillistreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 4-10
Find a wide variety of summer camps for ages 3-16 in multimedia and specialized art forms, including ceramics, photography, sewing, metalsmithing, printmaking, drawing, painting and digital art.
Multi Arts Camps at School of the Art Institute
July 7-August 15, 2025
- Address: School of the Art Institute, 36 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $600/one week; $1,100/two week program
- Best for ages: 10-13
Students are able to dig deep into their areas of interests as each course provides an immersive experience that teaches young makers both conceptual and technical skills while allowing them the freedom to explore and innovate. Themes include toy design, building, architecture, illustration, animation and more.
Summer Arts Camp at Beverly Arts Center
June – August 2025.
- Address: 2407 111th St., Chicago
- Cost: Call for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-12
This full-day camp provides a unique, elevated arts experience as students work with arts professionals to create two productions while still enjoying the traditional arts and crafts, playtime, and teaching artist workshops.
Writing Camps with 826 Chi
June – August 2025.
- Address: School of the Art Institute, 36 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
- Cost: $425 full price, $225 partial scholarship, $0 full scholarship
- Best for ages: 8-17
Spark creativity with 826CHI’s camps! From tantalizing food critiques in “Eat Your Words” camp for young gourmands to immersive storytelling in the “High School Writers Lab,” they offer a buffet of inspiration for all ages.
Jewelry Design Camp at Glencoe Park District
June – August 2025.
- Address: 305 Randolph Street, Glencoe
- Cost: $468
- Best for ages: 8-12
Design and create your very own jewelry! Work with young designers to learn how to create beautiful handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings out of polymer clay. Learn from real designers in the industry and leave class wearing your handmade creations.
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This article was recently updated on Jan. 9, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The update included her research to feature the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com.
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