K-6th grade Summer Camp- Community Kindness
2020-08-17 - 2020-08-21 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Many children know that sharing is caring, and we’ll help cultivate this attitude with a week of making gifts and collecting items to put together care packages and kinds words for our homeless shelters in the area. Campers will turn their creativity into a community kindness!

For campers staying past noon we’ll have a lunch break and then dive into choice-based activities which include fine arts, games and outside play.

Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack, as well as a lunch if you’re staying after 12:00 pm.

No food with nuts, please.

Sign up options:

Pick up at 12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, the discounted price is $225)*
Pick up at 3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, the discounted price is $395)*

Clay Camp
2020-12-28 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Who doesn’t need a screen break? We know we do and we’re thrilled to be able to offer clay and sculpture camp.

Students will spend time learning the science behind clay and working with various tools to design and make functional ceramic and pottery pieces. For older students well introduce them to the wheel and to the joys of slab rolling.

Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack, as well as a lunch if you’re staying after 12:00 pm. Also for campers staying past lunch, we’ll dive into choice-based activities which include fine arts, games and outside play for the afternoon.

Enrollment is limited to comply with CDC guidelines, and safety and cleanliness are top priorities. Campers should wear a mask, clothes that can get dirty, warm clothes for outside play, and comfortable shoes.

No food with nuts, please.

Sign up for the full 4-day week:

Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at noon, $190 per week
Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at 3pm, $310 per week

Design A Space
2021-01-04 08:00 - 17:00
Who doesn’t need a screen break? Students love making mini figures and furniture and in this week of camp they’ll have the creative freedom to build mini rooms in a house made of wood and other materials.

Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack, as well as a lunch if you’re staying after 12:00 pm. Also for campers staying past lunch, we’ll dive into choice-based activities which include fine arts, games and outside play for the afternoon.

Enrollment is limited to comply with CDC guidelines, and safety and cleanliness are top priorities. Campers should wear a mask, clothes that can get dirty, warm clothes for outside play, and comfortable shoes.

No food with nuts, please.

Sign up for the full 5-day week:

Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at noon, $225 per week
Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at 3pm, $395 per week

Spring Break Camp
2021-03-29 08:00 - 13:00
Combining some of our greatest hits, Spring Break campers will be making both ceramics and multimedia art this week! Slip, score and slab ceramics in the morning, and then after snack let your imagination loose with our maker materials to create multimedia projects.
Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack, as well as a lunch.
Enrollment is limited to comply with CDC guidelines, and safety and cleanliness are top priorities. Campers should wear a mask, clothes that can get dirty, warm clothes for outside play, and comfortable shoes.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up for the full 5-day week:

Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at 1pm, $300 per week

K-6th grade- Nature's Wonders
2021-06-14 08:00 - 15:00
Nature has so much to offer and explore. Campers will discover how the dragon blood tree got its name, why a sundew means big trouble for insects, and what on Earth a radiolarian is. We’ll dive into recreating our findings with a plethora of art mediums.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

Pre-K Summer Camp
2021-06-14 09:00 - 12:00
Pre-K campers will have a great time making art while practicing math, language, and science. We’ll also play outside and make the most of summer!
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack. Drop off at 9:00 am, pick up at 12:00 pm.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

$52 per day, or…
…$225 for the full week

K-6th grade- Printing
2021-06-21 08:00 - 15:00
Campers will be introduced to the art of printmaking by creating designs with rubber and linoleum blocks to transfer on to fabric, paper and wood. Each student will have the opportunity to take their printing stamps home to use for future designs.Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

5th-8th grade- So you like YouTube?
2021-06-21 09:00 - 12:00
Kids are glued to YouTube and some want to become YouTubers. This week’s camp will dive into the creation of their very own YouTube channel. We’ll cover online personality, theme of their channel, script and execution of the video. Students will be recorded and each clip will be posted to our private You Tube channel.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Full week sign up:

9am-12pm, $225

K-6th grade- World Travelers with a Paintbrush
2021-06-28 08:00 - 15:00
Covid-19 may have but a stop to our vacations but it can’t stop our imaginations and creative talent! We’ll be traveling to Europe discovering famous landmarks and learning about the food and culture. Students will paint landmarks of their choice and will go home with recipes to try with family.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Born To Art
2021-07-05 08:00 - 2021-07-09 15:00
What is art? How does it affect our life? Students will be introduced to various artists from around the globe. We’ll discuss how these artists were able to express their lives and beliefs through art. Giving students a variety of choices they will then decide on their medium and begin creating their own message to the world.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Dream Catchers and Drums
2021-07-12 08:00 - 15:00
Dream catchers can be traced back to the Ojibwe people who then influenced other tribes, cultures and even nations to value the catcher of dreams. We’ll learn about the purpose and dreams that these beautiful objects capture. In addition, we’ll explore the different sounds that can be made with drums, then make our own. Each student will craft their very own dream catcher using semi precious beads, yarn, ribbon and feathers. In the mornings we will sit in a circle outside playing our drums before returning to our dream catchers.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Wizard Camp
2021-07-19 08:00 - 15:00
Make time for mischief and magic for this week full of potions, wand making creatures and games. Students will create there own crests to represent their houses and make a sculpture of a mythical creature to go along with their theme.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Lego Sculpture Challenge
2021-07-26 08:00 - 15:00
Legos are not only fun but are proven to expand the mind with problem solving, the use of spatial skills and creatively experiment with building. Each day students will be given a challenge (age appropriate) to complete. Once completed we will photograph it and at the end of camp provide each student with a collage of their creations. In addition to building, students will use art supplies to create Lego characters of their own.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Art Mania
2021-08-02 08:00 - 15:00
This camp is for the student who loves all things art. We’ll paint, draw, print, sculpt, hand build, sew and more. We’ll introduce students to the definition of multimedia and expose them to various materials to incorporate into their art.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade- Comics and Anime
2021-08-09 08:00 - 15:00
Telling stories and making them come to life on paper is what this class is all about. We’ll review basic line drawings and shading to create scenes and characters. Students will end the week with their own comic book and a 3D version of their character made from modeling clay.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-5th grade- Science is Real
2021-08-16 08:00 - 15:00
Art and Science go hand in hand, and this week we’ll explore a wide range of scientific experiments to feed our curiosity. From bubbles to static electricity, we’ll have a ton of fun learning about science.Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $225*)
8/9am-3pm, $89 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $395*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

5-8th grade- STEAM Mania
2021-08-16 09:00 - 12:00
Art and Science go hand in hand, and this week we’ll explore various art forms that are enhanced by electrical sources and lighting. Students will each be given materials that include LED lights and mini motors to be used for their art projects.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Full week sign up:

8/9am-12pm, $225

Spring Break Camp
2022-03-28 08:00 - 13:00
Campers will be working with many art forms this week including but not limited to ceramics, black light art, fiber art, painting, drawing and out door play.

Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack, as well as a lunch.

Enrollment is limited to comply with CDC guidelines, and safety and cleanliness are top priorities. Campers should wear a mask, clothes that can get dirty, warm clothes for outside play, and comfortable shoes.

No food with nuts, please.

Sign up for the full 5-day week:

Drop off between 8-9am; pick up at 1pm, $300 per week

K-6th grade: Story Building, Puppets and Play
2022-06-13 08:00 - 15:00
What better way to tell a story than to make it come to life! We’ll inspire campers to visualize a story, create a character puppet and make a scene from the story. Final performances will be recorded and posted on a private YouTube for parents to view.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $54 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $245*)
8/9am-3pm, $91 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $405*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

Pre-K Camp, age 3+
2022-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-11 09:00 - 12:00
Pre-K campers will have a great time making art while practicing math, language, and science. We’ll also play outside and make the most of summer!
Pre-K camp is offered Monday-Thursday. Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Everyone should bring a water bottle and snack. Drop off at 9:00 am, pick up at 12:00 pm.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up:

$215 for the full 4-day week

*Pre-K campers must be toilet trained.

K-6th grade: Clay Lab
2022-06-20 08:00 - 15:00
We’ll make, model and roll with many different types of sculpting clay. Campers will work with their hands to create 3-dimensional and functional pieces.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $54 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $245*)
8/9am-3pm, $91 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $405*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

5th-8th grade: Creative Photography Camp
2022-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
Young Photographers will learn how to choose subjects, think about lighting, and use rules of composition to make creative photographs using any camera or phone/tablet in this camp.
Camp will be led by seasoned photographer, Kimberly Becker.
No food with nuts, please.
Full week sign up:

9am-12pm, $200

K-6th grade: Comics and Characters
2022-06-27 08:00 - 15:00
Comics are another way of storytelling and we’ll be doing just that with this summer camp favorite. Campers will develop a story, work on characters and design their own comic book!
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $54 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $245*)
8/9am-3pm, $91 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $405*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

Ceramics Camp, Ages 8+
2022-06-27 09:00 - 13:00
Ceramics camp will consist of hand building in addition to wheel throwing techniques. Students will learning the process of going from greenware to stoneware and design their own functional pieces.
This camps is best suited for students 8 and older.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name. No food with nuts, please.

Full week sign up:
9am-1pm, $300

K-6th grade: Mosaic Workshop
2022-07-05 08:00 - 15:00
Mosaic artwork is one of the oldest art forms in history. Dating back to several thousands of years ago, mosaics have been built throughout Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Join Ms. Staci as she teaches campers how to make patterns and turn them into beautiful works of mosaic art.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $54 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $215*)
8/9am-3pm, $91 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $335*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

K-6th grade: Lego Camp
2022-07-11 08:00 - 15:00
Legos are not only fun but are proven to expand the mind with problem solving, the use of spatial skills and creatively experiment with building. Each day students will be given a challenge (age appropriate) to complete. Once completed we will photograph it and at the end of camp provide each student with a collage of their creations. In addition to building, students will use art supplies to create Lego characters of their own.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $54 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $245*)
8/9am-3pm, $91 per day (or if you sign up for all 5 days, select the discounted price of $405*)**

*To get the full week discount, select payment options 3 or 4
**Sibling discount for 3pm full week sign ups- use code sibs3pm

5th-8th grade: YouTube Camp
2022-07-11 09:00 - 12:00
Kids are glued to YouTube and some want to become YouTubers. This week’s camp will dive into the creation of their very own YouTube channel. We’ll cover the online personality, theme of their channel, script and execution of the video. Students will be recorded and each clip will be posted to our private YouTube channel.
Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please send a water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
No food with nuts, please.
Full week sign up:

9am-12pm, $225

Outdoor Nature Connections, 6-8th Grade
2022-07-11 09:00 - 13:00
Come spend time outdoors exploring and getting to know more about our local forest preserves. This outdoor camp will focus on building awareness skills, making connections to the natural world, and developing an understanding of relationships and interdependence of systems and communities. This camp will provide an overview of wilderness safety, animal tracking, plant and tree identification, cooking simple outdoor meals, mindfulness activities and games. Participants will learn skills and practices they can incorporate into their daily lives. The camp will conclude with a stewardship workday clearing invasive species from a section of forest at Bemis Woods.
Please have your child wear appropriate outdoor clothing, a cap and sunscreen. Please send a water bottle and lunch.

Full week sign up:
9am-1pm, $270
