K-6th grade Summer Camp- STEAM Challenge
2020-07-20 - 2020-07-24 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
What’s all the STEAM hype about? Maybe it’s the idea that art and science are pretty much one discipline. Campers will be challenged each day with a new project. How will you make it work? What materials do you need to make it? We’ll provide all the supplies for them to draft, build and problem solve!

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)*

God's Eye, ages 7-12
2020-07-22 14:00 - 14:40 (America/Chicago) | Online via Zoom
**Our classes are taught via Zoom. Once you have signed up, we will email you the meeting information and password.**
Follow along with Ms. Lindsay as we weave a colorful Mexican God’s Eye, a magical object that
contains the power to see things unknown.
Materials needed (not supplied by Magical Minds):

Two sticks (options: popsicle sticks / chopsticks / thin branches / straws)
Duct Tape
1-3 different colors of yarn
Scissors

Price:

$15 for 1 session

Choose Your Own Drawing Adventure, all ages
2020-07-24 10:00 - 10:40 | Online via Zoom
**Our classes are taught via Zoom. Once you have signed up, we will email you the meeting information and password.**
Take a one on one drawing class with Ms. Lindsay and select a drawing topic of your choice!
Some ideas include:

Dog
Cat
Unicorn
Fairy
Penguin
Forest
… or bring a brand new topic to the Zoom room! As well as your pencils, crayons and markers!

Price:

$18 for 1 session

K-6th grade Summer Camp- Multimedia Art
2020-07-27 - 2020-07-31 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
We love multimedia and all the art media it incorporates! From paper-making to watercolor, we’ll wrap up the summer using all the fantastic elements of art. Expect paintings, collage, homemade paper, printing, sculptures and more.

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)*

K-6th grade Summer Camp- Drawing & Comics
2020-08-03 - 2020-08-07 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Drawing in a natural instinct. Honing in on this skill will be the focus of this week. We’ll learn about basic line drawings, lighting and story telling with drawing materials. Campers will work on character sketches as their drawing skills enhance throughout the week.

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)*

K-6th grade Summer Camp- The Art of Science
2020-08-10 - 2020-08-14 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
The best Scientists are Artists, said Albert Einstein. We tend to believe him and so we’ll be celebrating the harmony between the two. Campers will explore elements that are used to create beautiful, breathtaking outcomes. From crystals to puffy paint we’ll experiment, mix and create art guided by science.

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)*

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)*

Ceramics- Hand Building, ages 10-13
2020-09-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Roll slabs and coils, slip and score, and make beautiful ceramic art!
We’ll be teaching hand-built ceramics over this 4 week class. Each session meets for 2 hours, and the group size is maximum 4.
Dates, times and cost:

Fridays, September 4-25, 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturdays, September 5-26, 10am-12pm
Saturdays, September 5-26, 12:45-2:45pm
$115 (includes clay, glaze and kiln firing)

Ceramics- Wheel Throwing, ages 10-13
2020-09-04 13:30 - 15:30 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Center your clay and learn wheel throwing!
We’ll be teaching wheel-thrown ceramics over this 4 week class. Each session meets for 2 hours, and the group size is maximum 4.
Dates, times and cost:

Fridays, September 4-25, 1:30-3:30pm
$115 (includes clay, glaze and kiln firing)

Clay Camp
2020-12-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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

Storytelling Workshop, ages 5-7
2021-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
We love stories! They rev up our imaginations and inspire us to make art! This summer at Magical Minds we’ll turn those stories into our own art!

This one-off class is great for young storytellers! Parents can drop off and run errands while the kids have a creative morning at Magical Minds.

Saturday Tween Drawing Club
2021-06-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Does your tween love drawing? This summer they can hang out with other tweens who never put their pencils down!

We can help them develop their skills with projects and drawing exercises like gesture drawing, contour drawings and negative space drawings. We’ll practice drawing highlights and shadows, perspective and drawing what we see.

Small group sizes mean more time and feedback with our teacher. Sign up for 1, 2, 3 or 4 classes per month.

Sunday Teen Drawing Club
2021-06-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Does your teen love drawing? This summer they can hang out with other teens who never put their pencils down!

We can help them develop their skills with projects and drawing exercises like gesture drawing, contour drawings and negative space drawings. We’ll practice drawing highlights and shadows, perspective and drawing what we see.

Small group sizes mean more time and feedback with our teacher. Sign up for 1, 2, 3 or 4 classes.

Animals in Art, ages 5-7
2021-06-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Whether its our pets, the animals we see at the zoo, or creatures that we’ve only seen in books, we love animals! Our teacher will teach kids how to draw some of their favorite animals, or maybe we’ll make them in 3 dimensions!

This one-off class is great for young animal lovers! Parents can drop off and run errands while the kids have a creative morning at Magical Minds.

K-6th grade- Nature's Wonders
2021-06-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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

World Cultures, ages 5-7
2021-06-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
We love seeing the beautiful ways cultures around the world express themselves! We’ll take a deep dive into a different culture and learn about how they make art!

This one-off class is great for young world travelers! Parents can drop off and run errands while the kids have a creative morning at Magical Minds.

K-6th grade- Printing
2021-06-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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

Maker Time, ages 5-7
2021-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
Where one person sees a cardboard box, another may see a spaceship or maybe a robot head! Recyclables make great art supplies, letting our imaginations loose to reinvent simple items around us.

This one-off class is great for young makers! Parents can drop off and run errands while the kids have a creative morning at Magical Minds.

K-6th grade- World Travelers with a Paintbrush
2021-06-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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 | Magical Minds Studio, 110 Madison St., Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
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
