Spring Break Camp
2021-03-29 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
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
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
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
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

World Cultures, ages 5-7
2021-06-19 10:30 - 12:00
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
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

Maker Time, ages 5-7
2021-06-26 10:30 - 12:00
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
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

Closed
2021-09-06

Art and Nature, Grades K-8
2021-10-11 08:00 - 15:00
Autumn and its colorful leaves will inspire the art we make!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

Día de los Muertos, Grades K-8
2021-11-02 08:00 - 15:00
Día de los Muertos is a day to learn about Mexican culture and keep the fun of Halloween going!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

Winter Camp, Grades K-8th
2021-12-27 08:00 - 15:00
The week of December 27-30 (we’ll be closed the 31st) we’ll be doing theatrically inspired activities!

Monday, December 27 – Theatrical Masks
Tuesday, December 28 – Puppets
Wednesday, December 29 – Our year in a time capsule
Thursday, December 30 – Our year in a time capsule

Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

What's Your Dream?, Grades K-8
2022-01-17 08:00 - 15:00
Dr Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, “I have a dream,” and we’ll take this day to consider his dream and our own!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

Pop Art and Superheroes, Grades K-8
2022-02-21 08:00 - 15:00
Comics and superheroes spur our creativity as we draw, paint and tell stories!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

Ancient Cultures, Grades K-8
2022-03-15 08:00 - 15:00
We love history, and we love beautiful art and architecture that we can find all over the world!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

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

Earth Day, Grades K-8
2022-04-15 08:00 - 15:00
We love our planet, and we love to care for it! Earth Day will be the theme of our art.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack. If your child is staying past noon, please also send a nut-free lunch and a second snack.
Sign up options:

8/9am-12pm, $52
8/9am-3pm, $89

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
