Magical Minds Studio

PreK Summer Camp
2023-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Pre-K camp is offered Monday-Friday. Campers should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes.

Camp K-6/Exploring Mixed Media
2023-06-12 08:00 - 15:00
Exploring Mixed Media

Last Day of After School Workshop 2022-2023
2023-06-09 08:00 - 17:00
Summer camp sessions will begin, registration will open closer to date.

Prek Graduation/Last Day
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:30

After School Art Show!
2023-06-02 17:00 - 18:30

Closed - Memorial Day
2023-05-29
Magical Minds Studio will be closed for the holiday.

Come Play with Clay
2023-04-14 09:30 - 10:30
Toddlers will poke, pinch, squish and blend various types of clay such as play dough, air dry, modeling clay and potters clay that will be fired and glazed at the end of the course. Class runs for 6 weeks.

D97 District Closed - Contemporary Art Field Trip - April 7, 2023 - FULL
2023-04-07 08:00 - 15:00
Students will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art where they will experience a variety of works created by contemporary artists that tell stories about what life is like in the here and now. They will examine aspects of color, form, and line in narrative abstraction and create works that reflect their own personal stories.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle as well as a nut-free lunch and two snacks.
Session Pricing:
8/9am-3pm, $97*
*includes materials and cost of admission for field trips

D97 Holiday - Draw Like Dali! - FULL
2023-04-04 08:00 - 15:00
At the Art Institute of Chicago on Monday, February 20th.
Students will experiment with wonderfully weird techniques for creating an image that Surrealists like Dali employed in creating masterpieces of the 20th century. Like the surrealists, they will perform automatic drawing, play exquisite corpse games, and create images using chance operations, among other things as they expand their definition of drawing what it means to be an artist.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle as well as a nut-free lunch and two snacks.
Session Pricing:
8/9am-3pm, $97*
*includes materials and cost of admission for field trips

FULL - Spring Break Camp
2023-03-27 08:00 - 17:00
Drop off between 8-9am; pick up 3pm

Weekly Schedule:
Monday: Abstract Art
Tuesday: Comic Book Drawing
Wednesday: Mythical Creature Sculptures
Thursday: Game Day (making and playing)
Friday: Lego Challenge

Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack and lunch.

Weekly Cost:

8/9am – 3pm: $405

***Refund policy for all holiday and camps days: Magical Minds Studio will offer a refund, credit or transfer up to 3 weeks in advance of the activity date, minus a $25 admin/processing fee. With less than 3 weeks notice we will not offer refunds, credits or transfers.***

D97 Institute Day - Dynamic Printmaking
2023-02-20 08:00 - 15:00
At the Magical Minds Studio on Monday, February 20.
Students will delve into the great process art activity of printmaking! They will have the chance to explore different techniques and engage with the reproduction of different textures, colors, and patterns.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Please bring a water bottle as well as a nut-freesnack and lunch.
8/9am-3pm, $89

D97 Half Day - Early pick up Only for After School Workshop Students
2023-02-09 11:00 - 18:00
Registration for this event is not open.

Come Play with Clay
2023-02-03 09:30 - 22:30
Part of our Magical Beginnings Serious:
Toddlers will poke, pinch, squish and blend various types of clay such as play dough, air dry, modeling clay and potters clay that will be fired and glazed at the end of the course. Class runs for 6 weeks.

D97 Holiday - Pop Up Painting Camp
2023-01-16 08:00 - 15:00
At Magical Minds Studio on Monday, January 16th
Clementine Hunter was an acclaimed self-taught Black artist from the 20th century. In examining her works, students will gain a deeper understanding of the elements of line, shape and color as well as the significance of art in the context of the artist’s experience and place within history. Drawing inspiration from her work, we will construct fun, tactile, 3D paintings representing the events of our own daily lives.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free lunch and snack.
Sign up options:
8/9am-3pm, $97*
*includes cost of admission and materials

Winter Break Camp
2022-12-22 08:00 - 13:00
On weekdays from December 22 through January 6 we’ll be hosting Winter Camp!

Winter Wonderland is the theme for this week. We’ll be painting, drawing, weaving and sculpting, building, all things winter! We may even make some wintery slime…

Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack and lunch.

Rates:

8am-1pm -Daily rate, $65 for 12/22 and 12/23 (sold separately)
8am-3pm -4 day rate, $348 for week of 12/22-12/30
8am-3pm -5 day rate, $405 for week 1/2-1/6

**Refund policy for all holiday and camps days: Magical Minds Studio will offer a refund, credit or transfer up to 3 weeks in advance of the activity date, minus a $25 admin/processing fee. With less than 3 weeks notice we will not offer refunds, credits or transfers.***

Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
2022-11-23
Magical Minds Studios Will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.

D97 Closed - Amazing Abstract Art Field Trip
2022-11-08 08:00 - 15:00
At Studio of Art on Tuesday, November 8th.
Join us as we embark on a journey of creativity and self expression through abstract art! Students will visit local Gallery, Studio of Art (www.studio-of-art.com) to see astounding art from local creatives and learn how to make their own abstract masterpieces.

Drop off is between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free snack and lunch.

8/9am-3pm, $97 (includes all fees and transportation)

D97 Half Days - Early Pick Up Only for After School Workshop Students
2022-10-27 12:00 - 18:00
Registration not open for this event.

D97 Closed - Optical Illusions Camp
2022-10-10 08:00 - 15:00
At Magical Minds Studio on Monday, October 10th.
The eyes can play some mind boggling tricks, can’t they? Inspired by the works of the renowned creators of Op-Art, like Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely, students will learn how to make their own topsy turvy, brain scrambling artistic optical illusions!
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle and a nut-free lunch and snacks.
Sign up options:
8/9am-3pm, $89*
* includes materials and administration fees

Magical Beginnings
2022-10-07 09:30 - 10:30
This is an introductory class that encourages students to experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, sensory objects and building. Parents/Caregivers work alongside children, helping them develop familiarity with the Studio environment and art materials.

D97 Institute Day - Día de Muertos Field Trip
2022-10-05 08:00 - 15:00
At the National Museum of Mexican Art on Wednesday, October 5th.
Come join us on a trip to the beautiful neighborhood of Pilsen where we’ll visit the National Museum of Mexican Art for a guided tour of the annual Day of the Dead exhibition. Students will uniquely engage in the healing act of honoring and celebrating the lives of those who have passed through the contemplation of new artistic expressions by local artists and site-specific installations created by artists from both sides of the US-Mexico border.
Drop off between 8am and 9am. Wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle as well as a nut-freelunch and snacks. Transportation to and from the museum will be provided.
Session Pricing:
8/9am-3pm, $97*
*includes materials and cost of the guided museum tour

D97 Institute Day - Oak Park Scavenger Hunt
2022-09-26 08:00 - 15:00
At Magical Minds Studio on Friday, September 26th.

Join us on a scavenger hunt around our neighborhood, Oak Park! Students will collect treasure and learn about local curiosities in this action-packed Holiday Camp.Drop off at Magical Minds between 8am and 9am. Wear weather appropriate clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle, a nut-free lunch, and snack.
Sign up options:
8/9am-3pm, $89

Closed for Labor Day
2022-09-05

First Day of After School Workshop!
2022-08-24 14:30 - 18:00
After School Workshop
For Students K-8th Grade
Students can arrive from 3:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 2:30pm on Wednesdays, staying as late as 6pm.
Our teachers plan new themes each week, teaching techniques, making creative space for kids, and thinking about the world around us. See our artwork on our blog!
*transportation to studio from children’s school is available to students enrolled in D97 schools.*

Start of After School Workshop 2022 - 2023 School Year
2022-08-24 14:30 - 18:00
Welcome Back!

A new School Year has begun, and that means another year of After School Work Shop!

We are so excited to get back into creating wonderful works of art with our students. If you haven’t registered yet, fill out our registration form and get your child enrolled now!

First Day of Passport 2 Preschool
2022-08-22 09:00 - 11:00
Get Ready for School!
FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 – 6 YRS
The purpose of Passport 2 Preschool is to meet the total needs of your child emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually with love and understanding. Centering on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our educators work as facilitators and partners in the learning process. Children learn in various ways, whether it be visual, auditory or physical. Visual and sensory learning can enhance the path to learning and make it a fascinating and enriched journey. Let’s face it, children are masterminds when it comes to imagination and our Studio is the best place to foster that magical mind! Parents provide a small snack and a change of clothes for each child.
Passport 2 Preschool is taught by Ms. Haj

6th-8th grade: Mural Painting
2022-08-15 09:00 - 13:00
We are happy to offer our mural painting camp! We’ll be painting a mural at Oak Park School of Music this summer.
Campers will be led by our experienced mural artist, Melina Scotte.
Please bring a snack and water bottle. No food with nuts, please.
Full week sign up:

9am-12pm, $200

5-8th grade: STEAM Mania
2022-08-15 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:

9am-12pm, $225

K-5th grade: Nature Through Science and Art
2022-08-15 08:00 - 15:00
Why do we see color? What is photosynthesis? What is the smallest animal? Why are the human hands so miraculous? All these questions and more will be answered through art and exploration.
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+
2022-08-08 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.
