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Programs & Workshops
- Family Fine Arts Day: March 7
- Family Fine Arts Nights: February 28 & April 17
- Ones & Twos Art Exploration Workshops: February 26 & April 8
- Wilmette Rocks! Workshop: April 3
- Super String Art Workshop: May 1
- Magical Fairy Doors Workshop: June 23
Art Birthday Parties
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Programs & Workshops
Dance Birthday Parties
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Programs & Workshops
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Camps
EARLY SUMMER CAMPS
Little World Travelers Camp: Age 3-4
Aloha! In this three day camp, preschool travelers will immerse themselves in a new culture each day through dance, crafts, music, stories, indoor and outdoor activities and a snack. Campers should wear casual clothing, be able to attend independently, and be fully toilet trained.
- Tu-Th 9:30-11:30 am 6/9-6/11
- Tu-Th 12-2 pm 6/9-6/11
NEW Early Entertainers: Grade K - 1 as of the 2020-21 school year
Sing, dance and act in this tiny triple threat three day camp! Children will learn about family friendly musicals each day through the songs and stories and perfect their own showcase for their families. Customize your schedule by registering for one, two or all three days.
- Tu-Th 9:30-11:30 am 6/9-6/11
- Tu-Th 12-2 pm 6/9-6/11
PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Broadway Bound
Each session of this performing arts camp is jam packed with acting, singing, dancing, lighting, audio and stage crew activities that culminate in a full length junior production complete with costumes and set. Field trips, outdoor games, cast parties and pop up activities really round out this spectacular camp. No experience is necessary and campers will be given equal opportunity to perform or be behind the scenes.
NEW JUNIORS: Grade 1 - 4 as of the 2020-21 school year
- (Peter Pan Jr.) M-F 9 am-3 pm 6/15-7/10
- Singin' In the Rain Jr.) M-F 9 am-3 pm 7/13-8/7
NEW SENIORS: Grade 5 -8 of as of the 2020-21 school year
- (Into the Woods Jr.) M-F 9 am-3 pm 6/15-7/10
- (Fame Jr.) M-F 9 am-3 pm 7/13-8/7
Dance Camp: Grade 3-8 as of the 2020-21 school year
Welcome dancers of all levels! Dance campers will partake in daily technique classes that focus on alignment, flexibility, coordination, strength and self-expression in major dance styles including: Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Hip Hop and surprise genres. Activities will also include outdoor play, dance and theater games and weekly free swim.
- M-F 9 am-3 pm 6/15-7/10
- M-F 9 am-3 pm 7/13-8/7
VISUAL ARTS CAMPS
Arts in the Parks Pre-K: Age 4- 6
Designed for the soon-to-be kindergartner or camper who just finished kindergarten, camp includes art projects using a variety of materials, a weekly gymnastics class, daily snack, outdoor games, and more.
2-Day
- Tu,Th 9-11:30 am 6/16-7/9
- Tu,Th 9-11:30 am 7/14-8/6
3-Day
- M,W,F 9-11:30 am 6/15-7/10
- M,W,F 9-11:30 am 7/13-8/7
5-Day
- M-F 9-11:30 am 6/15-7/10
- M-F 9-11:30 am 7/13-8/7
Arts in the Parks: Grade 1 -6 as of the 2020-21 school year
Young artists are on location at the Community Recreation Center in this unique art-exploration camp. Fine art mediums such as water colors, pastels, acrylics, fine drawing and plaster are studied as well as unique media such as recycled materials. Weekly art history lessons focusing on a famous artist combined with a homage-inspired project continue the young artists' training.
3-Day
- M,W,F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/15-7/10
- M,W,F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/13-8/7
5-Day
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/15-7/10
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/13-8/7
1-Week
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/15-6/19
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/22-6/26
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/29-7/2
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/6-7/10
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/13-7/17
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/20-7/24
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/27-7/31
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 8/3-8/7
Arts in the Parks Tween: Grade 6 - 8 as of the 2020-21 school year
Arts explore higher-level mediums such as glasswork, mosaics, pottery on the wheel, anime and magna, cartooning, and still life in addition to weekly art history lessons, swimming and field trips.
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 6/15-7/10
- M-F 9 am-2:30 pm 7/13-8/7
LATE SUMMER CAMPS
Preschool Dance Camp: Age 3-5
Preschool Dance Camp is a great introduction to our dance program for aspiring young dancers! Each day will be filled with a variety of dance and craft activities to accommodate the attention span and physical strength of a young dancer, including ballet, hip hop, improv, a snack break, and story time revealing the chosen fairytale of the day. Participants must be able to attend independently and be toilet trained.
- Tu-Th 9:30-11:30 am 8/11-8/13
- Tu-Th 12-2 pm 8/11-8/13
NEW Act With Me: Grade K - 1 as of the 2020-21 school year
Visit the magical castle, hike through an overgrown jungle, journey into outer space, dig for buried treasure --your child's imagination will be safely engaged in pretend adventures and characters that are created from their own suggestions and ideas in class. Adults and children work together to create a world of their own each camp day-this is not a drop off program.
- Tu-Th 9:30-11:30 am 8/18-8/20
- Tu-Th 12-2 pm 8/18-8/20
NEW Pre Teen Pinterest Camp: Grade 3 - 6 as of the 2020-21 school year
Explore the newest art trends in this one week camp! Each day will a different kind of creative project-from upcycled jewelry to DIY bath bombs, wall art and dreamcatchers...we pick our projects based on what's popular and exciting. Campers will complete five full projects and share pictures of them on our community "Pinterest" board in the Art Studio.
- M-F 10 am-12 pm 8/10-8/14
Movie Star Camp Grade 3 - 8 as of the 2020-21 school year
This camp provides a unique opportunity for children to learn film acting skills and then actually be in a short film. The movie is shot by professionals and then, when the film is complete, the kids are given a chance to "walk the red carpet" at their very own movie premiere, complete with paparazzi and fans! Then, they are invited, along with family and friends, to attend our red-carpet movie premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Community Recreation Center.
- M-F 9 am-3 pm 8/10-8/14
