Discovering U

Discovering U

Discovering U

Let your personality shine, develop your creative side, and discover engineering in art! Activities feature many hands-on and interdisciplinary approaches to academics and to life. Our instructors specialize in the unique topics being offered this summer, and their passion can provide an exciting new perspective for you to enjoy.

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Art & Yoga

Join us in this exceptional camp that combines art and yoga. Start your day with yoga poses and games as you learn breathing and mindfulness techniques; and then unleash your creativity as you draw, paint, collage, sculpt and more!

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June 10-146-8$459
June 10-148-10$459

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Art from the Heart

Expressing, feeling, learning, creating! In this self-expressive camp, youth will learn how to communicate their feelings through painting, drawing, and group project activities. Using positive psychology tools to activate self-compassion, creativity and communication, youth will bring what’s on the “inside” to life on paper! Youth will take home their personal collection of artful creations and a group art project to share with family and friends!

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August 5-96-8$409
August 5-98-10$409

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Blacksmithing

If you had a hammer, would you use it to drive a nail? Or would you rather use it to forge a nail from red hot iron? This camp is designed to ignite your passion for blacksmithing and introduce you to the seemingly endless ways of expressing yourself by shaping iron with fire and hammer. You will gain basic knowledge of iron and its characteristics, an understanding of the dynamics of forging, and the ability to safely shape iron with heat and a hammer. An additional waiver for Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is required with registration. 

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July 15-1913-15$499

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Cartoons & Comics

Join us in this fun camp and learn creative tricks to draw characters as well as funny animals, people, monsters, and more! Learn the fun and easy step-by-step basics of cartooning and comic making. Campers will also bring home their own sketchbook. 

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July 15-196-7$459
July 15-198-10$459

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Design & U

Do you have an eye for design? If you’re creative, artistic, and interested in visual arts, then this new camp is for you! Campers will personalize their own designs, learn about the elements and principles of design, create their own t-shirt, print their own magazine, among other activities!

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July 8-128-10$419

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Dungeons & Dragons

Do you have a hearty imagination and a strong spirit for adventure? The classic game of high fantasy, magic, monsters, fae, dungeons and dragons teaches fierce problem solving, fervent teamwork, and ferocious creativity that cannot be matched. Learn the game at a beginner level, create your own character, and play in an adventure designed to be both an introduction and a challenge to your skills.

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July 8-1211-14$409
July 29 - August 210-12$409

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Geometric Art

Use creative mathematical thinking to transform patterns and shapes into art. Explore the properties of polygons, platonic solids, and other two and three dimensional shapes. Design unique patterns and construct models in a real-world exploration of the art of geometry. 

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June 10-149-11$409

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Glow & Go

In this amazing art camp, we bring art to the next level using special materials like glow-in-the-dark paint, glitter, metallic paint, and other unique materials to make our art stand out! Join us and have a blast as we create astonishing art that glows in the dark, as well as awesome projects with a spark. This camp will surely light up your creativity!

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July 29 - August 26-7$459
July 29 - August 28-10$459

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Go Clayzy

Do you love clay? Then prepare to get messy, creative and muddy! In this fun, hands-on camp you will make animals, ornaments, pinch pots and even famous characters with all sorts of clay and dough, from Air-Dry Clay to Model Magic. Slab, pinch, hand build, and sculpt your way through this creative camp that features an exciting combination of projects. 

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July 22-266-7$459
July 22-268-10$459

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Intro to Crochet and Origami

Spend the week learning the basics of crochet and origami in this new camp! Campers will learn basic stitches and techniques and use these skills to crochet projects, like a granny square, hat and sea turtle! Campers will also create a variety of animals using origami paper to enhance their fine-motor skills needed to crochet.

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June 17-21*10-12$379

*No camp on June 19th due to the Juneteenth Holiday

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Messy Art

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to have a blast as we bring the mess in art to the max! In this exhilarating camp, you will have fun with messy materials like plaster, paper mache, tie dye, paint, clay, and more. Mess making has never been more fun!

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July 8-126-7$459
July 8-128-10$459

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Movin' & Groovin'

From break dancing to hip hop, join us in exploring street dance styles authentic to their roots! We will move our bodies all week through interactive dance games and activities that aid you in creating your own piece of work! At the end of the week, you will be able to demonstrate your amazing talent at our dance showcase.

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August 12-167-9$399

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Nature Journaling

Join us for this fun camp that gets you started creating your own nature journal. Artists and naturalists of all abilities are welcome! We’ll use our observation skills to explore campus and ask questions about the world around us. Everyone will leave with a nature journal and tools to keep it up after camp!

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July 15-1910-12$409
August 5-912-15$409

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Pokémon Art

Calling all Pokémon fans! Get ready to have a blast as you explore your creative side bringing virtual designs to life and learning how to draw, paint, collage and sculpt creatures from Pokémon to take home.

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June 24-286-8$459
June 24-288-10$459

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Pokémon: The Gathering

Run into the world of Pokémon and learn about the vast universe that Ash and his friends have traveled through for nearly three decades. Then, collect your mana and deploy your creatures as you learn to play Magic: The Gathering, all while developing social, critical and creative thinking skills! You will spend the week honing your mathematical strategy and reading skills, while expanding your vocabulary and making new friends as you travel through the worlds of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. No previous experience needed.

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July 22-269-11$409
August 5-910-12$409

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Stringtastic Art

In this new camp, campers will explore string and yarn as an art medium! You’ll complete intricate projects and create crafts involving string art, crochet, cross stitch, yarn painting and more! 

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August 12-168-10$419

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Ukulele

Ukulele is the perfect instrument to interest and involve your camper in music! You will learn how to hold a ukulele and play without injury, read and play chord graphs and tablatures, and play a well-known Disney song. Campers will also have the opportunity to decorate and take home their ukulele to continue playing music at home.

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August 12-1610-12$439

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Young Heroes Quest

Welcome Young Heroes! This new camp is designed to introduce youth to the enchanting world of tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons. Campers will embark on a thrilling quest and collaborate with new friends to solve puzzles and unleash their creativity in a safe and age-appropriate manner.

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June 17-21*7-9$359

*No camp on June 19th due to the Juneteenth Holiday

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