Top art options in Chicago, IL

Summer camps offering dance, theatre, art, and music activities for ages 4-12. Camps include rotations of different arts activities and outdoor play.

Hands-on filmmaking camp teaching skills like shot-lists, camera angles, green screen, and post-production editing for ages 9-17.

Summer camps focusing on industrial arts, STEM, and design skills for youth aged 11-15.

6-week summer camp with sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities focusing on civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration, brain play, and friendship.

Weekly tech camps focusing on robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, coding, YouTube, chess, game design, digital art, 3D printing, and more.

Free outdoor dance and movement lessons for all skill levels, followed by music and social dancing.

Free live music and dance instruction in various parks, including Calumet Park. Dance styles include Afrobeats, Cumbia, and more.

Community dance classes.

Afterschool art program for teens, offering classes in acrylic painting, watercolors, sculpture, and more.

Build holiday-themed mobile apps, create robot obstacle courses, 3D print, and learn about circuits in a state-of-the-art studio.

Mixed Media Camps and Special Topics Camps offering visual and performing arts, field trips, and outdoor play. Camps are led by professional artists.

Dance camp providing equitable access to arts learning and dance education. No previous dance experience required. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Day Camp offers an engaging summer filled with sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Campers build friendships while focusing on civic engagement, environmental awareness, and inclusion, all within a safe and supportive environment.

Drama programs including musical theater, improv, story drama. Year-round classes and camps for ages 2-18.

20 hours of dance instruction and seminars for dancers aged 7-18 with prior dance experience.

Therapeutic summer programs focusing on music, socialization, and new skills in a sensory-friendly environment.

Summer, Winter, & Special Day Off School Camps focusing on painting, drawing, sculpting, and building. Mixed age camp for children ages 5 to 11.

Comprehensive dance classes for all ages and experience levels, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and more.

A theater camp for kids aged 5-9, focusing on singing, dancing, and acting with different themes each week, culminating in a final performance.

Summer dance camps for ages 3-17 with different themes each week. Ages 12-17 train in various genres, culminating in an in-studio performance.