Top art options in Chicago, IL
Browse carefully selected art programs in Chicago, IL. Find activities that match your child's interests and schedule.
- K-9th grade, arts & crafts, sports, STEM, reading, Character Counts, swim lessons
- Camp offering arts, STEM, sports, and field trips to favorite Chicago spots, tied to weekly themes.
- Gary Comer Youth Center7200 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619STEMOutdoors6-week camp with academic workshops in STEM, math, language arts, health, and 21st century skills. Includes art, tech, and sports activities.
- Weekly tech camps focusing on robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, coding, YouTube, chess, game design, digital art, 3D printing, and more.
- Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center6433 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626DesignSTEMSummer camps focusing on industrial arts, STEM, and design skills for youth aged 11-15.
- Noble SchoolsITW David Speer Academy, 1 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60602Career ExplorationSTEMRigorous college preparatory classes, STEM internships with Fortune 500 companies, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
- Dynamic Lynks1100 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301Social SkillsPerforming ArtsTherapeutic summer programs focusing on music, socialization, and new skills in a sensory-friendly environment.
- Glenwood Dance Studio7017 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626Performing ArtsDrop-in dance classes for adults, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, and social dance. Offers annual performances and studio rental space.
- Lifeline Theatre6912 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626Performing ArtsA week-long acting intensive for campers ages 10-13, featuring improvisation, stage combat, puppetry, and scene work.
- Chicago Danztheatre EnsembleWicker Park Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622Performing ArtsSummer camps offering dance, theatre, art, and music activities for ages 4-12. Camps include rotations of different arts activities and outdoor play.
- FIERCE Youth1055 W Bryn Mawr, Suite F-251, Chicago, IL 60660Performing ArtsSummer dance camps for ages 3-17 with different themes each week. Ages 12-17 train in various genres, culminating in an in-studio performance.
- Day and full-day dance camps offering classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. Campers perform multiple dances on show day.
- pmdanceChicago Park District's River Park, 5100 N. Francisco, Chicago, IL 60625Performing ArtsExplore contemporary dance styles through movement play, creation, combination instruction, and alignment exercises. Presentation on the final day.
- Theatre and arts workshops, including performances and professional development training.
- Glenda's Dance Center1321 Kentucky Avenue, Chicago, IL 34769Performing ArtsSummer dance camps offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acrobatics. Includes arts and crafts, games, and performances.
- American Eagle ProductionsNaperville Central High School, 4328 N. Harding Ave., Naperville, IL 60618Performing ArtsLearn theatre through drama games, improv, music, and movement. Create and perform an original script inspired by Hamilton.
- Extensions Dance Center3933 N. Elston Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60618Performing ArtsComprehensive dance classes for all ages and experience levels, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and more.
- Filament Theatre4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60641, Chicago, IL 60641Performing ArtsParticipants work with directors, playwrights, and teaching artists to create new plays, focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and public speaking.
- Sway Dance ChicagoSway Dance Chicago, 3317 W. Irving Park Road, Brookfield, IL 60618Performing ArtsGroup classes and workshops in Salsa, Bachata, Swing, and other dance styles. Classes for various skill levels.
- Yvonne's Dance Academy1733 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613Performing ArtsDance camps offering classes in ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, and more. Focuses on building self-esteem and good character through dance.