One River School Evanston Summer Camps
One River School Evanston, 1033 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
About
One River School Evanston Summer Camps offers weekly studio art, digital art, design, animation, drawing, sculpting, painting, cosplay, photography, and video camps. Specific camp options include Digital Manga Webtoons, Experimental Painting, Miniature Toy Design, Fashion Illustration, Pour Painting, Under the Sea, Watercolor Illustration, iPad Painting, Street Art: Banksy Edition, Figure Painting Plus, Kawaii Creations, One Artwork a Day, Illuminated Creations, Learn to Draw: The Portrait, and more. All camp sessions run for two and a half hours and include a 15-minute break each day.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly summer sessions with morning (9:30 am–12:00 pm), afternoon (12:30 pm–3:00 pm), and late afternoon (3:30 pm–6:00 pm) camp options; all sessions are two and a half hours with a 15-minute daily break; early drop off for morning camps is available from 8:45 am for an additional fee
• Price: Example 2026 sessions include Digital Manga Webtoons (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $385; Experimental Painting (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Miniature Toy Design (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $415; Fashion Illustration (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; Pour Painting (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Under the Sea (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; Watercolor Illustration (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; iPad Painting (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $385; Street Art: Banksy Edition (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $395; Figure Painting Plus (Jun 15–19, 3:30 pm–6:00 pm) – $365; Kawaii Creations (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $385; One Artwork a Day (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Illuminated Creations (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; early drop off for morning camps is $25 per week
One River School states that its summer camps are designed for students of all ages and all skill levels and that lesson plans draw inspiration from contemporary artists. The program notes that projects are designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and reflective of the world, and that there are over 100 weekly camp options. All tools and materials are provided except for specified device-based camps, and for photography, video, and iPad classes and camps, each student is required to bring their own camera or iPad; campers in Procreate camps need to bring an iPad and stylus.
Summer camps are led by practicing artists, designers, and animators who bring their experience into each camp. One River School’s mission statement says it has transformed the summer camp experience by developing creative camps in America. Member testimonials describe the classes as a respite from the world, say that they leave feeling calm and centered, and note that teachers are incredible and that they feel welcome and supported.
Last updated May 26, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly summer sessions with morning (9:30 am–12:00 pm), afternoon (12:30 pm–3:00 pm), and late afternoon (3:30 pm–6:00 pm) camp options; all sessions are two and a half hours with a 15-minute daily break; early drop off for morning camps is available from 8:45 am for an additional fee
• Price: Example 2026 sessions include Digital Manga Webtoons (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $385; Experimental Painting (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Miniature Toy Design (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $415; Fashion Illustration (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; Pour Painting (Jun 8–12, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Under the Sea (Jun 8–12, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; Watercolor Illustration (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; iPad Painting (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $385; Street Art: Banksy Edition (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $395; Figure Painting Plus (Jun 15–19, 3:30 pm–6:00 pm) – $365; Kawaii Creations (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $385; One Artwork a Day (Jun 15–19, 12:30 pm–3:00 pm) – $365; Illuminated Creations (Jun 15–19, 9:30 am–12:00 pm) – $365; early drop off for morning camps is $25 per week
One River School states that its summer camps are designed for students of all ages and all skill levels and that lesson plans draw inspiration from contemporary artists. The program notes that projects are designed to be age-appropriate, engaging, and reflective of the world, and that there are over 100 weekly camp options. All tools and materials are provided except for specified device-based camps, and for photography, video, and iPad classes and camps, each student is required to bring their own camera or iPad; campers in Procreate camps need to bring an iPad and stylus.
Summer camps are led by practicing artists, designers, and animators who bring their experience into each camp. One River School’s mission statement says it has transformed the summer camp experience by developing creative camps in America. Member testimonials describe the classes as a respite from the world, say that they leave feeling calm and centered, and note that teachers are incredible and that they feel welcome and supported.
Last updated May 26, 2026.
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