Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of the Chicago Western and Southwestern Suburbs

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of the Chicago Western and Southwestern Suburbs offers classes and camps in sculpting, illustration, painting, and textile artistry. The program also offers birthday parties with a Magical Creatures art party and community workshops for scouts, librarians, and other community members.

Programs

• Camps & Classes — 5-12 · 1-hour classes per week; 4 to 8 weeks · Designed for kids ages 5-12. Learn sculpting, illustration, painting, and textile artistry. New project each class.
• After-School Programs — 5-12 · 1-hour classes per week for 8 weeks · After-school program with a different art project and class topic every class.
• Camps — 5-12 · 3 Day or 4 Day Camps; full and half day options available · Summer and school-vacation camps. Designed for kids ages 5-12.
• Birthday Parties — Magical Creatures art party.
• Community Workshops — Customized class series for scouts, librarians, and other community members.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old

About the provider

The program was founded in 2016 and began franchising in 2019. Its mission is to inspire children through art by developing their creativity and critical thinking. Instructors have prior experience working with children and go through a rigorous screening process that includes a thorough background check.

The organization states that it aims to deliver Art with Purpose. After-school programs are managed through an online registration portal. Standard after-school programs are 1 hour immediately after school and typically last 8 weeks, with requests from 4 to 12 weeks accommodated. Instructors are former/retired teachers, teachers on summer break, college students pursuing an education or art degree, or artists with experience with children. Programs can flex across mixed ages. Registration may be handled differently depending on the school or location.

What families say

“I like how it is done directly at my child’s school and right after school hours. The length works well too. I think it is also an affordable program for children. We had looked for art programs and found it hard to find something in our area that was open for a child 5 years of age. I also like that my daughter is getting to interact with other kids outside of her class and grade at school” — Emily H. Plainfield, IL

“The convenience of a quality art program (clearly standards based) that starts immediately after school for an hour located at my child’s school.” — Tricia N. Lombard, IL

“My son did this class at his school and absolutely loved it! The teacher was so friendly and taught him so much. Ever week he loved coming home to tell us about what he made. Would absolutely recommend!” — Lauren Sanford Southwest Suburbs

Last updated September 26, 2026.