Children's Summer Art Camps
Children's Multi-Arts Camps (Ages 6-9)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Children's Multi-Arts Camps bring together creativity, collaboration, and fun for kids ages 6–9 on campus in Chicago. Campers are grouped by age (6–7 and 8–9) and explore a wide range of materials and techniques: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, performance, and more.
- Each session features a new theme, so kids can enroll in multiple weeks. Daily visits to the Art Institute of Chicago are built into every session.
- Classes are led by working artists and kept small, ensuring every camper gets personal attention in a hands-on, active environment.
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Ages 6 & 7
9:00–9:15 a.m. Welcome, art stations, and morning sketches
9:15–9:30 a.m. Morning check-in and demos
9:30–11:00 a.m. Morning art activity (snack break as needed)
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Museum trip
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch and outdoor play
1:00–1:30 p.m. Storytime, music, and movement
1:30–3:00 p.m. Afternoon art activity (snack break as needed)
3:00–3:45 p.m. Art stations, freeplay, relaxation, and closing circleAges 8 & 9
9:00–9:15 a.m. Welcome, warm-up exercises, and morning sketches
9:15–9:30 a.m. Morning check-in and demos
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Morning art activity (snack break as needed)
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch and outdoor play
1:00–2:00 p.m. Museum trip
2:00–3:30 p.m. Afternoon art art activity (sneak break as needed)
3:30–3:45 p.m. Art stations, freeplay, relaxation, and closing circle
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Summer Session Dates:
June 14–June 25
June 28–July 9
July 12–July 23
July 26–August 6
Registration opens December 15.
We Take Creativity and Fun Seriously
Your child will be exploring a wide range of materials including drawing, painting, mixed media, fibers, performance, wearables, and animation. Each session has different projects, so students can sign up for multiple weeks.
Collaborative Thinking and Making
SAIC recognizes that creativity and innovation flourish when children share their ideas. Our courses are great ways for students to learn the power of collaborative thinking and artmaking and make new friends who share similar interests.
Not Your Average Art Class
We believe being active fuels imagination and guarantee that students will not just be sitting at their desks all day. Campers venture into the real world often to gain inspiration and materials for their projects.
The Art Institute of Chicago
Our museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, is an integral part of students’ experiences, and visits to the museum are a part of each class. Be prepared to have your child teach you about their favorite pieces in our collection.
World-Renowned Instructors
Our instructors are not only amazing mentors and teachers, they also have robust artistic practices themselves. Each class has two instructors and two teaching assistants allowing for a 4 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Meet our faculty.
Join Us for Open Studios!
Friends and family are invited to Open Studios to celebrate students' work. You'll receive an email from saic-youth@saic.edu with the date and time after the session begins.
