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Creativity Camp at HPAC provides to kids the chance to explore the exciting world of art and creativity through a wide range of multi-media activities. Campers will produce unique and original works of art, focus on the creative process, and develop their imagination and creativity. The combination of visual arts and theater arts, together with outdoor play gives campers a unique summer experience that is active, fun, and stimulating. Join us this summer as our campers create, explore, and grow. All art supplies are included. Each day is action-packed so students should bring a nutritious bag lunch.
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Spring Break Camps 2008
Camp 1 March 17 - 21
Camp 2 March 24 - 28
Creativity Camp Summer 2008
Session Dates:
Session 1 June 16 - June 27
Session 2 June 30 - July 11
Session 3 July 14 - July 25
Session 4 July 28 - August 8
Session 5 August 11 - August 22
Mini Camp I August 25 - August 29
Mini Camp II September 2 - September 5
Ages Groups:
Section A Grades PreK-1*
Section B Grades 2-3
Section C Grades 4-5
Section D Grades 6 & UP
*Students must be at least four years old and have previously attended a full-day school program
There is a limit of 18 students per session.
Space is Limited - register early!
Visual Arts in the A.M.
Campers will work with a visual artist to experiment with a wide range of materials and a variety of art-making techniques on individual and group projects of all sizes and shapes. In addition to weekly ceramics, topics will include painting, drawing, printmaking, mosaics, collage, book and paper making, mask making, fabric dying, and more! Older campers will also have the opportunity to experiment with photographic processes and sculpture.
Theater Arts in the P.M.
A performance artist will lead campers through a series of performance exercises and activities each afternoon. We’ll explore theater games and spend time with improvisation, clowning, yoga, puppetry and grand-scale productions. Each camp session will end with a unique and original collaborative performance designed and performed by the campers themselves. Parents won’t want to miss the show!
Field Trips, Too!
Each session this summer, campers will venture into the larger community and nearby downtown area to visit a few of Chicago’s exciting arts and cultural institutions. This summer we’ll see shows and work on art projects at the Smart Museum of Art, the Art Institute, the Oriental Institute, Millenium Park, and the Field Museum.
Each 2-week camp session
$650 members, $675 non-members
Mini Camp and Spring Break Camps
$350members, $375 non-members
HPAC has a limited number of partial scholarships available. Download a scholarship application here.
Aftercare
Aftercare (3:00 - 5:00) is available to offer students a safe, supervised environment to rest and play after the regular Creativity Camp session. Activities will range from games to outdoor play, small art projects to weekly movies. A light snack will be provided. Aftercare at HPAC costs $125 per week. Single-day rate for Aftercare is $30 per day (for up to 3 days).