LyArts

Kids Open Art Studio

Ages: 5-12 years old

Renaissance Art

Paint the ceiling. Carve a masterpiece. Ciao!

Code: AP-YTH-1005-34

Dates: 6/26-6/30 • 8/14-8/18

Looking for a screen time alternative this Summer? Come make something with us. Work with a different set of materials each day of the Open Studio. Follow along with the project of the day. Or make your own. The Art Studio is all yours. Students encouraged to bring oversized tshirts to cover their clothes. We do have aprons and coverings available. But we inevitably make a mess and recommend kids wear something that can stand to get a little dirty.

Instructor: LyArts Staff

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$25

Keyholder Fee: ........$20

Since many of our Summer programs are subject to change, other dates and times for Kids Open Art Studio may become available. Please keep an eye on our website for more information.

Watercolor Camp: Global Expedition

Ages: 7-13 years old

Ready to explore, ex periment and go on an expedition? Love to travel and paint as well? Learn epic wa tercolor techniques and complete a global passport in this summer’s Global Watercolor Expedition. Students will learn diverse wa tercolor techniques and complete projects inspired by regions around the world such as a California sunset, rainforest bridge, a Hawaiian quilt and much more. The week would not be a successful trip without a souvenir art passport, complete with stamps!

Instructor: Abigail Teska

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$235

Keyholder Fee: ........ $200

Fiber Art Camp

Ages: 7-13 years old

Love to play with textures and explore new art media, Fiber Art Camp is for you! Take a deep dive into the fun and creative world of Fiber Art — dyeing silk, building a homemade loom, weaving, making fiber art paintings and much more! We’ll discover the boundless potential of the medium as we explore traditional crafts and make connections to contemporary art. Students will make and bring home fun projects including a homemade loom!

Instructor: Abigail Teska

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$235

Keyholder Fee: ........ $200

Animation Camp

Ages: 8-16 years old

Kids explore the history, technology and techniques of this magical, illusory art form. Make your own stories one frame at a time. Tech included. Or kids can bring their own if they prefer. Campers encouraged to work in teams.

Drawing From Life Camp

Ages: 8 years old and up

Sharpen up your pencils and start the Summer off right. Gabrille Tufano (Ms. Gabby) gives you the foundational skills to take your work to the next level. Learn to ‘see? and draw like a pro in this super fun week-long intensive. Take it for one week or both. Returning students will get newer, more challenging exercises and projects.

Gabrielle Tufano

The Community House ............................. $235

Keyholder Fee: ........ $200

Music Production Camp

Ages: 8 years old and up

Obsessed with pop, rock or hip-hop music? Ever wonder what goes into making the catchiest songs you hear on the radio? Composer and musician, Jon Kostal (of Uncle Jon’s Music, The Flat Cats and more) takes you through the production process layer by layer. Collaborate on making and recording your very own songs. You don’t even need to know how to play and instrument. Just bring your curiosity and love of music. And walk away with the makings for your first album.

Instructor: Jon Kostal

Location: The Community House

Fee:............................. $195

Keyholder Fee: ........ $185

RPG Camp

Ages: 10 years old and up

Role Playing Games (RPGs) encourage teamwork, exercise imagination, and help make new friends for life. Have you watched Stranger Things and wondered what D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) was all about? Challenge yourself and fight your own “Demogorgon” here! We’ll supply you with your very own polyhedral dice. CREATE, DRAW and BUILD your own characters. WRITE your own stories and backgrounds then ACT out your character by dressing up (if your heart desires) and FIGHT the BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) at the conclusion of a quest. Join us for one week or two.

Instructor: Diego Bruno

Location: The Community House

Fee:............................. $235

Keyholder Fee: $200

Instructor: LyArts Staff

Location: The Community House

Fee:............................. $235

Keyholder Fee: ........ $200

Stage Door Musical Theater Acting Camp

For one week, campers will develop a show, complete with song, dance, solo work, and ensemble performance. The week will focus on famous shows, actors, and composers. The final performance will include numbers from Broadway’s favorites!

7-11 years old (1st-4th grade)

11-18 years old (5th-12th grade)

Instructor: Stage Door Fine Arts Staff

Location: The Community House

Fee:............................. $255

Keyholder Fee: $235

Comedy Improv Camp

Ages: 9-17 years old

Back by popular demand, improv for kids. Kids will enjoy working with our friends from Stage Door Fine Arts. This four day camp will be intensively fun! Limited space is available - sign up now!

Instructor: Stage Door Fine Arts Staff

Location: The Community House

Fee:............................. $255

Keyholder Fee: ........ $235

STEAM Camp

Ages: 7-13 years old

STEM + Art = STEAM! When kids combine STEM and art, they can really explore their creative side from painting to sculptures! Students will discover how science is all about exploring the beauty of the world, how technology requires thoughtful design and artistic presentations to appeal to users, and engineering is all about developing beautiful, functional designs. Students will engage in a totally fun learning experience and bring home many exciting creations including a robot that creates art!

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$235

Keyholder Fee :$200

Sculpture & Pottery Camp: 3-D Studio

Ages: 8-12 years old

Get your hands on paper mache and all kinds of clay. Build an object from the ground up. From beautiful, practical items like bowls and vases to wild sculptures made of unconventional materials. The possibilities are endless.

Instructor: Heather Kostal

Location: The Community House

Fee: $255

Keyholder Fee: $220

Acrylic Painting Camp

Ages: 8-12 years old

For kids who love to paint and want to know more. Learn color theory, brush technique, shading and highlights through landscapes, still life, abstract and portraiture. Develop your skills while having an absolute blast.

Instructor: Heather Kostal

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$255

Keyholder Fee: ........ $220

Summer Ballet Camp -West Suburban Ballet Conservatory

Ages: 6-8 years old

WSBC’s Summer Ballet Camp is open to students ages 6-8 years old. Foster imagination and creativity through movement while developing coordination, musicality, and an appreciation for ballet. Come and dance with us this summer!