Kids Camp Classes in Chicago, IL

Does your builder enjoy designing beautiful buildings or functional spaces for their mini-figures? If so, this program is the perfect space for your young architect to sharpen their design and building skills! All buildings, from the Empire State Building to the house next door, started as an idea in an architect’s head.  Students will learn...

Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers!  Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design.  Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with...

Are you ready for an adventure? Send your learner on a trip with Snapology around the world to discover unique aspects of different cultures, including national flags, traditional cuisines, influential artists, and notable historical landmarks! Not only will your student be learning about world cultures and developing an appreciation for cultural differences,...

Last year, Atwater Photo Camp expanded from LA to 28 states and Canada! And this year we have campers joining us from South America, Europe, Asia and Australia! Now campers get to make work and become friends with kids from around the world. When campers share assignments with others across the globe, it inherently cultivates empathy, which folds seamlessly...

In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more. They will also learn about the history and modern use of these vehicles, and apply this knowledge to...

Discover how to code in the Lua language while playing and designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of.  This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created...

Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers!  Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design.  Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with...

In Global Conservation, your camper will travel the world to learn about crucial conservation programs led by Wildlife Conservation Society scientists. Your camper will meet experts in the field and explore how they use technology, work with local communities, and campaign to protect wildlife and wild places! Camper must be entering 6th-8th grade...

This camp will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. Art materials will be available for pick up from the studio few days before the start of the camp (dates and details will be provided). Learn to paint and draw portraits alike! This camp is recommended...

Our year-round à petits pas program encourages your petit to discover the language through a structured curriculum based on a child’s daily life, enriched with games, songs, dance, and arts-and-crafts. Classes are offered for toddlers who are new to French as well as those growing up in a French-speaking family. Our qualified and experienced teachers...

Escape Snapology: Hurry, your team has 60 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions in order to complete an assigned tasks to ultimately unlock the door to escape Snapology! The team that escapes the fastest is given ultimate bragging rights...until their record is beaten by a new team!  In Escape...

This course teaches character design from the ground up: starting with fundamentals like anatomy, gesture, and shape design. Students will learn to create original characters from scratch. Bring your sketchbooks or drawing tablets, instruction will be provided for both digital and traditional media!  It will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference....

Potions and Lotions Spa Camp (Grades 3-12) [+Parent Optional] Turn your kitchen into a soap and lotion artisan studio!  In this weeklong virtual craft camp, you and your kid(s) will learn the fine art of de-stressing, with the help of a little math and science!   Each day of this five-day camp, you’ll learn how to make a different...

This course is dedicated to everything you need to know about drawing: sketching, shading, perspective, anatomy of humans and animals. Learn to draw everything you wish freely from your imagination! Recommended for students willing to improve their realistic drawing skills.  The course is focusing on the basics of the representation of 3D objects...

How do you build a shark exhibit at an aquarium? Or make it safe for animals to cross the road in India? Campers will explore how scientists and engineers build and rebuild habitats to protect wildlife in our zoos and around the world through games, hands-on activities, and exclusive access to our 5 NYC parks! Camper must be entering 1st-5th grade...