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Lill Street Art Center

Ravenswood · $450/week

Lill Street Art Center offers day camps in Chicago focused on various art forms like ceramics, painting, drawing, and mixed media for children and teens.

▌ Editor's read The Lill Street Art Center website loads successfully and details various summer day camps for children and teens, categorized by age and art medium. Programs include ceramics, painting, drawing, mixed media, and fiber arts. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. There is no mention of state licensing on the website. Google reviews for Lill Street Art Center average 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the engaging activities for their children. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found are @lillstreetartcenter on Instagram and lillstreetartcenter on Facebook, showcasing examples of student work and camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–16

Lill Street Art Center sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 5–16
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4401 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Materials fee may apply.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Lill Street Art Center

What ages does Lill Street Art Center accept?
Lill Street Art Center is open to children ages 5–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Lill Street Art Center cost?
Lill Street Art Center publishes $450/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $450 median for arts camps in Chicago. USD. Materials fee may apply. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lill Street Art Center's hours?
Lill Street Art Center runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Lill Street Art Center provide lunch?
Lill Street Art Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Lill Street Art Center compare to other arts camps in Chicago?
Lill Street Art Center is one of 14 arts camps in Chicago that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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