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The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive

The Chicago Academy for the Arts · $498/week · ★ 4.3 (38 reviews)

The Chicago Academy for the Arts offers a Summer Media Arts Intensive for middle school students, focusing on digital photography, filmmaking, and graphic de...

▌ Editor's read The Chicago Academy for the Arts Summer Media Arts Intensive is a day camp for middle school students, focusing on digital photography, filmmaking, and graphic design. The program is offered by The Chicago Academy for the Arts, an independent high school for the arts, indicating a strong educational background in the arts. The website provides detailed program descriptions, including specific software used (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator) and project examples. The camp is not ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. Google reviews for The Chicago Academy for the Arts show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and supportive environment. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@chicagoacademyforthearts) and Facebook (chicagoacademyforthearts), showcasing student work and school activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Operator
School program
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: 1010 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
  • Cost notes: Two-week intensive (June 8-18) costs $995 USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive

What ages does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive accept?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive is open to children ages 11–14. 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 The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive cost?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive publishes $498/week for the standard session. That sits 11% above the $450 median for arts camps in Chicago — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Two-week intensive (June 8-18) costs $995 USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive provide lunch?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive 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 The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive compare to other arts camps in Chicago?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Media Arts Intensive 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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