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The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual Arts Intensive

The Chicago Academy for the Arts · $275/week · ★ 4.3 (38 reviews)

The Chicago Academy for the Arts offers a Summer Visual Arts Intensive for middle school students, focusing on foundational art skills and creative expression.

▌ Editor's read The Chicago Academy for the Arts Summer Visual Arts Intensive is a day camp for middle school students, focusing on visual arts. The program is offered by The Chicago Academy for the Arts, an independent high school for the arts, indicating a strong educational foundation. The website details a curriculum that includes drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art, emphasizing foundational skills and creative exploration. The Academy itself has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction and supportive environment. While specific information about staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for summer staff is not explicitly stated on the summer program page, the institution's overall reputation as an accredited high school suggests professional standards. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @chicagoacademyforthearts on Instagram and 'chicagoacademyforthearts' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual 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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Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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 $550 USD.

Logistics

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

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

What ages does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual Arts Intensive accept?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual 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 Visual Arts Intensive cost?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual Arts Intensive publishes $275/week for the standard session. That sits 39% below the $450 median for arts camps in Chicago, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Two-week intensive (June 8-18) costs $550 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 Visual Arts Intensive?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual 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 Visual Arts Intensive provide lunch?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual 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 Visual Arts Intensive compare to other arts camps in Chicago?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Visual 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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