What ages does Arts Immersion Camp accept?

Arts Immersion Camp is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Arts Immersion Camp cost?

Arts Immersion Camp publishes $371/week for the standard session. Total cost is $1299 for the session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Arts Immersion Camp's hours?

Arts Immersion Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Arts Immersion Camp?

Arts Immersion Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Arts Immersion Camp provide lunch?

Arts Immersion Camp 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.

Does Arts Immersion Camp offer financial aid?

Yes — Arts Immersion Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

▌ Arts · Ages 8–11

Arts Immersion Camp

Evanston · $371/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

The Arts Immersion Camp, offered by the City of Evanston, provides a full-day, week-long program for children aged 6-12 focusing on various art forms.

▌ Editor's read The Arts Immersion Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12, running from 9 AM to 5 PM, with extended care options available from 7 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 6 PM. The program focuses on a variety of art forms, including visual arts, music, dance, and drama, with weekly themes. The City of Evanston's website states that all camp staff undergo background checks, and the camp operates under the city's general policies. While specific Google reviews for 'Arts Immersion Camp' were not found, the City of Evanston Parks and Recreation Department has a 4.3-star rating from 163 reviews on Google. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the City of Evanston are @cityofevanston on Instagram and CityofEvanston on Facebook.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Arts Immersion Camp 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

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid: Available · Need-based, Sliding-scale Apply →
Fee assistance is available through the Access Evanston Program for residents of specific zip codes.

Details

Category: Arts
Ages: 8–11
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Address: 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Cost notes: Total cost is $1299 for the session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Arts Immersion Camp

What ages does Arts Immersion Camp accept?: Arts Immersion Camp is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Arts Immersion Camp cost?: Arts Immersion Camp publishes $371/week for the standard session. Total cost is $1299 for the session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Arts Immersion Camp's hours?: Arts Immersion Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Arts Immersion Camp?: Arts Immersion Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Arts Immersion Camp provide lunch?: Arts Immersion Camp 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.
Does Arts Immersion Camp offer financial aid?: Yes — Arts Immersion Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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