What ages does Taste of the Arts Camp accept?

Taste of the Arts Camp 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 Taste of the Arts Camp cost?

Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp's hours?

Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp?

Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp provide lunch?

Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp offer financial aid?

Yes — Taste of the Arts 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 11–14

Taste of the Arts Camp

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

Taste of the Arts Camp, offered by the City of Evanston, provides a diverse range of artistic activities for children in grades K-5, focusing on creative exp...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department summer camps page, which includes 'Taste of the Arts Camp' as one of its offerings. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. The camp is a day program for children in grades K-5, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with extended care options available. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'Taste of the Arts Camp' were not found, the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services has a 4.1-star rating from 11 reviews on Google. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The program description highlights a focus on visual arts, drama, music, and dance, with weekly themes and a Friday performance/showcase. The cost is listed as $371 per week for residents and $464 for non-residents.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Taste of the Arts Camp 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: 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: 11–14
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 Taste of the Arts Camp

What ages does Taste of the Arts Camp accept?: Taste of the Arts Camp 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 Taste of the Arts Camp cost?: Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp's hours?: Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp?: Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp provide lunch?: Taste of the Arts 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 Taste of the Arts Camp offer financial aid?: Yes — Taste of the Arts 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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