Summer Swim & Art Camp
Our Swim and Art Camp is a great way for children ages 6-11 to stay creative and active during the summer!
Summer camp 2025 is in the works!
This page will be updated by January 5th with new dates for summer camp 2025
Art + Swimming = FUN!
Your child will start the day creating art with our friendly art instructor. After lunch and free time outside on the playground, it’s time to jump into the pool where our knowledgeable swim instructors are waiting to teach your children vital swim skills.
five lane pool
comfortable 87 degrees
renovated locker rooms
We offer week-long camps all summer!
All sessions include morning art classes, outdoor playtime (weather permitting) and afternoon swim lessons.
Art Sessions
Fun with Drawing
Children will spend the week learning drawing basics, such as shapes, shading and blending. They will practice using various mediums from charcoals to pastels to bring their drawings to life. Along the way they will play fun and silly drawing games.
July 1-5, July 22-26
Happy Little Paintings
From Monet to Bob Ross, children will explore the colorful works of some of the most celebrated artists while learning about different art styles. During the week, children will have fun with water colors and acrylics while making their own happy little masterpieces.
July 8-12, Aug. 5-9
Clay and paper mache
Chicago is a city full of sculptures and that is exactly what we will explore in this session. Children will have fun creating their own sculptures and bringing them to life through paper mache and paint!
June 24-28, July 15-19, July 29- Aug. 2
TUITION
| 1 Kid | 2 Kids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | $475 | $950 |
| 2 Weeks | $950 | $1900 |
USE promo code summer2024 for 10% off multi-week or sibling registrations
Schedule
Mon-Fri | 9a-3p
Drop-off begins at 8:45.
June 24 — 28
Clay & Paper Mache
July 1 — 5
Fun with Drawing
July 8 — 12
Happy Little Paintings
July 15 — 19
Clay & Paper Mache
July 22 — 26
Fun with Drawing
July 29 — Aug 2
Clay & Paper Mache
Aug 5 — 9
Happy Little Paintings
Location
SWIFT ELEMENTARY
5900 N WINTHROP AVE
CHICAGO, IL. 60660
More Info
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Your child will be placed in a swim lesson that is specific to his or her age and skill group to ensure they are getting the most out of their swim lesson.
Please pack a lunch for your child and include a nut-free snack for break time.
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9:00-9:30 am-Morning meeting
9:30-10:45 am-Art Workshop Part #1
10:45-11:00 am-Snack/break
11:00-11:45 am-Art Workshop Part #2
11:45-12:45 pm- Lunch + free time outside (or games inside if raining).
12:45-2:45 pm-Swim Lesson + free time in the pool!
2:45-3:00 pm- Dry off, change and parent pickup
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The art workshop is a fun time for children to express themselves creatively through painting and crafts!
After a brief introduction to historical artists, lessons in art elements and the tools of the day, the children will be guided in creating their own masterpiece.
Each art project is tailored to your child’s age so ensure everyone has fun making art.
Materials are provided by our instructor.