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Join us for a morning of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Join us for a morning of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

IN THE ART GARDEN Come for a morning of creativity and hands on fun. At this camp your child will join the worlds of science and art with a sculpture of their favorite animal as a flower pot! Sculptures will be made using polymer clay which is baked and cooled and then painted using acrylic paint. Campers come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

Join us for an exciting week of illustration!​

Holiday Favs - Week 8 SUMMER CAMP MENU Love Thanksgiving and Christmas treats? This camp delivers! Lil' Chefs will cook and bake seasonal favorites, festive desserts, and holiday-inspired comfort foods. (Note: The menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability.) ABOUT SUMMER CAMP: Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our camps are organized into 3 age groups, so all chefs team up with their peers. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook. All recipes will be sent home for later preparation. A child may also pack up any uneaten tastings to share at home. This is a hands-on cooking camp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ page at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-faq.html Please view our full list of Summer Camps at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-schedule-registration.html PLEASE NOTE: **We are a nut-free school and can accommodate ONLY and ALL nut allergies. We cannot accommodate any other allergies and/or food restrictions. If children have gluten or dairy sensitivity, they can participate but cannot taste. ** If a class/camp is not filled, we will combine age groups as we see appropriate and assign a task(s) based on skill level. For our Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, we use time fillers because our little ones get tired of cooking for 3 hours, and/or it is difficult to keep their attention for this long period. So, our Chefs will play games, or let our Tiny Chefs color, or play other food-related games to finish our time. Unless you purchase a 30-minute Pre-Care pass, you may arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes early for check-in, and you MUST stay with your child until the start of camp. Also, unless you purchase an After-Care pass, any guardian who is late picking up their child will be charged $50 for every 10-minute increment upon completion of the camp – unless we are notified of the tardiness in advance. Refund Policy Please be advised that summer camp fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. If advance notice is given, you may transfer it to a different week, if available. A $10 transfer fee will apply.

Summer Art Camp: Adventure is Out There! 9-12pm Full Week 🏕️ ✨ Summer Art Camp: Adventure is Out There!🎒🌲 🎨 June 15–19th | Ages [6+] | Hammar's Studios Dracut, MA 🏠 Get ready to explore a world of imagination! This week is all about adventure—think soaring skies, hidden lands, and creative journeys inspired by travel and discovery. Campers will create exciting artwork that feels like stepping into their own storybook adventure. 🕘 Drop-off: 9am | Pick-up: 12pm I Dracut, MA 💲 $49.99 per camper | 🍎 Snack Pack: $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 6/15th -6/19th Monday June 15th : A view of paris (cat) 11x14 Tuesday June 16th: Mountain Summit Sunset 16x20 Wednesday June 17th: Northern Lights Forest 16x20 Thursday June 18th: Castaway island message in a bottle 16x20 Friday June 19th: Lighthouse 16x20 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SpringBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

🏕️ ✨ Summer Art Camp: Stitch's Aloha Island!🎒🌲 🎨 June 22 - 26th | Ages [6+] | Hammar's Studios 🏠 Aloha, artists! Dive into a tropical paradise filled with bright colors, island vibes, and everyone’s favorite mischievous blue friend. From beach scenes to fun character-inspired creations, this week is full of sunshine and creativity! 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99ea 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 6/22nd -6/26th Monday June 22nd : Smiling stitch with Aloha/ flowers in background 16x20 Tuesday June 23rd: Stitch Colored tie dye- craft/ tie dye Wednesday June 24th: Trouble Maker Stitch 11x14 Thursday June 25th: Clam shell jewelry box? or other shell Friday June 26th: Dancing Stitch 16x20 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

Summer Art Camp: Summer Blockbusters ! 9-12pm Full Week 💖 Summer Art Camp I Aug 3rd-7th 🎬 Summer Blockbusters I Dracut, MA This week is all about big imagination and blockbuster creativity! 🍿🎥 Campers will create bold, exciting artwork inspired by action, adventure, and cinematic storytelling. 🌟🎨 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99ea | Dracut, MA 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99ea optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 8/3 - 8/7 Monday August 3rd : Zootopia Day- Nick Wilde the fox 12x12 Tuesday August 4th: Toy Story aliens 11x14 Wednesday August 5th: Wicked: Glynda or Elphoba 16x20 Thursday August 6th: Kpop Demon Hunters Realism style- choose your character 10x10 Friday August 7th: Moana 11x14 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

Summer Art Camp: I Love Cats! 9-12pm Full Week 🐾💖 Summer Art Camp: I Love Cats! 🐱 🎨 June 29th - Jul 3rd | Ages [6+] | Hammar's Studios Salem, NH 🐱 Calling all cat lovers! This week is full of adorable, silly, and creative cat-themed art. From playful kittens to colorful cartoon cats, campers will have a purr-fect time bringing their favorite furry friends to life! 🎨😸 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99 | Salem, NH 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 6/29th -7/3rd Monday June 29th : 16x20 Crazy Face Cat Choice Painting Tuesday June 30th: 11x14 Colorful Kitty Wednesday July 1st: 11x14 Tulip smirking kitty Thursday July 2nd: Cat Choice Ceramic Friday July 3rd: 16x20 Starry Nighty Kitty 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

Summer Art Camp: Animal Planet ! 9-12pm Full Week 💖 Summer Art Camp I July 27-31st 🐾 Animal Planet I Salem, NH Go wild with creativity! 🦁🌿 From jungle animals to ocean creatures, campers will explore the animal kingdom through fun, colorful artwork inspired by creatures big and small. 🐠🎨 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99 | Salem, NH 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 7/27th - 7/31st Monday July 27th : A new perspective Giraffe 11x14 Tuesday July 28th: 11x14 Paint your pet day or your favorite animal choice- guinea pig pic or dog Wednesday July 29th: Punch Love 16x20 Monkey Thursday July 30th: Axolotl ceramic party animal Friday July 31st: Panda 11x14 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

Join us for a morning of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Join us for an afternoon of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

CREATING CHARACTERS Join us for a morning of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Pikachu I choose you to paint at art camp. Inspired by the fun of Pokémon your child will paint their own Pikachu using acrylic paint on canvas board. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Turn imagination into a Minecraft world of your own. If your child loves Minecraft, this camp shows them how to go beyond playing the game and start creating inside it. In Junior Minecraft, campers learn the foundations of Minecraft modding (short for "modifying") using an age-appropriate, block-based coding system that’s intuitive, visual, and fun. Students explore how Minecraft works behind the scenes as they customize characters, modify gear, and make meaningful changes to their worlds...all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Campers work inside curated Minecraft worlds designed specifically for learning. Through guided challenges and creative projects, they’re introduced to the core ideas of “modding” while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of ownership over what they create. What students will do: Learn the basics of block-based coding Customize Minecraft worlds, characters, and items Explore how games are built and modified Follow structured challenges with room for creativity Build confidence using technology as a creator, not just a player This camp is ideal for younger Minecraft fans who are curious, creative, and ready to take their first steps into coding and game design—no prior experience required. Important note: This camp requires a Minecraft Java Edition account, available at: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition If your student enjoys Junior Minecraft, they may also love: Junior Game Designers (Scratch Programming) LEGO Robotics Roblox Game Design Junior Minecraft is often the first step in a longer STEM journey...and one of our most popular ways for kids to discover that learning can be just as fun as gaming.

Join us for art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Summer camp is the bees knees. Join us for half day camp, full day, or drop-in for a single half-day or full day session. Ages 3-14.

The BEST 360 Baseball Clinics are an intermediate baseball development program for athletes ages 7–12, designed to strengthen skills, challenge players to reach their potential, and prepare them for more competitive levels of play. Players participate in weekly clinics featuring focused instruction and intentional training from collegiate and former professional athletes in a positive, high-energy environment. Coaches work with each player using the BEST 360 Baseball Curriculum, building upon the core fundamentals of the game. Athletes will develop their abilities to hit, throw, catch, run the bases, and improve their Baseball IQ through structured drills, competitive activities, and game-like scenarios that build confidence and consistency on the field. Each clinic follows a structured training agenda, with daily areas of focus such as hitting mechanics, defensive fundamentals, base running, and situational awareness. Because each session builds upon the previous one, regular attendance is strongly encouraged to maximize development and overall understanding of the game. Players will also receive live reps, competitive drills, and small-group instruction, allowing coaches to provide individualized feedback and help each athlete continue progressing throughout the program. Vending machines are available on-site for players who would like to purchase a snack or drink during the evening clinics. $20 Sibling discounts. (only to be applied to full week registrations) A 3.85% service fee will be applied at checkout. You may pay in person with exact cash to avoid the service fee.

The BEST 360 Baseball Clinics are an intermediate baseball development program for athletes ages 7–12, designed to strengthen skills, challenge players to reach their potential, and prepare them for more competitive levels of play. Players participate in weekly clinics featuring focused instruction and intentional training from collegiate and former professional athletes in a positive, high-energy environment. Coaches work with each player using the BEST 360 Baseball Curriculum, building upon the core fundamentals of the game. Athletes will develop their abilities to hit, throw, catch, run the bases, and improve their Baseball IQ through structured drills, competitive activities, and game-like scenarios that build confidence and consistency on the field. Each clinic follows a structured training agenda, with daily areas of focus such as hitting mechanics, defensive fundamentals, base running, and situational awareness. Because each session builds upon the previous one, regular attendance is strongly encouraged to maximize development and overall understanding of the game. Players will also receive live reps, competitive drills, and small-group instruction, allowing coaches to provide individualized feedback and help each athlete continue progressing throughout the program. Vending machines are available on-site for players who would like to purchase a snack or drink during the evening clinics. $20 Sibling discounts. (only to be applied to full week registrations) A 3.85% service fee will be applied at checkout. You may pay in person with exact cash to avoid the service fee.

The BEST 360 Baseball Clinics are an intermediate baseball development program for athletes ages 7–12, designed to strengthen skills, challenge players to reach their potential, and prepare them for more competitive levels of play. Players participate in weekly clinics featuring focused instruction and intentional training from collegiate and former professional athletes in a positive, high-energy environment. Coaches work with each player using the BEST 360 Baseball Curriculum, building upon the core fundamentals of the game. Athletes will develop their abilities to hit, throw, catch, run the bases, and improve their Baseball IQ through structured drills, competitive activities, and game-like scenarios that build confidence and consistency on the field. Each clinic follows a structured training agenda, with daily areas of focus such as hitting mechanics, defensive fundamentals, base running, and situational awareness. Because each session builds upon the previous one, regular attendance is strongly encouraged to maximize development and overall understanding of the game. Players will also receive live reps, competitive drills, and small-group instruction, allowing coaches to provide individualized feedback and help each athlete continue progressing throughout the program. Vending machines are available on-site for players who would like to purchase a snack or drink during the evening clinics. $20 Sibling discounts. (only to be applied to full week registrations) A 3.85% service fee will be applied at checkout. You may pay in person with exact cash to avoid the service fee.

The BEST 360 Baseball Clinics are an intermediate baseball development program for athletes ages 7–12, designed to strengthen skills, challenge players to reach their potential, and prepare them for more competitive levels of play. Players participate in weekly clinics featuring focused instruction and intentional training from collegiate and former professional athletes in a positive, high-energy environment. Coaches work with each player using the BEST 360 Baseball Curriculum, building upon the core fundamentals of the game. Athletes will develop their abilities to hit, throw, catch, run the bases, and improve their Baseball IQ through structured drills, competitive activities, and game-like scenarios that build confidence and consistency on the field. Each clinic follows a structured training agenda, with daily areas of focus such as hitting mechanics, defensive fundamentals, base running, and situational awareness. Because each session builds upon the previous one, regular attendance is strongly encouraged to maximize development and overall understanding of the game. Players will also receive live reps, competitive drills, and small-group instruction, allowing coaches to provide individualized feedback and help each athlete continue progressing throughout the program. Vending machines are available on-site for players who would like to purchase a snack or drink during the evening clinics. $20 Sibling discounts. (only to be applied to full week registrations) A 3.85% service fee will be applied at checkout. You may pay in person with exact cash to avoid the service fee.

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a GOLDEN week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! This week long camp, inspired by the hit movie, K POP DEMON HUNTERS, combines the magic of performance with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.