SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates

Spring Break
Art Camp
2026
Spend your time at Side Street Studio Arts this Spring Break!
MONDAY - FRIDAY
MARCH 30th - APRIL 3rd
GRADES K- 5 | 9am-12pm
$125 EARLY BIRD PRICING
$150 After February 15th
GRADES K- 5 | 9am-12pm
A creative way to spend spring break—full of art, play, and imagination!
Spend spring break making, moving, building, and imagining at Side Street Studio Arts! This interdisciplinary arts camp invites young artists in grades K–5 to explore a variety of creative mediums led by their favorite artist educators. Each day offers hands-on experiences in visual art, storytelling, performance, and playful experimentation—designed especially for curious, energetic kids.
Campers will rotate through multiple activities and materials, discovering new ways to express themselves while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills. No prior art experience needed—just a willingness to try, play, and create!
Camp highlights include:
Exploring multiple art forms and materials
Learning from a variety of artist educators
Emphasis on process, creativity, and fun (not perfection!)
A supportive, inclusive environment for all learning styles
Perfect for families looking for an engaging, enriching way to spend spring break while school is out.
GRADES 6-12 | 1pm-3pm
Spring Break Interdisciplinary Arts Camp (Grades 6–12)
Explore new mediums, strengthen skills, and spend spring break creating
This spring break, middle and high school artists are invited to slow down, experiment, and grow at Side Street Studio Arts. Designed for grades 6–12, this interdisciplinary visual arts camp is led by professional artist educators and focuses on creative exploration alongside skill-building and more advanced techniques.
Participants will work across a range of visual art mediums—such as drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, and experimental processes—while learning new tools, materials, and approaches. Camp time is intentionally structured to include both guided instruction and open studio-style exploration, allowing students to develop their own ideas and artistic voice.
This camp is ideal for students who enjoy making art, want to deepen their skills, or are looking for a meaningful, creative way to spend spring break—no performance or prior experience required.
Camp highlights include:
Instruction from multiple artist educators working in different mediums
Balance of technique-focused lessons and open creative exploration
Opportunities to experiment, take creative risks, and refine skills
Supportive, inclusive environment for artists at all experience levels
A great option for teens who want to spend spring break creating, experimenting, and connecting with other young artists.
Confirmations will be emailed. Classes are available on a first come, first served basis.
Questions? Reach out to us at erin@sidestreetstudioarts.org or 847.429.2276 x 4.
You may also call our toll-free number, 1-877-SIDEST1.
GRADES 6-12 | 1pm-3pm
$125 EARLY BIRD PRICING
$150 After February 15th
Your young artist is eligible to register for free classes if they:
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have an interest in art and are excited to participate
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are committed and able to attend all weeks of the session
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live within 10 miles of Side Street's downtown Elgin location
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are grade appropriate for the class.
If your young artist is all of the above but still faces barriers to participation, please email us HERE, and we will work with your family to facilitate a creative experience.
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