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Jewelry Camp June 7- Our first day in class students will learn how to make wet felted beads. June 8- We will make animal pendants from polymer clay. Each one will be hand painted with acrylic paint. June 9- Each student will learn metal stamping techniques to create a copper pendant. June 10- We will use our final day to finish up any loose ends on projects. Students will also get to use The MAC’s huge supply to free create using techniques we used in previous projects. All classes and camps are listed with their advertised cost, however, The MAC also has a children’s scholarship program to ensure that any child who wants to attend a class but cannot due to financial hardship, can do so at no cost.

Messy Camp Camp includes crafts, games, activities, open gym time, and more - each week provides a different theme! Campers will be grouped by age for activities and open gym time. Each camper needs to bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle each day. Please begin each day with the water bottle full. Clothes and a towel for outdoor, wet, and/or messy play, as well as clothes for gym time are required. Sunscreen, bug spray, hat, and sunglasses are recommended for outdoor play. Items get lost at camp! Please label everything your child brings to camp.
Before and after care is available with advance preregistration. Before Care from 8:00am - 9:00am @ $25 per week. After Care from 3:00pm - 5:00pm @ $50 per week.
Please email info@prideofil.com with any camp questions before registering.

Artful Antics Time to create your masterpiece! Campers will have the opportunity to inspire imagination, creativity, and self-expression through various craft mediums. There will be an art show at the end of the week.

Jewelry Camp June 7- Our first day in class will run from 11am to 2pm and we will be working with jewler Rocky Pardo to create silver stacking rings. Each student will be able to make up to three silver bands. Students will be working with saws, pliers, and a torch. June 8- Friends will learn how to make a bracelet out of leather and then adorn the bracelet with wire and beads. June 9- Each student will learn metal stamping techniques to create a copper pendant. June 10- We will use our final day to finish up any loose ends on projects. Students will also get to use The MAC’s huge supply to free create using techniques we used in previous projects.All classes and camps are listed with their advertised cost, however, The MAC also has a children’s scholarship program to ensure that any child who wants to attend a class but cannot due to financial hardship, can do so at no cost.

How to Draw Kawaii Animals Kawaii ('lovely', 'loveable', 'cute', or 'adorable') is the culture of cuteness in Japan. Join Ms. Ruthie and learn how to step by step draw different Kawaii (cute) animals. Students will have multiple different types of drawing materials to choose from including: alcohol markers, pencils, pens, and good quality paper.

Rubberstamp Workshop In this workshop students will learn how to carve out a soft flexible material (ie: pink eraser) to create their own rubber stamp. Students will be working with sharp carving tools for this project. Please make sure you feel comfortable with your kiddo using sharp carving tools. (https://makeandtakes.com/kid-safe-stamp-carving) (https://www.kiwico.com/diy/art-creativity/fun-functional-projects/eraser-stamps)

Adventures in Art Making Art in the great outdoors is what childhood is all about. Week 1: June 13-16, Week 2: June 20-23, Week 3: July 11-14

Summer Arts: 2-D Exploration is an all-day program for students to learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively through exciting art lessons in innovative media. Camp takes place in the Art & Design West building, which provides campers with access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms. Students are placed in classrooms based on their grade level, and each themed week features personalized curriculum according to age level. At the end of each week, students exhibit everything they've made in a Summer Art art show. Students will explore a multitude of 2-D media. With mediums ranging from Painting and Drawing, to Photography, Printmaking and more, students will work side by side with professional artists and educators to create new and exciting 2-D artworks. Project examples include: Stop-Motion Photography, Screen-prints, Outdoor and Still life Paintings, Large-Scale Charcoal Drawings and more Session Detail: KPU22-ARTC-01E

Kids Wheel Throwing Camp is all about using the potter's wheel! Friends will spend the first three days working on the potter's wheel. The last day we will work on the surface of our clay and also apply glaze. Work will need to stay at The MAC and will need to be picked up after July 20th. June 14- Practice on the potter's wheel- plate June 15- Practice on the potter's wheel- mug June 16- Practice on the potter's wheel- bowl. Attach handles to mugs from previous class. June 17- Design on the surface of pots and glaze.

Kids Clay Camp June 14 - Our first day of camp we will work with our fingers and create pinched pots. These pots we will be able to use as feeders for the birds that live in our yard. Or maybe you’ll make a flower pot with some legs? We will let our imagination help us decide. June 15 - Today we will start the day by learning how to use the slab roller. We will use this tool to create leaf impressions on a sheet of clay. We will then cut the leaves out and create a plate or bowl with the leaves. We will roll out an extra slab and create a blank plate or two to work on tomorrow. June 16 - The third day is for putting on legs and drawing on pots. Today we will decorate our pots that we’ve made so far. We will also work on using handbuilding techniques to create ceramic flowers. June 17 - Our last day of clay camp will be used to add any glaze (aka glass) onto our pots. Kiddos will use glaze paints to help make their creations more durable as well as colorful.

Kawaii Shrinky Dinks Kawaii ('lovely', 'loveable', 'cute', or 'adorable') is the culture of cuteness in Japan. Students will be working with shrink film to create drawings of their favorite cute animal. Ms. Ruthie will show friends how to draw the cute animal step by step then we will shrink them in class. We can also make them into jewelry or hanging objects if the student would like. (https://liagriffith.com/shrink-film-charms-for-kids/)

Jewelry Camp Ms. Ruthie will walk students through the process of embroidering a flower onto a piece of fabric. IF the student prefers, they can bring in a piece of their own clothing to embroider. (https://pumora.com/french-knot-flower-embroidery-tutorial/)

Adventures in Art Making Art in the great outdoors is what childhood is all about. Week 3: July 11-14

Kids Clay Camp We will learn all about the art of dyeing fabric in this 4 day camp! We will create items from the techniques of eco dying, tie dyeing, shibori dyeing, and ice dyeing. Students will leave class with 4 dyed t-shirts. Please provide a tshirt size in an email to office@macart.org. Kiddos must be registered by Tuesday May 10th, 2022 to receive the t-shirts from The MAC. If your kiddo is not registered by Tuesday May 10th, guardians will be responsible for bringing in 4 - 100% cotton t-shirt for their kiddo. June 21 - First day we will experiment with shibori dyeing, this is the art of manual resist dyeing with indigo dye. We will bind up a t-shirt and use this interesting technique. June 22 - This day we will work with traditional dyeing techniques of tie dyeing. We will use an expanded palette of colors from our first day of just indigo. June 23 - We will experiment with eco dyeing. Eco Dyeing is using natural materials like rust and leaves to create a patterned dyed material. June 24 - This day we will use powder dyes and sprinkle them over fabric that is bound and covered in ice.

Kids Botanical Camp is all about the botanical world! Friends will be inspired by the outside world as well as other artists who make botanical artworks! June 21- Inspired by Adam Frezza & Terri Chiao we will work to make a paper mache floral inspired sculpture. Students will start this project the first day but we will be working on this project throughout the week! June 22- This day students will work on making paper flowers in techniques that will easily translate into home making. June 23-Students will get to try their hand at smashing flowers into watercolor papers to create prints. We will draw over top the smashed flowers to give the pictures a soft and stark look. June 24- Inspired by the artworks of Julie Hamilton students will create cut paper illustrations of their favorite botanicals. We will use painted papers that we will work on during the first part of the week.

Jewelry Camp Students will work with Ms. Ruthie to create their very own Disco Ball painting. This beginner’s project will be a wonderful opportunity for all students!

Jewelry Camp In this two hour class friends will practice drawing eyes with Ms. Ruthie.

Summer Arts: 3-D Exploration is an all-day program serving K-8 students. Our instructors bring exciting art lessons in innovative media to students, allowing them to learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively. Located in SIUE's Art & Design West building, students have access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms. Great for all students in grades K-8, children are placed into classrooms based on their grade level. Each themed week features personalized curriculum according to the student's age level. Students will work with local ceramic artists and art educators to create pottery and multi-media sculpture. Covering a vast array of techniques including primitive clay excavation, wheel throwing and mold making, students of all ages will discover the exciting possibilities 3-D art has to offer. Project examples include: Handmade Pottery, Recycled Material Sculptures, Paper Mache Sculptures, Plaster Molds and more.

Wheel Throwing Camp is all about using the potter's wheel! Friends will spend the first three days working on the potter's wheel. The last day we will work on the surface of our clay and also apply glaze. Work will need to stay at The MAC and will need to be picked up after July 20th. June 28- Practice on the potter's wheel- plate June 29- Practice on the potter's wheel- mug June 30- Practice on the potter's wheel- bowl. Attach handles to mugs from previous class. July 1- Design on the surface of pots and glaze.

Kids Stained Glass Camp is all about learning the process of making a small stained glass window. Students will leave the class with one completed window no larger than 7” x 7”. Students will be working with sharp glass and a nearly 900 degree soldering iron. Please only allow your kiddo to be in this class if you believe they will be able to be safe! June 28- Students will pick their design and pick out their glass. We will then transfer our pattern onto glass. Then we will start to cut out the glass. June 29- Students will continue to cut glass this day. The glass needs to be ground on a grinder. June 30- Students will begin to copper foil their glass pieces. July 1- Our final day, students will finish copper foiling their glass pieces and then finally students will solder the piece together.

Jewelry Camp What are artist trading cards? Artist trading cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art that are traded around the world. Artists create, trade and collect art at organized "swap" events, either in person or online. The only official rule for ATCs is the size: 2.5" x 3.5". Come spend a couple of hours with Ms. Ruthie and make as many ATCs as you can in the time allotted!

Jewelry Camp Young artists will work step by step with Ms. Ruthie and create a painted retro radio. All classes and camps are listed with their advertised cost, however, The MAC also has a children’s scholarship program to ensure that any child who wants to attend a class but cannot due to financial hardship, can do so at no cost.

Kids Kawaii Camp Kawaii is the culture of cuteness in Japan. Ms. Abby will run kiddos through a series of craft projects that will end up being -the- cutest crafts you kiddos have ever seen. July 5- We will make clay pins of your favorite Kawaii drawings. Students will use the slab roller and create shapes from ceramic clay, then we will color them, and clear glaze them. These clay shapes will be fired the same day and we will finish them on Friday July 8. July 6- Using polymer clay students will learn how to make an adorable set of paint brush and paint pallet keychains. July 7- We will be working on a mason jar pencil holder. July 8- Our last day we will learn how to fold and glue paper to create an adorable Kawaii push pop box fidget toy. We will also make our clay pins into functional pins.

Kids Fairy Garden Camp Fairy gardens are miniature gardens constructed of diminutive plants and tiny accessories designed to lure fairies. They can be outside gardens with in-ground plants, or they can be mini container gardens intended mainly for indoors – at least part of the time. July 5- Our first day we will make tiny clay things such as, fairy door, fairy tiles for a walkway, clay mushrooms. All of these creations will be fired in the kiln and we will be able to paint them on Friday July 8. July 6- Today we will work to create a fairy house. We will work with discarded trash and hot glue items on top to create a super cool wooded house for our fairies to inhabit. Some friends might also want to build fencing for their garden. July 7- Today will be all about painting all of the things we’ve made thus far! July 8- Our final day we will put everything together in our pots. Students will learn how to plant plants, and how to take care of their plants.

“How to draw” Hands Friends will work with Ms. Ruthie and try to demystify drawing hands!

Clay Jewelry This is a two part class- Friends will make tiny shinies with clay the first class and then we will meet again the following week to finish creating jewelry out of the finished clay pieces. Students must be able to attend both Wednesdays to finish their projects.

Adventures in Art Making Art in the great outdoors is what childhood is all about.

Time to create your masterpiece! AtArtful Antics, Campers will have the opportunity to inspire imagination, creativity, and self-expression through various craft mediums. There will be an art show at the end of the week.

Summer Arts: Arts and Crafts is an all-day program serving K-8 students. Our instructors bring exciting art lessons in innovative media to students, allowing them to learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively. Located in SIUE's Art & Design West building, students have access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms. Great for all students in grades K-8, children are placed into classrooms based on their grade level. Each them students work with a variety of art media including pottery, jewelry making, and textiles art. Students will work with local artists and educators to create new and exciting craft projects. Project examples include: Woven baskets, Ceramic Pots and Planters, Handmade Beads and Jewelry and more

Kids Stuffies, Plushies, & Squishies Camp Ms. Abby will lead friends through several projects of handsewing their very own friends. July 12- Our week will start out by choosing a couple designs we would like to work on. The rest of the week we will spend cutting out our patterns, learning how to pin stuffies together, and also sewing them together.

Kids Crystal Camp Ms. Brandy is going to Arkansas to dig for quartz crystals! So we are making a class that every project will deal with crystals! You will leave the class with SO many crystals! Come and get your sparkle on! STUDENTS NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE A HOT GLUE GUN. July 12- We will be working on a crystal hanging on this day. Friends will wire wrap several crystals and then work on attaching them to a chain or other string to hang in our rooms. July 13- Today we will be hot gluing crystals onto a mirror to create a super stunning art piece. July 14- Friends will make a diy necklace holder out of crystals and a piece of wood. July 15- Our last day is to finalize any and all of our projects

“How to make a” Mobile Mr. Alexander Caulder is well known for his hanging mobiles. We will learn how to balance a mobile art hanging in this class. Students will leave with one completed mobile! https://www.albrightknox.org/learn-discover/educators/lesson-plans/kinetic-art-mobiles

Artful Antics Each week of camp has a different theme which at least one activity a day, but usually more, will be based around. Campers will also go skating daily and have plenty of time outdoors. Campers will need sunscreen, a water bottle, and a packed lunch every day. Campers will sign in at Pavilion 10 each morning and be picked up there as well. If there is severe weather you will receive an email telling you where to drop off or pick up. This will typically be at the skating rink. If you need to cancel a registration, we only offer refunds through 4PM the Wednesday before camp starts. After that point we do not provide refunds for any reason. Before and after care are available from 7AM -6PM. 3 day camp is available.

Kids Fibers’ Camp Join Ms. Abby and learn all the different ways you can use fibers to create art! What are fibers you ask? Think wool felt, yarn, weaving, knitting, etc! July 19- Our first day students will work with wool roving. We will learn about the wet felting process. July 20- Our second day we will learn how to finger knit. July 21- Using yarn we will learn how to make pompoms and then we will transform those into monsters and other critters. July 22- Our last day will be spent learning how to weave on a self made loom. Finger Knitting Weaving

Kids Dye Camp We will learn all about the art of dyeing fabric in this 4 day camp! We will create items from the techniques of eco dying, tie dyeing, shibori dyeing, and ice dyeing. Students will leave class with 4 dyed t-shirts. Please provide a tshirt size in an email to office@macart.org. Kiddos must be registered by Tuesday May 10th, 2022 to receive the t-shirts from The MAC. If your kiddo is not registered by Tuesday May 10th, guardians will be responsible for bringing in 4 - 100% cotton t-shirt for their kiddo. July 19 - First day we will experiment with shibori dyeing, this is the art of manual resist dyeing with indigo dye. We will bind up a t-shirt and use this interesting technique. July 20 - This day we will work with traditional dyeing techniques of tie dyeing. We will use an expanded palette of colors from our first day of just indigo. July 21 - We will experiment with eco dyeing. Eco Dyeing is using natural materials like rust and leaves to create a patterned dyed material. July 22 - This day we will use powder dyes and sprinkle them over fabric that is bound and covered in ice.

“How to draw” Bodies We will spend two hours learning about drawing the human body!

“How to paint an” Ice Cream Cone Come and hang out with Ms. Ruthie and learn how to paint a pop referenced ice cream cone.

At Balloonatics, every day of this camp is an exciting balloon bash! Learn to create over 20 balloons animals, spin out with UFO balloons and make a balloon helicopter that really flies! Each day campers take home a different novelty balloon— racecar balloons, rocket balloons, and more! Camp concludes with the Balloonatics showing off their skills in a balloon twist jam for their families. Come join the fun in this unique, creative camp! (CECK-161-01)Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

Kids Wheel Throwing Camp is all about using the potter's wheel! Friends will spend the first three days working on the potter's wheel. The last day we will work on the surface of our clay and also apply glaze. Work will need to stay at The MAC and will need to be picked up after July 20th. July 26- Practice on the potter's wheel- plate July 27- Practice on the potter's wheel- mug July 28- Practice on the potter's wheel- bowl. Attach handles to mugs from previous class. July 29- Design on the surface of pots and glaze.

“How to draw ” Flowers Ms. Ruthie will lead friends step by step on how to draw several different types of flowers. Friends might have time to watercolor some of them!

Paper Flowers Friends will learn how to make a few different types of flowers out of cut paper pieces.

Kids Jewelry Making Camp July 26- Our first day in class we will use a wet felting technique to create fiber beads. We will use a macrame technique to create a woven fiber bracelet or necklace. We will also form up some quality polymer clay to create a brooch for our final class finish. July 27- Friends will learn how to make a bracelet out of leather and then adorn the bracelet with wire and beads. July 28- Using shrinky dinks we will create pieces we will then loop together to create an ice cream necklace. July 29- We will use our final day to finish up any loose ends on projects. Students will also get to use The MAC’s huge supply to free create using techniques we used in previous projects Inspiration: https://www.artbarblog.com/kid-made-polymer-clay-necklaces/

Kids Drawing Camp August 2 - Our first day of camp we will be using some “how to draw” step-by-step books. Each student will get to work through a book with Ms. Abby. August 3- Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright students will be working with transparencies, tissue paper, permanent markers, and glue to create a translucent window art piece. August 4 - Inspired by Paul Klee’s work students will learn how to use oil pastels to create a drawing on white paper. Students will then use a dark watercolor wash at the end to bring the whole picture together (https://youtu.be/wi9eWHdjBYE) August 5 - Our last day in class students will learn how to draw their name in one point perspective.

Kids Painting Camp August 2 - Our first day of camp we will use black glue to create some planets. We will come back to this project the next day. Next students experiment with acrylic paints while creating their own portrait. h6fg August 3- We will be finishing our watercolor paintings today on our colored glue surface. Next we will be learning about water marbling. Students will drip ink on top of thickened water. We will create concentric circles and drag through the designs. Then we will make prints from our designs. August 4 - Paint pouring will be our activity for our third day of painting. Students can bring in objects of their choosing. We will provide a canvas to pour onto. August 5 - Our last day of painting we will be focusing on more watercolor techniques. We will learn several different techniques. The last activity we will try out will be alcohol inks!

Paper Houses In this class friends will experiment with different materials to make paper houses. Painting, drawing, cutting and gluing. (https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdhXvuhp/)

“How to paint a” Disco Ball Students will work with Ms. Ruthie to create their very own Disco Ball painting. This beginner’s project will be a wonderful opportunity for all students!

Camp Waterschool Water, Water Everywhere! We use it every day but have you ever stopped to think about where it comes from? How much we have on the planet? In this camp, we will discover and explore water using our local rivers as inspiration. Through hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures, campers will see our local rivers in a whole new way. The week will include a visit to a working lock and dam, stream walks, and will culminate with a canoe trip led by experienced guides. By reflecting on their personal experiences with the river, campers will appreciate how they can make positive differences in their watershed and community. National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, East Alton, IL Call (618) 468-2222 or (618) 468-5701 to register today! Questions? Contact: Sarah Fisher. Phone: (618) 468-2783, Email: saafisher@lc.edu. Registration Cost:$50 CECK-977-F1

Kids at Dream City will need to put on a whole host of different hats: from architects, to civil engineers, to electricians and everything else in between! Students will be challenged to build the strongest bridges they possibly can using the materials constraints they are given, create buildings that will shape the city's skyline, and come up with inspiring designs for eco-friendly recreational spaces that communities of all kinds can enjoy. What will your Dream City be? at Fulton Jr. High School, 307 Kyle Road. Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

Kids at E3: Engineering will need to put on a whole host of different hats: from architects, to civil engineers, to electricians and everything else in between! Students will be challenged to build the strongest bridges they possibly can using the materials constraints they are given, create buildings that will shape the city's skyline, and come up with inspiring designs for eco-friendly recreational spaces that communities of all kinds can enjoy. What will your Dream City be? at Fulton Jr. High School, 307 Kyle Road. Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

Kids at Mission Impossible will need to put on a whole host of different hats: from architects, to civil engineers, to electricians and everything else in between! Students will be challenged to build the strongest bridges they possibly can using the materials constraints they are given, create buildings that will shape the city's skyline, and come up with inspiring designs for eco-friendly recreational spaces that communities of all kinds can enjoy. What will your Dream City be? at Fulton Jr. High School, 307 Kyle Road. Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

Kids at Underground Explorers learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities! They discover ancient civilizations and the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life! They also study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils to understand what they can tell us about history! What’s more, each class includes a make and take-home project, like a fossil reproduction, an amber time capsule, and coins from around the world! NOTE: Because this camp is only 4 days, campers will participate in only 4 out of the 5 listed topics.

Art in Nature is for our more art – inclined campers! Every day will bring a new array of artistic creations by using a wide range of materials.

Getting wet is a camp favorite! Creek Week is all about exploring our creeks and waterfalls, learning about the life that inhabits them, and getting muddy. Be sure to bring extra clothes!

Myths & Legends Many people have heard of the Piasa bird, but do you know the stories surrounding it? Explore local legends, mythological creatures, and create exciting stories of your own.

Stem camp Young scientists will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and discover through a variety of hands-on activities and experiments all week long!

STEM camp From 9 am - noon, campers participate in their special interest camp. From noon - 4 pm, campers participate in traditional camp activities. Campers will put on their thinking caps as they explore the world around them using science, technology, engineering, arts, and math! They will challenge themselves to think critically through an assortment of experiments, projects, and tests.

Tracks & Traces While we can’t always see animals out in the forest, they often leave behind clues that they were there. Learn the best ways to track an animal through identification of tracks, scat, and more!

Illinois is filled withCold-Blooded slimy and scaly creatures that inhabit our forests and ponds. This camp will explore the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles and search for them out in the preserve.

Daring Defenses Spitting venom, dropping a tail, and vomiting on predators — all of these tactics are different ways that animals defend themselves. Discover ways that plants and animals stay safe in the wild.

At Robotics 101, Students will build LEGO® creations from WeDo Education, turning them into a robot, programmed to do exactly what they tell it to do. Robotics 101 uses drag and drop icon-based programming and offers an introduction to the fun of building with LEGO® Bricks. Additionally, the students will face the challenge of computer programming some pretty awesome robots that will equip them to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. Students will have fun playing camp-style games and a few LEGO® building challenges. Get your student ready for a fun, action-packed week that combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! Each student will also take home a LEGO® mini-figure. (CECK-114-01) Instructor: Metro East Bricks

Mad Science Get ready for a wacky week of science! Learn about the scientific method, test experiments, and participate in messy (and sometimes “explosive”) activities.

While wonderful, nature can also be kind ofWild & Weird Discover strange plants and animals and the interesting tactics they use to survive!

Camp Waterschool Put your science sleuth skills to work in this fun-filled day of exploration. We will learn about our local waterways through hands-on activities and will use our senses to experience rivers in a whole new way. CECK-978-F1 July 6, 9am-4pm Ages 9-11 CECK-978-F2 July 7, 9am-4pm Ages 12-15 CECK-978-F3 Aug. 15, 9am-4pm Ages 9-11 CECK-978-F4 Aug. 16, 9am-4pm Ages 12-15 National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, East Alton, IL. Call (618) 468-2222 or (618) 468-5701 to register today! Questions? Contact: Sarah Fisher. Phone: (618) 468-2783, Email: saafisher@lc.edu

Kids at Mission Impossible Students will need to put on a whole host of different hats: from architects, to civil engineers, to electricians and everything else in between! Students will be challenged to build the strongest bridges they possibly can using the materials constraints they are given, create buildings that will shape the city's skyline, and come up with inspiring designs for eco-friendly recreational spaces that communities of all kinds can enjoy. What will your Dream City be? at Fulton Jr. High School, 307 Kyle Road. Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

At Online Graphic Design, learn how to use free online resources to create their own pieces of digital art. The skills learned can be used to create both fine and commercial art. Participants will learn about using graphics, color and typography in effective and eye-catching ways. Students must have access to an email (for creating free, online accounts), a computer and the ability to save files onto their computer. (CECK-434-Z1)Instructor: Louise Jett

Odyssey 1: Explorerse camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Participants are divided into groups by age and experience. Lab activities are mixed with recreational periods for a well-rounded summer camp experience. Topics and activities include the introduction to scientific principles, building math skills through games, "crime scene" investigations, building and programming robots, renewable energy, and launching model rockets. Campers are introduced to science and engineering concepts through activity-based instruction, including laboratory exercises and outdoor explorations. Two recreational periods are scheduled daily with swimming planned for the afternoon period. Alternate activities will be offered for campers who choose not to swim. These may include board games, nature walks and "Talk Nerdy to Me" chats to learn the importance of science communication. Participants must bring a sack lunch including a drink. The camps eat at noon in the Morris University Center and parents are welcome to join the group.

Voyagers camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Participants are divided into groups by age and experience. Lab activities are mixed with recreational periods for a well-rounded summer camp experience. Topics and activities include the introduction to scientific principles, building math skills through games, "crime scene" investigations, building and programming robots, renewable energy, and launching model rockets. This session builds on science and engineering concepts introduced in Explorers with more in-depth activities and laboratory experiences. Two recreational periods are scheduled daily with swimming planned for the afternoon period. Alternate activities will be offered for campers who choose not to swim. These may include board games, nature walks and "Talk Nerdy to Me" chats to learn the importance of science communication. Participants must bring a sack lunch including a drink. The camps eat at noon in the Morris University Center and parents are welcome to join the group.

Odyssey 3: Math Movers & Shakers camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Participants are divided into groups by age and experience. Lab activities are mixed with recreational periods for a well-rounded summer camp experience. Topics and activities include the introduction to scientific principles, building math skills through games, "crime scene" investigations, building and programming robots, renewable energy, and launching model rockets. Math is approached playfully through puzzles, games and exploration of real-world connections and applications.

Odyssey 4-Super Sleuths camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Participants are divided into groups by age and experience. Lab activities are mixed with recreational periods for a well-rounded summer camp experience. Topics and activities include the introduction to scientific principles, building math skills through games, "crime scene" investigations, building and programming robots, renewable energy, and launching model rockets. Observation skills are developed as campers learn "crime" investigation techniques such as collecting evidence, fingerprinting and handwriting analysis.

Odyssey Odyssey 5-Geared Up camp provides area youth an opportunity to experience the excitement of science firsthand. Participants are divided into groups by age and experience. Lab activities are mixed with recreational periods for a well-rounded summer camp experience. Topics and activities include the introduction to scientific principles, building math skills through games, "crime scene" investigations, building and programming robots, renewable energy, and launching model rockets. Campers use different systems (Lego Mindstorm?, Sphero, Dash and Cubelets) to gain experience building and programming robots.

Creative Contraption Warning! Mad Inventors is a camp designed by you--the Inventor! Each day you'll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from the world of famous inventors, and the most important thing of all--your mind. With a little bit of ingenuity, you'll construct catapults and forts and then lay siege, fabricate a winning Egg Drop design, construct a dancing robot and assemble a working lightsaber to take home. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration, this camp is 100% fun! Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

At World Science Explorers, come learn, build and experiment with us! Our budding astronomers, meteorologists, zoologists, and inventors will learn about space, weather, animals, and more! Students will learn about some important science principles and build some awesome motorized LEGO® Brick models. They will also build a LEGO® mini-figure that will experience some of the science principles too. Not just all about LEGO® bricks- during this camp, kids will build and create their own quadrant, learn about and look through a telescope, plus conduct some really cool experiments that are sure to spark both imagination and intellect. If you just can’t get enough of hands-on science fun, then you won’t want to miss out on our World Science Explorers camp! (CECK-121-01) Instructor: Metro East Bricks

Scientific Explosion camp encourages personal expression and the freedom to create, and provide new experiences for kids. Creativity abounds at the Y. Young scientists will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and discover through a variety of different hands-on activities and experiments all week long! Links to registration and scholarship applications will be active on Monday, March 28th at noon.

Inventors Workshop Each week of camp has a different theme which at least one activity a day, but usually more, will be based around. Campers will also go skating daily and have plenty of time outdoors. Campers will need sunscreen, a water bottle, and a packed lunch every day. Campers will sign in at Pavilion 10 each morning and be picked up there as well. If there is severe weather you will receive an email telling you where to drop off or pick up. This will typically be at the skating rink. If you need to cancel a registration, we only offer refunds through 4PM the Wednesday before camp starts. After that point we do not provide refunds for any reason. Before and after care are available from 7AM -6PM. 3 day camp is available.

Get some laughs at Cougar Theater Camp Through the Cougar Theater Camp, students learn self-confidence, critical thinking, voice, singing and acting skills, problem solving, reading and literature, and dance and movement collaboration.

Levitations & Animations, Levitate a person! Cause a dollar to fold 3 times by itself! Float a spoon right off the table! These are just a few of the tricks you will learn. You’ll get your own magic box out of which you can perform, and new tricks to show your family each day. Plus, you’ll also learn comedy skits, balloon art, magic puzzles, and lots more! Camp culminates with the campers putting on a family show. The goals are to develop presentation skills, build confidence, and have fun! Tricks are new from our previous 3 years. (CECK-168-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

Get some laughs at Visual and Performing Arts Institute trains participants in various artistic expressions through performance opportunities and exposure to the arts through educational programing as we continue the legacy of the renowned icon, Ms. Katherine Dunham. Students will be trained in: Dance (Modern, Jazz, Tap, Ballet and Hip Hop), Music (Piano, Drums, Violin, Guitar, Voice and Chorus), Theatre Arts (Acting for Stage and Film, Stagecraft, Lighting and Sound), Visual Arts (Drawing and Painting, Crafts, Costumes and Makeup). SIUE East St. Louis Center at 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. Brady Blvd. East St. Louis, IL 62201. Early Registration Prior to June 3: Child NOT enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $250. Child enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $150. Siblings NOT enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $200. Paid Registration After June 3: Child NOT enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $275. Child enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $175. Siblings NOT enrolled in Performing Arts After School Program: $275. Fees must be paid on-site, in cash or money order payable to SIUE. No checks are accepted. All registrations are final, and fees must be paid prior to admission date. There are NO refunds.

At Mathemagic, Produce a million dollar bill! Instantly add in your head 4 big numbers a spectator gives you! Learn what many magicians regard as the greatest card trick of all! The tricks for this camp are math-based. So in addition to learning fun magic, you’ll improve your math skills as well! Enjoy math puzzlers you can pull on your friends; math games; and math comedy too! Get your own magic box and new tricks to put in it daily to amaze your family! Camp culminates with campers performing a mathemagic show for their families. Goals are to develop presentation skills and confidence, build math skills, and have fun! (CECK-171-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

At Making Things Appear & Disappear Camp, Make a coin someone is holding disappear! Color a booklet by magic! Make a person appear from nowhere! These are just a few of the tricks you’ll learn. You’ll get your own magic box and new tricks to show friends and family every day! Plus, you’ll learn comedy magic skits, balloon twisting, magic puzzles, and lots more! Camp culminates with campers putting on a family show. The goals are to develop presentation skills, build confidence, and have fun! Tricks are all-new from the last 3 years. (CECK-167-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

At Circus Stars, Walk on stilts! Ride a clown bicycle! Balance on a rolla bolla board! These are just a few of the exciting skills you’ll learn in Circus Stars Camp! You’ll learn juggling, plate spinning, clown acts, animal balloons, and much more! Plus, we are introducing some brand-new juggling and balancing skills this year! Camp culminates with the students performing an amazing circus for their family and friends! (CECK-137-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

AtComedy Camp, learn comedy by doing it at Kids Comedy Camp! You’ll master the secrets of stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy. Take home a new gag each day! rubber chickens, squirt rings, gag glasses, etc.! At the week’s end, you’ll display your newly enhanced confidence, creativity, performance skills and sense of humor in a show for family and friends. (CECK-945-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

Join Jr. Goshen Theatre Project, for a 2 week full experience summer theatre camp. Campers have the opportunity to learn the entire process of performing in a fully staged musical. Beginning with how to audition, campers will also learn about acting, staging, lighting, set and costumes - everything you need for a full scale production. Camp runs 9am-4pm daily. Camp and camp performances will take place at the Goshen Theatre Project Headquarters at 114 West Main Street, Collinsville IL. Camp Registration is conducted on a first-come first-serve basis.

AtMagic Mystery Camp, kids will learn new magic tricks each day, often treating their parents to a nightly show. Campers will weave their tricks into a mystery show, which they will create and perform on the last day for their families. In learning magic, theater and improve, kids will develop their presentation skills and confidence, while having a lot of fun in the process. (CECK-135-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

Musical Theater Workshop will provide participants with in-depth experience in musical theater training. Activities include: Professional vocal training, Dance training with a professional choreographer, Master classes focusing on song preparation, audition technique and interpretation, Monologue preparation, and Acting improvisation.

At Disappearing Ink & More, mind read the color someone is thinking of! Magically reveal a spectator’s selected card in a comical manner! Squirt ink on someone, then make it disappear! These are just a few of the tricks you’ll learn in our magic class! Get your own magic box and new tricks to put in it each week! Put on shows for your family. Develop presentation skills and confidence. Class culminates with the magicians putting on a family show. Tricks are all new from the last several years. Sign up quickly before the limited space disappears! (CECK-169-01) Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra

Heartland Conservancy engages people with nature while restoring natural areas to a healthy, resilient state. If you would like to do something nice for nature volunteer for HLC! For more information on volunteering, visit the website or contact: Sarah Vogt Conservation Manager (618) 566-4451 ext. 23 sarah.vogt@heartlandsconservancy.org. Also seeking: Chainsaw Operators, licensed Pesticide Applicators, prescribed Fire Experience, birders, photographers, Master Gardeners, master Naturalists, wildlife Biologists, entomologists, Conservationists, arborists, horticulturists, botanists

St. John's Mission Garden offers fresh vegetables to low income families in the Metro East. Volunteers are needed for planting, weeding, watering, picking, and delivering vegetables to pantries. Call (618) 656-1853 or email giveseedsofblessing@gmail.com to learn more about how you can help.

Willoughby Heritage Farm (Collinsville) Every Wednesday from 8am to 3pm volunteers are needed to repair, paint, garden, help with animal care, build, work on the trails and more. There is something for all ages. For more information call (618) 977-2430 or email bhill@collinsvilleil.org.