The Paintbrush - Summer Art Camp camp guide

The Paintbrush - Summer Art Camp

Artist-inspired projects explore different materials, color and technique, with tie-dye, slime and creative play.

Ages 4–10; ask about older returning children

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Location

2446 North Clark Street, Chicago.

2026 information

Hours need confirmation

2026 camp page says 9:30am–3pm; undated FAQ says 9:45am–3:15pm. Individual pop-up days may run 10am–2:30pm.

Year not stated

More practical details

2026 weeks

June 8–12, July 20–24, August 17–21 and August 24–28; homepage also lists August 31–September 4.

Food & packing

Bring lunch and water; provider asks families not to bring backpacks. Weekly registration includes a shirt.

2026 information

Enrollment

Single days available. Respond to the follow-up information request to complete registration.

2026 information

Summer versus school breaks

Separate school-day-off camps have their own dates and hours; their 2026–27 listings are not a 2027 summer schedule.

2026 information
Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructions

2026 reference · published hours differ between pages · Published program requirements; see source years

Location2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructions
2026 weeks2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructionsAdditional late-summer week listing
Hours need confirmationConflicting published hours2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructionsGeneral FAQ with different camp hours
Food & packing2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructions
Enrollment2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructions
Summer versus school breaks2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer art-camp activities and parent instructions

Questions to ask the camp

  • Tuition, 2027 dates, confirmed hours, cancellation policy, toilet-training expectations, allergy arrangements, extended care and friend requests.
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