2019 Spring and Summer Art Camps and Classes Preview

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Arts Camps & Classes

The Best Creative Camps and Classes in Quincy This Spring and Summer

This summer is an opportunity for kids of all ages to discover and develop their own interests while having fun! STEAM Camps are a great option to keep your child’s brain and body active throughout their spring and summer vacations. Here is a short guide to help you pick which camps and classes are the best fit for your child’s unique personality, interests and needs.

John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy JDub Academy provides an opportunity for area children to explore how their hobbies, interests and strengths might connect with a future career. A variety of classes that might include graphic design, healthcare, engineering and photography provide students with a fun experience focused on interactive learning. John Wood Community College has been providing learning opportunities for area youth for more than 25 years. This unique program offers children handson academic and enrichment workshops on a college campus. All courses are designed to teach new and meaningful skills, excite students about learning and discover ways to explore future careers every summer. Registration opens April 15. Call 217-641-4941 to reserve your seat. These three-week-long classes begin June 10.

Quincy Art Center

Art classes are a great way to learn new skills and express yourself while using your creativity and meeting new friends with the same interests! Art classes are available for every age group and in areas including ceramics, drawing, painting, photography and more! Each class gives the student an opportunity to create beautiful pieces that will be cherished for years to come. Scholarships are awarded to students based on need. Please contact The Art Center for more information. View and register for classes at quincyartcenter.org/ education.

Quincy Community Theatre

Quincy Community Theatre’s classes are designed to mold the next generation of theatre professionals in a guided, dynamic, studiostyle program that is tailored to the needs of each individual student.

This summer, professional instructors are joining QCT’s Education Department to teach a selection of 18 new courses for adults and students. Featuring returning artists and fresh faces, QCT’s expanded teaching staff will use proven methods to offer different perspectives and professional insight for performers of all ages and experience levels. QCT’s popular Triple Threat Boot Camp will also feature the instructors with talent and experience in education, acting and music.

Courses are designed to give all students a safe space to explore different topics, refine their acting training and technique, enhance their interpersonal and public speaking skills, gain confidence, meet other creative individuals and try something new! See classes and register online at 1qct.org/education/ or in the QCT Box Office.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on need.

Quincy Family YMCA

Kids attending a YMCA Summer Camp will have an action-packed summer full of friends, fulfillment and fun! Summer Camp provides an exciting, safe experience for kids to learn new skills, be creative, build self-confidence, gain independence and make lasting friendships. The 10-week-long camps will tentatively start June 10 for ages 5-14 and can be on a part-time or full-time basis. A new teen camp for ages 14-17 is three weeks of non-stop adventure, team building, personal growth, learning and discovering new things. Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Quincy Family YMCA’s programs and services are focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Y facilities provide outlying communities including Mt. Sterling, Barry and Ursa a gathering place and recreational areas, fitness centers, sports programming and more. Learn more and register for camps and classes at quincyymca.net.

Quincy Museum

The Quincy Museum offers tours and programs for visitors and groups of all ages and sizes. Educational classes are taught by a certified instructor and include hands on activities. Classes include Growing up in the 1890s, Backyard and Ocean Animals, Dinosaurs, Fossils, Magnetism and Electricity, Native Americans, Rocks and Minerals, Weather and Wildlife. Call 217-224-7669 for more information.

Quincy Park District

Kids, teens and adults can participate in free activities and programming at Quincy Parks throughout the year. The Park District features 30 parks, a 27hole golf course, 15 playgrounds and one pool. This summer will feature movies in the park, concerts in the park and many programs for all ages. View the complete spring and summer recreation guide and get more information at quincyparkdistrict.com.

Quincy Public Library

Kids, teens and adults can participate in free programming at Quincy Public Library throughout the year. Programs this summer coincide with the summer reading program, “It’s Showtime at Your Library.”

Educational learning activities include: Magnificent Mondays, Story Time, All Aboard Art Crafts, Buckle Up Fridays and more. Quincy Transit Lines will give free rides to kids under 18 that are going to the library (10 and under must be accompanied by an adult). For more information and to reserve your seat, please visit quincylibrary.org.

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Quincy

Quincy’s Kroc Center has a wide variety of fitness and wellness activities and classes for all ages. In addition to the indoor aquatic center, game room, sports, recreation and fitness opportunities, kids can participate in various fine arts and education classes. These include book folding, bucket drumming, ukulele and guitar classes, painting, creating a comic book and more. Camp Kroc is a week-long day camp held June through July. The center also offers numerous special events. The facility offers day passes, summer student memberships, three-month membership, military rates, and regular memberships. For a complete listing of everything the Kroc Center offers go online to krocquincy.org.

Create Your Own Day Camp If these options aren’t the right fit for your child or family, Quincy offers many opportunities to take in art and culture. Plan a day to visit the local museums, galleries, historical sites and districts, play at the parks and attend free music events and festivals. There is always something to do that is free or low-cost!

See a complete list of summer camp offerings from our partner organizations and to check the calendar of events, please visit artsquincy.org.