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Summer Camp Registration


Art: Colorful Minds & Creative Hands

(Grades 4-8) 

2026 Dates TBD


Western Illinois University’s summer art program is designed for students in grades 4 through 8. The 2025 program was led by Natalie Shelly (Macomb Park District Ceramics Coordinator & Lakeview Naturalist Educator), Susan Czechowki (WIU Professor of Art - Silkscreen, Design, Art Appreciation, Art in New York City), Tim Waldrop (WIU Professor of Art - Sculpture), Claire DeGraaf (Current WIU Art Student - Senior) and Keosha Westphal (WIU Art & Design Alumni).

The 2026 program instructors and content have yet to be determined. 

 

 

 

2026 Dates 

Commuter Camper Days/Times (Subject to slightly change.)

NEW! Residential Camper Days/Times (6-8 graders only)

2026 Commuter Cost

2026 Residential Cost 

TBD

Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm
Friday, 9 am - Noon 

Sunday @ Noon - Friday @ Noon 

$250

$500

Commuter program includes

Residential program includes 

All project supplies, instruction and lunch. 

All project supplies, instruction, overnight accomodations and all meals. 
Participation Criteria

Program is open to a minimum of 15 and maximum of 30 students in grades 4-8, who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Past Program Schedule

2024 Program Schedule 

2026 Instructors & Content

 

 

 

TBD

 

 

Registration:

Program is open to a minimum of 15 and maximum of 30 students in grades 4-8, who are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Commuter Cost (2026): $250

Residential Cost (2026): $500     

Refund Policy:

Full refunds will be made for cancellations made two weeks prior to the program start date. 

Accommodations:

Registrants who select the residential option when registering, will be housed on campus in a WIU's Residence Hall.  Housing and all meals are included in the program registration cost. 

Materials:

All project aterials will be provided for participants on the first day of the program.



Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual’s membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law. 

 

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