Edwardsville Arts Center Specialty Camps
The YMCA and Edwardsville Arts Center have partnered for many summers to offer fine arts classes. We focus on creating, but also engaging in gallery visits, building habits & art discussions.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
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All The Arts (Grades 3 - 8)
If you aren’t sure which class you would like the most, All The Arts is a little sample of everything. Our projects will range from painting on canvas, sculpting with clay, drawing, fibers & sculpture.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/18/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
All The Arts (Grades K - 2)
If you aren’t sure which class you would like the most, All The Arts is a little sample of everything. Our projects will range from painting on canvas, sculpting with clay, drawing, fibers & sculpture.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/18/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Animal Art (Grades K - 2)
In this class, students will learn how to draw, paint, and create their favorite animals! We’ll have fun making silly and cute animals but will also learn some technical aspects about how to represent specific animal features using different art mediums.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
6/27/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/01/25 - 07/03/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/27/2025 |
Art Around The World (Grades 3 - 8)
During Art Around The World week, students will make projects based on cultures from around the world! From Japanese scrolls to Native American dream catchers and much more, this class is a great way for kids to explore their creativity while also learning about different cultures’ history and traditions.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/25/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/29/25 - 07/31/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/25/2025 |
Art Around The World (Grades K - 2)
During Art Around The World week, students will make projects based on cultures from around the world! From Japanese scrolls to Native American dream catchers and much more, this class is a great way for kids to explore their creativity while also learning about different cultures’ history and traditions.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/25/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/29/25 - 07/31/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/25/2025 |
Book & Papermaking (Grades 3 - 8)
In this class, students will learn how to make their own paper using pulp and a screen, and we’ll also make our own book using book-binding techniques! Kids will love using sketchbooks they made themselves, or writing and illustrating stories on their own handmade paper.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
8/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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08/12/25 - 08/14/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 08/08/2025 |
Book & Papermaking (Grades K - 2)
In this class, students will learn how to make their own paper using pulp and a screen, and we’ll also make our own book using book-binding techniques! Kids will love using sketchbooks they made themselves, or writing and illustrating stories on their own handmade paper.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
8/8/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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08/12/25 - 08/14/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 08/08/2025 |
Clay (Grades 3 - 8)
Students will enjoy learning handbuilding techniques such as pinch, coil & slab construction. Our campers will even get a turn on the potter’s wheel! Students will glaze their work the last day. Ceramic projects will need to be picked up two weeks after camp, once fired.
All EAC camps take place at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
6/6/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/10/25 - 06/12/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/06/2025 |
Clay (Grades K - 2)
Students will enjoy learning hand-building techniques such as pinch, coil & slab construction. Our campers will even get a turn on the potter’s wheel! Students will glaze their work the last day. Ceramic projects will need to be picked up two weeks after camp, once fired.
All EAC camps take place at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/10/25 - 06/12/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
|
Registration Closed |
Drawing (Grades 3 - 8)
In Drawing camp, students will take drawing to new levels! We’ll explore some of the principles of arts such as warm and cool colors, balance, and rhythm while utilizing several different drawing mediums such as oil pastels, markers and chalk.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/08/25 - 07/10/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/04/2025 |
Drawing (Grades K - 2)
In Drawing camp, students will take drawing to new levels! We’ll explore some of the principles of arts such as warm and cool colors, balance, and rhythm while utilizing several different drawing mediums such as oil pastels, markers and chalk..
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/4/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/08/25 - 07/10/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/04/2025 |
Fiber Arts (Grades 3 - 8)
Tie-dying, felting, sewing stuffed creatures and more! This class will be a fun new way for all ages to explore a medium that can be sculptural, functional and creative! If you are looking for a new type of art-making to explore, this class is for you!
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
6/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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06/24/25 - 06/26/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/20/2025 |
Fiber Arts (Grades K - 2)
Tie-dying, felting, sewing stuffed creatures and more! This class will be a fun new way for all ages to explore a medium that can be sculptural, functional and creative! If you are looking for a new type of art-making to explore, this class is for you!
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
6/20/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
---|---|---|
06/24/25 - 06/26/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 06/20/2025 |
Painting (Grades 3 - 8)
Do you love to paint? Students in this class will work to develop technical skills in figures, still lifes and landscapes. We will explore several different types of painting such as watercolor and acrylic on canvas.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
6/13/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Painting (Grades K - 2)
Do you love to paint? Students in this class will work to develop technical skills in figures, still lifes and landscapes. We will explore several different types of painting such as watercolor and acrylic on canvas.
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
8/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Sculpture (Grades 3 - 8)
Do you love to build 3D art? Sculpture week will explore small and large scale work using a variety of materials from trash sculpture and plaster, to clay and paper mache. If you love getting messy, this is the class for you!
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/15/25 - 07/17/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/11/2025 |
Sculpture (Grades K - 2)
Do you love to build 3D art? Sculpture week will explore small and large scale work using a variety of materials from trash sculpture and plaster, to clay and paper mache. If you love getting messy, this is the class for you!
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
7/11/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/15/25 - 07/17/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 07/11/2025 |
Wheel Throwing (Grades 3 - 8)
Our older campers will an intensive two days throwing on the potter’s wheel. Students will glaze all of their projects on the last day. We will be using earthenware clay with food-safe glazes. Ceramic projects will need to be picked up two weeks later, once fired. Limited capacity!
All EAC camps take place offsite at 340 Montclaire Ave. The YMCA does not provide transportation to these camps.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Summer Specialty Camp Member Registration | 3/3/25 @ 06:00 AM |
3/16/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | - |
Summer Specialty Camp Open Registration | 3/17/25 @ 06:00 AM |
8/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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07/01/25 - 07/03/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Waiting List | |
08/05/25 - 08/07/25
Offsite - Tu,We,Th - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Register Closes 08/01/2025 |