Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis Summer Camp

At Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ camp, we provide creative spark and children's imaginations do the rest! Combining art with problem-solving in a fun, creative environment allows kids to use ingenuity and develop life skills. During our week-long camps, campers ages 5 to 11 experiment with different art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their creative ideas in paintings, sculptures, mixed-media, collages, and more!

World of Design - Take a journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean, the rainforest, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! Use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these different environments. Experiment with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, storyboarding, collage, and mixed media. Discover design careers like graphic design, universal design, urban design, and product design. All this, plus games, creative free play, and more!

Wild World - Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Learn about lions, elephants, sharks and more, and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques, and use Crayola® products to create animal-inspired art projects, from frog paintings to polar bear sculptures! Let your creativity run wild, and bring your handiwork home to build a menagerie of animal-themed masterpieces.

Legends and Lore - From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, every society has its legends and lore. We’ll tell their stories through paintings, sculptures and other works of art. Each day, kids learn about a different legend and create a unique art project based on that myth. These legends may inspire awe, curiosity or surprise, but they all inspire our imaginations! Let your imagination soar as you explore myths from diverse cultures and tell your own stories. Experiment with different art techniques using Crayola® supplies to bring your ideas to life. Each day is all about designing a one-of-a-kind mythical creature.

Artblazers - History is full of revolutionary artists. Discover the inspiring artworks and artists who have changed the world of art, and the world as we know it - from Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits to Keith Haring’s street art. Experiment with art techniques, and use Crayola® art supplies to express your ideas. Design a different unique, artist-inspired creation each class. Create the change you want to see in the world!

Artist's Passport - Travel the World through Art! Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure - explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to the Ivory Coast, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make different masterpieces each day, such as drums,