Craft Thu Dec 11 2008

Get a break with Winter Break Camps

Not as excited about Winter Break as your kids? Sign them up for one of these Chicago Winter Break Camps, pour yourself some egg nog and relax.

Wishcraft in Lakeview has it's Craft and Theater Camp where 8-12 year olds will write, design and perform a play with the theme of "eco-super heroes" saving the galaxy. Actor camp leaders assist the kids with improv games, costume construction and poster design. Cost is $240 and $200 for additional siblings.

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center up in Evanston focuses on giving during their Winter Break Arts Camp 6-day camp beginning December 22nd. Each day is self-contained and will explore crafts, cooking, art, music and drama. Depending on your budget or your child's interests, you can go in for all six days or a one-day break from the holiday. Call 847.448.8260 for registration and price details.

If you're up for some family art-making and low on cash post-holiday, the Art Institute of Chicago has numerous family workshops featuring DIY snow-people family scenes and colorful pastel environments. Cost is your museum admission with kids under 12 getting in for free.

— Kristin Barrick / Comments (0)