Mark Arts Summer STEAM Academy emphasizes creativity and innovation, linking art to concepts in science, technology, engineering and math. Students are grouped by age, and will explore mixed media, drawing, painting, culinary and clay projects inspired by the weekly theme. Morning sessions are for ages 5-8, and afternoon sessions are for ages 9-12. The afternoon sessions will feature a weekly culinary lesson taught by an aspiring culinary artist. The week will conclude with guest speakers from the Wichita community and a presentation of the students’ work for family, friends, and visitors.

Class sizes will be limited, and social distancing will be maintained. Students will use separate rather than shared supplies.

STEAM Academy enrollments are limited to no more than two consecutive weeks. Please contact us at 316-634-2787 with questions about this.

If it is 24 hours or fewer before the STEAM Academy begins, our enrollment systems stops accepting enrollments and you will see a message saying “sold out.” Please call us at 316-634-2787 to check on available spaces if you are not able to enroll online.

BUGS & BUTTERFLIES

Learn about the life cycle of different insects and the jobs they have to stay busy, whether they are a busy bee or a strong ant. Create suncatcher fireflies, make bug magnets and use your creativity to build your own bug.

Instructors: Rachel Lewis & Taylor Alexander
Guest Speaker: Laurel Nichols from Botanica

Cost: $99

Dates: March 22 – 26
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Spring Steam

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Spring Steam

CREATING IN COLOR

Have you ever been tickled pink? Green with envy? Or just plain blue? Learn about the relationships between colors and mix your own by swirling, spinning, painting and more.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Artist Josh Tripoli

Dates: May 31 – June 4
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 for Creating in Color

Enroll Ages 9-12 for Creating in Color

ANIMAL KINGDOM ADVENTURES

From the jungles of India to the depths of the sea, learn about the connection between animals and their habitats and create your own representations of these magnificent creatures.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Great Plains Nature Center

Cost: $99

Dates: June 7 – 11
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Animal Kingdom Adventures

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Animal Kingdom Adventure

FORECASTING FUN

Predict and interpret the effects of wind, rai, and snow on the environment this week as we explore all four seasons through an artistic lens.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Local Meteorologist

Cost: $99

Dates: June 14-18
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Forecasting Fun

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Forecasting Fun

BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES

Small but powerful, bugs are vitally important to Earth’s ecosystems. Learn about the ways that bugs make a positive impact in your life through a series of creepy, crawly activities.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Botanica

Cost: $99

Dates: June 21-25
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Bugs and Butterflies

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Bugs and Butterflies

BY THE BOOK

Engage in STEAM activities inspired by a selection of well-known children’s books. Write a message in Charlotte’s Web, get lost in illusions with Alice in Wonderland and much more.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Storytime Village

Cost: $99

Dates: June 28 – July 2
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in By the Book

Enroll Ages 9-12 in By the Book

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

This week is about soaring high, and exploring different methods of flight by learning from both nature and innovators such as Leonardo da Vinci and the Wright brothers. We will learn about aerodynamics and make our own flying crafts.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Troy Trussell, Drone Pilot

Cost: $99

Dates: July 5 – 9
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in The Sky's the Limit

Enroll Ages 9-12 in The Sky's the Limit

MAGICAL MYTHOLOGY

There’s no telling who you will meet when you journey into the world of myths. Create a labyrinth and discover magical creatures as you learn about different cultures through their stories.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Museum of World Treasures

Cost: $99

Dates: July 12 – 16
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Magical Mythology

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Magical Mythology

WORLD EXPLORERS

Make a mask in Africa, create a henna design in India and decode Egyptian hieroglyphs as you travel across the continents discovering the rich traditions and diverse geographies of our world.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Wichita Asian Association

Cost: $99

Dates: July 19 – 23
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in World Explorers

Enroll Ages 9-12 in World Explorers

OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS

Cheer on your favorite athletes from across the world this week as you celebrate the start of the summer Olympics with this fun-filled week of activities. Learn about the origin of the Olympic games and journey through the years to meet remarkable people who made history.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Local Athlete

Cost: $99

Dates: July 26-30
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Olympic Champions

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Olympic Champions

SPACED OUT

Blast into space for a week of out-of-this-world activities. Explore the planets in our solar system, identify constellations in the night sky, and imagine and create your own alien life forms.

Instructors: TBD
Guest Speaker: Spirit AeroSystems

Cost: $99

Dates: August 2-6
Times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Ages: 5 – 8
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12

Enroll Ages 5-8 in Spaced Out

Enroll Ages 9-12 in Spaced Out

GET READY

Mark Arts provides all supplies, and students should wear clothes that can get messy.

Be sure to print and sign the Emergency Contact Form and Photo Release waiver (click here)

Students may go outside, so wear sunblock or bring a hat if needed.

Please share any food allergies at the time of registration.

SCHOLARSHIPS

It’s easy to apply. Scholarships based on need. Click here to apply.

REGISTER

316.634.2787 or click on the enroll buttons by each camp.
Checks may be mailed to: Mark Arts, 1307 North Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67206.

Payment is expected in full at the time of registration. Partial refunds are issued for transferring or withdrawing from a STEAM Academy within two weeks of start date. If under-enrolled, workshops will be canceled five days before the start of STEAM week.