Please visit our Youth Workshop
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, and on occasion, 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 week will conclude with guest speakers from the Wichita community and a presentation of the students’ work for family, friends, and visitors.
Our enrollment systems stops accepting enrollments 24 hours before STEAM Academy begins. If you see a message saying “sold out” please call 316-634-2787 to check on available spaces.
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.
Guest Speaker: Great Plains Nature Center
Cost: $99
Dates: March 6 – 10
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
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.
Guest Speaker: Sedgwick County Zoo
Cost: $99
Dates: March 13 – 17
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
CREATE WITH COLOR
Have you ever been tickled pink? Green with envy? This week will be about color in all its glory! Play with colorful dyes, paint in the style of Kandinsky, and create colorful masterpieces.
Instructors: Adyson Mikesell/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Local Artist, Tara Dake-Czepiel
Cost: $79
Dates: May 30 – June 2
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
ANIMAL KINGDOM ADVENTURES
From the world’s jungles to the depths of the sea, create art featuring the magnificent creatures of the world! Paint, draw, and sculpt animals from around the globe while exploring a variety of art mediums.
Instructors: Adyson Mikesell/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Great Plains Nature Center
Cost: $99
Dates: June 5 – 9
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
THE "A" in STEAM
The A is all about famous artists from the past and present! Explore a wide variety of art mediums and styles in a week packed full of inspiring projects that will bring out the inner artist in everyone!
Instructors: Adyson Mikesell/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: GoCreate
Cost: $99
Dates: June 12 – 16
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
BY THE BOOK
It’s all about making books! Become a writer and illustrator by creating books in a variety of themes and shapes. Discover your inner artist while creating honeybee books and pop up Van Gogh flowers!
Instructors: Adyson Mikesell/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Wichita Public Library
Cost: $99
Dates: June 19 – 23
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
WORLD EXPLORERS
Discover rich art traditions and diverse lands of our world. Explore art making from Mexico, Australia, and exotic lands far and wide!
Instructors: Adyson Mikesell/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Wichita Asian Association
Cost: $99
Dates: June 26 – 30
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
FORECASTING FUN
Predict and interpret the effects of wind, rain and snow on the environment this week as we explore all four seasons through an artistic lens.
Instructors: Addie Wise/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: AccuWeather for Business
Cost: $99
Dates: July 10 – 14
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
MAGICAL MYTHOLOGY
There’s no telling who you will meet when you journey into the world of myths. Create art with magical creatures as you learn about different cultures through their stories.
Instructors: Addie Wise/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Museum of World Treasures
Cost: $99
Dates: July 17 – 21
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
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: Addie Wise/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Sedgwick County Zoo
Cost: $99
Dates: July 24 – 28
Times: 10 a.m. – noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
July 31 – August 4 | $99 | Instructors: Addie Wise/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Kansas Aviation Museum
This week is all about soaring high and exploring methods of flight. Learn about flying machines and hot air balloons through the eyes of an artist! Discover aerodynamics and make your own flying crafts.
10 a.m. – Noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
SPACED OUT
Aug. 7 – 11 | $99 | Instructors: Addie Wise/Jaslyn Alexander
Guest Speaker: Spirit AeroSystems
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.
10 a.m. – Noon | Ages 5 – 8
1 – 3 p.m. | Ages: 9 – 12
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.
