Woodlawn’s Education programming uses the arts along with Core Curriculum and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts to teach students the art of imagination and creative thinking. Click here for details on our Preschool program.
Want to learn to focus on your own goals and not compare yourself to others? Want the confidence to be the best dancer YOU can be? Serious dancers only: Join us for this three-day workshop to enhance your mindset on your own goals and success, both at dance and in life.
It’s the ultimate creative challenge to transform something made for one purpose into something entirely new! We’ll use materials found around the house to create art and functional items for everyday use. Bring an old t-shirt (any size or color) that can be cut up for a project and plastic shopping bags.
Let’s use our imaginations to create! Each day, new surprise building and creating materials will be introduced. Create a new project each day, or add on to projects from previous days. These projects might be artwork, prototypes or experiments! Projects will be displayed on Friday from 2:30-3pm for families to view.
Plan, assemble and create your own box fort; then get ready to battle! Use your creative thinking and engineering skills in this hands-on camp.
Build with Legos and then put your creation up against the competition! Register with a teammate, join forces with someone else while at the event or compete on your own. Participants will be given a prompt of something to create along with some large-group brainstorming. Then finish planning and create your own design. Lego creations will be judged and awards will be given! Families are invited to view the creations and watch the awards ceremony at 11:50am.
Learn about drone safety, care and operation, as well as what to look for when purchasing one.
STEAM activities use elements of science, technology, engineering, math and art to solve problems. This integrated approach to learning encourages students to think more broadly about the world around them.
What if Picasso became best friends with a mad scientist?! Oh, the messy fun they would have! This camp includes visual art, music, dance and theatre activities.
Adults: Are you setting reading goals this summer? Use this book club to help prioritize this goal! Read the books before we meet; then join us to discuss while enjoying snacks and beverages. Book 2: “The Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hildebrand
Young readers will engage in meaningful discussions with their peers. Hone your voice, carve out your ideas and thoughts on the world, and share your thoughts with others. Read the books before we meet; then join us to discuss while enjoying snacks and beverages. Book 2: “Minerva Keen’s Detective Club” by James Patterson
3807 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081
Woodlawn Arts Academy is a member agency of United Way of Whiteside County and Lee County. Programs are partially funded by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and The Chicago Community Trust.