By Discovery After School Art Enrichment program has limited spaces and scholarships available, on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Our ART ENRICHMENT program is offered daily, from dismissal to 6PM. Students engage in a number of mediums, including painting, illustration, clay, sculpture, collage, printmaking and textiles/fiber art. To see what we've been making recently, please follow us on Instagram at by_discovery_llc
We currently have a limited number of need-based scholarships available, for Monday, Tuesday and Friday, providing a 50% reduction in program fees. Those who receive free and reduced lunch are eligible.
About By Discovery: Our Program was founded 12 years ago at Beye School and grew to include Lincoln Elementary, in addition to our Art Studio at 44 Lake Street in Oak Park. Jocelyne Adkins, By Discovery's Founder, Program Director, and Co-Lead Educator, has 20 years of teaching experience and holds an MAAE Degree from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Our Lincoln Teaching Artists, Samantha Travis and Jackie Andres, hold BFA degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and are passionate about their work with youth!
To learn more about By Discovery and our talented staff please visit bydiscovery.org To register, please use the following LINK (https://forms.gle/KhNHoRRXuraERa7J9 ) or contact jocelyne@bydiscovery.org
Interested in our summer programs? Please see our post about our summer schedule/fees or contact jocelyne@bydiscovery.org. Thank you!
SUMMER CAMP with BY DISCOVERY, ART ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
By Discovery’s Summer Adventures Camp is inspired by artists both past and present; the natural world; and our own experiences, interests and dreams. Through painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, children will develop their skills and imagination to produce innovative works of art. By Discovery is facilitated by Jocelyne Adkins, Program Director & Co-Lead Educator; Stacey Grieff, Co-Lead Educator; and our talented Teaching Artists.
Jocelyne earned her Masters Degree in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has enjoyed teaching for 20 years. She founded By Discovery (formerly Beye Discovery) in 2011 and is inspired daily by her students’ imagination, creativity and enthusiasm! Stacey has a background in the Arts and Early Childhood Education. Her portrait photography career spanned 15 years and revealed her desire to work with youth in more impactful ways. She earned her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from The Erikson Institute, where she gained a deep knowledge of child development and research based instructional practices. Our Teaching Artists hold BFA and BA degrees in art or design and have a passion for working with youth. You can learn more about our dedicated Team at https://www.bydiscovery.org/our-team
Morning Session only, 9am - 12pm ($150 per week)
Afternoon Session only, 1pm - 4pm ($150 per week)
Jocelyne earned her Masters Degree in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has enjoyed teaching for 20 years. She founded By Discovery (formerly Beye Discovery) in 2011 and is inspired daily by her students’ imagination, creativity and enthusiasm! Stacey has a background in the Arts and Early Childhood Education. Her portrait photography career spanned 15 years and revealed her desire to work with youth in more impactful ways. She earned her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from The Erikson Institute, where she gained a deep knowledge of child development and research based instructional practices. Our Teaching Artists hold BFA and BA degrees in art or design and have a passion for working with youth. You can learn more about our dedicated Team at https://www.bydiscovery.org/
SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE:
JUNE SESSIONS:
Week 1: June 12-16
Week 2: June 19-23Week 3: June 26-30
JULY SESSIONS:
Week 4: July 3, 5-7*
Week 5: July 10 - 14
Week 6: July 17 - 21
Week 7: July 24 - 28
AUGUST SESSIONS:
Week 8: July 31- Aug 4
Week 9: Aug 7 - 11
Week 10: Aug 14 - 18
Morning Session only, 9am - 12pm ($150 per week)
Afternoon Session only, 1pm - 4pm ($150 per week)
Morning + Afternoon Sessions, 9am - 4pm ($325) per week, please pack a lunch
*FOR JULY 3 - 7, The weekly fee is reduced to $120, due to the July 4th Holiday (CAMP IS NOT IN SESSION THAT DAY)
Should you need early drop off or late pick-up please contact our Program Director, Jocelyne Adkins: jocelyne@bydiscovery.org
PLEASE NOTE: a NUT FREE bagged lunch and snack from home are required for students who attend both the morning and afternoon sessions. Also, a snack and water bottle should be packed for those who attend only morning or afternoon sessions.
Location: 44 W Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
For more information and to register, please visit HERE or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://forms.gle/ai4WqYGx6iqfNq1KA Questions? Please email
Questions? Please email jocelyne@bydiscovery.org
