Under the Sea Art Camp | Quad Cities (Moline, IL)
Creative Summer Camp for Kids Ages 4–15 at ArtFlow Studios
Looking for a summer camp your child will actually be excited about?
Welcome to Under the Sea Art Camp at ArtFlow Studios, a one-of-a-kind creative experience in the Quad Cities where kids don’t just make crafts—they build, paint, sculpt, and design incredible ocean-inspired art they’re proud to take home.
Located in Moline, Illinois (SouthPark Mall), this immersive 4-day camp is designed for kids ages 4–15, with age-specific projects that grow with your child’s creativity and skill level.
🌊 What Kids Will Create
This isn’t your typical summer camp. Each day is packed with hands-on, guided art experiences inspired by the ocean.
Your child will create:
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🎨 Ocean canvas paintings with depth, texture, and color blending
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🐚 Clay sea creatures like turtles, octopus, and imaginative designs
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🧜♀️ Mermaid or sea creature artwork with mixed media details
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📦 Underwater worlds and dioramas with 3D elements
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✨ Bonus creative projects, wearable art, and take-home pieces
Every project is designed to be fun, engaging, and display-worthy.
🎯 Choose Your Age Group (Separate Registration Required)
Each age group has its own tailored projects, pace, and instruction style. Please select the correct group when booking—spots are limited in each.
👶 Ages 4–7 | Little Creators
Best for: Younger artists who love hands-on, playful, sensory projects with big, confidence-building wins.
What they’ll create:
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Ocean canvas with sponges, bubbles, sand & shells
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Paper plate jellyfish with streamers
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Clay sea animals (turtles, fish, starfish)
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Mermaid canvas with gems, yarn hair & glitter
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Shoebox “Underwater World” scene
Camp Options:
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Morning (9–1) | $150
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Afternoon (1:30–4:30) | $125
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Full Day (9–5:30) | $260
👉 Register Ages 4–7
🎨 Ages 8–11 | Creative Builders
Best for: Kids ready for more detail, independence, and “cool” take-home projects.
What they’ll create:
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Layered ocean painting with blending & depth
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Sculpted clay sea creature with painted base
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Mermaid or original sea creature design (canvas or mixed media)
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3D underwater diorama with layers & hanging elements
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Mixed media ocean art with texture & bold color
Camp Options:
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Morning (9–1) | $150
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Afternoon (1:30–4:30) | $125
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Full Day (9–5:30) | $260
👉 Register Ages 8–11
🎯 Ages 12–15 | Advanced Creators
Best for: Tweens & teens who want more advanced techniques and portfolio-worthy work.
What they’ll create:
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Acrylic ocean painting (blending, movement, realism)
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Advanced clay creature with detail, pose & environment base
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Concept-to-final “Design Your Own Underwater World” piece
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Multi-layer underwater build or diorama with realistic depth
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Mixed media textured ocean artwork (optional advanced techniques)
Camp Options:
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Morning (9–1) | $150
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Afternoon (1:30–4:30) | $125
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Full Day (9–5:30) | $260
👉 Register Ages 12–15
🗓 Camp Schedule & Pricing
Monday–Thursday | June 1–4
Morning Camp
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$150 per week
Afternoon Camp
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
$125 per week
Full-Day Camp (Best Value)
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
$260 per week
Includes:
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All morning + afternoon projects
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Early drop-off & late pickup included
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Full day of structured creative programming
🎉 What’s Included
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✔ Guided, step-by-step art instruction
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✔ All supplies and materials
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✔ Multiple large take-home projects
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✔ Thursday pizza party 🍕
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✔ Parent showcase experience
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✔ Group photos
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✔ Certificate of completion
🧠 Why Parents Love ArtFlow Studios Camps
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Small class sizes = real teaching (not babysitting)
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Unique, themed projects kids actually care about
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Screen-free, hands-on creativity
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Flexible scheduling options
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Convenient Quad Cities location
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Kids leave proud, confident, and excited to come back
📍 Location
ArtFlow Studios
SouthPark Mall – Next to JCPenney
4500 16th Street, Moline, IL
Serving families across the Quad Cities including Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, East Moline, and beyond.
⚠️ Important Camp Info
To ensure a smooth and safe experience for all campers:
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Children must be fully potty trained
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Please send:
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Labeled water bottle
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Snack each day
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Lunch (Monday–Wednesday)
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Thursday pizza lunch is included 🍕
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We are a peanut-free studio
🚨 Limited Spots — Don’t Wait
Our camps are intentionally small and sell out quickly every summer.
If you’re looking for a creative, structured, and memorable experience for your child—this is it.
👉 Reserve your spot now before it’s full.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do kids need art experience?
Not at all. Our camp is beginner-friendly and guided step-by-step.
What should my child wear?
Clothes that can get messy—we’re making art!
Can siblings be in the same group?
We group by age for the best experience, but exceptions may be considered.
What if my child is shy or nervous?
That’s very common. Our environment is welcoming, supportive, and designed to build confidence.
What if I need to drop off my child early?
That's perfectly fine, we have early drop off in the mornings and Afternoons for an additional $20 for the week. Your child will spend time drawing and getting ready for the days activities.
🎨 Give Your Child a Summer They’ll Actually Remember
Skip the boring camps. Give them something creative, exciting, and confidence-building.
👉 Save your spot today at ArtFlow Studios.
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Camp Schedule & Pricing
Monday–Thursday Weekly Camps
Morning Camp
9 AM – 1 PM $150/week
Includes:
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Main themed projects
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Guided instruction
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Thursday pizza party
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Parent showcase
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Group photos
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Certificates
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Afternoon Camp
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM $125/week
Includes:
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Theme extension projects
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Additional creations
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Thursday pizza party
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Parent showcase
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Full-Day Camp
9 AM – 5:30 PM $260/week
Includes:
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Morning camp
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Afternoon camp
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Early drop-off
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Late pickup
Perfect for working parents who need full-day coverage and who's kids love the arts.
Optional Add-Ons
Early Drop-Off
8 AM – 9 AM $20/week
Quiet activities:
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Coloring
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Movies
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Puzzles
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Simple crafts
Late Pickup
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM $20/week
Open creative time.
Thursday Celebration Day 🍕
Every Thursday includes:
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Final project completion
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Pizza party
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Parent art showcase
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Group photos
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Certificates
Friday Premium Camp
Home Décor Friday 🏡✨
Fridays | 9 AM – 2 PM Ages 8–15 $60/Friday
Kids choose one project:
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Door mat
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Porch sign
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Door hanger
Includes pizza lunch.
Why Quad Cities Parents Love ArtFlow Studios
✔ Small class sizes so more one on one real teaching
✔ Unique weekly themes
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Full-day options
✔ Weekly celebrations
✔ Hands-on projects kids actually bring home
✔ Located conveniently in Moline and serving families across the Quad Cities
Camp Requirements & Policies
To help camp run smoothly and safely for everyone, please review our camp requirements:
Potty Training Requirement
All campers must be fully potty trained and able to independently use the restroom without staff assistance.
Food & Drinks
Please send your child with:
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A labeled water bottle
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A labeled snack each day
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A labeled lunch Monday–Wednesday
Thursday: Pizza party lunch is included for all campers. 🍕
Friday Home Décor Camp: Pizza lunch is also included. 🍕
Peanut-Free Studio
ArtFlow Studios is a peanut-free zone due to allergies.
Please do not pack:
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peanuts
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peanut butter
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peanut snacks
We appreciate your help keeping all campers safe.
Personal Belongings
Please label all personal belongings.
We do our best to keep each child’s projects and personal items separated and organized throughout camp.
However, ArtFlow Studios is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal belongings.
Camp Behavior Expectations
Campers should be able to participate in group activities respectfully and follow basic studio instructions to help create a fun environment for everyone.
Ready to Book?
Spots are limited and many weeks will sell out.
Reserve your child’s summer camp spot today.
Get in Touch
Have questions?
Feel free to reach out to us regarding any queries or information.
Serving the Quad Cities Creative Community
ArtFlow Studios is a creative art studio located inside SouthPark Mall in Moline, Illinois serving the entire Quad Cities region including Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, East Moline, LeClaire, Eldridge, Silvis, and surrounding communities.
Our studio offers paint nights, ceramic painting, resin art workshops, stained glass classes, DIY craft experiences, private art parties, kids camps, and open studio painting time for artists of all skill levels.