Illumination Learning Studio

Summer Camps Week 6: All the World's a Stage
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-30 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
Our young Shakespearians will spend this camp learning all about Shakespeare. Good vs Evil, conflict and comedies, Shakespeare was and is still one of the most popular playwrights in western history. In an age appropriate way, our young Shakespearians will explore the unique themes and language he created in his stories and use them as a guide to create their own Shakespeare themed performance. The final performance will be recorded for friends and family.

Summer Camps Week 6: Dance Here, Dance There
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-30 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Dance Here, There or Anywhere! Campers will spend the week learning about, viewing examples of, and creating site-specific dance – dances that do not occur on a stage and are influenced by their surroundings. Working in solos, duets, and trios, the campers will create new site-specific pieces each day, making choices based on their unique location. We will ask ourselves, “How did our location affect the choices we made? How would our dance change if we performed it in a separate place or on a stage?”

Summer Camps Week 5: Once Upon a Dance
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-23 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
Through an exploration of dance styles around the world, campers will learn the ins-and-outs of telling a story through movement. Each day, we will look at a different style of dance, the types of stories they typically tell, and how they approach narrative through dance.

Summer Camps Week 5: From Trash to Treasure
2021-07-19 - 2021-07-23 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
In this camp our Artists will be learning how to create artwork by using everyday objects found outside or around the house. We will learn how to be creative through resourcefulness! Campers will learn about artists who use found objects to create work and what different techniques are used. We will be using random household objects such as cookware, buttons, string, cans, etc. We will spend time exploring the great outdoors and seeing what we can find to work with, such as: rocks, sticks, plants, and soil.

Summer Camps Week 4: Lego Adventures
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-16 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
Before you wreck-it, you have to build it, and our Lego Adventurers will do just that! Join in on a week of Lego building, construction challenges, and team designing. Lego Adventurers will learn the history of Legos, architecture, how buildings are constructed, and of course, demolition! The campers will take a field trip to play at Wunderkind’s Lego play-space.

Summer Camps Week 4: One With The Force
2021-07-12 - 2021-07-16 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
The Jedi need your help! Travel to a galaxy far, far away to train as a Jedi and explore the expansive world of Star Wars. The young Jedi Knights will spend the week exploring planets, building their own droids, and meeting different alien species. They will study the ways of the force learning about past Jedi and Sith masters and how they create the weapon of a force wielder: the light saber. To finalize their training as a true force wielder, young Jedi Knights will get the opportunity to create their own lightsaber. This camp wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the Jet City Saber Guild or Foam Sword Party.

Summer Camps Week 3: POP! Art
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
Campers will be learning about the history of the POP art movement as well as famous POP artists. Our young Artists will learn 2 forms of printmaking and create work that is similar to how Andy Warhol created his prints. The campers will learn how to create prints by making their own screens and use handmade stencils for screen printing. Additionally, campers will learn how to carve images into Styrofoam to create stamps.

Summer Camps Week 3: All the World's a Stage
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-09 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States

Summer Camps Week 2: Young Play Writers
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
Calling all Play Writers! Our young Play Writers will work individually and in groups to create some of their own short plays, crafting unique stories that will captivate audiences from beginning to the end. Our Young Play Writers will spend time learning the elements of plot, character, theme, language and more! As a special treat, campers can also expect a visit from the improv group Comedy Sportz for an afternoon of fun. At the end of the week, campers will get to debut their finalized pieces through a staged reading that will be recorded for family and friends.

Summer Camps Week 2: Clay Creations
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Campers will have the opportunity to learn how to work with ceramic clay by building pinch pots and coil pots. Our artists will get to paint their pieces with underglaze. We will go on an amazing tour of a local ceramics studio where they will learn about the process of how the pieces they create go from wet clay to fully functional or decorative pieces through glazing and firing. Artists will be able to create 2-3 small pieces and will be able to pick up their work 1 week after camp ends.

Summer Camps Week 1: From Trash to Treasure
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-25 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States

Summer Camps Week 1: Return to Hogwarts
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-25 | Ballard ILS Campus, 5501 8th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
All young Witches and Wizards are hereby invited to Return to Hogwarts for a week filled with enchanting lessons and magical adventures. Students will be sorted into the 4 Hogwarts houses and learn all about potions, charms, spells, and magical mythical creatures! Our Witches and Wizards will play their very own game of quidditch and even compete in ILS’s very own Triwizard Tournament. Witches and Wizards will be visited by a special guest, so all campers can experience the magic of a magician.

Last Day of Classes!
2021-06-18

Giving Thanks Story Time
2019-11-13 02:00 - 04:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA, United States
Giving Thanks Story Time
November 13th, 2019
Illumination Learning Studio, Family Works, and the Seattle Public Library are hosting a special story time about giving thanks and helping the our community members. If you’d like to donate a pair of new mittens to a child in need, please bring a pair of mittens with you to story time.

First Day of Kindergarten
2019-09-04 - 2019-09-05 | WA, United States
First Day of Kindergarten
September 5th, 2019
Illumination Learning Studio’s first day of school for Kindergarten.

First Day of School
2019-09-03 - 2019-09-04 | WA, United States
First Day of School
September 4th, 2019
Illumination Learning Studio’s first day of school for grades 1st-5th.

70th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade
2019-07-24 11:00 - 13:00 | WA, United States
70th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
6pm-8pm

Please join your teachers and march with us in the 70th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade!

Independence Day
2019-07-03 - 2019-07-04 | WA, United States
Independence Day
ILS Closed, No Camp
July 4th, 2019
Illumination Learning Studio will be closed on July 4th, 2019. There will be no camp.

Last Day of School
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-27 | WA, United States
Last Day of School
June 27, 2019
Thursday, June 27th, is the last day of school at Illumination Learning Studio.

2019 Pride Rainbow Hop
2019-06-01 03:30 - 06:30 | Greenwood ILS Campus, 7720 Greenwood Ave N. Suite 101, Seattle, 98103, United States
2019 Pride Rainbow Hop
June 1, 2019
Kick off Pride month with a Kids’ Rainbow Balloon Dance Party at ILS Greenwood.
Location:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Register now!

2019 Spring Showcase
2019-06-01 03:00 - 07:30 | Locks ILS Campus, 821 NW Market St. Suite B, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Spring Showcase
June 1, 2019
Join us for our spring performances where students at each of our sites perform for families and friends to show off what they’ve been learning in voice, dance, music and performance.

Performances:

10:00am: Greenwood students
11:30am: Ballard students
1:00pm: Piper’s Creek students
2:30pm: Locks students
Location:
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register now!

Ballard Preschool Preview & Open House for Parents
2019-05-18 04:00 - 05:00 | Locks ILS Campus, 821 NW Market St. Suite B, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Join Illumination Learning Studio for a special open house for parents.
Meet the teachers, meet with current ILS parents, and learn what the ILS program has to offer. After the event you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for a private tour with your soon-to-be preschooler!
RSVP below and we’ll see you on May 18 at 11am

Coming to Ballard this Fall, Illumineers Preschool
Illumination Learning Studio’s Illumineers Preschool is expanding in Ballard next fall! Greenwood’s Illumineers Preschool is in its sixth year of providing toddlers (ages 2-3) a loving and art-rich experience. Now, the preschool is extending that same half-day, morning program in Ballard.
Illumineers Preschool is the ideal environment for toddlers to explore, discover, play, and learn. The curriculum and staff inspire each child’s love of learning and exploration. Director Molli Piper (known as Ms. Molli) and her team have developed an exceptional early learning environment. “Our integrated arts curriculum uses singing, learning music, dance, drama, Spanish, and yoga to support early childhood development,” says Ms. Molli. Young students experience joy and fun, while engaging in creative, hands-on, concrete learning. Ms. Molli says “These early years are the most critical for important learning behaviors and knowledge, while encouraging a child’s love for learning and exploring.”
Parents love the program. “Both of our kids went through the Illumineers Preschool and Pre-K programs, and we have seen tremendous growth now that they are in elementary school,” comments an Illumineers’ parent. “The staff and team are so caring, and they beyond-prepared my child for school.”
The new Illumineers Preschool will be located inside Illumination Learning Studio at 2821 NW Market Street. (Next door to Portage Bay Café near the Locks.) The preschool will run from September to July each year, holding fun half-day camps in August. The school offers a 3 or 5-day enrollment option.

Mad Science Camp 2019
2019-04-07 - 2019-04-12 | WA, United States
Spring Break
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
Mad Science Camp
April 8-12, 2019
Rube Goldberg Machines, Coke and Coins, Bones, Bottles, Cyclones, Ice Cream Makers, Rainbow Jars, Science Posters, ILS Mad Scientists
Campers will get their hands dirty in a week of amazing experiments. Starting with a question, students will conduct their own experiments, using the scientific method. A full week of science will culminate in an awesome ILS science fair, where campers will present their findings.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register now using the form below!

Flight Camp 2019
2019-02-17 - 2019-02-22 | WA, United States
President’s Day & Mid-Winter Break
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
Flight Camp
February 18-22, 2019
Fasten your seatbelt and get ready for takeoff!
Campers will learn the history of flight, from hang gliders to helicopters! Constructing their own aircrafts, students will also test their landing skills with a parachute eggtest. As a special bonus, students will tour Seattle’s Museum of flight for a first hand look at all sorts of amazing aircrafts.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register now using the form below!

Vikingfest Camp
2019-01-29 - 2019-01-30 | WA, United States
Day Between Semesters
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
Vikingfest Camp
January 30, 2019
Viking History, Ship Building Viking Scrolls, Treasure Maps
Travel back in time with ILS, as we learn about Seattle’s Nordic roots. Campers will experience Ballard’s new Nordic Museum, uncovering ancient artifacts and exploring exhibits. Students will learn about the Viking explorers who traveled the world, design their own maps and work together to look for hidden treasure.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register now using the form below!

Crafters Camp - MLK 2019
2019-01-20 - 2019-01-21 | WA, United States
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
Crafter’s Camp
January 21, 2019
In an era of awesome crafting, students will get hands-on with various craft making projects. This camp is complete with an interactive visit to Ballard’s Uphill Design Co. leather shop.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register now using the form below!

Film Camp during Winter Break
2019-01-01 - 2019-01-04 | WA, United States
Winter Holiday Week 2 – Film Camp
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! ILS Campers at Film Camp will write, shoot, and star in their own films. Come learn about the history of film, music in film, and participate in all different genres of film from infomercials to comedy.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register Now!

Storybook Camp during Winter Break
2018-12-25 - 2018-12-28 | WA, United States
Winter Holiday Week 1 – Storybook Camp
School’s Closed and We’ve Got You Covered!
Take a tour of Nutty Squirrel Gelato, Do Story Writing, Character Writing, Book Illustrations, Story Charades, Puppet Theatre.
Bring your wildest imagination to Storybook camp where ILS campers will bring their very own stories to life. Students will learn what makes up a story, act out their tales, and present their own written and illustrated books as a grand finale. As a special treat, campers will also hear the story of the Nutty Squirrel, and the secret behind the delicious Seattle gelato.
Camp Locations:
Greenwood: 7720 Greenwood Ave N.
Locks: 2821 NW Market Street, Suite B
Register Now!

1-hour early dismissal prior to Winter Break
2018-12-20 - 2018-12-21 | WA, United States
December 21 – 1-hour early dismissal prior to Winter Break

Phinney Neighborhood Association Phestivus
2018-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | WA, United States
December 14 – Phinney Neighborhood Association Phestivus
