Welcome to Top Secret Creators
Where imagination comes to life!
Top Secret Creators is an exciting hands-on enrichment program that inspires children to explore their creativity through art, design, invention, building, and self-expression.
Designed for students in grades K–8, our programs encourage children to think outside the box, solve problems, experiment with new ideas, and create projects they are proud to share with family and friends.
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and technology, Top Secret Creators brings children back to the joy of creating with their own hands. Through hundreds of engaging projects, students discover the satisfaction of transforming simple materials into works of art, imaginative inventions, colorful designs, and unique creations that reflect their personalities and interests.
Research consistently shows that creative activities help children develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, confidence, communication abilities, and perseverance. Art and creativity also encourage children to take healthy risks, explore new ideas, and express themselves in ways that traditional academic subjects often cannot. At Top Secret Creators, every child is encouraged to participate, experiment, and succeed.
Our programs include a wide variety of activities such as drawing, painting, sculpture, cartooning, collage, mixed-media art, recycled art, invention challenges, engineering-inspired creations, craft projects, design competitions, and collaborative group masterpieces. Most projects are make-and-take experiences, allowing students to bring home their creations and continue sharing their excitement long after the program ends.
Top Secret Creators offers a variety of program formats including after-school classes, summer camps, family nights, school enrichment programs, community events, library programs, homeschool workshops, birthday parties, and large-scale art experiences. Whether children are creating a giant mural with hundreds of classmates or designing their own masterpiece to take home, every program is designed to be highly interactive, educational, and fun.
Our mission is simple: to inspire creativity, build confidence, and help children discover the joy of making something uniquely their own. We believe every child is creative, and every child deserves opportunities to imagine, design, invent, and create. Through hands-on experiences that engage the mind and spark the imagination, Top Secret Creators helps young artists, inventors, and innovators develop skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
At Top Secret Creators, we don’t just teach art—we help children become creators.
1. Cartoon Character Factory
Concept: Character Design
Activities:
Create original cartoon character
Design personality and powers
Draw action pose
Take Home:
Character trading card
Top Secret Creators™
20 One-Hour Lesson Plans
2. Superhero Headquarters
Concept: Architectural Design
Activities:
Design secret headquarters
Draw floor plan
Create logo
Take Home:
Headquarters blueprint
3. Build a Monster
Concept: Imagination
Activities:
Create unique monster
Invent habitat
Develop backstory
Take Home:
Monster profile
4. Junkyard Inventors
Concept: Creative Engineering
Activities:
Build invention from recycled materials
Explain purpose
Take Home:
Prototype invention
5. Comic Book Creators
Concept: Storytelling
Activities:
Create 4-panel comic
Design hero and villain
Take Home:
Mini comic book
6. Amazing Animal Mashups
Concept: Creative Thinking
Activities:
Combine two animals
Create habitat
Name species
Take Home:
Creature field guide
7. Clay Kingdoms
Concept: Sculpture
Activities:
Create fantasy kingdom
Sculpt buildings and characters
Take Home:
Clay creation
8. Future City Designers
Concept: Urban Planning
Activities:
Design city of 2125
Create transportation systems
Take Home:
City map
9. Toy Inventors Workshop
Concept: Product Design
Activities:
Invent toy
Design packaging
Create advertisement
Take Home:
Toy concept sheet
10. Giant Collaborative Mural
Concept: Team Creativity
Activities:
Group mural project
Assign creative zones
Take Home:
Individual mural photo
11. Fashion Designers Challenge
Concept: Design
Activities:
Design clothing line
Create paper fashion collection
Take Home:
Fashion portfolio
12. Mystery Box Challenge
Concept: Problem Solving
Activities:
Use surprise materials
Create anything imaginable
Take Home:
Mystery creation
13. Storybook Illustrators
Concept: Visual Storytelling
Activities:
Write short story
Illustrate pages
Take Home:
Mini storybook
14. Puppet Masters
Concept: Character Creation
Activities:
Build puppet
Create performance
Take Home:
Puppet
15. Logo Design Studio
Concept: Branding
Activities:
Create company
Design logo
Develop slogan
Take Home:
Brand package
16. Treasure Map Makers
Concept: Graphic Design
Activities:
Create pirate or adventure map
Design landmarks
Take Home:
Treasure map
17. Build a Theme Park
Concept: Creative Planning
Activities:
Design rides
Create park map
Name attractions
Take Home:
Theme park blueprint
18. Optical Illusions Lab
Concept: Visual Creativity
Activities:
Draw illusions
Explore perspective
Take Home:
Illusion gallery
19. Invent a Board Game
Concept: Product Development
Activities:
Create game board
Design rules
Test play
Take Home:
Working game
20. Creator Showcase
Concept: Portfolio Building
Activities:
Display favorite projects
Present ideas
Receive awards
Take Home:
Top Secret Creators Certificate
Bonus Camp Lessons:
Animation Without Computers
Build a Mini Golf Hole
Movie Prop Designers
Create a Museum Exhibit
Fantasy Creature Zoo
Bonus Camp Lessons:
Design a Restaurant
Build a Cardboard Arcade Game
Invent a Holiday
Create a Trading Card Game
Become a Toy Company