Best Illinois Performing Arts Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available! Please see our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For camp session and fees info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer job info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Virtuoso Performing Arts provides classes and lessons in dance, acting, music and tumbling throughout the year. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.virtuosoperformingarts.com to learn more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.virtuosoperformingarts.com for more camp information.

CAMP FACILITIES: At Eureka dormitory living with meals. Pool, workout area, and everything with in walking distance. Small town feel, safe and secure area.

At Peoria Ballet- State of the art studio's with Harlequin flooring. 4 studios. Small class sizes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Intensive ballet training with modern, jazz, tap, lyrical too.
Performance after fifth week.
Peoria Ballet Artistic Director Servy Gallardo will be Master Teacher along with Guillermo Levya of Alma Dance Company, Chicago and Reida Dolbi.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: Brochure and registration information available at Our Camp Website Link: www.peoriaballet.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 17-July19.
You may enroll for one week or all five!
$310.00 per week. Housing at Eureka is $60.00 per day or $780.00 for 13 days.
For weeks following Eureka Host families may be available..

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern practice fields and facilites with top-notch training and safety equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12.

We offer many different different sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp.

Our camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills.

For Detailed Information on ALL of our summer sports camps, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child's on-field experience. Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth, our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork, and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid for those families that qualify. Please call 1.800.804.3509 for an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year round programs in select states, please see our website for complete information on all Skyhawks Sport Camps in your area.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Skyhawks Sports Camps are SAFETY FOCUSED!

At Skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety, and we have a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. For example, all Skyhawks Sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called "Gate System and Parking Lot Duty." This process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children.

Our staff guide the kids onto the field/court and out of harm's way by funneling them into our gate system. Eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field/court where they are grouped by age. This efficient process ensures safety. Additionally, it develops a level of trust between parent, coach, and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill-focused camp for youth.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Skyhawks Sports Camps are offered throughout the summer, and specific dates and times vary from location to location.

Fees vary depending on age, duration of camp, and location.

You can find a complete list of sessions, times, and fees for ALL the Skyhawks Sports Camps in your area at: Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Or feel free to call us at: 800-804-3509.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers utilize four main rustic living units – Rustling Oaks, Setting Sun, White Cloud, and Shining Star – that provide platform tents and unit houses. These unit houses have electricity, indoor bathrooms, hot water, and kitchen facilities.

Setting Sun, Rustling Oaks, White Cloud and Shining Star units are available for camping. Each unit with the exception of Rustling Oaks, has a unit house and platform tents. Rustling Oaks contains a unit house only. The unit houses are all equipped with indoor flush toilets (White Cloud has composting toilets), full kitchen with cooking equipment, fireplaces, electricity, tables, chairs and mattresses (no cots), and electric heat. The platform tents are available April 15 through October 15 and house 3-4 people per tent with cots and mattresses. Each unit has a fire circle and comes with standard basic outdoor cooking equipment.

Setting Sun sleeps 20 indoors and 26 outdoors in platform tents.
Rustling Oaks sleeps 16 indoors and has a shower.
Shining Star sleeps 24 indoors and 35 outdoors in platform tents.
White Cloud sleeps 24 indoors and 35 outdoors in platform tents.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Your group can experience many activities while staying at Camp Tapawingo including team building on our high and low ropes courses, test your aim on our archery range or take a relaxing ride through the property on horseback. A small paddling lake can be explored in a canoe. If exploring on your own, hiking trails wind throughout the property. These activities are dependent on trained staff and/or volunteer availability.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have both CIT and LIT programs as well as Leadership Camps and camp assistants.

If you love working with younger campers and hanging out with older Girl Scouts at camp, you’ll love this two-week session! You’ll spend the first week improving your camping and leadership skills and observing the counselors in action as you begin the sisterhood journey. The second week you’ll be paired with a unit to lead daily camp activities. As a CIT, you’ll have plenty of time to stay up late making midnight grilled cheese and playing goofy games.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our summer activities are open to all girls, including non-Girl Scouts. Any girl entering first grade through twelfth grade is welcome at camp. You don’t have to have any camping experience to come to camp, and you don’t have to come with friends or a troop. You’ll make new friends while you’re here. The GSCI summer camp experience is available in many forms: resident camp; day camp; family events; and core camping, where troops stay at camp and camp staff run activities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Tapawingo is a year-round camp with mainly activities and camping.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.getyourgirlpower.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For camp jobs info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.getyourgirlpower.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 24-28, $235

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 5 studios located in the historic Dearborn Station, next to a park and playground where the children have daily recess weather permitting.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students receive exposure to a variety of dance styles. The day begins with floor ballet, a low impact strengthening and toning class which improves flexibility and stamina. Daily classes include ballet, jazz, African or Latin dance and visual arts. At the end of each day the students go out to the park for recess and free play.

On Wednesday students go on field trips or have a special activity planned. At the end of the session students perform in a recital that showcases all of the skills they have learned over the summer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CMDC also offers year-round dance classes for kids starting at age 3. Classes include classical ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, African, Latin and Hip Hop. Adult dance and exercise classes too!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
6 weeks June 27 – Aug 5
9 am - 4:30 pm
Campers can be dropped off as early as 8 am and picked up as late as 6 pm for a small fee
$200 non refundable registration fee required to hold a spot
Price - $1650
Early bird price $1500 if registration received by March 31st.

CAMP FACILITIES: We run our camps in a beautiful and bright air-conditioned performance space. We are a half a block down from an enclosed park where we take snack breaks each day for unstructured play time with friends.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Dream Big was the winner of the 2013 Red Tricycle Most Awesome Award for Theater and Dance Classes in Chicago. It's no surprise due to our talented staff of teaching artists who are all trained professional actors, directors, choreographers and/or playwrights. Their passion for teaching children in the performing arts is contagious and our campers' delight throughout the week culminates in their confident performances at the end of each week.

Camps are geared towards age groups 3-18 and our creative themes range from Dragons, Monsters and Creepy Creatures and Fairy Tales Weeks, to Annie Camp, Improv Week, Musical Theater and countless others! We believe in the power of the arts through collaboration and ensemble-building. All of our classes and camps foster creativity, self-expression and teamwork.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We invite 3-6th graders to be counselors in training at half the price and 7-12th graders as volunteer teaching interns. This is a great experience for children and young adults to take on a leadership role with younger campers and gain teaching experience under trained and experienced teaching artists.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial Need-Based Scholarships are available. Please inquire.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run drama programs (classes, camps, workshops and production experiences) for all ages 2-18 year round. Classes include musical theater, improv, story drama, scene study, creative drama and more.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In addition to our one-week drama camps, we are also offering Suessical, Jr, a 4-week, full-day production camp! This is the perfect opportunity for young actors entering 2-8th grades to sharpen their skills and work with professional actors and directors on a full-length musical on the Main Stage of the Athenaeum Theatre. For more information, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.dreambigperformingarts.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our 1-week drama camps are offered each week June 13th through September 2nd. Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.dreambigperformingarts.com for our full summer schedule. We can customize camps for groups of five or more kids. Let us know your preference of dates, times and themes if you would like to create a camp for your group of 5 or more.

Half Day Camps cost $225, Full Day Camps cost $425. Sibling and Multiple Camp Discounts apply.

Join us for a free Sample Class on January 30th, learn more and register at Our Camp Website Link: www.dreambigperformingarts.com

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have air-conditioned facilities, cheer mats, and an enclosed outdoor space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our coaches are all USACHEER certified as well as CPR certified and trained.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.goflamescheer.com to register!

CAMP FACILITIES: LIVING FACILITIES: Modern air-conditioned dorms available exclusively for our clinics, Dorms located adjacent to fields and teaching areas, Plenty of parking areas around dorm for easy check-in and checkout, Large modern air-conditioned lounge areas for relaxing and visiting INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES: Four large drill fields located near the dorm, A large-scale field house backup for inclement weather, Plenty of shaded teaching areas, Large air-conditioned indoor rooms for some classes, and rehearsals Doudna Fine Arts Theater for evening events. PERFORMANCE FIELD: Closing ceremonies and performance will be presented in OBrien stadium.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES: Rotary water park with pools, water slides, fountains, etc, pool table in dorm, Outdoor cookout (drum major clinic), Bowling night, DJ party, Stunt Night (Talent Show; a long time tradition at SWC), Serenade evening after Stunt Night (Drum Major Clinics only)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: See complete descriptions of all clinics at Our Camp Website Link: www.swclinics.com

Drum Major Clinic: Agenda
-Special training for college students
-All conducting classes taught by professional university conductors
-Drum majors who return or attend both sessions do not repeat same classes
-Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of conducting
-Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of showmanship
-Fundamentals of drill design
-Squad drills and competition with signals and commands
-Daily individual evaluations of fundamentals
-Daily individual video tape evaluations
-Leadership and motivational techniques
-Individual help with score study
-Teaching and cleaning drill
-Developing individual styles in conducting and showmanship
-Methods for teaching marching fundamentals
-Elective classes including: multi-drum majoring, salutes, showmanship, choreography, various marching styles
and twirling maces/signal batons

Section Leader Clinic: Agenda
Beginners
-Thorough marching fundamentals and basic commands
-Individual help with marching style and posture problems
-How to learn drills and read charts
-Basic knowledge of drill design
-The science of marching and the nine concepts of movement
-Measurements and grid systems
-Administration and organization
-These students are gradually merged with the advanced students

Experienced Section Leaders
-Accelerated marching fundamentals review
-Music basics, including tuning, tone production, articulations, reading skills and technique
-Exercises for teaching marching while playing an instrument
-How to teach and clean marching drills
-Basic commands review
-Motivation, attitude and team concepts
-Music rehearsal techniques
-Methods for teaching marching fundamentals of various styles
-Analyzing and resolving posture problems

Drumline & Front Ensemble Clinic: Agenda
-Leadership and motivation concepts
-Drumline marching fundamentals
-Warm-up and technical exercises
-Sectional teamwork
-Rehearsal techniques
-Cadences and visuals
-Visuals and modern body movement

Color Guard Clinic: Agenda
-Optional saber spinning classes
-High teacher to student ratio
-Routines created exclusively for the clinic
-Several music selections from recent marching band publications
-Free video and audio tapes of routines for each school
-An opportunity for students to learn how to create their own routines
-Group and individual evaluations and awards
-Modern body movement technique classes
-Marching fundamentals
-Free instructional manuals
-Optional sponsor/instructor sessions

Leadership Clinic: Agenda
-Group Psychology
-Self Analysis
-Creativity exercises
-Problem solving
-Motivational concepts
-Solving discipline problems
-Teamwork methods
-Training student leaders
-Interactive exercises to solve various problems
-Exercises and interactive activities that have purpose
-Activities that can be used at home to achieve results
-Learning about maturity and responsibility
-New curriculum each year

Mace & Signal Baton Workshop: Agenda
-Spice up performance skills with spectacular tricks, salutes, and twirling routines
-Develop a dynamic visual presentation sure to dazzle the audience and the judges too!
-Break away from common Drum Major staging, making a powerful contribution to the visual elements of the band’s performance
-Expert instructors with extensive performance experience
-Three levels of instruction

Student Conductor Workshop: Agenda
-Group conducting sessions focused on basic conducting techniques
-Individualized instruction throughout the clinic
-Lab Band: Students conduct a live ensemble of other workshop attendees
-Students are recorded & provided with video footage of their conducting experience daily
-Private Conducting Lessons
-Time devoted to study scores & recordings from your own school with our staff
-Opportunities to share & exchange ideas with campers from schools throughout the country
-Input and feedback from our First Class staff

Drill Design Clinic: Agenda
-Beginner level training for Pyware 3D drill design software and drill design methodology
-Advanced level training for more advanced techniques with Pyware 3D
-Individual assistance and an opportunity to work on your own marching band drills
-State-of-the art computer lab
-Exchange of ideas
-Discussions about special individual situations

Marching Band Directors Clinic: Agenda
-Teaching fundamentals for flags and color guard concerns
-Basic teaching techniques for marching percussion
-Rehearsal techniques for marching fundamentals
-Music rehearsal techniques for marching band
-Motivational and leadership concepts
-Basic drill design techniques
-Group psychology
-Discussion groups, exchanging ideas and solutions to problems
-Observation and discussion of video tapes of various marching bands
-Percussion topics for band directors
-Modern body movements and choreography
-Special considerations for large and small bands
-Recruitment, public relations and marketing ideas
-Parade marching
-Question – answer sessions with the experts
-Solutions to typical marching band problems
-How to teach and clean drill
-Identifying and solving posture problems and stylistic inconsistencies

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program: Our Camp Website Link: www.swclinics.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: DISCOUNTS

-HALF PRICE for Drum Major Week 2 if attending Week 1.
-HALF PRICE for Leadership, Mace & Signal Baton, and Student Conductor Workshops if attending any other Clinic.
-Band Directors can attend the Drill Design or Marching Band Directors Workshops for free if sending 20 or more students and half price if sending 12-19 students to any combination of clinics or workshops.
-Colorguard sponsors or instructors can attend the Flag and Rifle Clinic free if sending 20 or more students and half price if sending 1-19 students to any combination of clinics or workshops.
-Student discounts of 10% are available for schools sending 12-19 students, and 20% for sending 20 or more students to any combination of sessions. If one student attends more than one session, each additional attendance counts towards the minimum. PAYMENTS MUST BE COLLECTED AND MADE IN BULK AND SET UP WITH THE OFFICE IN ADVANCE.

OTHER CAMP INFO: SW will transport participants to and from Champaign (air, train, bus) terminals for those traveling using public transportation. A SW staff member in a SW shirt and a sign will meet participants at their designated location. SW IS NOT a licensed chauffeur service. Our transportation assistance is intended provide free service to help minimize travel expenses costs. SW is not responsible for delays or cancellations that may occur while traveling. SW will not be responsible for traveler's expenses resulting from cancellations, hotels, meals, or bag fees. SW provides this service for pick up in Champaign only. Those needing this assistance are required to complete and send us the Public Transportation Form. Mail/fax/e-mail it to us not less than 5 days in advance of your arrival.

View our online information packet under "information documents" online

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ILLINOIS LOCATION at EIU Charleston, IL

JULY 7-10, 2020:
-Flag/Rifle Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Marching Band Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Drumline & Front Ensemble Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Marching Band Directors Clinic- $385 Resident/$275 Commuter. (CPDU credit, grad credit available)

JULY 10-12, 2020:
-Drill Design Clinic- $295 Resident/$225 Commuter. (CPDU credit, Grad credit available)

-Leadership Clinic- $265 Resident/$205 Commuter.

JULY 12-17, 2020:
-Drum Major Clinic- week 1- $560 Resident/$440 Commuter.

JULY 17-19, 2020:
-Mace and Signal Baton Clinic- $265 Resident/ $205 Commuter.

-Student Conductor Clinic- $265 Resident/ $205 Commuter.

JULY 19-24, 2020:
-Drum Major Clinic- week 2- $560 Resident/$440 Commuter.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Music, art, theater, dance, movement, social studies, science, history, outdoor play, and more.

Our campers are surrounded by a diverse and extremely talented staff of teachers and counselors who encourage campers to learn in a variety of ways. We offer a program rich in teaching styles, and we strive to connect personally with all of the children in the program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summer Camp at the Old Town School is an enriching, exciting, and educational way for your child to experience the summer in Chicago! The program includes music education, visual arts, theater, dance, movement, social studies, science, history, outdoor play, and more. Our summer camp environment is one in which children will learn to think independently, work cooperatively, and discover their own creativity. We encourage our campers to work both individually and in groups, thereby learning to appreciate other's skills as well as their own.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

First Session: June 23 - July 18

Second Session: July 21 - August 15

$1,600 for each 4-week session, with extended hours for an additional $500 per session.

For more information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.oldtownschool.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Located in the rolling hills and woods of Northwestern Illinois, our camp comprises beautiful woods, trails, a swimming pool, two all natural rock climbing walls, game fields, and a 5-acre lake for swimming, water games, and almost a mile of canoeing through the property. With 120 acres of forests, wildlife, and wildflowers galore, it offers fresh air, natural water, the robust smell of pure woods and a twinkling night sky.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Kids love it here…and parents are equally excited about our program. In our past 9 years of parent surveys, 99% of respondents would recommend our camp to friends. The overwhelming majority of our parents noted their child’s improvement in:

Acknowledgment and Appreciation of Diversity
Conflict Resolution Skills
Personal Growth and Self Confidence
Positive Self Image and Empowerment
Leadership Skills

Specific past parent comments include:

“When I see how [my daughter’s] face lights up when she speaks about camp, it’s a priceless experience.”

“She absolutely loves the camp, the staff, and all the friends she makes there. I consider Kupugani to be a big influence in helping her to grow and expand her mind each summer; it has become an integral part of her summer vacation.”

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs help future young leaders transition from camper to counselor. In addition to being able to participate in regular camp activities, campers receive training to build their leadership knowledge and skill base.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships based on family size and income guidelines.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother Daughter Weekends
Parent Child Weekends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campkupugani.com for information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors.  If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kupugani.com.  

There you'll find pictures, videos, information, and our staff application. You're also welcome to call or email with any questions.  Thanks!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: While we only ask parents for 10% of the cost, for a camper to attend a program, we offer partial or full camperships for families who may not be able to afford the tuition for a program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a Brain Tumor Family Camp that is specifically designed for families with a child with a Brain Tumor diagnosis, and/or a Brain Tumor Survivor.

In addition, we have out "general" Family Camp for families with a child that has a cancer diagnosis, and/or are a survivor.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 2001, CircEsteem’s mission has been to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Sliding scale tuition & scholarships available. Apply online: Our Camp Website Link: circesteem.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CircEsteem programs give students a chance to shine as center-ring stars in their very own circus, enhancing self-esteem as they overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and proudly exclaim, "Look what I can do!" Fostering confidence and cooperation, our professional circus staff teaches a variety of skills such as clowning, juggling, stilt-walking, ball-walking, unicycling, gym wheel and acrobatics. Students progress at their own pace while working hands-on with instructors in a safe and supportive environment.

During the school year, we offer circus classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings and after-school tutoring and circus Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday
June 26 - August 25
Sign up for weekly sessions or all nine!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our week-long Overnight Camps not only focus on training in musical theater skills like singing, acting, and dancing, but also encourage the campers to delve deeper into their spiritual lives through teen-focused devotions.

Camp staff includes professional local artists, CYT Production Artistic Teams, and theater specialists. These counselors are high energy, experienced, and love working with kids! CYT aims to hire counselors who are great role models for our students. All CYT counselors have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values.

Registration includes:
All lodging and meals at Judson University
Age appropriate bible studies and worship time
An exclusive Overnight Camp t-shirt
Vocal, Acting, and Dance Training with Theater Professionals
A chance to develop new friendships
An All Camp Musical Showcase performed on Friday evening

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer limited financial aid for our overnight camps. More information can be found on our website or by calling out office.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CYT Chicago offers high quality performing arts classes in 16 different locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. With emphasis in drama, dance, musical theater, and vocal studies, any child ages 6-18 is sure to find a class that will pique their interest. Our classes are each 10 weeks long culminating with a showcase performance during the final week.

CYT Chicago also offers over 30 professional quality musical theater productions each year. Each production stars an auditioned cast of up to 120 talented students who are currently enrolled in one of our performing arts classes. With several public and school day shows, a CYT production is the perfect outing for anyone looking for a great theater experience!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2019 Overnight Camp Schedule
June 17–21 — High School Camp (Ages 14–16*)
June 24–28 — Middle School Camp (Ages 12–14*)
July 8–12 — Pre-College Camp (Ages 16–18*)

*Age is counted by the Friday of the camp week.

Early Bird: Only $415 (Ends March 20th)
$430 regular rate.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on the second floor of the historic Wilmette Theatre. Our accommodations include two studios, a theatre, and an off-site auxiliary space, under a 5 minute drive away from our central campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Actors Training Center has been a reputable center from training actors K - Adult for almost a decade.

Our executive director, Carole Dibo, is constantly in touch with what the industry needs and expects from actors of all ages.

With frequent guest instructors like LA Casting Director Deb Dion & House of Cards Casting Director, Julie Schubert; Chicago talent agents from Stewart, Gray, and Paonessa; and Writer/Director David Singer, Dibo implements topical and critical lessons from current industry professionals into every class available at ATC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial aid for students. More information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.actorstrainingcenter.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Actors Training Center offers year-round training for actors Kindergarten - Adult. We offer current, up-to-date training from professionals in the industry: actors, writers, directors from Chicago and as far as L.A.

For more information about our Fall, Winter, & Spring class, visit our WEBSITE at: Our Camp Website Link: www.actorstrainingcenter.org or CONTACT our office: 847.251.8710 | email: info[AT]actorstrainingcenter.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are offer two sections: a 4th - 8th Grade division and a 9th - 12th Grade section!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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4th-8th Grade
July 3rd - July 14th // 9:00am - 1:00pm

(there will be class on July 4th)

9th - 12th Grade
June 19th - June 30th // 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Both sections are $925

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:

• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020

To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Large indoor playspace for kids 3-5 as well as a half-court gym and Ninja Warrior obstacle course for kids 5-9.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday - Friday
June 12th - September 1st

Pricing: Weekly Rates
9am-1pm – $200 for 5 days, $120 for 3 days, $80 for 2 days

9am-3pm – $300 for 5 days, $180 for 3 days, $120 for 2 days
*A deposit is taken for each week during registration
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Don’t want to commit to a schedule? Consider a Flex Pass. Flex passes let you buy 5 or 10 days of camp and choose the dates to use throughout the 2017 camp session.

Flex Pass Rates:

9:00am-1:00pm
$230 for 5 day flex pass
$460 for 10 day flex pass

9:00am-3:00pm
$345 for 5 day flex pass
$690 for 10 day flex pass

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include three acting studios and an adjacent lobby.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email tworoadschicago[AT]gmail.com to inquire about scholarship opportunities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The Summer Acting Lab runs from July 16th - July 29th, 2018.

Classes meet Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 12pm.

The Lab includes 10 class sessions over a period of two weeks (Monday- Friday, July 16th - 29th) and a short performance on the evening of 7/30.

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.tworoadschicago.com for more details!

CAMP FACILITIES: Explore 37 acres of action-packed activities including two heated pools, manicured sports fields, 20,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned cultural arts pavilion for hot or rainy days, athletic courts, baseball fields, nature area with hiking trail, climbing wall with challenge adventure and ropes courses plus Ga-ga, sand Volleyball and a zipline.

Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp is also home to the Garoon Gateway to Science, the region's only state-of-the-art, outdoor science learning center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our full-time camp director works year-round to find the best programming and activities to delight your child, creating memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Counselors are guided by staff who are professionals in the fields of social work and education with camp expertise.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leaders of tomorrow can participate in a fun,challenging program where 8th-10th grade campers who like working with young children, develop leadership and communication skills

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available

OTHER CAMP INFO: JCC Day Camps are open to the entire community and includes daily snacks, a group photo, undernighters, twice weekly lunch, field trips, a camp t-shirt and twice daily swim.

Bust transportation is optional.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for sessions, dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers attend acting, improv, musical theatre and film classes in an air-conditioned facility, but also enjoy the summer sunshine at Penny Park, and swimming at Skokie Water Playground and the beach.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The perfect combination of learning and summer camp fun!

- Improv, acting, musical theatre 
and film classes
- Variety of theater and non-theater field trips
- Faculty improv jams and workshops

- Weekly swimming

- Directors and staff with a multitude of camp and theatre experience

- A spectacular final camp show

Our exciting camp combines professional comedy and theatre training with field trips, swimming and outdoor fun! While maintaining a focus on classes that will help sharpen their comedic minds, campers are also able to choose from a variety of workshops and electives that round out a wonderfully diverse curriculum. Field trips may include Broadway in Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare, and The Second City, as well as fun friendship-building trips to a museum or a recording studio.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Counselor-in-training program for high school students. CITs pay 50% of fee.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Play On directs 3 productions throughout the year featuring kids aged 7-17. We also have a kids improv comedy team, Chickenometry, and an advance teen improv team, Code Red Vines.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For grades 2-8
 (ages 7-13)
Counselor-in-training program for high school students

Camp Location: 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois


Camp Times: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.playoncomedy.com or call Lisa at 847.337.9614

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates:
Session 1: June 15 - July 10, 2015
Session 2: July 13 - August 7, 2015

Camp Cost:
$900 for one session, $1,750 for both sessions

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Play On Summer Comedy Camp is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and organized individual to join our summer camp team in Evanston Illinois. Intern should be available Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. 

Responsibilities:
• Assist camp staff with campers in grades 2-8
• Oversee the counselor-in-training program
• Teach and/or assistant teach backstage electives
• Help with technical aspects of camp show
• Provide administrative support

Requirements:
• Must be in college, preferably in a theater program
• Must love children and the arts
• Must crave fun in the summertime

CAMP FACILITIES: JCYS Camp Henry Horner accommodations range from small lodges with kitchen facilities to large dorm-style housing that can accommodate over 100 people at a time. Located on Lake Wooster, our boathouse is full of canoes and kayaks for your water adventures while the lake is home to multiple large inflatables for swimming fun.

Camp is also home to the High Sierra Adventure Center that has a high and low ropes course, zipline and climbing wall, through traditional rock climbing is also available for the more adventurous camper! A heated pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, Ga Ga pit and more make up a sports-lover's paradise. But it is the campfires by the lake that make the best ending to any day at Camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Henry Horner brings the beauty of nature, the adventure of the wild, and the creature comforts of our home together in one amazing summer camp experience.

Our summer staff of 200 professional and talented role models from around the world provide the highest level of care for each and every camper. Our extremely skilled team includes day and overnight counselors, program specialists and health center staff. For 100 years, Camp Henry Horner has provided a beautiful outdoor backdrop to summer camp memories and friendships.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All of our campers are mini-counselors in training, and several overnight campers have become some of our favorite counselors as they get older!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Jewish Council for Youth Services provides over $100,000 in scholarships to families each year. Families are able to apply for financial scholarships when they register for JCYS Camp Henry Horner. For more details, contact Camp Director Isaac Brubaker at ibrubaker[AT]jcys.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families can choose from anywhere from one-week to eight-week camp experiences, and Day Camp versus Overnight Camp options. Our flexibility and ability to work within your schedule, makes JCYS Camp Henry Horner an ideal fit for your family's perfect summer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: JCYS Camp Henry Horner hosts outdoor excursions for groups of all ages. Perfect for an office retreat or a school field trip, for just the day or a full week, Camp Henry Horner’s campus is easily accessible and adaptable to your group’s needs.

Group activities can include team-building adventures on our high and low ropes course, zipline and climbing wall; kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Wooster; outdoor education programs tailored for your group and take advantage of our sprawling 180 acres of Camp; and cookouts, campfires and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Families can choose from anywhere from one-week to eight-week camp experiences, and Day Camp versus Overnight Camp options. Our flexibility and ability to work within your schedule, makes JCYS Camp Henry Horner an ideal fit for your family's perfect summer.

For more information regarding dates and fees, along with online registration, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.jcys.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on the historic estate of architect David Adler, we have 11 acres of outdoor spaces, art studios, and music studios to explore!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Adler is the day camp for creative kids. Staffed by accredited faculty, each camper will experience conservatory level art and performance classes.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Adler's Junior Counselor program is a wonderful entry into adulthood for Campers entering 7th through 10th grades. Junior Counselors interview for admission to the program and provide letters of reference. They then assist Counselors and Faculty with the classes, while also participating in Jr. Counselor only projects.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Adler Arts Center provides private music and group art instruction year round.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for full session dates and details.

CAMP FACILITIES: Classes and camps are taught in two spaces; our Gym is a 3,000 sq/ft gymnasium space that features a 1,600 sq/ft sprung floor, and a fully rigged 24 foot ceiling. Our Studio is a 900 sq/ft classroom space that features a floating sprung White Oak dance floor, a fully rigged 14 foot ceiling, a handstand wall, conditioning ladders, and room length 12 foot mirrors for aerial work.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp is directed by Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi. Sylvia, recently returned from a successful tour of Lookingglass Alice, is a second generation circus performer who grew up touring with various circuses, including Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She also performed at The Circus World Championships in London, England. In 1990 she moved to Chicago and began her career as a circus teacher and choreographer. Sylvia is a co-founder of The Actors Gymnasium and an Artistic Associate of The Lookingglass Theatre Company. Other theater credits include The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theater, Marriott Theater, and The Steppenwolf Theatre, among others. She recently won the Illinois Theatre Association’s Award of Honor, the 3Arts award for design, and she has been nominated for six Joseph Jefferson Awards for her choreography, winning five.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Visit our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.actorsgymnasium.org, for scholarship information!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Actors Gymnasium offers classes throughout the year for all age groups and skill levels!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$1,180 per Session
$2,275 for Both Sessions
Session I: June 13 – July 8, 2016 (Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm) No camp July 4th
Session II: July 11 – August 5, 2016 (Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm)