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Many of our Illinois Performing Arts Camps offer Fall Performing Arts Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in September, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Performing Arts Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Performing Arts Camps will be hosting Fall Reunions for their previous campers, and Fall Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for September, 2025.
Looking for a Great Illinois Performing Arts Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Illinois Day Performing Arts Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Illinois Summer Performing Arts Camps also offer Year Round Performing Arts Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Performing Arts Programs, too.
Searching for Illinois Performing Arts Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Performing Arts Camps are now listing their 2025-26 Fall Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Fall Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL IL Camps with Fall Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH
216.991.2489
Ages: 6 - 16 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Widely recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio's premier summer camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented experienced staff and a wide variety of activities. Falcon provides an atmosphere that encourages young people to grow in spirit, skills, understanding, relationships, and attitudes. Fun for Now, Skills for Life is not just a catchy logo phrase but truly defines what Falcon is about.
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FEATURED PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.
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FEATURED PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Camp Lantern Creek
Montgomery, Texas
936-597-8225
Ages: 7 - 17 . All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: While summer might look a little different this year, Camp Lantern Creek promises it will continue to bring the Creeker spirit to our campers and families this summer! CLC Unique, our virtual camp option, will begin on June 22, and will consist of week-long sessions that will offer one-of-a-kind programs unique to each session. Through our virtual programming, we will create memories with our new and seasoned Creekers, virtually.
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FEATURED PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Brave Arts Theatre Workshop
Weston, Massachusetts
508-314-1792
Ages: 7-15 for day session, 11-18 for overnight session . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Brave Arts is a musical theater summer program for all levels of performers taught by professional actors and musicians. We teach the skills of musical theater on-stage while building community and confidence one child at a time off-stage. Each session ends with a showcase of theater and pop/rock songs and dances, featuring special moments for all of our performers. Don’t be surprised if you hear your child saying, “There's no place like home" - their Brave Arts home!
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Visit Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Website
1-888-709-8324
info[AT]iDTech.com
Held at 150+ prestigious campuses nationwide
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day, Overnight, and Weekend programs available.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps are located at prestigious campuses nationwide. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.idtech.com to find a location near you.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camps are held on university and school campuses. Most overnight campers stay in dorms and get the "college experience".
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.
Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
Just 5-10 students per instructor (maximum 10) so students can e¬njoy personalized learning at their pace.
The top universities on the planet—Stanford, NYU, Caltech—have trusted and hosted our programs for over 15 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Want to learn from an energetic Stanford computer science major? A virtual reality guru from NYU? A game developer who wants to share her lifelong passion? We’ve bet our reputation on recruiting the top instructors in the country. Our 8:1 student-to-instructor guarantee ensures customized learning with the smallest class sizes, leading to “a-ha moments” and awesome outcomes. iD Tech summer courses are inclusive of every skill level and learning style.
Today, every career—from art to engineering to social work—requires a strong foundation in tech. With a focus on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, our courses pave the way for bright futures in any field. Whether your child dreams of working at Facebook or Google, launching their own startup, or founding a nonprofit, their long-term skill development pathway starts here.
iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform.
Get started today at Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com for the most up to date information on sessions, dates, and fees.
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iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 618
Be sure to ask each Illinois Performing Arts Camp about the amount of performing arts instruction and the overall intensity of their performing arts program.
Some Top Illinois Performing Arts Camps offer rigorous daily performing arts training and lots of intensive performing arts experience. Other great Illinois Camps offer performing arts as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Play On Comedy Camp Website
847-337-9614
1330 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
603 Greenwood Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
CAMPER AGES: 7-13 (CIT program for teens)
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily 9:30-3:30pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: 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. The perfect combination of learning and summer camp fun!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, and more.
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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.Â
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
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Play On Comedy Camp
Some Illinois Performing Arts Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Illinois Performing Arts Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Facets Kids Film Camp Website
773-281-9075 ext. 3011
kids[AT]facets.org
1517 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60614
CAMPER AGES: 7-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. weekdays, summer
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Facets Kids Film Camp welcomes participants with special needs. Please contact Kathleen Beckman to discuss your children's specific abilities or limitations.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located a block east of Ashland on Fullerton Ave. in Chicago.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Does your child LOVE movies?
Help them explore their talents at Facets Kids Film Camp, where kids ages 7 to 14 build a foundation in the technique, language and process of moviemaking.
Film fundamentals such as: film vocabulary, camera shots, story development, film review, film history, acting, and basic production technique are introduced through engaging presentations and dozens of hands-on activities.
Making a movie, watching and talking about movies, writing reviews, or seeing the first movie ever made; there's something for every budding film lover at Facets Kids Film Camp.
Enroll your child today!
Half-day session in June.
Full-day sessions in July.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are first come, first served and are based on need. Email kids[AT]facets.org for more details.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Facets Children and Youth offers screenings and filmmaking workshops throughout the year. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.facets.org for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
HALF-DAY (10 days): $350
June 16 - June 27
Ages 11-14: 9am-12:30pm
Ages 7-10: 2pm-5:30pm
FULL-DAY (5 days): $450
July 7 - July 11 (ages 11-14)
July 14 - July 18 (ages 7-10)
July 21 - July 25 (ages 11-14)
July 28 - Aug 1 (ages 7-10)
9am-5pm
• 10% Facets Members discount.
• Snacks will be provided. Participants (full day) bring a sack lunch.
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Facets Kids Film Camp
Visit Our Camp Adler Website
847-367-0707
damac[AT]adlercenter.org
1700 N. Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
CAMPER AGES: 5-11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday-Friday 9a-4p
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Camp Adler, creative young people (ages 5-11) explore and expand their skills in art and performance. During each two-week session, campers will enjoy three conservatory-level art classes and two performance classes. Beyond the creative class experience, campers also participate in a variety of group games and activities, all while developing new friendships!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in Libertyville, IL, just west of 94.
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.
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Camp Adler
Visit Our Music Theater Works YouthREACH Performing Arts Camp Website
(847) 920-5360
info[AT]musictheaterworks.org
516 W. 4th Street
Wilmette, Illinois
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Young performers (8-13) learn acting singing, and dancing in preparation for a performance. As students mature and gain greater proficiency in their craft, Music Theater Works takes them from technique to production. This intensive training workshop is designed for students who are serious about pursuing musical theater performance
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Our space is ADA accessible.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.
▌Read More about Music Theater Works YouthREACH Performing Arts Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.
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Music Theater Works YouthREACH Performing Arts Camp
Visit Our Wiz Kids Camps Website
708-799-9400
info[AT]wizkidscamps.com
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
800 Governors Highway
Flossmoor, Illinois 60422
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3011 W 183rd Street
Suite 220
Homewood, IL 60430
CAMPER AGES: 6-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily (M-F): 8:00-5:30, plus extended care
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Wiz Kids Camps feature enrichment programming designed to foster growth and build lasting relationships. Our singular mission is to create environments that give young people an opportunity to have life-impacting experiences academically, athletically, socially and emotionally. We pride ourselves on having the gold standard when it comes to youth development and our highest priority is ensuring that each camper has a safe, enriching, fun, and interactive summer.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Gymnastics, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
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Wiz Kids Camps
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Visit Our Engineering for Kids - Chicagoland Website
866-EFK-STEM
866-335-7836
chicagoland[AT]engineeringforkids.com
Locations throughout Chicagoland, including
6300 Kingery Hwy, #214
Willowbrook, Illinois 60527
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
5 Chicagoland Locations
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
8626 W 142nd Place
Orland Park, IL 60462
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Engineering for Kids - Chicagoland Video
CAMPER AGES: 4-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. After-school, Weekend, Winter Break, & Spring Break programs, too.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Kids ages 4 to 14 are introduced to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education through programs such as after-school programs, classes, camps, workshops, and birthday parties. We also offer programs for home schooled students, scouts events, in-school field trips and parent's night out events! Winter Break & Spring Break camps, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. STEM, Engineering & Robotics.
CAMP LOCATION: Programs offered in: Frankfort, Hinsdale/Willowbrook, Mokena, Oak Lawn and Orland Park
▌Read More about Engineering for Kids - Chicagoland
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A wide range of STEM camps, classes and workshops are offered for each age group.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer a wide variety of year-round camps, classes, workshops and special programs, like birthday parties. Here are just a few examples below.
Please visit our website for complete details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.engineeringforkids.com.
WINTER BREAK CAMPS:
We will be offering half-day STEM programs during the winter break at 2 convenient locations. For complete information on our 2017 Winter Break Camps, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.engineeringforkids.com.
JANUARY CAMPS:
Scratch:Video Sensing Software Engineering Camp
What is more fun than playing an interactive video game? Writing one! Video sensing allows students to design and program their own video games and then test them by interacting with the program via webcam. In this Scratch program, students work together to create their own games, art and musical instruments while exploring coding foundations. Get up and get moving with Engineering For Kids and Scratch: Video Sensing! Students will:
• Program a video game using if:then statements
• Create variables to measure time and keep score
• Understand how math is integrated in the coding of musical instruments
• Design custom animations using Scratch
AGES: 7-11
DAYS/TIMES: Fridays 4:00 - 5:30pm OR Saturdays from 10:30 to 12:00.
DATES: 6 weeks 1/13/17 to 2/17/17.
FEES: $195.00
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For detailed information on all our camps, classes and programs, please visit our Engineering for Kids - Chicagoland website, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.engineeringforkids.com.
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Engineering for KidsChicagoland
Visit Our MNOHS Online Two-Week Video and Soundtrack Immersion Project Website
info[AT]mnohs.org
Minnesota
CAMPER AGES: Grades 9-12
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This summer, MNOHS music teacher Erin Winchell and MNOHS media arts teacher Michael Wiechmann are teaming up to lead an exciting, intensive online learning experience. Youth will meet online in real time to develop video projects, show their work, and give and receive feedback. Projects include a 30-second commercial and a 10-minute short film, documentary, or stop action.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Technology, Academics, and more. Video & Soundtrack Production
▌Read More about MNOHS Online Two-Week Video and Soundtrack Immersion Project
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.
Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29
Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify
Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org
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Visit Our Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps Website
800-804-3509
Over 500 Locations Nationwide
Mead, WA
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI, and WY
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Suite B
Mead, WA 99021
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: 3 thru 12. Not all ages available in all areas.
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Hours vary by camp and age level.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Lacrosse, Mini-Hawk, Multi-Sport, Quickstart, Tiny-Hawk, Track & Field, & Volleyball Too!
CAMP LOCATION: Skyhawks Sports Camps are located in cities throughout the state. Please see our website for exact locations near you at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com
▌Read More about Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps
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.
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Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps
Visit Our One Step Programs Website
312-924-4220
312-235-6838
dperkins[AT]onestepcamp.org
300 Conference Point Road
Williams Bay, Wisconsin 53191
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Park City, Utah
Springfield, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Washington DC
Walworth, Wisconsin
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mauston, Wisconsin
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
213 W. Institute Pl. Suite 511
Chicago, Illinois 60610
CAMPER AGES: 5 - 19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. 3-day, up to two-week long programs
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We are an organization that provides programs to help campers with the special medical needs that they may have as a result of treatment for cancer.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are an organization that provides programs to help campers with the special medical needs that they may have as a result of treatment for cancer.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Our main program is located on the the beachfront of Lake Geneva, approximately 1 hour from Milwaukee, and 1 1/2 hours Northwest of Chicago, Ill.
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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.
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One Step Programs
Visit Our Chicago Filmmakers Advanced Moviemaking Camp Website
(773) 293-1447
coop[AT]chicagofilmmakers.org
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
CAMPER AGES: 13-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, 10AM-3PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Advanced Moviemaking students will have the opportunity to work with more sophisticated camera, lighting, and sound equipment, and will hone their skills using professional editing software.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Technology, and more.
▌Read More about Chicago Filmmakers Advanced Moviemaking Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 13-24, Session 2: Aug 10-21
$475
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Chicago Filmmakers Advanced Moviemaking Camp
Visit Our Steve and Kate's Camp Website
Ashly.Fishell-Shaffer[AT]steveandkate.com
dc.northwest[AT]steveandkate.com
Locations Nationwide, including Washington International School
1690 36th Street NW
Washington, Washington DC 20007
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
ALL SUMMER 2022 CAMP LOCATIONS
California: LA County
California: Orange County
California: San Francisco
California: SF Bay Area, East
California: SF Bay Area, North
California: SF Bay Area, Peninsula
California: SF Bay Area, South
Colorado
DC / Virginia
Georgia
Illinois
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Texas
Washington
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Steve and Kate's Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 4-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We Trust Kids. So They Trust Themselves.
Since 1980, we've put kids in charge of their own learning experience. At Steve & Kate’s, kids try, fail, and learn on their own. They learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Campers choose minute to minute from a variety of activities including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, performing arts, makers crafts, bread making, and more. They'll decide what they want to do, and for how long–developing confidence and learning to trust their judgment along the way.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Academics, and more.
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SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com
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Steve and Kates Camp
Visit Our Angelina Ballerina Summer Session Website
708-532-6237
info[AT]heartsoledance.com
7038 183rd Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
CAMPER AGES: 3-4.5
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 10am-11:30am
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located east of Harlem Avenue on 183rd Street
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer 4-week classes develop physical health, confidence, and creativity while teaching proper dance technique.
The curriculum incorporates the Angelina Ballerina book "Angelina's Perfect Party," promoting reading and literacy.
Also included are lessons in nutrition, creating a strong healthy body, educational activity sheets, and craft projects to foster excitement among young dancers.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuesday & Thursday; 10:00am to 11:30am
June 5th-July 1st and/or July 15th-August 7th
Please refer to the studio's website for tuition fees
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Angelina Ballerina Summer Session
Visit Our Broadway Break Thru Website
917-686-6367
workshops[AT]broadwaybreakthru.com
1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
July 6 - 11
Winnetka, IL
July 13 - 18
Pre-College & College Summer Intensive at Roosevelt University in Chicago
July 20 - 25
Andover, Massachusetts
July 27 - August 1
Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 3 - 8
Newtown, PA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1515 Broadway
#3706
New York, NY 10036
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Broadway Break Thru Video
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 20
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9am - 5pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Susan G Komen Foundation.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Broadway Break Thru, is the most comprehensive, quality performing arts experience, with individual classes for students ages 8 – 20. Our week-long intensive being held August 3 – 8 at George School in Newtown, will feature exclusive auditions for each participant with Broadway's "Matilda" and New York's top talent agency, Stewart Talent. Throughout the week, students will create their own films that will premiere in a student film festival, along with a live performance of Disney's "Frozen".
SAVE $100 if you register by April 15th!
Celebrity Guest faculty of previous years have included: Drew Van Acker (Pretty Little Liars & Devious Maids), Megan Hilty (Smash and Broadway Wicked), Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect and Broadway Spring Awakening), Amber Riley (GLEE and Off Broadway Cotton Club), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family and Broadway Spelling Bee), Jonathan Groff (GLEE and Spring Awakening), and many more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The BBT Summer Intensive is located at acclaimed international boarding school, George School in Bucks County.
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CAMP FACILITIES: George School is oaks and hemlocks, dogwoods and redbuds. It’s cleome blossoms in the bushes and clover in the grass. It’s running paths through the woods and Frisbee on the lawns. It’s red brick buildings, old wooden desks, wireless internet.
George School is the solar-powered Alternative Energy Center. It’s a Philadelphia meetinghouse from 1812 conserved and moved to our campus. It’s future-minded sustainability and a Zen-ish bear hug of the present. It’s hundreds of research databases and ebooks at the library, 600 seats at the arts center, and one-on-one meetings with a teacher.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: BBT has been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX and has been named the most comprehensive, quality performing arts summer intensive. BBT's goal is to provide national AND local opportunities, by presenting a faculty comprised of top industry professionals in all markets.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Payment plans and scholarships applications are made available upon request.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The BBT Parent's Class will be taught by Broadway's "Matilda" & "Billy Elliot" children's Casting Director Nora Brennan
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: www.BroadwayBreakThru.com for dates, times, fees and all other information or to register.
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Broadway Break Thru
Visit Our Ballroom Combo Dance Camp Website
708-532-6237
info[AT]heartsoledance.com
7038 W. 183rd St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 8
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, and more. 5-Day Summer Dance Camp
CAMP LOCATION: We are located east of Harlem Ave. on 183rd St.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These fun, high energy camps teach a mixture of smooth and rhythm dances throughout the learning of fun routines. Perform the routines on the last day for friends and family!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 14th-18th and/or August 11th-15th
Please refer to the studio's website for tuition fees
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Ballroom Combo Dance Camp
Visit Our Old Town School of Folk Music Summer Camp Website
773.728.6000
camp[AT]oldtownschool.org
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
CAMPER AGES: 4 & 5 and 6-10
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Science, Academics, and more. Social Studies & History
CAMP LOCATION: Summer Camp for 6-10 year-olds takes place at our Lincoln Square location - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago, Illinois. Camp for 4 & 5 year-olds takes place at our 909 W. Armitage location.
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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
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Old Town School of Folk Music Summer Camp
Visit Our JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Website
847-726-0800
info[AT]gojcc.org
23280 North Old McHenry Road
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
CAMPER AGES: 3 years-7th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily 9:30 am-3:15 pm, before and after camp programs available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp is affiliated with JCC Chicago and is open to the entire community.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, and more.
Biking
Climbing Wall
Field Trips
Floor Hockey
Ga-ga
Garoon Gateway To Science
Ropes Course
Sand Volleyball
Softball
Martial Arts
Zipline
CAMP LOCATION: JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp is just minutes from downtown Long Grove, just north of Route 22 on Old McHenry Road.
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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.
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JCC Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp
Visit Our Eastern Music Camp Website
217-581-7202
easternmusiccamp[AT]eiu.edu
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois 61920
CAMPER AGES: Students who have completed 6th grade - 12th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Eastern Music Camp is a fun summer learning experience for middle and high school students. Each summer, around 300 campers participate in Band, Strings, Choir, Jazz and Piano areas during the day and then get together for fun activities at night. EMC is safe, affordable, and taught primarily by Eastern Illinois University music faculty. Come check us out!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Campers with special needs are welcome at EMC. Our professionally-trained staff can provide accommodations to campers with special needs and work hard to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable week.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more. Choir, Strings, Piano, Concert Band, & Jazz Instrumental.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. EIU is located approximately 3 hours south of Chicago and 2 hours from both St. Louis and Indianapolis.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Campers stay in modern university dorm rooms and eat 3 meals a day in dining halls on campus. They enjoy a variety of recreational activities both on and off campus during camp week.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EMC aims to provide a high quality learning experience in music for campers at an affordable rate. EMC is proudly non-profit and does not accept any type of advertising or sponsorship from outside of Eastern Illinois University.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Potential campers may apply for an EMC scholarship (see web page), and musicians who were part of the Illinois All-State Groups receive scholarship assistance.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 16-22, 2017
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Eastern Music Camp
Visit Our Chicago Filmmakers Youth & Teen Summer Camps Website
(773) 293 1447
5243 Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60620
CAMPER AGES: 10-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Teen Screenwriting Summer Camp
Ages 13-17
This one week primer will cover the basics of screenwriting: structure, exposition, scene propulsion, character building, and dialogue. Students will write and workshop two short pieces each, one prompted and one original. The goal of the workshop is for each student to complete at lease one short, shootable script, and the skills to continue writing on their own.
June 22 - 26 // Weekdays 10AM – 3PM // $200
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located on Clark in Andersonville, North Chicago.
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Chicago Filmmakers Youth and Teen Summer Camps
Visit Our Page to Screen at the Actors Training Center Website
847-251-8710
info[AT]actorstrainingcenter.com
1122 Central Ave
2nd Floor
Wilmette, Illinois 600091
CAMPER AGES: 4th - 8th & 9th - 12th Grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday - Friday, dates and times depend on age (listed below)
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This unique summer program has students working from an original short film script written by the students under the guidance of professional storyteller and actress, Stephanie Chavara or professional improviser, Tim Soszko. Next we bring in a professional filmmaker and students experience acting and working on a movie set while building important interpersonal skills. Their film will be screened for the public at a red carpet premiere at the the Wilmette Theatre. Our 9th – 12th grade section delves into a more sophisticated and comprehensive approach to filmmaking.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located approximately 20 miles from the Chicago Loop in the beautiful suburb of Wilmette, IL. We are about a 30-40 minute drive from the heart of the city.
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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:
PAGE TO SCREEN
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
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Page to Screen at the Actors Training Center
Visit Our Chicago Filmmakers Sceenwriting Class Website
(773) 293-1447
coop[AT]chicagofilmmakers.org
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St.
Chicago, Illinois 60640
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
CAMPER AGES: 13-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. June 22-26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Is your teen a natural storyteller? A creative mind with a passion for film? This workshop will cover the basics of screenwriting to help transform their stories and ideas into shootable scripts.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Academics, and more.
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Chicago Filmmakers Sceenwriting Class
Visit Our Jen's Camp Website
773-234-1323
jen[AT]jenscamp.com
2625 N Orchard St
Chicago, Illinois 60614
CAMPER AGES: 4-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Jen's Camp was designed for kids and families! Our goal? Make the entire experience from registering to day to day camp easy on the families and provide the kids with great activities and choices about how they spend their day. We saw families struggling with programs that only ran for 3 hours and saw first hand the strain that added to family units. Our goal is to make things easy on the families. That means less time coordinating logistics. We are open from Monday, June 20 - Friday, August 12, 2022, Monday - Friday from 7:30a - 6p.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are not set-up or staffed to help a camper 1:1. While camp cannot provide an aide, families are welcome to provide an aide for their camper as long as they are cleared by us first. Once we’ve received all the completed paperwork and confirmed background checks are clear for an aide, they will be able to attend camp with your camper. This is a long process as background checks can take weeks to clear so, if this is the right step for your family, we recommend reaching out as soon as possible to begin.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park! We rent the indoor and outdoor space at Alcott Elementary School.
CAMP FACILITIES: The indoor space is air conditioned and equipped with new filtered water bottle filling stations, restrooms, and is home to many of our activities including but not limited to: Stop motion animation, art lab, sewing (hand and machine), our relax area (think beanbag chairs, spa music, some essential oils in a diffuser from time to time books, chess, checks, etc), pool, table hockey, giant connect four, ping-pong and more! We also have access to the auditorium, cafeteria and 8 indoor classrooms.
The outdoor space includes a playground, full-size turf soccer field, lots of blacktop space for hopscotch, foursquare, chalk city and more! The entire outdoor space surrounded by an iron fence, which is locked during camp.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our fee is inclusive and covers morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and all of our offered activities, automatically. There are no extra registration steps for certain programs, no before or aftercare needed. We never leave campus so caregivers can drop off and pick up their campers whenever it is best for them within our hours of operation. We offer registration for the whole summer (best value), weekly blocks or by the day. Need just an afternoon? Snag a spot in our half-day pilot program from Noon - 6p.
The campers choose from the open activities (different activities are open at different times of day) and spend their time doing what interests them the most. All of our activities are designed to be intuitive, meaning even the youngest of campers can walk right up to the activity and get started. How? Meticulous preparation and plan ahead so that it all comes off as simple and easy to engage in.
We have visual guides for campers to reference and staff always nearby if a camper should want a little help or a high-five to celebrate some cool new thing that they just tried for the first time! From stop motion animation to hand sewing to water play on the turf field - we've got a great summer planned for your campers! Registration is open!
All of our staff will be up to date on their covid vaccinations, CPR/First Aid/AED certified, background checked and federal and state levels. We also have staff with food manager certification.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are fulfilled for the season, however, if you are interested, please email Jen's Camp so we can put your on our email list for next year!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also run a spring break camp that coincides with Chicago Public School spring break week. (Monday - Friday)
OTHER CAMP INFO: Our areas are offered to campers as choices throughout the day. Different areas are open at various times throughout the day and campers can chose the areas that interest them the most:
Outdoor Recreation
Technology (Stop motion animation)
Indoor Games (Mini pool, ping-pong, table hockey, fooseball, giant connect four)
Outdoor Games (pack a swimsuit, we will open a water activity when the weather allows)
Refresh Area (beanbags, chess, checkers, books)
Art Lab (from basic coloring to full blown projects - new themes each week)
and much, much more!
Check out our website for more information!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration is open for the entire summer, weekly blocks or day passes.
We are open from Monday, June 20 - Friday, August 12, Monday - Friday from 7:30a - 6p.
All registration covers all of our hours, activities, morning and afternoon snack and lunch! There is no need for before/aftercare, no registration deadlines and no rush to add the fun activities we offer! Why? It is our goal to lighten the logistical load on our families so that they can have more time together!
$3,319 a summer
$550 a week
$115 a day
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Jens Camp
Visit Our Chicago Filmmakers Adventure Sandwich! Camp Website
(773) 293-1447
coop[AT]chicagofilmmakers.org
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL, 60640
CAMPER AGES: 8-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays. 10AM-3PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Led by Lily Emerson (aka Moira Funbuttons), the creator and star of the Adventure Sandwich! web series, this camp will allow students to collaborate on the concept, design, and construction of a set, props, and costumes, which they will ultimately use to produce an Adventure Sandwich-style video.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Technology, Academics, and more.
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 24-28, $235
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Chicago Filmmakers Adventure Sandwich Camp
Visit Our Music Creators Academy Website
themusiccreatorsacademy[AT]gmail.com
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3805 S. Valmore Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403
USA
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekdays 11 AM–12 PM and 2–4 PM EDT
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Join fellow middle- and high-school music students in making new music for virtual ensembles mentored by renowned com- posers, including Brian Balmages, Steven Bryant, Viet Cuong, Tyler Grant, Garrett Hope, Cait Nishimura, Benjamin Taylor, Alex Shapiro, Joseph Sowa, and Haley Woodrow. Together, we will expand our creative abilities and forge new musical friendships for the social distancing era and beyond.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: All camp activities take place online via Zoom. Participants from across North America are welcome!
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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
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Music Creators Academy
Visit Our Steve & Kate's Camp Website
415.513.0469
425 Dempster Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
California
Massachusetts
Oregon
Washington
Washington D.C.
New Jersey
New York
Illinois
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815,
Sausalito, CA 94965
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Steve & Kate's Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 4 years old - 7th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. M-F: 7:30am - 6pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Steve & Kate's, we strive to create an environment where children can explore their passions at their own pace -- from music recording and animation, to sports, sewing, and baking. We believe that when campers are given choice and freedom, they learn on a deeper and more meaningful level, gain confidence, and are genuinely happy! Parents love our flexibility in scheduling, as we offer day passes or membership, and drop-off and pick-up can take place anytime within our hours (7:30am-6pm). Food is included and any unused day passes are automatically refunded at the end of the summer.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Technology, and more.
▌Read More about Steve & Kate's Camp
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.
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Steve and Kates Camp
Visit Our Chicago Filmmakers Digital Moviemaking Camp, Session 1 Website
(773) 293-1447
coop[AT]chicagofilmmakers.org
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60640
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
CAMPER AGES: 10-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. June 29-July 10, Weekdays 10AM-3PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Technology, Academics, and more.
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Chicago Filmmakers Digital Moviemaking Camp Session 1
Visit Our Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp Website
215-972-2054
215-972-2105
artcamp[AT]pafa.org
118 North Broad Street
Youth and Family Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
CAMPER AGES: 6-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Mon-Fri: 9am - 3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Every day, campers engage in live, interactive art making with their instructors and friends on the video platform Zoom. We also use Canvas for sharing daily schedules, online artwork and discussions between campers and instructors. And as always, every camp week will culminate with a virtual exhibition and opening reception for family and friends live streamed on Zoom.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Center City, Philadelphia, PA. one block from historic City Hall.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out
Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.
Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs
An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.
Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs
An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.
Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator
An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..
Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator
Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.
Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks
Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)
Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).
For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply viaÂ
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org
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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer Art Camp
Visit Our Peoria Ballet Summer Intensive Website
309-690-7990
Eureka College (First two weeks) then Peoria Ballet
300 East College Ave. / 809 West Detweiller Dr.
Eureka/Peoria, IL 724/725
MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2025 camp info.
CAMPER AGES: 10+
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. First two weeks overnight with weekend available. 3 weeks in Peoria may use dorms or stay with families
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: At Eureka College we are directly in between Bloomington, IL and Peoria, IL.
Peoria is in the heart of Illinois 2 1/2 hours South of Chicago and about 3 hours North of St.Louis
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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..
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Peoria Ballet Summer Intensive
Visit Our Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center (CMDC) Dance Camp Website
312-461-0030
contact[AT]cmdcschool.com
47 W. Polk St
Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60605
CAMPER AGES: 5 to 8 yrs
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily 9am - 5pm; before and after care available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Come join us for the Best in Summer Dance Instruction!
6 weeks June 27 – Aug 5
Ballet, jazz, hip hop and more!
Field Trip every Wednesday (included in tuition)
Outside recess daily (weather permitting)
Snacks and games
End of Summer Performance August 5th
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Chicago, IL South Loop, close to public transportation. Please visit our website for details.
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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.
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Chicago MultiCultural Dance Center CMDC Dance Camp
Visit Our Ballroom Combo Dance Camp Website
708-532-6237
info[AT]heartsoledance.com
7038 183rd Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
CAMPER AGES: 9-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located east of Harlem Avenue on 183rd Street
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These fun, high energy camps teach a mixture of smooth and rhythm dances through the learning of fun routines. Perform the routines on the last day for friends and family!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 14th-18th and/or August 11th-15th
Please refer to the studio's website for tuition fees
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Ballroom Combo Dance Camp
YMCA Camp Duncan
http://www.ymcachicago.org/duncan/
32405 North Hwy. 12
Ingleside, IL 60041
847.546.8086
Visit website for more information.
http://www.neic.org/
Northeast Illinois Council
2745 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-1813
For more info visit the website.
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
http://www.girlscoutsni.org/camps
Elgin Service Center
12N124 Coombs Road
Elgin, Illinois 60124
Phone: 847-741-5521
Freeport Service Center
5040 Business Route 20 West
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Phone: 815-235-8777
Rockford Service Center
2820 McFarland Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107
Phone: 815-962-5591
Sugar Grove Service Center
200 New Bond Street
Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554
Phone: 630-897-1565
CAMP INFO:
Camp Dean
46W253 Camp Dean Rd
Big Rock, IL 60511
Camp Far Horizons
9702 S Lost Horizon Rd
Hanover, IL 61041
Camp McCormick
9995 N. Girl Scout Rd
Stillman Valley, Illinois 61084
Chapman Hills
N9372 Scout Rd
East Troy, WI 5312
Mary Ann Beebe Center
17501 Streit Rd
Harvard, Illinois 60033
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