Summer Theatre Camps in Illinois

Summer theatre camps in Illinois will give parents in the heartland some options other than just sports camps to consider as they try to line up summertime fun and enrichment for their kids. After all, theatre may have more of a history back on the East Coast, but for anyone who has even visited Chicago, it is plain to see that the world of theatre as fully arrived and has been very well received in Illinois. While some of the summer theatre camps in Illinois might not have the extended histories of other eastern camps, they have plenty of professionals involved who make certain that kids get a solid summer theater camp experience, even in Illinois.

Northlight Theatre Summer Camp, Skokie, Illinois You and your kids will probably get a thrill out of pulling in for summer camp at the Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Illinois instead of going to the local playground, ball field or wooded campsite. You can seek out that exciting beginning and all that follows by signing up for one of two sessions offered at the Northlight Theatre Summer Camp - Session 1 from July 16- July 11 and Session 2 July 15- August 8. Both sessions will be running from Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. with the exception of July 4.

Junior Camp for Grades 3-6 shares the fundamentals of the performing arts. Kids get to see plays and put together an end of the session performance. What is nice about the Junior Camp is that it does allow for other student interests and so incorporates things like games and swimming that are more typical of the basic day camp. Your child won't feel deprived just because he or she happens to be interested in the arts. The Senior Camp is for students in Grades 7-9. Children in this group take part in interactive learning experiences that teach them about musical theatre, comedy, improvisation and play writing. They also take field trips to see plays and together work on an end of session performance. The cost for a single session is $835. Savings come with sibling sign ups or sign ups for both sessions. For information call at 847-679-9501