Summer Camps
Registration
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS IS NOW OPEN!
- Anyone may enroll for an age-appropriate camp.
- There are no auditions necessary.
- All camps have a maximum enrollment of 12 and a minimum of 6.
- Seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. If enrollment for a particular camp fills, we will create a “waiting list” and notify you if there is a cancellation.
- Payment or deposit must be made at the time of registration. If payment is not received within 24 hours of registering, enrollment will NOT be guaranteed.
- A completed registration form and signed medical release is required for all students.
Any questions? Email Chicago Street Theater’s Box Office
TUITION & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Tuition for Summer Camps range between $95-$325, and include a Student Membership.
Tuition for the Advanced Performance Camps includes a Student Membership and a T-Shirt.
All online payments carry a processing fee.
DISCOUNT CODES
2CAMPS – Second Child – $10 off the tuition of the second (or third, or fourth ….) child enrolled.
MULTI – $10 off total (one student enrolled in two or more different camps).
PAST – 5% Advanced Camp Discount – for currently enrolled in Fall, 2025 and/or Spring, 2026 Students
REFUND POLICY
Withdraw BEFORE attending first class of any camp = $25 withheld.
Withdraw BETWEEN first & third class of at least a two-week camp = 50% will be withheld.
Withdraw AFTER the second class for any camp = NO refund given.
Our summer camps set the stage for your budding performers to take creative leaps and bounds! Opportunities to grow through storytelling, singing, and collaboration all just some of many things they will learn.
Camps all have a performance and certificate ceremony at the end of their programs where we invite families to come watch. Classes run from 1-2 weeks and cater to ages 6-18.
An easy introduction to theatre that gets kids eager to be on stage. Kids will learn basics to theatre through play and storytelling.
A fun introduction or return to theatre that gets kids eager to be on stage. Kids will learn basics to theatre through play and storytelling.
It’s never too late to explore your curiosity to be on stage! A fun-filled, no pressure introduction to acting or short refresher. The one-week camp culminates in a short staged piece and Certificate Ceremony. The one-week camp culminates in a staged piece and Certificate Ceremony.
Log off the screens and see how much fun you can have working together with your peers to create hilarious moments! Explore the concepts of improvisations through games and scenes in an incredibly supportive atmosphere. Laughing and fun are guaranteed! Certificates of completion awarded at final camp. Improv 2 is an advanced continuation. Signing up for both includes a discount!
Continue working together with your peers to create hilarious moments! Deeper exploration of improvisation through games and scenes in an incredibly supportive atmosphere. Laughing and fun are guaranteed! Certificates of completion awarded at final camp.
Have you ever wanted to step into the shoes of your favorite super hero, anime character, or princess? Link, Harry Potter, Captain America, or Elsa? Through theatre exercises and craft activities, students develop their unique interpretation of memorable characters while learning and applying essential stage acting techniques for their original monologue performance.The one-week camp culminates in a short staged piece and Certificate Ceremony.
Camps that encourage the creative thinker – those drawn to computers, electronics, anything technical. Maybe you don’t want to be on stage but you want to be a part of the theatre — come and explore behind the scenes! Anyone interested in becoming an Apprentice in our Mentor Program must first successfully complete either Lighting and/or Sound Booth Camp. Once completed, you become eligible to run the lights and/or sound for our MainStage productions. Offerings range from 1-2 weeks and accommodate ages 9-18.
Fascinated with the lights and sound while watching a play? This camp is for you! This week-long camp will provide specialized instruction as a “Booth Technician.” Training on our advanced computerized lighting board and sound system, students will learn how to identify, gel, hang and focus lighting instruments, mark designated cues in a sample script, program cues in the computerized board, and finally, apply their newly acquired skills in class. Certificate of Completion Awarded on last day of camp.
Do you like clothes and fashion? This camp is for you! While exploring Costume Design, students brainstorm ideas, sketch their designs, learn to search for clothing in our extensive Costume Shop and begin to construct their projects. Throughout the week, students work with fabrics, colors, patterns, and styles while learning manual techniques like measuring, cutting, spacing, and hand stitching. Campers will be mentored and given the chance to help design costumes for the Shakespeare in Shorts and Teen Shakespeare Workshop productions. Certificate of Completion Awarded on last day of camp.
Ever wonder how zombies are made-up or how trolls, fairies and monsters are made to look that way? This camp is for you! Camp Make-Up is a fun, hands-on exploration into the world of stage and movie makeup. Activities include a variety of themes and styles, including fantasy, scars, special effects, age and character makeup. *Includes all materials used. Certificate of Completion Awarded on last day of camp.
This hands-on camp offers training in technical production, allowing students to design, build, and operate the elements that bring live shows to life. A unique opportunity to learn how to gather props, design, set and call cues for lights and sound, and ‘work’ as backstage crew, stage-managing and as Booth Technicians, running sound and lights. Students will be mentored and given the chance to crew the Advanced Camp productions.
Meeting times will vary. The week of July 13-16, they will work with Ride the Cyclone from 3-7 pm and from 1-5 on July 17. Performances are on July 18 from 1-4 pm and July 19 from 4:30-7:30 pm.
The week of July 20-24, they will work with The Comedy of Errors from 3-6 pm on Monday & Wednesday and from 10 am-1pm on Tuesday Thursday. On July 24, from 10-1 and 3-6 pm. Performances are on July 25 from 1:30-4:30 pm.
Certificate of Completion Awarded on July 25 at 4:30 pm.
This summer at Chicago Street Theatre, we are adding a brand new attraction for our young artists! Introducing Project Expression!
Students will audition and be cast in roles within the hit musical Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell.
Being split into two casts, all students will have the chance to be in a main-stage performance and run the alternate cast’s performance backstage. That way all students have a role at all times.
This workshop features hands-on experience for artists to learn how to work as an ensemble and cultivate true theater magic. Students will gain skills in script analysis, writing, vocalization, music, movement, puppetry, design, and tech.
Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell.
WORKSHOP MEETS:
MONDAYS THROUGH THURSDAYS —
3:00 TO 6:00 PM WITH AVERY THOMPSON
SESSION DATES: JUNE 8, 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25 & 30 JULY 2, 7, 9 & 11 with
TECH WEEK – JULY 13-16, EACH DAY FROM 3-7PM and July 17 from 1-5 PM
PERFORMANCES IN THEATRE – JULY 18 @ 2:30 PM & JULY 19 at 6:00 pm
CERTIFICATE CEREMONY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PERFORMANCE, ON THE MAIN STAGE.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE & Discount for Currently Enrolled Students