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Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

In this inclusive class, the students will begin learning the basics of musical theater. The class will strengthen their creativity with theater based activities and games. They will practice things like auditioning, learning lines, projecting on stage, creating a character, and performing a solo. They will apply these lessons by rehearsing musical theater pieces together. At the end of the session, the students will perform the pieces they’ve worked on throughout the class! e The price for this class is $246 per student (includes non refundable $25 admin fee, and non-refundable online processing fee). This price includes 10 after school classes. The tuition does not include additional costume fees or reserved ticket fees. Please keep in mind that our classes are very limited in size, and so if you choose to cancel your registration, you may be hindering us from filling that spot. SESSION DATES: Sep 8-Nov 17 (no class Oct 13) Final Show- Last day of class (Nov 17) Time TBD Yellow School students will be escorted to class

In this inclusive class, the students will begin learning the basics of musical theater. The class will strengthen their creativity with theater based activities and games. They will practice things like auditioning, learning lines, projecting on stage, creating a character, and performing a solo. They will apply these lessons by rehearsing musical theater pieces together. At the end of the session, the students will perform the pieces they’ve worked on throughout the class! e The price for this class is $246 per student (includes non refundable $25 admin fee, and non-refundable online processing fee). This price includes 10 after school classes. The tuition does not include additional costume fees or reserved ticket fees. Please keep in mind that our classes are very limited in size, and so if you choose to cancel your registration, you may be hindering us from filling that spot. SESSION DATES: Sep 18-Nov 20 Final Show- Last day of class (Nov 20) Time TBD Yellow School students will be escorted to class

In this inclusive class, the students will begin learning the basics of musical theater. The class will strengthen their creativity with theater based activities and games. They will practice things like auditioning, learning lines, projecting on stage, creating a character, and performing a solo. They will apply these lessons by rehearsing musical theater pieces together. At the end of the session, the students will perform the pieces they’ve worked on throughout the class! e The price for this class is $246 per student (includes non refundable $25 admin fee, and non-refundable online processing fee). This price includes 10 after school classes. The tuition does not include additional costume fees or reserved ticket fees. Please keep in mind that our classes are very limited in size, and so if you choose to cancel your registration, you may be hindering us from filling that spot. SESSION DATES: Sep 18-Nov 20 Final Show- Last day of class (Nov 20) Time TBD

The untold story of how Mike and Sulley went from being bitter rivals to being best friends. Our pizza nights include theater games, costumes, a film-related craft, and of course… pizza (and carrot sticks)! The fun lasts about three hours, giving you enough time to go out for a nice dinner, take a stroll to The Castro, or just enjoy some time to yourself. 5:30 Drop off and free play stations: coloring, dress up, legos, beading and more! 6:00 Circle time with theater games and songs 6:15 Art project in theme of movie ~6:30 Pizza party and movie begins! ~8:15 Movie ends 8:15 – 8:30 Pick up window **Please take note of the film we will be showing and make sure the themes are suitable for your child's sensitivities**

Inventor Flint builds a machine that converts water into food, and becomes a local hero when tasty treats fall from the sky like rain. But when the machine spins out of control and threatens to bury the whole world under giant mounds of food, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Our pizza nights include theater games, costumes, a film-related craft, and of course… pizza (and carrot sticks)! The fun lasts about three hours, giving you enough time to go out for a nice dinner, take a stroll to The Castro, or just enjoy some time to yourself. 5:30 Drop off and free play stations: coloring, dress up, legos, beading and more! 6:00 Circle time with theater games and songs 6:15 Art project in theme of movie ~6:30 Pizza party and movie begins! ~8:15 Movie ends 8:15 – 8:30 Pick up window **Please take note of the film we will be showing and make sure the themes are suitable for your child's sensitivities**

This club is all about the importance of pretend play and supporting your kids' imagination! Each week your kiddo will be greeted by a new theme packed with costumes, pretend play, and a themed craft! The perfect after-school adventure to spark your kiddos!
 Themes: 9/15 - 9/19: Pirate Cats 9/22 - 9/26: Sparkle Unicorns 9/29 - 10/3: Little Bakers 10/6 - 10/10: Baby Dragons 10/13 - 10/17: Fox Spies 10/20 - 10/24: Witches & Wizards School 10/27 - 10/31: The Halloween Ball 11/3 - 1//7: Ice Cream Shop 11/10 - 11/14: Superhero Kitties 11/17 - 11/21: Rainbow Jungle 12/1 - 12/5: Miss Jasmine Tea Party 12/8 - 12/12: Mermaid Lagoon 12/15 - 12/19: The Winter Ball By purchasing this sessions, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly subscription. Subscriptions are charged on the first of every month at a rate of $240, and can be cancelled at any time. No class the week of 11/24 - 11/28 Drop off between 3:30pm - 4pm Pick up between 5pm - 5:30pm

This club is all about the importance of pretend play and supporting your kids' imagination! Each week your kiddo will be greeted by a new theme packed with costumes, pretend play, and a themed craft! The perfect after-school adventure to spark your kiddos!
 Themes: 9/15 - 9/19: Pirate Cats 9/22 - 9/26: Sparkle Unicorns 9/29 - 10/3: Little Bakers 10/6 - 10/10: Baby Dragons 10/13 - 10/17: Fox Spies 10/20 - 10/24: Witches & Wizards School 10/27 - 10/31: The Halloween Ball 11/3 - 1//7: Ice Cream Shop 11/10 - 11/14: Superhero Kitties 11/17 - 11/21: Rainbow Jungle 12/1 - 12/5: Miss Jasmine Tea Party 12/8 - 12/12: Mermaid Lagoon 12/15 - 12/19: The Winter Ball By purchasing this sessions, you are securing your weekly spot for this session via a monthly subscription. Subscriptions are charged on the first of every month at a rate of $120, and can be cancelled at any time. No class the week of 11/24 - 11/28 Drop off between 3:30pm - 4pm Pick up between 5pm - 5:30pm

Experience the magical world of Harry Potter in a whole new way as you rehearse and perform scenes from the beloved films & hit Broadway play! Young actors will be introduced to several famous methods of acting as they participate in scene study, character analysis, and rehearse for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! Campers will also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

STEAM Tank: Innovate, Speak & Pitch Like a Pro! 💡 For Rising 5th-8th Graders | 5-Day Camp | 3 Hours Per Day Inspired by Shark Tank, this high-energy, hands-on camp blends STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with public speaking and entrepreneurship! Whether you’re a beginner exploring innovation for the first time or an aspiring entrepreneur ready to bring your ideas to life, this camp will challenge you to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and pitch your ideas with confidence! What You’ll Learn & Do: ✅ Use STEAM to Solve Real-World Problems – Apply science, tech, engineering, art, and math to design creative solutions. ✅ Develop a Business or Product Idea – Brainstorm, prototype, and refine an innovative product or service. ✅ Master Public Speaking & Persuasion – Use voice, body language, and storytelling to deliver a powerful pitch. ✅ Learn Marketing & Branding – Create logos, ads, and persuasive messaging to attract customers. ✅ Create Visual & Digital Presentations – Use posters, models, and digital tools to showcase your brand. ✅ Learn Key Laws on How to Protect Your Business through Intellectual Property! – Understand trademarks, copyrights, and patents to safeguard your ideas. ✅ Pitch to Real Judges! – Present your final project in front of a panel of experienced judges on the last day. Public Speaking + STEAM = The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Skillset! 💬 Learn to: ✔️ Think like an engineer by designing creative solutions for everyday challenges. ✔️ Use technology & math to plan, budget, and improve your business idea. ✔️ Develop artistic & storytelling skills to make your brand memorable. ✔️ Confidently present and defend your ideas with strong public speaking skills. ✔️ Protect your business by understanding basic intellectual property laws. Daily Schedule Breakdown 🔹 Part 1 (First 90 Minutes) STEAM Warm-Up Challenge – Quick hands-on discussions or games to spark creativity & problem-solving. Lesson of the Day – Explore topics like entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, intellectual property, and persuasive speaking. Case Study & Real-World Examples – Analyze successful STEAM-based businesses and inventions. 🍎 20-Minute Snack & Social Break 🔹 Part 2 (Last 90 Minutes) Hands-On STEAM Challenge! – Work solo or in teams to prototype a solution to a real-world problem. Creative Time – Develop branding materials, create visual prototypes, and practice pitching. Mini-Presentations & Feedback – Get real-time coaching to refine your pitch and product. 🎉 Final Shark Tank Pitch Day! – Compete in a high-energy pitch competition where you present to a panel of judges! Led by Instructor: Sumedha Bahri 👩‍🏫 Patent Attorney | Engineer | Expert Speaker | Founder of Highest Speak With a background in law, engineering, and public speaking, Sumedha brings real-world expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and persuasive communication. She will mentor campers in developing strong business ideas, building confidence, and mastering the art of the pitch! No matter your experience level, you’ll leave inspired, more confident, and ready to take on the world with your creative ideas! 🚀🦈

We are looking for young wizards and witches to join The Rabbit Hole School of Magic! This camp is all about finding your voice as a young witch or wizard and practicing skills like potion-making, wand-wielding, flying, and care of magical creatures. Kiddos will be learning the power of their own magic through theater games, crafting, and imagination! Drop off is from 9am - 9:30 and pick up is anytime between 2:30 - 3:00pm. Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Each class, families are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. This is an outdoor class from 10:30am-11:15am on Saturdays, located at the Lincoln Common Plaza, 2345 N Lincoln Avenue. RAIN PROTOCOL: In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled via email by 9:00am and 100% refunds will be issued Summer 2025 Show Schedule: June 14 - Frozen June 21 - Trolls June 28 - NO CLASS July 5 - NO CLASS July 12 - Newsies July 19 - Greatest Showman July 26 - Beautiful August 2 - Mary Popins August 9 - You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown August 16 - Wicked August 23 - The Lion King August 30 - Rock of Ages

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap , Variations, Pointe, Body Conditioning, With a performance at the end <3