Stages Chicago

What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. 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! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 12 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:4) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 16 & 18 - Lion King June 23 & 25 - Little Mermaid June 30 & July 2 - Trolls July 7 & 9 - Encanto July 14 & 16 - Frozen July 28 & 30 - Wicked August 4 & 6 - Superhero August 11 & 13 - Zootopia August 18 & 20 - Moana August 25 & 27 - Cinderella Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a GOLDEN week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! This week long camp, inspired by the hit movie, K POP DEMON HUNTERS, combines the magic of performance with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll 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.

*CPS Students will be back in school this week. Calling all Dancing Queens (and Kings)! Join us for this week-long musical theater camp featuring selections from the hit Broadway musical, MAMMA MIA, that is sure to help your camper develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their end of the week showcase that will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” with process art projects that introduce them to theatrical elements such as costumes, props, and sets. 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.

Let's DEFY GRAVITY this summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Wicked! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Wicked will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages 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 is 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.

It's time to Let It Go and head Into the Unknown this summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Frozen! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Frozen will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages 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 is 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.

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by K Pop Demon Hunters will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages 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 is 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.

Do not throw away your shot to celebrate the 4th of July with HAMILTON! Here at Stages, we combine the magic of musical theater with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will learn the foundations of musical theatre while experiencing the thrill of an intensive audition and rehearsal process. Throughout the week, they will participate in music, choreography, and blocking rehearsals, all in preparation for their final performance on the last day of camp. 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). They’ll 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! 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. If your child is ready to work hard, have fun, and take their talent to the next level, Summer at 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.

Get ready to flip the world upside down at our Stranger Things-inspired Theater Camp! Designed especially for middle schoolers, this immersive experience blends acting, imagination, and adventure into one unforgettable week. Campers will dive into the mysterious world of Hawkins as they bring scenes to life from both the hit TV series and its thrilling Broadway stage adaptation. From intense dramatic moments to fun character interactions, students will explore acting techniques, character development, and stage presence while working in teams. But that’s not all—just like Mike and the gang, campers will gather around the table for epic Dungeons & Dragonssessions! Guided by camp instructors, they’ll create characters, build stories, and embark on imaginative quests that inspire creativity and collaboration. The week wraps up with a showcase where campers share their scenes and stories with family and friends. Whether you love acting, fantasy games, or just want to try something new, this camp is your portal to creativity, courage, and a little bit of supernatural fun. Are you ready to step into the Upside Down?

Ready to see how it's done Done DONE?! Join us for a week of musical fun inspired by the award-winning K POP DEMON HUNTERS! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by K Pop Demon Hunters will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages 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 is 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.