Step into a world of creative play and fantastical journeys with Emerald City Theatre's world-class summer camps in Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Square for ages 3.5 - 15!
With introductory theater games for younger stars and advanced character and ensemble-building for older theater lovers, all campers will use creative drama activities to expand life skills while focusing on teamwork and confidence, improving literacy and communications skills, enhancing theatrical skills such as musical performance, and strengthening motor skills through play!
Camps for ages 3.5 - 5 are half-day, one-week camps. All other camps are full-day, two-week camps. Each camp has a final showcase on the last day. Final performances are free, except for Advanced Camps and Advanced Teen Camp, and can be attended by family members or friends.
Learn more and register here: http://www.emeraldcitytheatre.com/education/summer-camp-2018/
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: COCO
Miguel Rivera has dreams of becoming a musician, but his family has banned music for generations. Campers will journey to the Land of the Dead on a mission to uncover the Riveras’ family history.
June 4 - 8, 9AM - 12PM
Little Theatre
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: PINKALICIOUS
This creative drama class will explore responsibility, eating vegetables, sibling relationships and, of course, the color PINK while having fun along the way! Pinkalicious will inspire our games, songs, and stories in class.
June 4 - 8, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: SUPERHEROES
Perfect for small people with heroic minds, students will discover their superpowers through dramatic adventures and storytelling escapades.
June 11 - 15, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
June 11 - 15, 9AM - 12PM
Menomonee Club
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: PIRATES & MERMAIDS
Campers will embark on a nautical journey as they develop their very own pirate and mermaid characters, solve treasure hunts, learn songs, and crack secret codes.
June 18 - 22, 9AM - 12PM
Little Theatre or Menomonee Club
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: PRINCESS & KNIGHT BOOT CAMP
Students will create their own fantasy world, incorporating real and fantastical creatures of the royal realm as they explore character development and participate in creative drama and storytelling activities.
June 25 - 29, 9AM - 12PM
Little Theatre, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: COCO
Miguel Rivera has dreams of becoming a musician, but his family has banned music for generations. Campers will journey to the Land of the Dead on a mission to uncover the Riveras’ family history.
July 9 -13, 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: DR. SEUSS' STORIES
From a box with a fox to a cat in a hat to seeing it all on Mulberry Street, we will create our own Seuss-inspired world, incorporating real and fantastical creatures, and practice silly poems and rhymes together.
July 9 -13, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
July 9 -13, 9AM - 12PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: THE WIZARD OF OZ
Campers will gather their courage, wits, and hearts about them before traveling to meet the Wizard and discovering there’s no place like home. They will learn classic songs from over the rainbow, but watch out for those lions, tigers, and bears.
July 16 - 20, 9AM - 12PM
Little Theatre, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: MOANA
Motunui is in trouble and Moana holds the key to the island’s rescue. With songs by Tony Award-winning writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, take to the ocean to tell this story of bravery and self-discovery.
July 23 - 27, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
July 23 - 27, 9AM - 12PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: FROZEN
Campers will explore this frozen wonderland filled with familiar characters and friendly faces. Each day our teaching artists lead campers on wintry adventures with theater games, storytelling activities and special winter-themed crafts.
July 30 - August 3, 9AM - 12PM
Little Theatre, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: SUPERHEROES
Perfect for small people with heroic minds, students will discover their superpowers through dramatic adventures and storytelling escapades.
August 6 - 10, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
August 6 - 10, 9AM - 12PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 3.5 - 5: FAIRY TALE MAGIC
Teaching artists lead campers in bringing classic fairy tales to life while learning about conflict, character, setting, and even story structure. By working together, campers defeat the villains of the forest and create new tales of their own.
August 13 - 17, 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM
Little Theatre
$235
August 13 - 17, 9AM - 12PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$235
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: TROLLS
Help Poppy and Branch save Troll Village! Campers will explore their emotions with the sunny, optimistic Trolls and the droopy, pessimistic Bergens, and share their adventure in a heart-warming final show for family and friends on the last day of camp that’s sure to be hair-raising!
June 11 - 22, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus or Menomonee Club
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: PETER PAN AND WENDY
Campers will go on a high flying adventure through the skies above London to Peter Pan’s Neverland home where they’ll create their own scenes based on Barrie’s original book, recent movies inspired by the story, and the famous stage musical. Students will explore movement, improvisation, storytelling, dancing, and singing with ECT’s professional teaching artists.
June 25 - July 6, 9AM - 3PM (no camp on July 4)
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$675
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: THE WIZARD OF OZ
Campers will gather their courage, wits, and hearts about them before travelling to meet the Wizard and discovering there’s no place like home. They will learn classic songs from over the rainbow, but watch out for those lions, tigers, and bears.
July 9 - 20, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: MOANA
Motunui is in trouble and Moana holds the key to the island’s rescue. With songs by Tony Award-winning writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, take to the ocean to tell this story of bravery and self-discovery.
July 23 - August 3, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: WILLY WONKA
Campers will bring to life the highly imaginative world of Willy Wonka’s factory and learn classic songs. The surprises that await are nothing short of pure imagination!
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 5 - 6: COCO
Miguel Rivera has dreams of becoming a musician, but his family has banned music for generations. Campers will journey to the Land of the Dead on a mission to uncover the Riveras’ family history.
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: HAMILTON
Join Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and Hamilton in the revolution that made America the country it is today. The Hamilton-inspired camp will challenge campers’ rhythm and storytelling skills while teaching about the founding of the country through contemporary rap, hip-hop, r&b, and pop music.
June 11 - 22, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus or Royal George Theatre
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: A YEAR AT HOGWARTS
Based on the beloved Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling, students will study potions, care for fantastic creatures, and come together to create a story about young wizards experiencing their first year of school.
June 25 - July 6, 9AM - 3PM (no camp on July 4)
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$675
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: MARY POPPINS
Students in this class will explore the magical tale of a nanny who brings joy, music, and surprises into two children’s lives. Embark on a full theatrical experience as the ensemble presents their show on the last day of class!
July 9 - 20, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: HAMILTON
Join Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and Hamilton in the revolution that made America the country it is today. The Hamilton-inspired camp will challenge campers’ rhythm and storytelling skills while teaching about the founding of the country through contemporary rap, hip-hop, r&b, and pop music.
July 23 - August 3, 9AM - 3PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: THE LION KING
Join Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa for some good old-fashioned Hakuna Matata! Led by their teaching artist, campers will experience the circle of life down on the savannah by exploring dynamic characters and energizing music.
July 23 - August 3, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus or Newberry Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: COCO
Miguel Rivera has dreams of becoming a musician, but his family has banned music for generations. Campers will journey to the Land of the Dead on a mission to uncover the Riveras’ family history.
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 7 - 8: MOANA
Motunui is in trouble and Moana holds the key to the island’s rescue. With songs by Tony Award-winning writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, take to the ocean to tell this story of bravery and self-discovery.
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$750
SUMMER CAMP AGES 9 - 13: SCHOOL OF ROCK
Dewey might not be the best substitute teacher, but he sure knows how to rock! Campers will explore zany characters and stage rockin’ musical numbers for a final show that is guaranteed to rock the house.
June 11 - 22, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus or Royal George Theatre
$775
SUMMER CAMP AGES 9 - 13: HAMILTON
Join Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and Hamilton in the revolution that made America the country it is today. The Hamilton-inspired camp will challenge campers’ rhythm and storytelling skills while teaching about the founding of the country through contemporary rap, hip-hop, r&b, and pop music.
June 25 - July 6, 9AM - 3PM (no camp on July 4)
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$700
SUMMER CAMP AGES 9 - 13: NEWSIES
It’s time to join Jack, David, and Crutchy as they carry the banner and fight for the rights of newsies everywhere in a musical adventure based on actual events. This camp will focus on building a singing and dancing ensemble while exploring characters and comedic timing.
July 9 - 20, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$775
SUMMER CAMP AGES 9 - 13: A YEAR AT HOGWARTS
Based on the beloved Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling, students will study potions, care for fantastic creatures, and come together to create a story about young wizards experiencing their first year of school.
July 23 - August 3, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$775
SUMMER CAMP AGES 9 - 13: GREASE
Get ready to hop in Greased Lightnin’ and ride back in time to Rydell High’s class of 1959! Campers will sing and dance to some classic songs from this rock ‘n’ roll musical.
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Athenaeum Campus, Newberry Elementary or Waters Elementary
$775
ADVANCED CAMP AGES 7 - 13: MATILDA
Go on a magical journey led by Matilda, the smartest and most clever girl in school! Armed with sharp minds and vivid imaginations, campers will work their magic to defeat the Trunchbull and learn songs from the Tony Award-winning musical. Admission into this camp is by approval only.
August 6 - 17, 9AM - 3PM
Menomonee Club
$900
ADVANCED CAMP AGES 9 - 13: FOOTLOOSE
Campers will go on a journey where dance is brought back to the heart of a small town in our Footloose camp! Based on the hit movies and stage show, campers will work on vocal techniques, dance training, and scene study. Admission into this camp is by approval only.
July 23 - August 3, 9AM - 3PM
Menomonee Club
$900
ADVANCED TEEN CAMP AGES 12 - 15: HAMILTON
Join Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and Hamilton in the revolution that made America the country it is today. The Hamilton-inspired camp will challenge campers’ rhythm and storytelling skills while teaching about the founding of the country through contemporary rap, hip-hop, r&b, and pop music. Admission into this camp is by approval only
July 9 - 20, 9AM - 3PM
Menomonee Club
$900
