Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 13–18 · $400/week
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iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp

iO Theater, Chicago, IL · $400/week

iO Theater's Teen Sketch Camp teaches high school students the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing and performance.

▌ Editor's read The iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their summer program for teens aged 13-18. The camp is a day program, running for one week, focusing on sketch comedy writing and performance. The iO Theater, founded in 1981 by Charna Halpern, has been operating for 39 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the performing arts. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state licensing information is provided on the website. The website does not mention staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. Google reviews for iO Theater generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews), with many praising the quality of instruction and the supportive environment. Social media handles found are @io_theater on Instagram and iOTheater on Facebook, which are active. The camp's owner type is for-profit, as it is a business offering classes and performances.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1987 (39 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
  • Phone: 312-929-2401
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Estimated cost per week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp

What ages does iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp accept?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp cost?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp's hours?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp is operated by a private business, with 39 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp provide lunch?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
iO Theater Teen Sketch Camp is one of 25 theater/music camps in Chicago that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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