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Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)

Streeterville · $400/week · ★ 4.8 (579 reviews)

Lookingglass Theatre offers immersive day camps for ages 8-12 in Chicago, focusing on ensemble-based theater creation and performance.

▌ Editor's read The Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for ages 8-12 in Chicago. The Lookingglass Theatre Company, founded in 1987 by David Schwimmer, Joy Gregory, and Eva Barr, is a Tony Award-winning ensemble, suggesting a strong foundation in theatrical arts. The camp focuses on ensemble-based theater, encouraging collaboration and creativity, culminating in a performance for family and friends. While the specific camp does not have a Google review rating, the Lookingglass Theatre Company itself has a 4.7-star rating from 265 reviews on Google, with reviewers praising its innovative productions and intimate setting. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff. Social media handles are @lookingglasstheatre on Instagram and 'lookingglasstheatre' on Facebook.
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Since 199036+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right theater/music fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1990 (36 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:10

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Money & Policies

Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
All campers will create a final event that can be shared, but the performance may include outdoor activities like scavenger hunts, and/or activities like films, podcasts, or artwork.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 821 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Two-week sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)

What ages does Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) accept?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) cost?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Two-week sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)'s hours?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)'s staff-to-camper ratio?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) publishes a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12)?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 36 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 Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) provide lunch?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) 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 Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp (Ages 8-12) 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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