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Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School · $425/week · ★ 4.2 (5 reviews)

Porchlight Summer Camp offers musical theatre day camps in Chicago, focusing on Broadway basics for various age groups, culminating in a showcase performance.

▌ Editor's read The Porchlight Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides details on their Broadway Basics day camps for different age groups (ages 7-10, 11-13, 14-17). The camp is operated by Porchlight Music Theatre, a non-profit organization. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it does list specific camp directors and teaching artists for each session. Porchlight Music Theatre has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of performances and the professionalism of the theatre. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state licensing information for Illinois day camps was found on their site. Social media handles for Instagram (@porchlightmt) and Facebook (PorchlightMusicTheatre) are linked on the website.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–10

Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 615 W. Kemper Pl., Chicago, IL 60614, USA
  • Cost notes: Aftercare available for an additional fee. Payment plans and financial aid are available. USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics

What ages does Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics accept?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics is open to children ages 7–10. 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 Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics cost?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics publishes $425/week for the standard session. Aftercare available for an additional fee. Payment plans and financial aid are available. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics's hours?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics 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.
Who runs Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics provide lunch?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics 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 Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics 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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