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Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, 615 W. Kemper Pl., Chicago, IL 60614 · $425/week

Introduction to musical theatre for young performers, covering singing, dancing, and acting.

▌ Editor's read The Porchlight Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their Broadway Basics program. The camp is a day camp, offering sessions for different age groups (7-10 and 11-17) with a focus on musical theatre skills. The Porchlight Music Theatre is a non-profit organization. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. Google reviews for Porchlight Music Theatre (the parent organization) are generally positive, with a 4.8-star rating from 161 reviews, often praising the quality of performances and educational programs. Social media handles found are @porchlightmt on Instagram and PorchlightMusicTheatre on Facebook.
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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
1:8

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Full and partial scholarships and payment plans are available. Financial aid is awarded based on need and interest.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Sibling discount
10% off second child

Register two or more students to receive a 10% discount.

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Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers will spend their day singing, dancing and creating an original musical performance to share on the last day.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–10
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 4200 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
  • Phone: 773-777-9884
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Aftercare available for an additional fee. Payment plans and financial aid are available.

Logistics

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

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. 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 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics's staff-to-camper ratio?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics publishes a 1:8 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 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.
Does Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics offer financial aid?
Yes — Porchlight Summer Camp - Broadway Basics offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
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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