Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 11–13 · $425/week
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Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble

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

Porchlight Summer Camp offers musical theatre training for various age groups, culminating in a performance, with a focus on developing performance skills an...

▌ Editor's read The Porchlight Summer Camp website loads successfully and details various musical theatre programs for different age groups, including the Intermediate Ensemble. Porchlight Music Theatre, the parent organization, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The website mentions that all teaching artists and staff undergo background checks. The camp is a day program, with sessions running for two weeks and culminating in a performance. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes professional instruction. Google reviews for Porchlight Music Theatre generally reflect a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the quality of performances and educational programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number for camps in Illinois was found on the website. Social media handles for Porchlight Music Theatre are @porchlightmt on Instagram and PorchlightMusicTheatre on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–13

Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 11–13
  • 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 - Intermediate Ensemble

What ages does Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble accept?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble is open to children ages 11–13. 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 - Intermediate Ensemble cost?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - Intermediate Ensemble's hours?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - Intermediate Ensemble?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - Intermediate Ensemble provide lunch?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - Intermediate Ensemble compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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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