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Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble

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

Intermediate musical theatre training for students to develop performance skills and ensemble work.

▌ 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 is a non-profit organization, as indicated by their website. The camp is a day camp, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it does highlight that instructors are professional teaching artists. The camp's Instagram handle is @porchlightmt and their Facebook handle is PorchlightMusicTheatre. Google reviews for Porchlight Music Theatre (the parent organization) show a strong 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with many praising the quality of performances and educational programs. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. The program culminates in a performance of a junior musical, providing practical experience for participants.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

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
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: 10–13
  • 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 - Intermediate Ensemble

What ages does Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble accept?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble is open to children ages 10–13. 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. 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 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 - Intermediate Ensemble's staff-to-camper ratio?
Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - 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.
Does Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble offer financial aid?
Yes — Porchlight Summer Camp - Intermediate Ensemble 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 - 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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