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The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps

New York, NY · $675/week

Improv and comedy camps for youth and teens, focusing on performance skills and creative expression.

▌ Editor's read The Second City Summer Comedy Camps website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for youth and teens in New York. These week-long camps focus on improvisation and sketch comedy, culminating in a performance for family and friends. The program is offered by The Second City, a well-known comedy institution, indicating a strong foundation in comedic arts. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it emphasizes experienced instructors. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's specific page. Google reviews for 'The Second City New York' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews), often praising the quality of instruction and the fun, supportive atmosphere. The camp is clearly a for-profit venture, leveraging the established Second City brand for its educational offerings. Social media handles found are @secondcitynyc on Instagram and TheSecondCityNYC on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Address: 100 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Phone: 312-337-3992
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD per session

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps

What ages does The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps accept?
The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps is open to children ages 8–18. 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 The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps cost?
The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps publishes $675/week for the standard session. USD per session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps?
The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps provide lunch?
The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps 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 The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps compare to other specialty camps in Chicago?
The Second City - Summer Comedy Camps is one of 11 specialty 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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