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The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive

The Chicago Academy for the Arts · $498/week · ★ 4.3 (38 reviews)

The Chicago Academy for the Arts offers a Middle School Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive for students entering grades 6-8, focusing on acting, sing...

▌ Editor's read The Chicago Academy for the Arts offers a Middle School Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive for students entering grades 6-8. The program runs for two weeks, with daily classes from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, culminating in a showcase performance. The Chicago Academy for the Arts, the parent organization, has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction and supportive environment. The camp website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The Academy is an independent arts high school, indicating a school-based ownership model. Social media handles found are @chicagoacademyforthearts on Instagram and chicagoacademyforthearts on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive 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
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Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Address: 1010 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
  • Cost notes: Two-week intensive (June 8-18) costs $995 USD; one-week intensive (June 22-26) costs $550 USD for students entering grades 6-9.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive

What ages does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive accept?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive cost?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive publishes $498/week for the standard session. Two-week intensive (June 8-18) costs $995 USD; one-week intensive (June 22-26) costs $550 USD for students entering grades 6-9. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive provide lunch?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive 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 Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive 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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