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

The Chicago Academy for the Arts, 1010 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · ★ 4.4 (58 reviews)

A summer intensive for middle school students exploring acting, singing, and stagecraft.

▌ Editor's read The Chicago Academy for the Arts offers a Middle School Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive, a day camp program designed for students entering grades 6-8. The program focuses on developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a final showcase. The Academy itself is an independent arts high school, suggesting a high level of expertise and facilities for the summer program. The website states that all faculty and staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the summer camp were not readily available, The Chicago Academy for the Arts as a whole has a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, indicating a strong reputation. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for programs run directly by schools. The program runs for two weeks, with tuition listed as $1,200 for the 2024 session.
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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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
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We do not offer scholarships for the Middle School Programs but do offer seasonal discounts. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to see what we’re offering.

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 10-day
What campers take home
Students in 2D Animation and Film & Photography will have a screening of their projects. Creative Writing students will have a showcase. Songwriting students will create, record, and perform an EP of three original songs.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: Not mentioned
  • Address: 1015 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
  • Phone: (312) 421-0202
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Two-week intensive (June 8-18) for students entering grades 6-9 costs $995. One-week intensive (June 22-26) for students entering grades 6-9 costs $550.

Logistics

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

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 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Two-week intensive (June 8-18) for students entering grades 6-9 costs $995. One-week intensive (June 22-26) for students entering grades 6-9 costs $550. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive's hours?
The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive runs Not mentioned. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
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.
Does The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive offer financial aid?
Yes — The Chicago Academy for the Arts - Summer Theatre & Musical Theatre Intensive 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 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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