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The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago)

Old Town · $450/week · ★ 4.5 (145 reviews)

The Second City offers summer improv and comedy day camps in Chicago for kids and teens, focusing on comedic acting, writing, and performance skills.

▌ Editor's read The Second City's Summer Improv & Comedy Camp in Chicago offers day programs for kids and teens, focusing on comedic acting, writing, and performance. The Second City itself was founded in 1959, indicating over 65 years of operation in the performing arts. While the specific camp program is not accredited by the ACA, the institution has a strong reputation in the entertainment industry. Google reviews for The Second City Chicago generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.7 stars from over 5,000 reviews, often praising the quality of performances and workshops. The camp website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Social media handles include @secondcitychicago on Instagram and 'secondcitychicago' on Facebook, which are linked from the main website.
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Who thrives here Ages 11–18

The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 11–18
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. One-week camps, with options for multiple weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago)

What ages does The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) accept?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) is open to children ages 11–18. 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 Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) cost?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. One-week camps, with options for multiple weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago)'s hours?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) runs 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago)?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) is operated by a private business, with 65 years of operating history. 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 Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) provide lunch?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) 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 Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) compare to other theater/music camps in Chicago?
The Second City - Summer Improv & Comedy Camp (Chicago) 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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