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Evanston Children's Theater Camp

Evanston · $371/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

Evanston Children's Theater Camp offers young performers in grades 1-8 a chance to develop acting skills and stage a full production within a two-week session.

▌ Editor's read The Evanston Children's Theater Camp is a day camp program offered by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The camp is designed for children in grades 1-8, with separate sessions for different age groups (grades 1-4 and grades 5-8). Each two-week session culminates in a full production, providing campers with practical theater experience. The City of Evanston website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for the Children's Theater Camp itself are not readily available, the City of Evanston Parks and Recreation Department generally holds a 4.3-star rating from 167 reviews. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. Social media handles for the City of Evanston are @cityofevanston on Instagram and CityofEvanston on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Evanston Children's Theater Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right theater/music fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
  • Cost notes: Total cost is $1299 for the session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Evanston Children's Theater Camp

What ages does Evanston Children's Theater Camp accept?
Evanston Children's Theater Camp is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Evanston Children's Theater Camp cost?
Evanston Children's Theater Camp publishes $371/week for the standard session. Total cost is $1299 for the session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Evanston Children's Theater Camp's hours?
Evanston Children's Theater Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Evanston Children's Theater Camp?
Evanston Children's Theater Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Evanston Children's Theater Camp provide lunch?
Evanston Children's Theater Camp 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.

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