Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 7–18 · $238/week
▌ Theater/Music · Ages 7–18

BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp

BrightSide Theatre’s Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532 · $238/week

Theater summer camp offering performance opportunities and skill development for young actors.

▌ Editor's read The BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp focuses on musical theatre, culminating in a full production of Willy Wonka, Jr. The camp runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with performances on the final Saturday. BrightSide Theatre is a non-profit organization, founded by Jeffrey Cass, and has been operating for 14 years, indicating a strong history in the performing arts community. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. While the website doesn't explicitly state background checks for staff, it does list the camp director and teaching artists. Google reviews for BrightSide Theatre average 4.9 stars from 30 reviews, with patrons praising the quality of productions and the positive impact on young performers.
Since 201214+ years operating
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 7–18

BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp 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
2012 (14 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:35

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
10-day
What campers take home
Campers will learn and perform Willy Wonka, Jr. with costumes and props culminating in a free 60-minute performance.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–18
  • Hours: 9am-2pm
  • Address: 1800 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
  • Phone: 630-447-8497
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $475 total tuition for two weeks. Discount for siblings. No refunds.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp

What ages does BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp accept?
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–18. 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 BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp cost?
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp publishes $238/week for the standard session. $475 total tuition for two weeks. Discount for siblings. No refunds. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp's hours?
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp runs 9am-2pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp's staff-to-camper ratio?
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp publishes a 1:35 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp?
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 14 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 BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp provide lunch?
BrightSide Theatre Summer 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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