Summer Performance Camps

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Unleash Creativity at Improv Playhouse® Performing Arts Camps!

Discover the ultimate local summer program for your child at Improv Playhouse® Performing Arts Camps. Led by stellar professional staff, these camps offer flexible scheduling options and affordable prices, making them ideal for families on a budget.

Each camp session provides a unique and immersive training experience, allowing campers to explore and ignite their creativity in the performing arts. At Improv Playhouse®, we foster an environment that nurtures individual artists, challenges aspiring actors, and inspires theater beginners. All skill levels are welcome, making our camps accessible to everyone.

Our camps prioritize fun, non-competitive, and nurturing environments where campers can truly shine. Our experienced staff assigns roles, eliminating the need for cold readings or memorized audition pieces. Casting decisions are made at our discretion to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Rest assured that any special clothing, costumes, or dress requirements will be communicated to parents. Our full and half camp hours include designated breaks for snacks and lunch, providing a well-rounded experience.

Join us at Improv Playhouse® Performing Arts Camps and give your child a summer they’ll never forget. Enroll today to unlock their creativity, laughter, and lifelong memories.

Fun Times! Great Friends! And More!


MUSICAL THEATRE DAY CAMPS

PRICING:

$325 1-Week Showcase Camp
$325 Broadway Bound Half Day
$625 Two Week Full Day Camps (Showstoppers and Broadway Bound)

Experience the Best of IP-Summer Fun: 2-Week Musical Theater Camps!

IP-Summer offers an exciting array of 2-Week Musical Theater Camps designed to ignite young imaginations,  and foster performing skills. With a focus on acting, voice, choreography, and dance, our Broadway-style showcases inspire team work, discipline, responsibility, and dedication in every camper.  Our FULL DAY Music Theatre Camps cater to students entering grades 4th – 8th, while HALF-DAY options are available for campers entering 1st – 3rd grade. Rest assured, younger and older campers are accommodated separately, allowing focused attention to age groups. However, there may be combined rehearsals, field trips, and final showcases for an enriching experience.

We understand that each camper’s schedule may have unique requirements, and exceptions can be approved to ensure a seamless experience. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity for your child to shine in the spotlight and create lifelong memories!

Enroll in IP-Summer’s 2-Week Musical Theater Camps today and witness the magic of theater come to life.

Exciting Option for Full Day Camps at Broadway Bound!  Families of campers can choose the full day camp option if their child falls within the Broadway Bound age range and is registered with a sibling or friend. Our camps are thoughtfully designed with developmentally appropriate age groupings in mind.  During the showcases, Broadway Bound campers join forces with full day campers for a spectacular finale on the last day of camp. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity for your child to shine on stage and create lasting memories!

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COMEDY CAMPS (4th – 8th Grade)

PRICING:

$285 1-Week Option
$325 Half Days (Afternoon Only)
$625 Two Week Camps

4th – 8th grade
Sessions:

  • Noon – 3PM each half session
  • 9AM – 3PM each full session

Unleash Summer Fun with Improv and Comedy!  Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with laughter and fun at Improv Playhouse®. Explore the fundamentals of improv comedy taught by our talented staff, who are also active performers in renowned improv and comedy clubs throughout the Chicago region. During this exciting program, you’ll develop comedy chops beyond your imagination while honing skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, team building, and effective communication with your audience. Prepare for loads of fun, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The final showcase will have you roaring with laughter!  Rest assured, our Pro-Improv staff are experienced in working with kids and are seasoned veterans of camping environments. Join us for a summer of non-stop fun and comedy!  Enroll today and embark on a hilarious adventure at Improv Playhouse®. Get ready to laugh, learn, and create lifelong memories.

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FILM MAKING CAMPS (4th – 8th Grade)

PRICING: $625 Two Week Camps

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of filmmaking where every aspect of the craft comes to life. Our Filmmaking Camp Directors are handpicked from top film schools and professional ranks, ensuring the highest quality instruction.  From pre-production to production and post-production, campers will learn essential filmmaking elements. Through hands-on experience using digital technology and professional software, they’ll master the art of storyboarding, shot list creation, casting, shooting, and digital film editing.

Join us for a camp that goes beyond social media trends. This is real filmmaking, packed with fun and creativity!  Enroll now and embark on a thrilling journey of cinematic exploration. In front of and behind the camera!  Get ready to unleash your filmmaking passion and create unforgettable stories.

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CAMP TO YOU ™   

Improv Playhouse® Camp-To-You®: Fun-filled Adventures in Your Neighborhood!

HALF-DAY WEEKLY SCHEDULES AND RATES

Schedule Options:  9:30-Noon or 1:00p-3:30p

HOST HOME:  $195/wk, $175/wk 2nd Sibling, $160/wk 3rd Sibling

GUESTS:  $195/wk each guest

FULL DAY WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND RATES

(5 HOURS INCLUDING LUNCH) 9:30-2:30

HOST HOME:  320.00  (Normally $350)  GUESTS:  $350.00  (Normally $390)

Overtime:  $20.00/hour per camper (No increments of Quarter or Half hours)

 

Improv Playhouse® Camp To You®: Bringing the Camp Experience to Your Doorstep!

Maintain a fun and enriching program for your children right at your own “Host Home” and neighborhood with Improv Playhouse® Camp To You®. Our professional artistic and activities staff, brimming with creative leadership, will guide your children in an unforgettable camp experience that brings the excitement that comes to you!

Led by IP quality staff counselors, each camp session offers small group engagement in a variety of creative and physical activities. With our camp brought to your home and neighborhood, you can enjoy the comfort and security of having your children and their friends participate in supervised activities right near YOU.

Experience the joy of camp year-round and give your children an activity-filled experience that will create lasting memories…during the summer, school breaks or at your convenience.   Enroll in Improv Playhouse® Camp To You® today and enjoy the convenience of enrichment at home!

Choose from a range of exciting camp options:

  1. Theater or Musical Theater Camp: Bring IP Theater Camp to your home and friends in the neighborhood. Enjoy theater games, script selection or creation, singing, acting fun and training, costuming, and crafting.
  2. Puppet Pals Camp: Let your camper and their friends discover the joy of creating their own puppet show using household items. They’ll craft puppets, develop unique voices for characters, and create an enchanting story to perform for family and friends (with social distancing enforced).
  3. Disney Theme Camp: Enter a world of princes, princesses, heroes, and villains. This camp integrates music, vocals, wardrobe, crafts, and fun, culminating in a showcase for you and your neighbors. Get ready for a possible surprise special guest during the week to thrill all Disney fans!
  4. Improv Camp: Join the laughter-filled fun of improv comedy games each day, leading to a small, safe family showcase at the end of the week.
  5. Digi-Film Making Camp: Learn how to use your phone and accessible household gear to create storyboards, scripts, and share your digi-film within just one week!
  6. Activity Arts Camp: Unleash creativity with arts and crafts, body movement, and games in the park or backyard. Watch as laughter and joy fill the neighborhood.
  7. Science-Environment Camp: Dive into the fascinating world of science and the environment. Explore topics like volcanoes, glaciers, recycling, wildlife ecology, tree identification, soil science, mapping with GPS, and more. Let’s save the planet… from home!

Improv Playhouse® Camp To You® brings the fun and adventure right to your neighborhood. Enroll today and create lifelong memories filled with laughter, learning, and joy!

LIMITED REGISTRATION:  1 Host Home.  Minimum 4 Campers – Maximum 6 Campers.

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