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    Summer at Stages with Wicked (Grades 4-9)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Get ready to Defy Gravity this summer with everyone's favorite witches! Don't wait to enroll, this week is going to be POP-U-LAR! Here at Stages, we combine the magic of musical theater with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will learn the foundations of musical theatre while experiencing the thrill of an intensive audition and rehearsal process. Throughout the week, they will participate in music, choreography, and blocking rehearsals, all in preparation for their final performance on the last day of camp. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! BEST OF ALL? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands. If your child is ready to work hard, have fun, and take their talent to the next level, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 9-15 years

    $595

    Summer at Stages with Taylor’s Eras (Grades K-4)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Get ready to perform in the ultimate summer concert featuring songs from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour! This week long camp features daily vocal coachings, pop star prep, and choreography rehearsals that will give your camper the opportunity to train like a pop star! Campers will also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their fully staged Concert at the end of the week! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 5-10 years

    $595

    Summer at Stages Disney Channel Throwback (Grades 5-9)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    We’re throwing it back to the golden age of Disney Channel movies with some of the most iconic movie musicals ever made for the small screen! Whether your camper loves High School Musical, Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, Teen Beach Movie, Lizzie McGuire, and Cheetah Girls (just to name a few) or is encountering them for the first time, this camp will have them saying, “This is what dreams are made of!" Here at Stages, we combine the magic of musical theater with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will learn the foundations of musical theatre while experiencing the thrill of an intensive audition and rehearsal process. Throughout the week, they will participate in music, choreography, and blocking rehearsals, all in preparation for their final performance on the last day of camp. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! BEST OF ALL? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands. If your child is ready to work hard, have fun, and take their talent to the next level, Summer at Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 10-15 years

    $595

    Summer at Stages with Little Mermaid (Half Day)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Dive into the summer and join us under the sea for The Little Mermaid! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Little Mermaid will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Best of all? Half Day campers get to take center stage at the end of the week in a Final Performance for family and friends. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 3-5 years

    $375

    multi-purchase discount

    Broadway & Me

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

    In-person

    Up to 3 years

    $120$25

    multi-purchase discount

    Broadway & Me

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    A Broadway & Me class the entire family can enjoy! Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

    In-person

    Up to 5 years

    $120$30

    Summer at Stages with Beauty and the Beast (Half Day)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    It's a tale as old as time: having fun during the summer is easy with Stages camp, especially our Beauty and the Beast week! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Beauty and the Beast will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Best of all? Half Day campers get to take center stage at the end of the week in a Final Performance for family and friends. (we’ll be sure to film so you can share with friends). Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 3-5 years

    $375

    Disney Channel Throwback AFTERNOON ONLY (Grades K-6)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    We’re throwing it back to the golden age of Disney Channel movies with some of the most iconic movie musicals ever made for the small screen! Whether your camper loves High School Musical, Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, Teen Beach Movie, Lizzie McGuire, and Cheetah Girls or is encountering them for the first time, this camp will have them saying, “This is what dreams are made of!" Campers will spend their afternoons singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! *Soul City will be providing a free lunch bunch extension from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for campers attending both Soul City Kids Camp in the morning and Stages in the afternoon. Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 5-12 years

    $275

    Summer at Stages with Popstar Eras (Grades 4-9)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    From Taylor to Aretha… Whitney to Chappelll Roan... Ariana to Beyoncé... Harry Styles, and more our campers will be celebrating the artists who have shaped pop music for last 50 years as they put on the ULTIMATE summer concert!  This week long camp features daily vocal coachings, pop star prep, and choreography rehearsals that will give your camper the opportunity to train like a pop star! Campers will also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their fully staged Concert at the end of the week! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 9-15 years

    $595

    Summer at Stages with Descendants (Grades K-4)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    We're headed to the United States of Auradon with Mal, Evie, Uma, Harry, and the rest of the crew Descendants! (Maybe even Red!) This week-long musical theater camp inspired by Descendants 1, 2, AND 3 (with a bit of Rise of Red thrown in too!) and will use your child’s favorite songs, stories, and characters to help them develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 5-10 years

    $595

    multi-purchase discount

    Little Stars: Broadway Dance (3-5yr)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Little Stars: Broadway Dance combines the magic of Broadway with a creative movement class that focuses heavily on creativity and helping young dancers discover new ways to move their bodies. Developed by a child development specialist and a national dance champion, Little Stars: Broadway Dance features music and activities inspired by a different Broadway Musical each week. Classes are designed to support fine and gross motor skills, imagination, rhythm, and body awareness while introducing dancers to elements of formal dance classes such as a warm-up routine, “across the floor," and learning choreography in a fun, developmentally appropriate way. At the end of each session, Little Stars will get to show off their new Broadway moves in an Open House for parents on the last day of class. Here at Stages, we believe that dance is for everyone! Our team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children can feel comfortable.

    In-person

    Ages 3-5 years

    $212$25

    sibling discount

    Broadway Mini-Camp

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 12 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:4) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 10 & 12 – Frozen June 17 & 19 – Musicals of Oz June 24 & 26 - Lion King July 8 & 10 – Encanto July 29 & 31 - Moana August 5 & 7 – Beauty & the Beast August 12 & 14 – Peter Pan August 19 & 21 – Little Mermaid Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

    In-person

    Ages 1-3 years

    $220

    sibling discount

    Broadway Mini-Camp

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 16 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:6) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 10 & 12 – Frozen June 17 & 19 – Lion King June 24 & 26 - Encanto July 8 & 10 – Musicals of Oz July 29 & 31 - Little Mermaid August 5 & 7 – Beauty & the Beast August 12 & 14 – Peter Pan August 19 & 21 – Moana Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

    In-person

    Ages 1-3 years

    $220

    Summer at Stages with Descendants (Grades K-4)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    *CPS Students will be back in school this week. We're headed to the United States of Auradon with Mal, Evie, Uma, Harry, and the rest of the crew Descendants! (Maybe even Red!) This week-long musical theater camp inspired by Descendants 1, 2, AND 3 (with a bit of Rise of Red thrown in too!) and will use your child’s favorite songs, stories, and characters to help them develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 5-10 years

    $595

    multi-purchase discount

    Broadway Mini-Stars

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Feeling like your Broadway Baby is ready for the next step? Then this class is just for you! Broadway Mini-Stars uses the magic of musical theater to help ease the transition from toddler to preschooler by combining the Broadway & Me class you know and love with structured activities designed to encourage independence and help your little one adapt to a group classroom setting. Each week, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. After that, it’s time to dive into a process art activity inspired by the show of the week. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway Mini-Stars is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate!

    In-person

    Ages 2-3 years

    $112$40

    multi-purchase discount

    Broadway & Me

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

    In-person

    Up to 3 years

    $120$30

    Summer at Stages with Moana (Half Day)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Get ready to set sail with Moana and Maui for an epic summer adventure! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Moana will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Best of all? Half Day campers get to take center stage at the end of the week in a Final Performance for family and friends. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 3-5 years

    $375

    multi-purchase discount

    Lullaby League

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    A class for new babies, new parents, and caregivers! What do you get when you combine the best music class in the city with an opportunity to connect with other new parents and caregivers PLUS chat about your little one's development with a licensed Developmental Therapist? The perfect first music class for Broadway Babies and their adults! Introducing Lullaby League. New to Stages? Your first session of Lullaby League is our gift to you! Just enter promo code NEWBABY at checkout. Created and taught by professional performers who also have M.S. degrees in Child Development from Erikson Institute, Lullaby League offers a unique opportunity to engage with your little one in a musical environment while learning about their physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. Each week, infants and their caregivers are introduced to exciting new sensory experiences, songs, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life. Throughout the class, teachers will moderate informal discussions about apects of your little one's developmental journey as well as answer all of your burning questions. There's also time for adults to socialize and build community!

    In-person

    Up to 9 months

    $64$20

    Summer at Stages with Harry Potter (Grades 5-9)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Experience the magical world of Harry Potter in a whole new way as you rehearse and perform scenes from the beloved films & hit Broadway play! Young actors will be introduced to several famous methods of acting as they participate in scene study, character analysis, and rehearse for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! Campers will also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance. Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 9-15 years

    $595

    sibling discount

    Broadway Mini-Camp

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 16 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:6) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options June 10 & 12 – Frozen June 17 & 19 – Lion King June 24 & 26 - Encanto July 8 & 10 – Musicals of Oz July 29 & 31 - Little Mermaid August 5 & 7 – Beauty & the Beast August 12 & 14 – Peter Pan August 19 & 21 – Moana Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

    In-person

    Ages 1-3 years

    $220

    Summer at Stages with The Little Mermaid (Grades K-4)

    99%

    by Stages Chicago

    Chicago, IL

    Dive into the summer and join us under the sea for Summer at Stages with The Little Mermaid! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by The Little Mermaid uses this iconic Disney musical to help your camper develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for their Final Performance which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

    In-person

    Ages 5-10 years

    $595

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