Activites, Camps and After School Classes in 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.

Get ready to Defy Gravity this summer with everyone's favorite witches! This week long camp, inspired by the hit musical Wicked and its iconic movie adaptation, combines 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 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.

No school? No problem! Spend the day with Stages! With singing, dancing, acting, and art inspired by your child's favorite musicals, we’ve got something for every creative kid. Choose to enroll for one day-off camp or join us for the entire school year for a discounted rate! Friday, September 27 - Eras Monday, October 14 - The Greatest Showman Monday, November 4 - The Lion King Tuesday, November 5 - Hamilton Monday November 25 - Moana Tuesday, November 26 - Wicked Wednesday, November 27 - Frozen 2 Tuesday, January 2 - Descendants Wednesday, January 3 - & Juliet Monday, January 20 - Six Tuesday, January 21 - Mary Poppins Monday, February 17 - Footloose Tuesday, February 25 - Superhero Monday, March 31 - Mamma Mia Tuesday, April 1 - Matilda Friday, April 18 - Seussical 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. ***Families are responsible for providing: - Nut free morning snack - Nut free lunch - Nut free afternoon snack - A water bottle. Please make sure that everything is labeled.

This is a workshop explores making flower pots using pinching and coiling methods. Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $20/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

Join my studio between May 8 and June 12 for a six week introduction to the violin! This class is open to students ages 4-11 who are accompanied by their parent. This class is a great way for your child to try out violin in a low-stakes, fun, social environment! You'll get to learn a few basics on violin, learn a few songs, become acquainted with the Suzuki method, and make friends. Each week, students will receive a practice chart with unique practice "challenges" to keep their interest throughout the week! We will celebrate with a "mini recital" in the last class, which friends and family members are encouraged to attend!

Calling all Dancing Queens (and kings) get ready for the holiday weekend with a special 3-day-camp filled with sun, fun, and the unforgettable music of Mamma Mia! 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.

Is your preschooler young, scrappy, and hungry? Do not throw away your shot to celebrate the 4th of July with Hamilton! Our special holiday week Hamilton camp will help bring this iconic musical 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.

Ready for a camp that is ONE-OF-A-KIND, NO CATEGORY? Welcome to Summer at Stages with Six! 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 production camp 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.

No school? No problem! Spend the day with Stages! With singing, dancing, acting, and art inspired by your child's favorite musicals, we’ve got something for every creative kid. Choose to enroll for one day-off camp or join us for the entire school year for a discounted rate! Friday, September 27 - Eras Monday, October 14 - The Greatest Showman Monday, November 4 - The Lion King Tuesday, November 5 - Hamilton Monday November 25 - Moana Tuesday, November 26 - Wicked Wednesday, November 27 - Frozen 2 Tuesday, January 2 - Descendants Wednesday, January 3 - & Juliet Monday, January 20 - Six Tuesday, January 21 - Mary Poppins Monday, February 17 - Footloose Tuesday, February 25 - Superhero Monday, March 31 - Mamma Mia Tuesday, April 1 - Matilda Friday, April 18 - Seussical 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. ***Families are responsible for providing: - A nut free snack - A water bottle. Please make sure that everything is labeled.

Get ready to perform in the ultimate summer concert featuring songs from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by the EPIC Eras Tour will bring your child's favorite Taylor Swift songs to life through music, dance classes, 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.

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! This week-long musical theater camp inspired by the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast 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.

Get ready to ROAR into the summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by The Lion King! Inspired by the hit Broadway show, this week-long camp combines 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 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.

Let the magic of Broadway and musical theater take your camper into the unknown this summer without ever leaving the city! This week-long Frozen-inspired musical theater camp uses 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.

This is a week long session of exploring clay for kids. Students will make a series of projects in hand building and wheel throwing. They will use pinching, slab, and coiling techniques. They will underglaze decorate and glaze pieces. Throughout the class, students will also explore what clay is and artists that use the material. Mid-week students will visit the National Museum of Mexican Art. This class comes with all materials and tools. Parents will be asked to sign a release of liability waiver before the class begins. We welcome parents that would like to come to class with students. Cracker snacks will be provided, please pack snacks if your child has a specific preference.

Preschoolers can now experience the magic of Broadway with a class designed specifically for them! Each week, Broadway Little Stars introduces preschoolers to a new musical through activities inspired by the “show of the week” and designed to get them singing, dancing, and acting along. Classes are taught by professional teaching artists who are experts at engaging and educating children in fun, developmentally appropriate ways. Whether your child is ready for the spotlight or simply loves musicals, this class is for them!

This class explores making pinch pots and transforming them into animal heads! Great to hang in your room! Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $20/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

Liam, Purple Monkey’s Chief Toddler Officer is excited to welcome his little friends to the playroom this summer! The program is designed for children 3-5 years, offering a perfect blend of learning and fun. We will focus on nurturing young minds through a variety of activities that promote cognitive social and physical development including STEM, arts, movement, and foreign languages (French and Spanish). The program will also serve as a preschool preparation opportunity, bridging the gap between the home and school environments, and helping kids and parents work through separation anxiety. The summer will conclude with the cutest graduation ceremony celebrating the kids’ incredible leaps from the first day to the last day of the program!

Liam, Purple Monkey’s Chief Toddler Officer is excited to welcome his little friends to the playroom this summer! The program is designed for children 3-5 years, offering a perfect blend of learning and fun. We will focus on nurturing young minds through a variety of activities that promote cognitive social and physical development including STEM, arts, movement, and foreign languages (French and Spanish). The program will also serve as a preschool preparation opportunity, bridging the gap between the home and school environments, and helping kids and parents work through separation anxiety. The summer will conclude with the cutest graduation ceremony celebrating the kids’ incredible leaps from the first day to the last day of the program!

Let your kids explore our 1,500 sq. foot play space, dance around in the bubble machine, and bat balloons to their hearts content while you sip complimentary coffee/tea. Limited to 15 kids per session for enhanced comfort and safety.

Let your kids explore our 1,500 sq. foot play space, dance around in the bubble machine, and bat balloons to their hearts content while you sip complimentary coffee/tea. Limited to 15 kids per session for enhanced comfort and safety.

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.