Activites, Camps and After School Classes in 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.

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.

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.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.