Theatre School Camps

"Best Theatre Camp for Kids!" -Chicago Magazine

"Super Popular" -Time Out Kids

Emerald City Theatre School knows that children who participate in theater have greater self-confidence, improved literacy and math skills, and greater problem solving skills. Through the fun of camp, we teach teamwork, communication skills, and self-confidence.

The Emerald City Camp Experience

What is Camp like? What do you do? What's a final show like?

Step inside Emerald City Camp and meet teachers, campers, and parents in Summer Camp: The Movie!

Summer Camp in Action!

What happens at an Emerald City Theatre School camp?

A Sample Day at a half-day camp for 3.5-5 year olds
9:00am	Parents drop kids off at camp
9:00-9:10am	Good Morning! Daily Overview
9:10-9:30am	Warm ups (of Actors' Tools: Mind, Body, and Voice)
9:30-10:00am	Creative acting & improv activity
10:00-10:30am	Music & Rhyme Time
10:30-10:45am	Snack break
10:45-11:30am	Movement & Dancing
11:30-11:50am	Craft activity
11:50-12:00pm	Reflection and closing activity
12:00pm	Pick up time!
A Sample Day at a full day camp for 5-6 or 7-13 year olds
9:00am	Parents drop kids off at camp
9:00-9:35am	Warm ups (of Actors' Tools: Mind, Body, and Voice)
9:45-10:45am	Scene Study Class
10:45-11:00am	Break
11:00-12:00pm	Singing Class
12:00-1:00pm	Lunch in the Park (weather permitting)
1:00-1:45pm	Dancing and Choreography Class
1:45-2:45pm	Music or Improv Rehearsal
2:45-3:00pm	Reflection and Closing Activity
3:00pm	Pick up time!

Theatre School Links

Theatre School Home

Camps
Winter and Summer camp offerings

Classes
Spring and Fall class offerings

After School Program
Act, dance, and sing after school!

RWA Residency Program
Transport creative drama into your classroom!

Professional Development
Expand your teaching skills to include creative drama

Birthday Parties
Make your child's birthday magical!

Teacher Bios
Get to know our teaching staff

Emerald City Theatre School

The Emerald City Theatre School is located at:
The Playhouse Theatre
2933 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Located across the street from the Athenaeum Theatre.
Paid parking lot located across the street from the school.

Office: 773-529-2690 oz@emeraldcitytheatre.com

Cancellation Policy

Emerald City has the right to cancel a class one week prior to the start date. Refunds will be processed if a class is cancelled.

No refunds available if purchaser drops a class unless the spot can be filled from the waiting list. If a spot can be filled, a refund less a $50 administrative fee will be given.

Switching of dates/titles of camp will also incur a $50 administrative fee