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2021 Chicago Summer Theatre Performance Camps
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Camp Basics
What is Compass Creative Dramatics Summer Camp all about?
CCD's summer camp is a five-day experience for students to come together and have a blast learning about the art of theatre. Each day, we'll prepare for the end-of-week performance through structured rehearsals and exciting theatre-related workshops such as improv, stage combat, and audition skills (topic vary year-by-year).
The program is designed to offer a top-notch arts enrichment program that hones important social skills like empathy, trust, responsibility and teamwork and allow our young actors to stretch their creativity and bravery muscles.
What makes Compass Creative Dramatics summer camp special?
Not only is our camp taught by professional actors from the Chicago area, but the kids get an opportunity to perform onstage with them as well. Two of our actor/educators perform right next to the student actors, leading by example and sharing the experience of live performance. They're right there on stage offering support and helping your child shine. We provide all of the elements of the production—professionally designed and produced music, costumes, props, sets, and make-up—all to make this an unforgettable experience for your student!
What is a day at theatre camp like?
Each day is a little different, but for the most part, mornings are spent learning the scenes, songs, and dances that are part of the play. During this time, students work together with children of a variety of ages to collaborate on the production. Most afternoons, students participate in age-specific workshops in theatre topics like improv, stage combat, storytelling, dance, musical theatre, etc. The specific topics vary each year. On Friday, the students perform for their friends, family, and the public, complete with sets, costumes, props, and music, which have all been professionally designed and built for the students.
What are the camp locations and dates?
Pritzker Elementary (Wicker Park / Bucktown)
Cinderella (Saves the World!): August 3 - 7, 2020
2009 W Schiller St.
Chicago, IL 60622
St. James Lutheran Church (Lincoln Park)
Cinderella (Saves the World!): August 10 - 14, 2020
2101 N. Fremont St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Check back here for more dates and locations to be announced soon!
What is the schedule for a week of camp?
Camp meets daily from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday and from 9am - 7:30pm on Friday (public performance at 6pm).
Who can participate?
Students in grades 1-8. Students must have completed kindergarten in order to register and are eligible through the summer following their 8th grade graduation.
Do you provide scholarships?
We do! You can learn more about our scholarship program here.
Is extended care available?
Yes, extended care is available from 8am - 9am and from 3pm - 4pm and can be elected during registration ($10 per morning or afternoon session, per student).
For detailed scheduling policies and procedures please click here.
How much are tickets to the public performance?
Each student registered receives two tickets for the performance. Additional tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance. Additional adult tickets are $12 and student tickets are $6.
What is the camp location like?
Information about camp locations will be announced November 2019. Check back for details!
What's the registration fee?
Early registration: $289 (through Feb. 28)
Regular registration: $309 (through May 31)
Late registration: $329
That's less than $9.50/ hour for an in-depth arts enrichment and social development program that will stretch your child's creativity and bravery muscles!
What if I have questions?
A lot of questions are answered in our Camp FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, you can give us a call at 773.893.0535 or email us at camps@ccdramatics.com. We'll do our best to answer any questions you might have!
CCD's summer camp is a five-day experience for students to come together and have a blast learning about the art of theatre. Each day, we'll prepare for the end-of-week performance through structured rehearsals and exciting theatre-related workshops such as improv, stage combat, and audition skills (topic vary year-by-year).
The program is designed to offer a top-notch arts enrichment program that hones important social skills like empathy, trust, responsibility and teamwork and allow our young actors to stretch their creativity and bravery muscles.
What makes Compass Creative Dramatics summer camp special?
Not only is our camp taught by professional actors from the Chicago area, but the kids get an opportunity to perform onstage with them as well. Two of our actor/educators perform right next to the student actors, leading by example and sharing the experience of live performance. They're right there on stage offering support and helping your child shine. We provide all of the elements of the production—professionally designed and produced music, costumes, props, sets, and make-up—all to make this an unforgettable experience for your student!
What is a day at theatre camp like?
Each day is a little different, but for the most part, mornings are spent learning the scenes, songs, and dances that are part of the play. During this time, students work together with children of a variety of ages to collaborate on the production. Most afternoons, students participate in age-specific workshops in theatre topics like improv, stage combat, storytelling, dance, musical theatre, etc. The specific topics vary each year. On Friday, the students perform for their friends, family, and the public, complete with sets, costumes, props, and music, which have all been professionally designed and built for the students.
What are the camp locations and dates?
Pritzker Elementary (Wicker Park / Bucktown)
Cinderella (Saves the World!): August 3 - 7, 2020
2009 W Schiller St.
Chicago, IL 60622
St. James Lutheran Church (Lincoln Park)
Cinderella (Saves the World!): August 10 - 14, 2020
2101 N. Fremont St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Check back here for more dates and locations to be announced soon!
What is the schedule for a week of camp?
Camp meets daily from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday and from 9am - 7:30pm on Friday (public performance at 6pm).
Who can participate?
Students in grades 1-8. Students must have completed kindergarten in order to register and are eligible through the summer following their 8th grade graduation.
Do you provide scholarships?
We do! You can learn more about our scholarship program here.
Is extended care available?
Yes, extended care is available from 8am - 9am and from 3pm - 4pm and can be elected during registration ($10 per morning or afternoon session, per student).
For detailed scheduling policies and procedures please click here.
How much are tickets to the public performance?
Each student registered receives two tickets for the performance. Additional tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance. Additional adult tickets are $12 and student tickets are $6.
What is the camp location like?
Information about camp locations will be announced November 2019. Check back for details!
What's the registration fee?
Early registration: $289 (through Feb. 28)
Regular registration: $309 (through May 31)
Late registration: $329
That's less than $9.50/ hour for an in-depth arts enrichment and social development program that will stretch your child's creativity and bravery muscles!
What if I have questions?
A lot of questions are answered in our Camp FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, you can give us a call at 773.893.0535 or email us at camps@ccdramatics.com. We'll do our best to answer any questions you might have!
Dates for In-Person 2022 Camps will be announced soon!
The teachers were fantastic. They helped my daughter find all of her strengths and taught her how to shine.
My daughter loved the counselors and is begging to go back next summer!
LOVED everything thing about this camp!
Kim Payne
Lincoln Park, Chicago
My daughter loved the counselors and is begging to go back next summer!
LOVED everything thing about this camp!
Kim Payne
Lincoln Park, Chicago