Create and perform your own story at Chicago Children’s Theatre!
Winter break camp is open for registration! Summer camps will be open for registration on December 19th, 2025.
In our camps, we prioritize young people’s creativity, ingenuity, and self-expression.
That’s why we devise with kids. Devised theatre is a method of creating original plays and theatre works as a group and then performing that original work together. Learn more about what to expect from camp here!
Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities for camps and classes.
For grades 1-3
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$585 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Get your giggles on this spring break and join us for a fun-filled improv camp! KIDPROV will build your stage presence, confidence, self-awareness, and teamwork through improv games and drama activities designed for all kinds of learners and all kinds of fun. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a mini-improv show by the West Loop's newest improv troupe right in your classroom!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 2-5
No camp June 19
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$1055 | 2 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Deep in the jungle lies a lost city full of secrets—and only YOU can uncover them! In collaboration with professional theatre artists, you'll become bold explorers, meet mysterious creatures, and uncover the ancient jungle city as you create an original action-packed play. You’l rotate through music, drama, and design class to create every part of this never-before-seen quest. On the last day of camp, you will perform your original play for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For ages 4-6
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
$250 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Dive deep into the ocean for a whale of an adventure! In this half-day drama camp, you'll explore the wonders of the sea through story-based drama, music, and movement. Swim with whales, play with dolphins, and ride the waves through fun-filled creative drama activities, all while developing social emotional skills and imaginative thinking. On the final day of camp, you'll share your ocean adventures with family and friends in a mini performance in your classroom!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For ages 4-6
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
$300 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
All aboard for adventure! In this half-day drama camp, you'll explore the exciting world of transportation through story-based drama, music, and movement. Chug like a train, bob like a boat, and zoom like a bus through playful creative drama activities, all while developing social emotional skills and imaginative thinking. On the final day of camp, you'll share your travel adventures with family and friends in a mini performance in your classroom!
Class content in the afternoon session is identical to the morning session. Campers may sign up for EITHER the Morning Session of Story Explorers OR the Afternoon Session of Story Explorers. Campers may not attend both sessions and CCT cannot provide childcare in between the sessions.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 4-7
No camp July 3
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$1,640 | 3 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
They said it was the final encore, but the music is calling them back! In this not-yet-written musical adventure, you will collaborate with professional theatre artists to reunite a legendary band for one more show. Create unforgettable characters, dynamic scenes, and show-stopping musical numbers as you explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and the power of music. On the last day of camp, you will perform your original musical for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For ages 4-6
Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
$300 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
All aboard for adventure! In this half-day drama camp, you'll explore the exciting world of transportation through story-based drama, music, and movement. Chug like a train, bob like a boat, and zoom like a bus through playful creative drama activities, all while developing social emotional skills and imaginative thinking. On the final day of camp, you'll share your travel adventures with family and friends in a mini performance in your classroom!
Class content in the afternoon session is identical to the morning session. Campers may sign up for EITHER the Morning Session of Story Explorers OR the Afternoon Session of Story Explorers. Campers may not attend both sessions and CCT cannot provide childcare in between the sessions.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 1-3
No camp July 3
Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:30pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:00am, free after-care from 3:30-5:00pm
$470 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Step right up for the greatest show on earth! Drawing from traditions of outdoor spectacle theatre, you'll collaborate with professional theatre artists to create your very own circus parade. Each day will feature drama activities and art projects as you become daring acrobats, hilarious clowns, and majestic ringmasters. Camp will culminate in a spectacular parking lot parade performance filled with lively music, surprising sideshows, and larger-than-life circus magic for family and friends to cheer on from the sidelines!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information on summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 1-3
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:00am, free after-care from 3:30-5:00pm
$585 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Get your giggles on and join us for this fun-filled improv camp! KIDPROV will build your stage presence, confidence, self-awareness, and teamwork through improv games and drama activities designed for all kinds of learners and all kinds of fun. On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to a mini-improv show by the West Loop's newest improv troupe right in your classroom!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For ages 8-22
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:30pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
$950 | 3 week camp
Financial assistance is available!
Camp Red Kite is a dynamic theatre day camp for young people on the autism spectrum. During three fun-filled weeks, campers ages 8-22 explore drama, music, and visual arts! Throughout each camp day, campers rotate through engaging arts classes with their age-appropriate small groups, growing their sense of community, imaginative thinking, and self-confidence.
Camp Red Kite is led by a trained team of theatre artists, administrators, and CPS Special Education teachers dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for youth on the autism spectrum. Join us at Chicago Children’s Theatre this summer for an exciting arts experience that encourages self-expression, social engagement, and creative exploration!
On the last day of camp, family and friends are invited to enjoy scenes, songs, costumes and much more created by campers!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs. If you have any questions about Camp Red Kite, please email redkite@chicagochildrenstheatre.org.
For rising grades 1-3
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$585 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Down on the farm, there's always a story to tell! Cluck with chickens, moo with cows, and gallop with horses in this lively camp for young music lovers. You'll sing songs, practice basic acting skills, create original barnyard characters, and dance your heart out as you bring farm fables to life. On the last day of camp, campers will perform a medley of songs and scenes for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 3-5
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$585 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Find your power and unlock your funny! Comedy Performance is a week-long improv and sketch comedy camp for those ready to find their funny bone. In a camp built on team spirit, you'll learn to embrace your fearless, bold, and hilarious side through improv games, character exercises, and sketch writing. At the end of the week, the West Loop's newest comedy troupe will perform for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 6-10
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 9:00-10:00am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$585 | 1 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
Want to bring your life stories to the stage? Explore the Neo-Futurist style of using your unique voice to tell personal tales in creative and theatrical ways! Whether it’s using a homemade puppet to tell us about your best friend or transforming your school lunch disaster into an original song, a Neo-Futurist ensemble member will guide you in telling YOUR stories YOUR way! At the end of the week, you will perform up to 20 two-minute plays in a one-of-a-kind show for family and friends in CCT’s Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
The Neo-Futurists are a collective of wildly prolific writer/director/performers who create:
- Theater that is a fusion of sport, poetry and living-newspaper.
- Non-illusory, interactive performance that conveys our experiences and ideas as directly and honestly as possible.
- Immediate, unreproducible events at affordable prices.
- Performance and educational programming that embraces those unreached or unmoved by conventional theater – inspiring them to thought, feeling and action.
Read more on their website!
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 1-4
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
Free before-care from 8:30-9:30am, free after-care from 4:00-5:30pm
$1,170 | 2 week camp
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
There's a yeti in the mountains, and they need your help! In collaboration with professional theatre artists, you'll trek through snowy peaks, befriend quirky mountain guides, and meet one very friendly yeti as you write an original adventure play. Along the way, you might discover that the strongest friendships can be found in the most unexpected places. On the last day of camp, you will perform your heartwarming tale for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
For rising grades 5-8
Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm at CCT, 100 S Racine Ave
$400 | 1 week camp, half day
Register by Jan 11 for a 15% discount!
A song is more than just notes and lyrics—it's a story waiting to be told! In this focused musical theatre intensive, you'll work with professional theatre artists to master the art of acting through song. Explore character development, vocal technique, and emotional storytelling as you build your musical theatre repertoire. Through both individual coaching and ensemble work, you'll discover how to connect deeply with your material and deliver powerful, authentic performances. At the end of the week, you'll showcase your work in an intimate performance for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.
Masks are welcome but not required during this camp. For more information about summer camps, please see our Education Policies & FAQs.
Learn more about Financial Assistance opportunities, our Education Policies & FAQs, and our current roster of Teaching Artists.
If you have questions about CCT’s education programming please contact our Education & Community Programs Manager, Sivan Spector, at sivan@chicagochildrenstheatre.org, or by calling (312) 374-8828.