Arts Camps &amp; Classes in Illinois

Ages 5–18Contact for pricing

Nonprofit youth theater camps in Evanston with unconditional 10-100% scholarships.

Forest Park, IL · Cook County

Mudlark Theater Company

Nonprofit youth theater camps in Evanston with unconditional 10-100% scholarships.

Ages 5–18

Contact for pricing

★★★★★ 5.0 (17)

A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Alliance

★★★★★5.0(15 reviews)

Culture camp exploring world games, art, music and cooking, run by a Forest Park arts studio.

Ages 3–11Contact for pricing

Forest Park, IL · Cook County

A.L.M.A. Arts Language Music Alliance

Culture camp exploring world games, art, music and cooking, run by a Forest Park arts studio.

Ages 3–11

★★★★★ 5.0 (15)

Dance To EvOLvE in West Loop at Chicago Children's Theatre

★★★★★5.0(14 reviews)

Ages 3–7Contact for pricing

Half-day themed dance, art and music camps for ages 3-7 ending in a Friday show.

Dance To EvOLvE in West Loop at Chicago Children's Theatre

Half-day themed dance, art and music camps for ages 3-7 ending in a Friday show.

Ages 3–7

★★★★★ 5.0 (14)

StagePlay Learning

Edwardsville, IL · Madison County

Week-long themed half-day theater camps for Pre-K–5th grade, ending in a showcase performance.

Ages 4–11Contact for pricing

Edwardsville, IL · Madison County

StagePlay Learning

Week-long themed half-day theater camps for Pre-K–5th grade, ending in a showcase performance.

Ages 4–11

Legacy Christian Academy

Fairview Heights, IL · St. Clair County

Christian school's summer day camp, age 3-6th grade, 8am-4pm, with field trips and water play.

Ages 3–11Contact for pricing

Fairview Heights, IL · St. Clair County

Legacy Christian Academy

Christian school's summer day camp, age 3-6th grade, 8am-4pm, with field trips and water play.

Ages 3–11

Springfield Youth Performance Group

Ages 3–10Contact for pricing

Nonprofit's $35 single-day, two-hour themed dance camps for ages 3-10, with crafts and swag.

Springfield Youth Performance Group

Nonprofit's $35 single-day, two-hour themed dance camps for ages 3-10, with crafts and swag.

Ages 3–10

Merry Music Makers

★★★★½4.9(79 reviews)

Ages 6–15Contact for pricing

Music school running full-day music and showtime camps for ages 6-15 with partner Lyriq Music.

Merry Music Makers

Music school running full-day music and showtime camps for ages 6-15 with partner Lyriq Music.

Ages 6–15

★★★★½ 4.9 (79)

Phantom Regiment

★★★★★5.0(11 reviews)

Ages 16–22Contact for pricing

Audition-only nonprofit drum and bugle corps, ages 16–22, with a 60-day summer tour.

Phantom Regiment

Audition-only nonprofit drum and bugle corps, ages 16–22, with a 60-day summer tour.

Ages 16–22

Genoa, IL · DeKalb County

★★★★★ 5.0 (11)

Beth Fowler School of Dance

★★★★★5.0(10 reviews)

Four-week leveled summer dance session (ballet/tap/jazz/hip hop), hours-based classes, not a full-day camp.

Ages 3+Contact for pricing

Genoa, IL · DeKalb County

Beth Fowler School of Dance

Four-week leveled summer dance session (ballet/tap/jazz/hip hop), hours-based classes, not a full-day camp.

Ages 3+

★★★★★ 5.0 (10)

Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre

★★★★½4.9(46 reviews)

Ages 3–18Contact for pricing

Performing-arts studio with themed dance, theatre and acting camp weeks for ages 3-18.

Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre

Performing-arts studio with themed dance, theatre and acting camp weeks for ages 3-18.

Ages 3–18

Arlington Heights, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.9 (46)

Arlington Dance Academy

★★★★½4.6(16 reviews)

Half-day dance camps (ages 4-10) and ballet/contemporary intensives (ages 10-18) with guest artists.

Ages 4–18Contact for pricing

Arlington Heights, IL · Cook County

Arlington Dance Academy

Half-day dance camps (ages 4-10) and ballet/contemporary intensives (ages 10-18) with guest artists.

Ages 4–18

★★★★½ 4.6 (16)

Dance Center Evanston

★★★★½4.6(30 reviews)

Ages 6–22Contact for pricing

9am-3pm dance camps, ages 6-18, ending in staged performances; financial aid offered.

Dance Center Evanston

9am-3pm dance camps, ages 6-18, ending in staged performances; financial aid offered.

Ages 6–22

Warrenville, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.6 (30)

The Academy of Dance Arts

★★★★½4.6(32 reviews)

Dance camps for ages 4-10 plus full-day ballet intensives for Ballet III+ students.

Ages 4–10Contact for pricing

Warrenville, IL · DuPage County

The Academy of Dance Arts

Dance camps for ages 4-10 plus full-day ballet intensives for Ballet III+ students.

Ages 4–10

★★★★½ 4.6 (32)

South Barrington Park District

★★★★½4.6(45 reviews)

Ages 5–14Contact for pricing

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

South Barrington Park District

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Ages 5–14

Lake Zurich, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.6 (45)

MVP Fieldhouse

★★★★½4.6(85 reviews)

Multi-sport indoor/outdoor day camp, ages 6-12, 9am-4pm weekly sessions with themes and water games.

Ages 6–12Contact for pricing

Lake Zurich, IL · Lake County

MVP Fieldhouse

Multi-sport indoor/outdoor day camp, ages 6-12, 9am-4pm weekly sessions with themes and water games.

Ages 6–12

★★★★½ 4.6 (85)

South Barrington Club

★★★★½4.6(96 reviews)

Ages 5–14Contact for pricing

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

South Barrington Club

Park district day camps, K-9th grade, with swimming, sports and field trips, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Ages 5–14

★★★★½ 4.6 (96)

Ray & Joan Kroc Stadium

★★★★½4.6(281 reviews)

Ages 6–14Contact for pricing

Salvation Army day camp, 9am-3pm, ages 6-14: STEM, arts, sports, field trips and devotion.

Ray & Joan Kroc Stadium

Salvation Army day camp, 9am-3pm, ages 6-14: STEM, arts, sports, field trips and devotion.

Ages 6–14

Ages 6–10Contact for pricing

★★★★½ 4.6 (281)

Dancenter North

★★★★½4.9(37 reviews)

Gurnee, IL · Lake County

Half-day dance camp for ages 6-10: six dance styles, crafts, games, and a Friday performance.

Gurnee, IL · Lake County

Dancenter North

Half-day dance camp for ages 6-10: six dance styles, crafts, games, and a Friday performance.

Ages 6–10

Naperville, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.9 (37)

The Naperville Suzuki School

★★★★★5.0(8 reviews)

Audition-based week-long chamber music day camp for advanced Suzuki string students.

Naperville, IL · DuPage County

The Naperville Suzuki School

Audition-based week-long chamber music day camp for advanced Suzuki string students.

Ages 3–17Contact for pricing

★★★★★ 5.0 (8)

School of Rock Elgin IL

★★★★★5.0(7 reviews)

Elgin, IL · Kane County

Rock band music camp where kids learn an instrument and work toward a live show.

Elgin, IL · Kane County

School of Rock Elgin IL

Rock band music camp where kids learn an instrument and work toward a live show.

Ages 3–17

★★★★★ 5.0 (7)

Boys & Girls Club of Rockford - Blackhawk Unit

★★★★½4.5(8 reviews)

Ages 5–11Contact for pricing

Full-day summer club for grades K–6: tutoring, sports, STEM, arts and a hot meal; busing provided.

Boys & Girls Club of Rockford - Blackhawk Unit

Full-day summer club for grades K–6: tutoring, sports, STEM, arts and a hot meal; busing provided.

Ages 5–11

★★★★½ 4.5 (8)

Children's Theatre Company

★★★★★5.0(5 reviews)

Ages 3–14Contact for pricing

North Shore musical theatre and preschool drama program with summer and day-off camps.

Children's Theatre Company

North Shore musical theatre and preschool drama program with summer and day-off camps.

Ages 3–14

★★★★★ 5.0 (5)

Springfield Theatre Center

★★★★½4.5(10 reviews)

Ages 8–15Contact for pricing

Two-week arts camp, grades 3–9: audition, rehearse and stage an original show with a free finale.

Springfield Theatre Center

Two-week arts camp, grades 3–9: audition, rehearse and stage an original show with a free finale.

Ages 8–15

Antioch, IL · Lake County

★★★★½ 4.5 (10)

Shine Bright Dance Studio

★★★★½4.9(10 reviews)

Half-day dance camp rotating ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop; Tue/Thu mornings, beginner to intermediate.

Antioch, IL · Lake County

Shine Bright Dance Studio

Half-day dance camp rotating ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop; Tue/Thu mornings, beginner to intermediate.

Frankfort, IL · Will County

★★★★½ 4.9 (10)

Dance Co

★★★★½4.5(18 reviews)

Half-day dance and art camps (ages 3 1/2-6), musical theater (7-12), and a dance intensive (9-13).

Ages 3–13Contact for pricing

Frankfort, IL · Will County

Dance Co

Half-day dance and art camps (ages 3 1/2-6), musical theater (7-12), and a dance intensive (9-13).

Ages 3–13

St. Charles, IL · Kane County

★★★★½ 4.5 (18)

Marquee Youth Stage

★★★★½4.8(84 reviews)

Nonprofit youth theater studio in St. Charles; short performance camps, ages 4 to high school.

Ages 4–18Contact for pricing

St. Charles, IL · Kane County

Marquee Youth Stage

Nonprofit youth theater studio in St. Charles; short performance camps, ages 4 to high school.

Ages 4–18

Glenview, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.8 (84)

The Center for Gifted

★★★★★5.0(4 reviews)

Nonprofit enrichment camp for gifted K-5 students; one-week arts, science and tech sessions.

Ages 5–10Contact for pricing

Glenview, IL · Cook County

The Center for Gifted

Nonprofit enrichment camp for gifted K-5 students; one-week arts, science and tech sessions.

Ages 5–10

★★★★★ 5.0 (4)

The Actors Gymnasium

★★★★½4.8(66 reviews)

Circus day camp, 9am-4pm, for incoming 4th graders and up: trapeze, juggling, tumbling and stilts.

The Actors Gymnasium

Circus day camp, 9am-4pm, for incoming 4th graders and up: trapeze, juggling, tumbling and stilts.

Peoria, IL · Peoria County

★★★★½ 4.8 (66)

Little Friends Early Education and Preschool

★★★★½4.8(57 reviews)

Bright Horizons center's Summer Explorations program, ages 3-12, with flexible half or full days.

Ages 3–12Contact for pricing

Peoria, IL · Peoria County

Little Friends Early Education and Preschool

Bright Horizons center's Summer Explorations program, ages 3-12, with flexible half or full days.

Ages 3–12

La Grange, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.8 (57)

Impact Dance Studio

★★★★½4.5(33 reviews)

Half-day themed dance camps for ages 2-11 in La Grange, no experience needed.

Ages 2–11Contact for pricing

La Grange, IL · Cook County

Impact Dance Studio

Half-day themed dance camps for ages 2-11 in La Grange, no experience needed.

Ages 2–11

Quincy, IL · Adams County

★★★★½ 4.5 (33)

QDance Inc.

★★★★½4.9(7 reviews)

Quincy dance studio with year-round graded classes ages 3+; no summer camp listed on its site.

Ages 3–17Contact for pricing

Quincy, IL · Adams County

QDance Inc.

Quincy dance studio with year-round graded classes ages 3+; no summer camp listed on its site.

Ages 3–17

★★★★½ 4.9 (7)

Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center

★★★★½4.5(45 reviews)

Ages 6–12Contact for pricing

Multi-style dance day camp, ages 6-12, 9am-3pm in Chicago's South Loop.

Intrigue Dance and Performing Arts Center

Multi-style dance day camp, ages 6-12, 9am-3pm in Chicago's South Loop.

Ages 6–12

Hinsdale, IL · DuPage County

★★★★½ 4.5 (45)

The Community House

★★★★½4.8(37 reviews)

Nonprofit community-center day camp with weekly themes, field trips and pool swims, ages 5-13.

Ages 5–13Contact for pricing

Hinsdale, IL · DuPage County

The Community House

Nonprofit community-center day camp with weekly themes, field trips and pool swims, ages 5-13.

Ages 5–13

Monmouth, IL · Warren County

★★★★½ 4.8 (37)

YMCA of Warren County

★★★★½4.5(141 reviews)

YMCA day camp, grades K-6: outdoor play, daily swim, STEM and free hot lunch, 7am-5:30pm.

Ages 5–12Contact for pricing

Monmouth, IL · Warren County

YMCA of Warren County

YMCA day camp, grades K-6: outdoor play, daily swim, STEM and free hot lunch, 7am-5:30pm.

Ages 5–12

River Forest, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.5 (141)

River Forest Community Center

★★★★½4.5(179 reviews)

Full-day community center day camps, 10am-4pm, for ages 3 through incoming 5th grade.

Ages 3–10Contact for pricing

River Forest, IL · Cook County

River Forest Community Center

Full-day community center day camps, 10am-4pm, for ages 3 through incoming 5th grade.

Ages 3–10

Western Springs, IL · Cook County

★★★★½ 4.5 (179)

Music Makers of Western Springs

★★★★½4.8(17 reviews)

Music school with summer musical theatre camps for roughly 3rd–7th graders.

Ages 8–12Contact for pricing

Western Springs, IL · Cook County

Music Makers of Western Springs

Music school with summer musical theatre camps for roughly 3rd–7th graders.

Ages 8–12

Shorewood, IL · Will County

★★★★½ 4.8 (17)

Revolution Dance Studio

★★★★½4.8(15 reviews)

Themed dance camp weeks for ages 2-12 with crafts and activities; open enrollment, Shorewood studio.

Ages 2–12Contact for pricing

Shorewood, IL · Will County

Revolution Dance Studio

Themed dance camp weeks for ages 2-12 with crafts and activities; open enrollment, Shorewood studio.

Ages 2–12

Rock Island, IL · Rock Island County

★★★★½ 4.8 (15)

Ballet Quad Cities

★★★★4.4(8 reviews)

Ballet summer intensive, ages 12+, Mon-Thu 8:30am-2pm, taught by a professional company's faculty.

Ages 12+Contact for pricing

Rock Island, IL · Rock Island County

Ballet Quad Cities

Ballet summer intensive, ages 12+, Mon-Thu 8:30am-2pm, taught by a professional company's faculty.

Ages 12+

Saint Joseph, IL · Champaign County

★★★★ 4.4 (8)

Gallo Dance Studio

★★★★½4.8(12 reviews)

St. Joseph dance studio, weekly classes from age 2; summer program details posted only as a flyer.

Ages 2+Contact for pricing

Saint Joseph, IL · Champaign County

Gallo Dance Studio

St. Joseph dance studio, weekly classes from age 2; summer program details posted only as a flyer.

Ages 2+

DeKalb, IL · DeKalb County

★★★★½ 4.8 (12)

NIU School of Theatre and Dance

★★★★½4.8(11 reviews)

Week-long overnight theatre camp on the NIU campus for students in grades 6-12.

Ages 11–17Contact for pricing

DeKalb, IL · DeKalb County

NIU School of Theatre and Dance

Week-long overnight theatre camp on the NIU campus for students in grades 6-12.

Ages 11–17

★★★★½ 4.8 (11)

Dance To EvOLvE in North Center at Dance Center Chicago

★★★★★5.0(2 reviews)

Ages 3–7Contact for pricing

Half-day themed dance, art and music camps for ages 3-7 ending in a Friday show.

Dance To EvOLvE in North Center at Dance Center Chicago

Half-day themed dance, art and music camps for ages 3-7 ending in a Friday show.

Ages 3–7

Mount Carmel, IL · Wabash County

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

Élevé Studio of Dance

★★★★★5.0(2 reviews)

Themed dance camps in Mount Carmel, ages 3-11, with daily mini performances for families.

Ages 3–11Contact for pricing

Mount Carmel, IL · Wabash County

Élevé Studio of Dance

Themed dance camps in Mount Carmel, ages 3-11, with daily mini performances for families.

Ages 3–11

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)

MVMT Dance Studio

★★★★½4.8(5 reviews)

Ages 9+Contact for pricing

Chicago studio; its 3-day dance training camp (ages 9+) runs in Indianapolis, lodging optional.

MVMT Dance Studio

Chicago studio; its 3-day dance training camp (ages 9+) runs in Indianapolis, lodging optional.

Ages 9+

★★★★½ 4.8 (5)

Neke's Theatre Company Performing Arts Center

★★★★★5.0(54 reviews)

Nonprofit South Side drama camp blending acting, poetry, dance and music.

Neke's Theatre Company Performing Arts Center

Nonprofit South Side drama camp blending acting, poetry, dance and music.

★★★★★ 5.0 (54)

CYT Chicago, Inc. (Christian Youth Theater)

★★★★4.4(37 reviews)

Ages 5–18Contact for pricing

Christian musical theater day camps, ages 5-12, at host churches across NE Illinois.

CYT Chicago, Inc. (Christian Youth Theater)

Christian musical theater day camps, ages 5-12, at host churches across NE Illinois.

Ages 5–18

Buffalo Grove, IL · Lake County

★★★★ 4.4 (37)

My Gym

★★★★4.4(37 reviews)

Three-hour drop-off gymnastics and fitness camp for ages 2.5-10; snack provided, pay by the day.

Ages 2–10Contact for pricing

Buffalo Grove, IL · Lake County

My Gym

Three-hour drop-off gymnastics and fitness camp for ages 2.5-10; snack provided, pay by the day.

Ages 2–10

★★★★ 4.4 (37)

C.I.T.Y. Club Gymnastics Academy

★★★★4.4(54 reviews)

Ages 5–12Contact for pricing

Themed gymnastics day camp, ages 5-12, 9am-4pm with half-day, single-day and aftercare options.

C.I.T.Y. Club Gymnastics Academy

Themed gymnastics day camp, ages 5-12, 9am-4pm with half-day, single-day and aftercare options.

Ages 5–12

Staunton, IL · Macoupin County

★★★★ 4.4 (54)

Macoupin Art Collective (The MAC)

★★★★★5.0(34 reviews)

Nonprofit art center running $60 four-day kids' art courses weekly all summer, materials included.

Staunton, IL · Macoupin County

Macoupin Art Collective (The MAC)

Nonprofit art center running $60 four-day kids' art courses weekly all summer, materials included.

★★★★★ 5.0 (34)

Z Frank Apachi Day Camp

★★★★4.2(5 reviews)

Ages 4–16Contact for pricing

JCC day camp in Northbrook, ages 4 to 7th grade, with twice-daily swim on a 10-acre campus.

Z Frank Apachi Day Camp

JCC day camp in Northbrook, ages 4 to 7th grade, with twice-daily swim on a 10-acre campus.

Ages 4–16

★★★★ 4.2 (5)

AARTWERK Studio

★★★★★5.0(26 reviews)

Week-long art camp for ages 3-18 ending in a student exhibition, with half-day options.

AARTWERK Studio

Week-long art camp for ages 3-18 ending in a student exhibition, with half-day options.