GingerSnap Performing Arts
A Children's Theatre Company
"Personal Growth Through Creative Expression"
Summer Musical Theatre Camp '25
presents...
June 16th-July 13th
Located at The Athenaeum
SOLD OUT
4 WEEKS of rehearsal fun, theatre games, singing, dancing, and more, ending in a weekend of professionally produced performances complete with COSTUMES, SET, STAGE LIGHTS, and MORE!
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More INFO below in our FAQs section!
Your child will gain self confidence, meet friends of a lifetime, build leadership skills, and understand what it's like to be supported by an awesome community of their peers. They'll learn choreography from a professional dancer and teaching artist, learn about costume design from a professional costumer, learn about musicality, improve their singing, and try out acting techniques that will serve them any time they audition for a theatrical production!
Self Confidence, Friendship, and Community
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Details
The only differences between Session 1 of SMTC and Session 2 is the date, the length of the program, and the price.
Location, age range, show title, and everything else about the experience is included in both.
Rising 2nd - 9th graders. Children who are entering 2nd grade thru 9th grade at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Please note: there is a fair amount of reading involved in this camp, especially when scripts are first distributed and lines/solos are being assigned. Staff is happy to assist, but please be aware that your younger child may need assistance at home, depending on their reading level.
The Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave, Chicago. Studio A, 3rd FL.
*SESSION 1*: 4 WEEKS. Monday, June 15th to Friday, July 10, M-F, 8:30am-4pm. Flexible Drop-off 8:30am-9am, Flexible Pickup 3:45-4pm. (See "Camp Schedule" for more details).
*SESSION 1 SHOWS* will be the weekend of July 10th. Friday 7/10 at 6:30pm. Saturday 7/11 at 2pm AND 6:30pm. Sunday 7/12 at 2pm. Call times for Young Performers will be 90 minutes before show times.
*SESSION 2*: 3 WEEKS. Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 31st, M-F, 8:30am-4pm. Flexible Drop-off 8:30am-9am, Flexible Pickup 3:45-4pm. (See "Camp Schedule" for more details).
*SESSION 1 SHOWS* will be the weekend of July 31st. Friday 7/31 at 6:30pm. Saturday 8/1 at 2pm AND 6:30pm. Sunday 8/2 at 2pm. Call times for Young Performers will be 90 minutes before show times.
A day at Camp:
8:30am-9am. There is a U-shaped driveway at the Athenaeum which makes for quick and easy car drop off, without having to park.
Once everyone is dropped off at the front door, the group walks up to the 3rd FL theatre space together.
9am-9:30: good mornings/group warmup
9:30am-10:30am: rehearsal
10:30am: bathroom and snack break
10:45-11:45am, another show rehearsal.
11:45-12:45pm: lunch! If weather permits, we will walk to South Lakeview Park, 1300 Wolfram. If not, we will have lunch in our space at the Athenaeum
1pm-2pm, show rehearsal
2pm: bathroom/snack break
2:15-3:30pm: Group game or continue rehearsal, whichever is needed.
3:30pm-3:45pm is clean up, end of day meditation/relaxation
3:45-4pm: Flexible PickUp. Just like drop off, meet us at the front driveway
SMTC '26 Session 1 AND 2 culminates in a full weekend of professionally produced shows. Seating is open to the public and will take place in Studio A, the 70 seat Black Box Theatre on the 3rd FL at the Athenaeum.
Session 1:
Show#1: Friday, 7/10/26: 6:30pm. Audience seating begins at 6pm. Young Performers called at 5pm to get into costume and prepare
Show#2: Saturday, 7/12/25: 2pm. Audience seating begins at 1:30pm. Young Performers called at 12pm to get into costume and prepare
Show#3: Saturday, 7/12/25: 6:30pm. Audience seating begins at 6pm. Young Performers called at 5pm to get into costume and prepare
Show#4: Sunday, 7/13/25: 2pm. Audience seating begins at 1:30pm. Young Performers called at 12:30pm to get into costume and prepare
All Young Performers are in all 4 shows. We do not do rotating casts for this program. When signing up for SMTC '25, please make sure you are available for all 4 shows.
Show run time will be 90 minutes at most, with no intermission.
SESSION 1 (4 Weeks):
EARLY BIRD PRICING goes until 2/15/2025: $1700 for ALL 4 weeks.
After 2/15/2025, Registration is $1800.
SESSION 2 (3 Weeks):
EARLY BIRD PRICING goes until 2/15/2025: $1250 for ALL 3 weeks.
After 2/15/2025, Registration is $1350.
Sibling discount available and will be automatically added to your Registration Fee Invoice when you signup siblings on the same SignUp Form.
2nd child: $100 off
3rd child: $125 off
4th child: $150 off
Once you fill out the SignUp Form, you will automatically be sent a Registration Fee Invoice that will reflect the total number of children signed up, plus any sibling discounts that apply. From your invoice, you can pay with a Secure ACH Bank Transfer (preferred), credit, debit, or send a check in the mail (email for receiving address).
$400 minimum non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. You can opt to pay your entire invoice in full or pay in installments, over time, starting with the $400 deposit as your first payment.
To pay in installments, click the edit button next to the total amount due on your invoice and enter the amount you wish to pay. You can revisit your invoice as many times as you'd like until your invoice is paid in full.
You may be eligible for sliding scale pricing. If you believe you are, please email us for more info.
Fill out the SMTC '26 SignUp Form by clicking the SignUp button on this page.
When you submit your SignUp Form, you will automatically be sent a Registration Fee Invoice. To hold your spot, a minimum $400 non-refundable deposit must be sent. For more info on how to pay, checkout the message at the bottom of your attached invoice or see the FAQ "How to Pay" section.
If you are Signing Up a sibling from the same family, please sign them up on the same SignUp form to take advantage of our sibling discount.
When you fill out the SMTC '25 SignUp Form, you will automatically be sent a Registration Fee Invoice that will reflect the total number of children signed up, plus any sibling discounts that apply. From your invoice, you can pay with a Secure ACH Bank Transfer (preferred), credit, debit, or send a check in the mail (email for receiving address).
$400 minimum non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. You can opt to pay your entire invoice in full or pay in installments, over time, starting with the $400 deposit as your first payment.
To pay in installments, click the edit button next to the total amount due on your invoice and enter the amount you wish to pay. You can revisit your invoice as many times as you'd like until your invoice is paid in full.
$400 Deposit is non-refundable and is required in order to hold your spot in camp.
Refund Policy: No refunds of any kind will be possible after 2/15/2025.
Your child's health and safety while involved in any GingerSnap Performing Arts programming is our top priority.
-First Aid kits will be available at all times during camp in case of small scrapes and bruises. All injuries will be diligently reported to guardians
-We will create a welcoming environment where our campers feel safe and supported in all of our activities to not only support their physical health, but also their mental health and wellness.
-We will take down all allergy and injury information at the time of programming and make sure to create a safe environment for all young performers in that regard.
-All bodies welcome! Theatre is very versatile. If your child wants to be in our show, we want them there! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns in this regard.
-All CDC and City of Chicago Health and Safety Guidelines concerning COVID-19 or any other major health concern at the time of programming will be followed
In order to reserve your spot for camp, a $400 non-refundable deposit must be sent through the Registration Fee Invoice you will receive via email after you submit your SMTC '25 SignUp Form. You can opt to pay in full as well. The $400 deposit will be included in your total.
All remainder of your invoice must be paid in full by the due date unless otherwise discussed.
No refunds of any kind after 2/15/2025.
Especially for Summer Musical Theatre Camp, space is extremely limited and we are continuously buying supplies, costumes, set pieces, and making plans based on the cast of kids we have signing up and preparing things specifically for the group. Please plan accordingly.
The only time GingerSnap Performing Arts will issue refunds past the 2/15 deadline is if the class or program is cancelled by GingerSnap Performing Arts due to no/extremely low enrollment or force majeure.