Oil Lamp Theater’s recently opened SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, 1009 Waukegan Rd, is proud to announce a 2025 Summer Camp Sampler, Saturday, April 12 from 9 - 12 p.m. The Summer Camp Sampler gives interested students and adults a glimpse of what SPARK CENTER camps will offer this summer. There will be two sessions, each for a specific age group, Summer Camp Sampler - Kindergarten - 2nd grade, from 9 - 10 a.m. for $15 per child and Summer Camp Sampler - 3rd - 8th grade, from 10:15 a.m. - 12 for $25 per child. The Summer Camp Sampler fee may be applied towards camp registration fee. Spots may be reserved at OilLampTheater.org/spark-center.
“All of us are looking forward to welcoming interested campers for a sneak peak of camp activities at this year’s Summer Camp Sampler. This year is especially exciting as we are hosting the Sampler and the camps at Oil Lamp Theater’s new SPARK CENTER,” said Education Director Whitney Minarik. “The camps offer an incredible opportunity to participants as they not only inspire young performer’s creativity, but also build an appreciation for the arts, create new friendships and develop self-esteem and confidence.”
The current offerings for Summer Camp Sampler include:
Summer Camp Sampler - Kindergarten - 2nd grade
9 - 10 a.m.
$15
Sample the perfect camp for youngsters with BIG imaginations. Come for one hour of creative drama and play - and get a sneak peek of the one-week camps.
Summer Camp Sampler - 3rd - 8th grade
10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$25
Sample devised camps inspired by popular musicals, stories and characters. During this Summer Camp sneak peek, attendees will be creating characters, learning choreography and devising a micro script and get a preview of the Oz, Lost in Time and Olympians Ignite the Stage camps.
Additional offerings from Oil Lamp Theater’s SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts include:
Summer Camps
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to introduce a wide selection of summer camps for young performers from kindergarten through 8th grade including Oz, Lost in Time,Olympians Ignite the Stage and four different themed camps for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
The young performers, with professional teachers, create their own scripts and characters based on the specific theme for that camp. The session ends with a world premiere of the work at a showcase with family and friends in the audience.
With offerings for campers entering grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, there is something for everyone. These day camps are perfect for performing arts lovers and budding performers, alike.
Youth Education Classes
Oil Lamp Theater’s youth classes are offered to young artists from kindergarten through 7th grade.
Classes and teaching artists are also available to provide programming at schools, libraries, and park district centers around Chicagoland.
Adult Education Classes
This Adult Education series provides performance and storytelling classes and workshops for adults of all abilities and backgrounds; all taught by industry professionals. Class options have included Storytelling, Scene Study, Audition Bootcamp and others.
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