SUMMER CAMPS 2025 | The Culture House (2025)

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!Audition Day and Time: Monday, June 2nd, 4:30-8:30 p.m.Please bring 16 measures of a musical theatre song for auditions. Accompanist provided. Phone Track or Sheet Music is allowed (no cds or a cappella auditions permitted). Please wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable moving in. Students will audition in groups of 10. Some Students may be asked to return for a brief callback at the end of the evening. If students are unavailable for the audition, they may submit a video audition to Lana@culturehouse.com by Monday, June 2nd.Performances in TCH Purple Studio Theatre: June 20th at 7:00 p.m. June 21st at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Ticket Information: Each Camper Receives 2 Free Comps. Additional Tickets are $10 each including tax and fee, $10 at the doorPerformance tickets for summer intensives are non-refundable.The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable kids, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.All participants will audition for their role before camp begins so they can get a jump-start on memorization! Be a part of this unique cast experience and learn how a whole show can come together in only 2 weeks! It's an experience you don't want to miss!Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly. Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald. Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Leslie Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Do you love to act? Are you hoping to sharpen your memorization and character development skills? Join us this summer as we spend a week learning the art of taking a character from the page to the stage! The week will culminate with a One Act Performance on Friday at the end of camp at 3:00 p.m.

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!Do you love to act? Are you hoping to sharpen your memorization and character development skills? Do you love to entertain a crowd with your wit and on the spot creativity? Join us this summer as we spend a week laughing and sharpening our comedic timing, punch line delivery and overall improvisation performance skills plus learning the art of taking a character from the page to the stage! The week will culminate with an acting/improv showcase on Friday at the end of camp! The students will perform their showcase Friday at 4:00 p.m.

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

SECOND CAMP SESSION JUST ADDED!In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

THIS CAMP IS AT CAPACITY, PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO EMAIL TCH WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR OTHER OPTIONS!2-Week Musical Intensive: Peter Pan JUNIOR Ages: 10-13 Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost: $405 Total for 2 weeksAudition Day and Time: Monday, July 14th, 4:30-8:30 p.m.Please bring 16 measures of a musical theatre song for auditions. Accompanist provided. Phone Track or Sheet Music is allowed (no cds or a cappella auditions permitted). Please wear clothes and shoes you feel comfortable moving in. Students will audition in groups of 10. Some Students may be asked to return for a brief callback at the end of the evening. If students are unavailable for the audition, they may submit a video audition to Lana@culturehouse.com by Monday, July 14th.Performances in TCH Studio 3 Theatre: August 1st at 7:00 p.m. August 2nd at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Ticket Information: Each Camper Receives 2 Free Comps. Additional Tickets are $10 eachincluding tax and fee, $10 at the doorPerformance tickets for summer intensives are non-refundable.Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted for young performers.Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.All participants will audition for their role before camp begins so they can get a jump-start on memorization! Be a part of this unique cast experience and learn how a whole show can come together in only 2 weeks! It's an experience you don't want to miss!A musical based on the play by Sir J.M. Barrie. Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. Music by Morris (Moose) Charlap. Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Additional Music by Jule Styne. Originally directed, choreographed, and adapted by Jerome Robbins.Peter Pan Jr is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 3:00 p.m!

A perfect place for younger students to experiment with different materials & techniques! With a whole new set of projects for the summer, we will get messy and explore a new medium each day: drawing, painting, and more in a fun, lively environment! Kids will delve into discovery as they learn about the fundamentals of art and the creative process!

Learn how to fully express your inner artistry in the abstract format that is popular with so many classic and current artists! Campers will be guided to create wildly unique art pieces while exploring new styles and mediums. If straying outside the lines and having no limits to imagination is your camper’s personality–this is the summer art experience for them!

A perfect place for younger students to experiment with different materials & techniques! With a whole new set of projects for the summer, we will get messy and explore a new medium each day: drawing, painting, and more in a fun, lively environment! Kids will delve into discovery as they learn about the fundamentals of art and the creative process!

In this camp, students will study and be inspired by several popular masters of the arts, then they’ll work through the creative process of brainstorming new ideas for unique and original works of art. They will learn to plan compositions and then use various paint mediums to achieve their projected goals. They will learn technique in acrylics, oils, watercolors, and ink and come away with beautiful art that expresses ideas and communicates their passion and skill.

Have you ever wanted to create your own comic, manga, or webtoon, but don’t know where to start? Then this is the camp for you! Comics and Manga is an applied drawing course focusing on figure drawing, backgrounds, character design, and much more! We will also delve into storytelling both in art and writing, and how to combine the two. This camp is open to artists both novice and advanced but will skew towards those with some experience. (Don’t let that stop you…all it takes is creativity, imagination, practice, and gumption!)

A perfect place for younger students to experiment with different materials & techniques! With a whole new set of projects for the summer, we will get messy and explore a new medium each day: drawing, painting, and more in a fun, lively environment! Kids will delve into discovery as they learn about the fundamentals of art and the creative process!

In this camp, campers will experiment with different materials to create 3D works of art. This is a very active, hands-on camp where ideas spring to life in all dimensions!

Whether you are a newbie or looking to brush up on your skills, this is the art camp for you. Drawing is the basis for almost all art forms, and this camp experience will give students a solid foundation for advancing their artistic skills through: teaching the fundamentals of shape and light, how to break down complicated subjects into simple shapes, and learning how to develop an artist’s eye.

Learn how to draw modern cinematic style characters in various styles (including Anime, etc.). You will learn how to draw characters in motion, refine skills in facial features and expressions, learn character proportions, build consistency of character throughout your drawings, work on perspective and setting, and learn how to present a whole cinematic world for your own characters. This camp is especially for campers who have a story in their heads they want to get out visually!

Have you ever wanted to create your own comic, manga, or webtoon, but don’t know where to start? Then this is the camp for you! Comics and Manga is an applied drawing course focusing on figure drawing, backgrounds, character design, and much more! We will also delve into storytelling both in art and writing, and how to combine the two. This camp is open to artists both novice and advanced but will skew towards those with some experience. (Don’t let that stop you…all it takes is creativity, imagination, practice, and gumption!)

During this week students will create different types of artwork inspired by different video games, such as Mine Craft, Mario Brothers, & some of the old classics. This camp will include drawing, painting, sculpting & the use of campers’ imaginations as they take their favorite games and turn them into dynamic pieces of art.

A perfect place for younger students to experiment with different materials & techniques! With a whole new set of projects for the summer, we will get messy and explore a new medium each day: drawing, painting, and more in a fun, lively environment! Kids will delve into discovery as they learn about the fundamentals of art and the creative process!

Learn how to draw modern cinematic style characters in various styles (including Anime, etc.). You will learn how to draw characters in motion, refine skills in facial features and expressions, learn character proportions, build consistency of character throughout your drawings, work on perspective and setting, and learn how to present a whole cinematic world for your own characters. This camp is especially for campers who have a story in their heads they want to get out visually!

In this camp, students will hone both their digital art skills as well as their fundamentals. We will be learning how to get the most out of your software and will focus on illustration, which is perfect for any student wanting to learn more about: visual-storytelling, character design, and more. This camp is intended for students with some familiarity with digital art, but beginners are welcome!If your child wants to make their own comic / manga / webtoon, work in the industry, or just wants to take their skills to the next level, this is the camp for them.Required Materials for this camp:- A device to draw on / with (including a stylus): an iPad or a laptop with a tablet will work great.- A drawing program: IbisPaint, Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, Procreate are all wonderful, so long as the program has similar functionality to one of these (layers, pen brushes, etc) it should work.Regarding SoftwarePaid Software:We recommend either Procreate (if you are using an iPad) or Clip Studio Paint.Procreate is an Apple-exclusive software available for $12.99 for a one-time purchase.Clip Studio Paint is software available on Computer, Tablet, and Phone, and is available as a one-time purchase for $54 or as a subscription for $1/month. There is also a free trial version available for 3 months. We recommend the 3.0 version if you buy the perpetual license.Photoshop: While a very powerful tool, it is extremely expensive, so we do not recommend this software unless your student already has access to it.Free Software:We recommend Krita, a free but fully functional illustration software available on Windows, Linux, andApple products. (Krita may not be free on some devices, and is not available on iPad)IbisPaint: If free drawing software is needed for Apple, we recommend IbisPaint, while some of its features are locked behind a paywall, it does offer a very wide range of features for free.Clip Studio Paint (Trial Version): CSP offers a free trial version of their software for 3 months, it is fully functional and is a good example of a professional-grade program.

During this week students will create different types of artwork inspired by different video games, such as Mine Craft, Mario Brothers, & some of the old classics. This camp will include drawing, painting, sculpting & the use of campers’ imaginations as they take their favorite games and turn them into dynamic pieces of art.

SUMMER DANCE CLASS OPTIONS AND DAYS/TIMESCreative Movement (Ages 3-4)Mondays 4:15-5:00 in Studio 1Pre-Ballet 1 & 2 (Ages 5-6)Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 in Studio 1 Ballet 1 (Ages 7+)Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 in Studio 1 Ballet 1+/2+ (Ages 10+)Mondays 5:00-6:30 in Studio 1Ballet 2Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 in Studio 1Ballet 3Mondays 6:30-8:00 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 1Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 (Modern—OPTIONAL) in Studio 4Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 1Thursdays 5:30-6:30 (Pre-Pointe, Pointe 3) in Studio 1Thursdays 6:30-7:30 (Dance Conditioning) in Studio 1Ballet 4Mondays 4:00-5:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 4Mondays 5:30-6:30 (Pointe 4) in Studio 4Mondays 7:30-8:30 (Contemporary for Ballet 4–OPTIONAL) in Studio 4Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 4Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 (Modern–OPTIONAL) in Studio 4Thursdays 4:00-5:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 4Thursdays 5:30-6:30 (Pointe 4) in Studio 4 Thursdays 6:30-7:30 (Dance Conditioning) in Studio 1Ballet 5/6Mondays 4:30-6:30(Ballet Technique) in Studio 3Mondays 6:30-7:30 (Pointe) in Studio 4Mondays 7:30-8:30 (Contemporary–OPTIONAL) in Studio 4Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 3Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 (Classical Variations) in Studio 3Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 (Pas de Deux–BY APPROVAL) in Studio 4Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 3Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 (Modern–OPTIONAL) in Studio 4Thursdays 4:00-5:00 (Dance Conditioning) in Studio 3Thursdays 5:00-6:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 3Thursdays 6:30-7:30 (Pointe) in Studio 4Men’s Ballet (Ballet 3/4/5)Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 (Ballet Technique) in Studio 4Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 (Pas de Deux–BY APPROVAL) in Studio 4*M/W/Th–Ballet Technique according to levelTeen-Adult Beginning Ballet (Ages 13+)Mondays 5:00-6:30 in Studio 1Teen-Adult Intermediate Ballet (Ages 13+) Thursdays 4:00-5:30 in Studio 4Teen-Adult Advanced Ballet (Ages 13+)Thursdays 5:00-6:30 in Studio 3Jazz 1 & 2 (Beginner-Low Intermediate) (Ages 8+)Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 in Studio 1Jazz 3 & 4 (Intermediate-Advanced) (Ages 8+)Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 in Studio 4Beginning-Low Intermediate Tap (Ages 8+)Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 in Studio 1Teen-Adult Tap (Ages 13+)Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 in Studio 1

Our tiny princes and princesses will explore movement and music as their imaginations carry them off to a land of castles and fairy tales. They will be introduced to the beautiful world of ballet and create their own costume pieces during a fun craft time each day. "Curtain Up" on Friday! The week will conclude with the dancing royalty presenting a lovely showcase!ATTIRE: Girls wear a leotard (any color), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured in a tight bun. Boys wear a plain white shirt with solid black bottoms (shorts, pants, or tights) and black ballet shoes.*Some items available to purchase from the Culture House store at Oak Park Mall

Our tiny dancers will explore movement and music as they are introduced to the beautiful world of ballet. They will learn the fundamentals of dance and rhythm, hear stories of the classical ballets and famous ballet dancers of the past, as well as create their own costume pieces during a fun craft time each day. "Curtain Up" on Friday! The week will conclude with the little dancers presenting a lovely showcase! ATTIRE: Girls wear a leotard (any color), pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair secured in a tight bun. Boys wear a plain white shirt with solid black bottoms (shorts, pants, or tights) and black ballet shoes. *Some items available to purchase from the Culture House store at Oak Park Mall

Get your voice on girls and learn what it means to be an inspirational and positive female leader!! Sharpen your singing skills and learn about harmony, pitch and singing in a group. Our group will put together a performance of ‘girl’ songs to inspire and motivate! The main focus of this camp is not just singing and performing, but more about the value of finding strength through kindness, love, faith, inspirational words, and leadership.

In this musical theatre camp students will learn age appropriate music and choreography to songs along the theme of the camp. They will learn about auditioning, stage presence, developing characters, and storytelling through song and dance. This is a great introduction to musical theatre performance! Campers will have the opportunity to grow in confidence and skill while having fun in a nurturing and safe environment. Other activities include Theatre Games, Crafts, and Team Time! The students will wear their matching camp t-shirts to perform their musical revue showcase Friday at 12:00 p.m!