Northern Illinois University Academic Summer Camps

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 1, 2012!

2012 Residential Camp dates:


Campers entering grades 6-9:

Sci-Camp Engineering Amusement Roller Coasters to Cotton Candy

June 17-22, 2012


Campers entering grades 9-12:

Speech Camp - June 24-29, 2012

Creative Writing Camp - June 17-22, 2012

Sci-Camp Environment & Sustainability - June 24-29, 2012

Film Camp - June 24-29, 2012

Global Leadership Camp - July 15-20, 2012

Science Research Experience - June 24-29, 2012

Broadcast Journalism Camp - July 15-20, 2012



2012 Day Camp dates:

Campers entering grades 6-8:

Creative Writing Day Camp - July 15-20, 2012



Comments from past campers:

"Very inspirational, learned so much" - Film Camper

"The camp staff cared a great deal" - Speech Camper

"I must say coming to this camp was such a privilege for me. An experience like this is hard to find, and just having this opportunity was a blessing. Thank you for all of your help, it means more than you could imagine" - Speech Camper

"I actually think I learned more in this week than in a whole year at school. The small groups were awesome and it was always fun" - Creative Writing Camper

To download the registration forms and get detailed information about each camp visit: http://www.niu.edu/clasep/camps/index.shtml

SPACE's Summer Camp program provides a full array of classes designed to introduce children to the joys of dance, music and the visual arts. All classes are non-competitive and nurturing, cater to boys and girls ages Pre-K through grade 5, and are supervised by highly-trained staff members that include professional arts teachers and artists.

Camp Carew is located approximately 9 miles south of Carbondale, Illinois. We are located on a 60 acre site sitting on a 900 acre lake. We are surrounded by the natural settings of a wildlife refuge, national forest and a state park. This setting provides ample opportunities for a variety of activities.

We have something for everyone at Hastings Lake YMCA.

Summer in the Arts at Northern offers junior and senior high school students a chance to take their visual art, theatre, or jazz skills to the next level. Camps begin on Sunday and end with a show on Friday. All are on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Camps are Theatre Arts Camp Junior for grades 6-8, Visual Arts Camp for grades 8-12, NIU Jazz Camp for grades 8-12, and Theatre Arts Camp Senior for grades 9-12. Camp directors and staff are NIU faculty, students, and alumni. Campers stay in newly renovated NIU residence halls and enjoy an intensive and fun week. Phone (815) 753-1450.

Join Chicago’s premiere children’s theater for the summer in over 30 locations! Camps are from June 9-mid August.

* Disney on Broadway Theater Day Camp features awesome songs & dances from Beauty & the Beast, Tarzan, Lion King, Mary Poppins, Little Mermaid & Aida for ages 5-12.
* Ages 7-12, M-F: 9am-3pm, $160 early/$175 after
* Ages 5-6, M-Th: 9am-noon, F: 9am-3pm, $110early $125 after
* Every day features theatrical training, games and team competitions. All campers work toward a final showcase performance.
* CYT also offers Camp Glee (ages 11-17) and overnight (Highlights from Andrew Lloyd Webber for MS/HS) camps.
* To register: Call, fax or visit our website. 847-516-2298

Learn to Dance, Sing & Act!

* Great for beginners & advanced students (No experience needed)
* Daily game time and team spirit competitions
* Meet new friends
* Let by qualified, fun counselors
* Every student performs in the showcase

Free t-shirt and Friday pizza included!

At the Hanover Park Park District we offer the follwoing day camps: Discovery ( 3 - 6 yrs), Adventure (7 - 11 yrs), Teen (11 - 14 yrs), Theme-tastic (5 - 10 yrs), Jr Sports ( 5 - 7 yrs) & Sports ( 8 - 13 yrs). Camp Sunrise offers care beginning at 6:30 - 9 am and serves breakfast; Camp Sunset offers care from 3 - 6pm and provides snack. All Camps go on a field trip each session. Day Camps offers swim time and camp special event. Our sessions are one week long. For more information, please contact us. To sign up, please come in person to register.

Students will learn beginning and intermediate-level skills in acting, singing and movement. They will work with some of the best master teachers and theatre practitioners in the Chicago area. The program ends in a fully-produced, public performance of Aladdin, where participants play lead and supporting roles. The show will include professionally designed costumes, sets, props and lighting.

This summer day-long camp will meet for a total of 150 hours over the course of 5 weeks in the Lincoln Park / Lakeview area of Chicago. Daily camp meets at 925 West Diversey Parkway. Performances at a nearby professional 100-seat theatre (location to announced publicly in February).

ABOUT ALADDIN: All of your favorite characters are here in Disney’s ALADDIN JR., a stage adaptation of the Disney hit film. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!