SUMMER - The Entertainment Project in Chicago teaches performing arts. theater, music, dance, drama. tepchicago

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Information:
HOURS: M – F 9am – 4pm
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LOCATION: GORDON TECH HIGH SCHOOL

3633 N California Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
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AGES: 5–11 JUNIOR CAMP

11–17 TEEN CAMP

SESSIONS: BOOT CAMP
                      June 11 - June 15

                      MERMAID (jrs) FOOTLOOSE (tns)
                     June 18 – July 6

SUESS (jrs)    LITTLE SHOP (tns)
                      July 9 – July 27

                      POPPINS (jrs)     NIGHTMARE (tns)
                      July 30 – August 17

.SHOWS:      TICKETS $20/adv   $25/shw
                       PERFORMANCE 1 (JULY 6)
                          MERMAID 6pm FOOTLOOSE 8pm

                     PERFORMANCE 2 (JULY 27)
                          SUESS 6pm LITTLE SHOP 8pm

                     PERFORMANCE 3 (August 17)
                          POPPINS 6pm NIGHTMARE 8pm

Activities:

Music: We assign each group own musical segments. Campers learn the foundation of music, theory, proper vocal techniques, ear training and breathing.
Drama: Since we use the show as a teaching tool, campers gain first hand experience in diction, body movement, improv and more in our dramatic segment.
Dance: The dance segment touches on all of the fundamentals: jazz, tap, ballet, modern and hip-hop. No previous dance experience needed.
Art: The art segment exposes campers to the behind the scenes world of theatre. Campers make their own costumes, prop pieces and parts of the set.
Activities: This segment in the camp rotation allows a break in the day. Campers can watch videos of the show they are studying, spend time learning (through games and group exercises) about the meaning/history of musical theatre.

Schedule:

The usual day at camp is very productive and active. Campers are strategically divided into groups which are labeled by color codes (the color-coding will be used throughout their camp experience). Each group follows a daily rotation of scheduled activities. The rotation schedule includes four classes in each area (dance, music, art, drama), an activities period, lunch and two snack periods. Each afternoon is left open as a floating schedule. The floating schedule is decided each day by the instructors as to which group needs extra instruction that day. This is a great aid in keeping the show production on track. All instruction is done by either a professional performer or a certified teacher.