SUMMER CAMPS
Add an exciting blast of musical theater to your child’s summer! Campers spend the week learning basic performing arts skills and rehearsing a full scale musical production that will be presented to family and friends on Saturday. Our productions offer fun and challenging roles for performers with all levels of experience. No auditions are required and all students will be placed in a role that will allow them to shine. Campers can enroll in multiple weeks.
Families register for our camps through the Park Ridge Park District. Summer camp registration opens Monday, February 3 for Park Ridge residents and Friday, February 7 for non residents.
Click on each camp below to learn more! To register, select “Enroll Now” and submit your info for the camp of your choice. We will follow up to assist you with completing your registration through the Park Ridge Park District.
Full Day Camps (ages 6-16) 9:00am-3:00pm (Mon-Sat)
Half Day Camps (ages 4-6) 8:30am-11:30am (Mon-Sat)
Summer Camps 2025
This summer The Stage School brings the enchanting and imaginative world of Dr. Seuss to the stage! Join your favorite characters like Horton, the Grinch, The Cat in the Hat, plus many more as they journey to Whoville for a heartwarming tale of friendship, family, and believing in yourself. Our young performers will have a blast on this magical, musical adventure!
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr! Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gerturde McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
This week we will join Peter Rabbit and his adorable animal friends in the garden. With catchy music and fun characters, our original musical based on the works of author Beatrix Potter will have your little one hoppin’ and boppin’ all week!
Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!
Get ready for some fun as we will head to the sock hop and start moovin’ and groovin’ in this fun, high energy musical filled with the characters and songs from the early days of rock n’roll!
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this native newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on the Plastics, a trio of lionized fremenies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic-self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends. Adapted from Tina Fey’s 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, Mean Girls Jr. is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone.
Maui’s Island Adventure is a fun, lively musical for young children that follows the mischievous demigod Maui as he embarks on an exciting journey across the ocean. Filled with catchy songs and vibrant characters from the movie Moana, the show brings to life the magical world of Polynesia, where Maui learns about friendship, bravery, and helping others. With colorful costumes, engaging music, and plenty of laughs, this musical is a perfect adventure for the whole family to enjoy!
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana Jr. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
In Disney on Parade students will take to the stage with a musical revue of songs and dances from your favorite Disney classics! From Beauty and the Beast to Jungle Book to Toy Story, the most memorable Disney characters will be brought to life in this fun filled extravaganza!
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Join Glinda the Good Witch and the Munchkins of Oz on a magical adventure in Munchkinland! Featuring songs from your favorite Oz musicals, Welcome to Munchkinland will take you on a hilarious and heartfelt journey featuring some of the most memorable Oz characters!
Our Summer season concludes with the classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. Experience The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never seen it before! Featuring songs from the classic 1939 film, The Wiz, and Wicked, this incredible adaptation gives students of all levels of experience the chance to tell one of the most popular and endearing stories of all time.