Filament Camps

Filament Camps is a summer camp program with multiple camps and intensives that create new plays and performances for family and friends. It includes Play-In-A-Day, Fantanimals, Summer Theater Intensive, Clues & Curiosity, World of Words, and WorldBuilders: News Alert. The age range is 5-16, with specific camp options for ages 5-9, 8-14, and 10-16.

Programs

• Filament Camps — Ages 5-16, with specific camp options for ages 5-9, 8-14, 10-16, and 8-14 · Summer camps; specific sessions include June 22, July 13-24, and July 27-August 14 · Summer camp program with multiple camps and intensives creating new plays and performances for family and friends.
• Play-In-A-Day — Ages 8-14 · June 22, 9am-3pm · $0 · One-day, full-day camp; registration limited to 20 participants.
• Fantanimals — Ages 5-9 · July 13-24, 9am-12pm · $400 · Two-week, half-day camp; early bird price $375 when booked by April 30.
• Summer Theater Intensive — Ages 10-16 · July 13-24, 1pm-5pm · $400 · Two-week, half-day intensive; early bird price $375 when booked by April 30.
• Clues & Curiosity — Ages 8-14 · July 27-31, 9am-3pm · Camp described as a mystery and clue-making experience.
• World of Words — Ages 8-14 · Oct 8-Nov 12, Thursdays, 5-6:30 PM; showcase Nov 14 · A free class inspired by open mic nights, story jams, and words.
• WorldBuilders: News Alert — Ages 8-14 · Oct 13-Nov 17, 5-6:30 PM · A free fall class focused on breaking news, world building, investigating, and reporting.
• Custom Class / Playdate — All ages welcome · $175 · Private artist-led playdate for friends or family members via Zoom; 75 minutes.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–16 years old
• Price range: $0–$400
• Current session: World of Words (Oct 8–Nov 12, 2026); WorldBuilders: News Alert (Oct 13–Nov 17, 2026)
• Facility hours: Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday: 11am-3pm; Wednesday: 11am-3pm; Thursday: 11am-3pm; Friday: 11am-3pm; customer assistance is always available on site starting 30 minutes prior to showtime.

About the provider

Filament Theatre is now in its fourteenth year. It is a non-profit organization recognized as 501(c)(3). Its mission is to create a more equitable society by celebrating and amplifying the perspectives and experiences of young people through the performing arts. It serves approximately 8500 patrons annually through theatre programming, camps, school residencies, and classes, and is an anchor cultural organization for the Six Corners business district in Chicago’s Portage Park.

All camps culminate in a final performance for family and friends. Play-In-A-Day registration is limited to 20 participants. Some camps travel to the park for a snack break each day (weather permitting). Some programs are free to participants.

What families say

“That was the best night of my life.” — Mabel, age 8

“Super fun and original, and I would recommend this to a nearby solar system.” — Gio, age 10

Last updated November 7, 2026.