Skyline Children's Theater

Skyline Children's Theater offers Skyline Broadway Summer Camp, Broadway Tots, Broadway Juniors, Broadway Stars, and Broadway Performers. The program also offers day camps where actors learn songs and dances, make crafts, and take part in a hands-on STEM activity.

Programs

• Skyline Broadway Summer Camp — Ages 3-14 · Fun and fulfilling musical theatre experience in Chicago, North Shore, and Lake County suburbs. Experienced teaching artist guides each cast to create a fully-staged musical.
• Broadway Tots — Ages 3-5 · Play-based, high-energy introduction to musical theater for pre-K actors. No auditions; sessions culminate in a final performance.
• Broadway Juniors — Kindergarten through 2nd grade · Encouraging musical theatre experience for younger elementary actors. Sessions culminate in a show.
• Broadway Stars — 3rd-5th grade; also described as 2nd-6th grade depending on location · Designed for elementary school actors. Through a full rehearsal process, actors learn independence, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.
• Broadway Performers — 6th-8th grade · Designed for middle school actors. Through a full rehearsal process, actors learn independence, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.
• Athenaeum Day Off Camps — Day camps where actors learn songs and dances, get creative with crafts, and explore a hands-on STEM activity. All camps held at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago, IL.
• The Jungle Book Full Day Camp — Age 7-13
• The Jungle Book Half Day Camp — Age 6-13
• Cinderella Stars — Age 7-12
• Cinderella Juniors — Age 5-7
• Cinderella Evening Camp Stars — Age 8-12
• Cinderella Evening Camp Juniors — Age 5-7

At a glance

• Ages: 3–14 years old
• Current session: Athenaeum Rock the Stage Day Off Camp (Jan 18–Jan 18, 2027); Athenaeum Broadway Besties Day Off Camp (Jan 29–Jan 29, 2027); Athenaeum Villain's Academy Day Off Camp (Feb 15–Feb 15, 2027); Athenaeum Magic & Wonder Day Off Camp (Feb 23–Feb 23, 2027); Athenaeum Rock the Stage Day Off Camp (Apr 12–Apr 12, 2027)

About the provider

Skyline Children's Theater began in November 2004 when college roommates Erica and Jacqui started the idea for the company. The page says it now has 20+ locations and is one of the largest and longest-running children's theaters in the Chicagoland area. It says Skyline provides a chance for every child to shine and brings the magic of Broadway to young performers.

Skyline is a no-cut program. Auditions take place on the first day of each session. Cancellations prior to the beginning of session follow community and park district partner policies; for school locations there is a $25 cancellation or transfer fee prior to the start of the session. Cancellations after the first class receive no refunds or credits.

Last updated November 8, 2026.