ArtReach Educational Theatre

ArtReach Educational Theatre offers Summer Camps, the Summer Teen Musical Workshop, the Spring Mentoring Workshop, the Fall Musical Theatre Workshop, the Fall Teen Mentoring Workshop, Winter Workshop, Acting Classes, Tap Classes, Jazz / Hip Hop Classes, Ballroom Dance Lessons, One Day Workshops, and One Day Vocal Workshop. Summer Camps run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with After Care from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and morning care available by special request. The Spring Mentoring Workshop is a 12 week session on Saturdays in February, March, and April, with optional weeknight arts classes.

Programs

• Summer Camps — ages 5 through 18 · Pre-Summer, Six Week Early Summer Session, and Three Week Late Summer Sessions are offered, with After Care sessions available. Morning Care is available upon special request.
• Summer Teen Musical Workshop — teens · A teen night program that culminates in a fully-staged Broadway-type musical.
• Spring Mentoring Workshop — age 6 through high school · Saturdays; February, March, and April · 12 Week Session with optional weeknight arts classes available.
• Fall Musical Theatre Workshop — not stated
• Fall Teen Mentoring Workshop — teens
• Winter Workshop — not stated
• Acting Classes — not stated
• Tap Classes — not stated
• Jazz / Hip Hop Classes — not stated
• Ballroom Dance Lessons — not stated
• One Day Workshops — not stated
• One Day Vocal Workshop — not stated

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer camps are described as Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an After Care Program from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; morning care may be offered upon special request. Spring Mentoring Workshop is a 12 week session on Saturdays with optional weeknight arts classes available.

About the provider

The mission of ArtReach Educational Theatre is, "Giving children a voice, as performers and as individuals." Workshops are taught by Illinois Board of Education Certified Theatre Teachers and professional actor-singer-dancers, and many instructors are also Board of Illinois Certified Teachers. Children are divided by age and ability levels, at least one instructor per ten enrollees is present, and numerous visiting artists come in daily to teach arts seminars.

Children are divided by age and ability levels. At least one instructor per ten enrollees is present, and numerous visiting artists come in on a daily basis to teach arts seminars.

What families say

“First, I would like to express to how impressed I have been with the entire ArtReach program. I didn’t know what to expect but, Austin has loved every minute of it. Your dedication to the program and the kids is amazing! Thank you for all you do.” — Diane

“I had so much fun at Camp this Summer. Thank-You for my part and helping me learn it! I will see you next Summer!” — Morgan

“Thank-You so much for a neat Summer. I loved learning from you and loved being here at ArtReach. I will see you in the Fall!” — CassidyStudent

Last updated August 23, 2026.