Improv Playhouse Summer Camp
Improv and acting camps for youth, fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork through theatrical games.
▌ Editor's read The Improv Playhouse Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing various day camp options for improv, acting, and musical theater. The camp is located in Libertyville, IL, and offers programs for ages 5-7, 8-11, and 12-17, with each session concluding in a performance. The 'About Us' page indicates that Improv Playhouse was founded by David Stuart and has been operating for 26 years, suggesting a well-established program. The organization appears to be a for-profit entity. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. Google reviews for 'Improv Playhouse' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on children's confidence. Social media handles found are @improvplayhouse on Instagram and 'ImprovPlayhouse' on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Since 200026+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Improv Playhouse Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2000 (26 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based
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The latest scholarship information is from 2022, which is outdated.
- Session lengths
- 7-day · 10-day · 12-day · 14-day
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 7–18
- Address: 735 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
- Phone: 847-968-4529
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Estimated cost per week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Improv Playhouse Summer Camp
- What ages does Improv Playhouse Summer Camp accept?
- Improv Playhouse Summer Camp is open to children ages 7–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Improv Playhouse Summer Camp cost?
- Improv Playhouse Summer Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. Estimated cost per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Improv Playhouse Summer Camp?
- Improv Playhouse Summer Camp is operated by a private business, with 26 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Improv Playhouse Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Improv Playhouse Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Improv Playhouse Summer Camp offer financial aid?
- Yes — Improv Playhouse Summer Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
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