BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr.
BrightSide Theatre offers a summer camp in Lisle, Illinois, focusing on musical theater performance for students entering grades 3-8, culminating in a produc...
▌ Editor's read The BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp for Willy Wonka, Jr. is a day camp for students entering grades 3-8, running from July 28 - August 8, 2025, with performances on August 8-9, 2025. The camp is hosted at BrightSide Theatre’s Rehearsal Studio in Lisle, IL. BrightSide Theatre, founded in 2010 by Jeffrey Cass, is a non-profit professional theatre company. The organization has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 40 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of productions and the positive experience for participants. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the camp's page or the main theatre website.
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Since 201214+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. 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
- 2012 (14 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Session lengths
- 10-day
- What campers take home
- Campers will learn and perform Willy Wonka, Jr. with costumes and props culminating in a free 60-minute performance on the evening on the final day of camp. A commemorative T-Shirt is provided to each camp student.
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 6–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Address: 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
- Cost notes: $475 total tuition for two weeks. Discount for siblings. No refunds. USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr.
- What ages does BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. accept?
- BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. is open to children ages 6–18. 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 BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. cost?
- BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. publishes $238/week for the standard session. $475 total tuition for two weeks. Discount for siblings. No refunds. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr.'s hours?
- BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr.?
- BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 14 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 BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. provide lunch?
- BrightSide Theatre Summer Camp - Willy Wonka, Jr. 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.
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