Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–18 · $325/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–18

The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp

Palatine · $325/week

Summer comedy camp teaching improv, sketch writing, and stand-up comedy skills for various age groups.

▌ Editor's read The Laughing Academy's Summer Comedy Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The camp is a day camp, offering sessions in improv, sketch comedy, and stand-up for ages 8-18, culminating in a live performance. The founder and director, Jill Valentine, has over 20 years of experience in improv and comedy, having performed and taught at various institutions. The Laughing Academy has been operating for 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with a 5.0-star rating from 25 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive and confidence-building environment. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Since 201610+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
2016 (10 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Address: 323 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
  • Phone: (847) 660-4743
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp

What ages does The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp accept?
The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp is open to children ages 8–18. 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 The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp cost?
The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp publishes $325/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp?
The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp is operated by a private business, with 10 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 The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy Camp provide lunch?
The Laughing Academy - Summer Comedy 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.

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