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 SUMMER 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

This summer, let your child’s creativity and confidence soar with our engaging, fun-filled musical theatre camps!

SOTA Summer Camps are ideal for both seasoned performers and newcomers exploring theatre.
Each camp ends with an exciting showcase, letting participants display their newly acquired skills and talents.


CAMP SESSIONS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm

TUITION RATE: $250

DISCOUNTS: $15 per sibling, $25 for 2 Camps, $50 for 3 Camps


All campers will receive a t-shirt which they will wear for the performance.

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All camps take place at Village Church of Gurnee (1319 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL)

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Interested in a camp that's currently full? Please join the waitlist at the same registration link below. Ages listed are suggested. If your camper falls outside of the age range listed for a particular camp they are interested in, please email us at StandingOBoard@gmail.com for guidance!


 


 



CHRISTMAS IN JULY MUSICALS

AGES 7-16

FEE $250

July 13-July 17 / 9:00am-3:00pm

Students are split into age groups and rotate through music, drama and dance each day along with fun theme days, games, water day, and a free, celebratory pizza lunch on Friday!  Students will explore songs, scenes and dances from various Christmas Musicals like Elf, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! All campers receive a camp t-shirt and perform in a final showcase on Friday at 2:00pm.



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SUMMER PRODUCTION CAMP: FROZEN KIDS

AGES 7-10

FEE $250

August 3-August 7 / 9:00am-3:00pm

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf and all of your favorite characters as they embark on a magical adventure filled with singing, dancing, and plenty of ice-cold fun. Campers will have a blast telling this musical story of love, sisterhood and self discovery. In our Summer Production Camps, students audition, rehearse and perform an abbreviated musical all within the week! Production Camps are scaled down versions of a musical production, focusing on skill-building and teamwork. The final performance is free and will take place at 1:00pm on Friday, August 7th.




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SUMMER PRODUCTION CAMP-BEETLEJUICE JR.

AGES 11-16

FEE $250

August 3-August 7 / 9:00am-3:00pm

The ghost-with-the-most comes to our Summer stage hoping you'll say his name 3 times!  Students will explore character development, vocal technique and choreography while bringing this frightfully funny musical to life. In our Summer Production Camps, students audition, rehearse and perform an abbreviated musical all within the week! Production Camps are scaled down versions of a musical production, focusing on skill-building and teamwork. The final performance is free and will take place at 2:00pm on Friday, August 7th.


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Private Lessons

Interested in a personalized one-on-one experience?

Contact us to arrange Private Lessons in Voice or Piano. 

Contact us and get started on your musical journey today!

 

VOICE LESSONS

Students work on healthy vocal techniques and stage performance. Two recitals are held per year and opportunities to perform throughout the community are provided and encouraged. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis. Virtual lessons may be doable depending on the instructor.

PIANO LESSONS

Students interested in learning piano are embarking on a fantastic journey. We welcome students of all ages. Recitals are held twice a year. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

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Venue Location

Village Church of Gurnee

1319 N. Hunt Club Rd.

Gurnee, IL 60031


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