Summer Arts Camp 2026
BAC’s Summer Arts Camp (aka SAC) is a full-day camp for ages 5-15 that blends artistic exploration with traditional summer camp fun. Campers take a variety of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts classes: every day is a little different!
SAC is a place for campers to gain confidence, practice social-emotional learning, and use art as a tool to express themselves. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun!
This year’s Camp will have three distinct sessions. The first two sessions are two weeks long each, and both will culminate in a free, invited Showcase in the Baffes Theatre and a mini-art gallery in the Atrium!
The third session, Showcamp, is five weeks long and has campers creating a show from the ground up. Campers will audition, rehearse, build props and costume pieces, and perform their hearts out! This year’s Showcamp will culminate in two ticketed, day-time performances of Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.
Campers can take one session, mix-and-match, or choose the Full Summer option to spend the entire summer creating and exploring with their SAC family!
Payment plans are available through the Front Desk, either in person or over the phone at 773.445.3838. For any questions regarding camp, please email camp@beverlyartcenter.org.
To apply for a partial, need-based scholarship, please click the link below or request an application via email (camp@beverlyartcenter.org).
’25-’26 School of Fine Arts Scholarship Application
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNKKDHVUjO5X8LDMzk95FrSrSaCs8_czMY8GmrxaHuZaUgAA/viewform
Once your application has been submitted, a BAC staff member will be in touch with you about next steps.
NOTE. Camp spots are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. The BAC encourages registering in advance. If a session is full, incoming patrons will be added to a waitlist.
Session 1: BACPALOOZA!
Monday, June 15-Friday, June 26
Ages 5-15
Who says the Lollapalooza fun has to end at Grant Park? In SAC Session 1: BACPALOOZA! campers will create the Music Festival of their dreams: from KPop to Hip Hop to Jazz, and everything in between! Campers will work on projects like designing festival posters, creating their own on stage persona, dancing like some of their favorite KPop or TikTok stars, and more.
Campers will take daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts with their age group. They’ll enjoy outdoor recreational time in the Courtyard and craft projects to take home with them. Camp will culminate in a free Showcase on the last day of the session, where family & friends will be invited to see the Campers perform in a themed variety show and tour a mini-art gallery displaying their work.
Summer Arts Camp takes place from 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Camp will not be in session on Friday, June 19th. Campers will receive their Summer Showcase t-shirt, which they will wear for their Showcase on the final day of the session.
Registration and a Camp Guidebook will be emailed to campers ahead of the first day of the session.
$520 per camper
Session 2: Renaissance Rodeo!
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 10
Ages 5-15
Saddle up your horses and take a ride to the Wild West, where camper cowboys-and-girls can come together for line dancing, lasso-ing, and maybe even some Texas Hold ‘Em (the game AND the song). In SAC Session 2: Renaissance Rodeo!, campers will explore art through the lens of country-western style with activities like designing cowboy boots, singing folk songs, and going on some daring adventures!
Campers will take daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts with their age group. They’ll enjoy outdoor recreational time in the Courtyard and craft projects to take home with them. Camp will culminate in a free Showcase on the last day of the session, where family & friends will be invited to see the Campers perform in a themed variety show and tour a mini-art gallery displaying their work.
Summer Arts Camp takes place from 8:30-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Camp will not be in session on Friday, July 3rd. Campers who did not participate in Session 1 will receive their Summer Showcase T-shirt, which they will wear for their Showcase on the final day of the session.
Registration and a Camp Guidebook will be emailed to campers ahead of the first day of the session.
$520 per camper
Session 3: Showcamp! The Lion King, Jr.
Monday, July 13-Friday, August 14
Ages 5-15
Campers will create their own musical masterpiece in SAC Session 3: Show Camp! This five-week session has campers explore every aspect of making a musical: costume designing, learning lines, harmonizing, and more. This year campers will present Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.!
About the Show
From Music Theatre International…
“Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny.
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community. Bring the African savanna to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including ‘I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,’ ‘He Lives in You,’ and ‘Hakuna Matata.’ Young performers will also get the chance to learn a wide range of new theatrical skills—such as mask-making and puppetry—encouraging them to explore this beloved story with creativity and pride.”
About Showcamp
Showcamp allows campers to produce a musical from start to finish, beginning with auditions and callbacks on Week 1 and continuing in Weeks 2-5 with designing props and costume pieces, plus daily rehearsals where they can sing, dance, and act their hearts out.
Campers will take daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts with their age group. They’ll enjoy outdoor recreational time in the Courtyard and craft projects to take home with them. Camp will culminate in two ticketed performances to a presentation of Disney’s The Ling King, Jr. on Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th. Tickets will be $15, not including fees. Every camper will receive two free tickets to a performance of their choosing.
Summer Arts Camp is open to campers ages takes place from 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Campers will receive a Showcase T-Shirt and a Show T-Shirt, which they will likely wear as a costume piece.
Registration and a Camp Guidebook will be emailed to campers ahead of the first day of the session.
$1,300 per camper
Session 4: Full Summer!
Session 4: Full Summer!
Monday, June 15-Friday, August 14
Ages 5-15
Can’t get enough SAC at BAC? Sign your camper up for the full summer experience! Campers will be a part of Camp from beginning to end, becoming the pop star of their dreams at BACPALOOZA, taking a ride through the Wild, Wild West in Renaissance Rodeo, and being a part of the “Circle of Life” on Pride Rock.
The Full Summer session runs from Monday, June 15th through Friday, August 14th and includes all Summer Arts Camp Sessions: BACPALOOZA, Renaissance Rodeo, and Showcamp! The Lion King, Jr.
Campers will take daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts with their age group. They’ll enjoy outdoor recreational time in the Courtyard and craft projects to take home with them. Sessions 1 & 2 of Camp will culminate in a free Showcase on the last day of each session, where family and friends will be invited to see the Campers perform in a themed variety show and tour a mini-art gallery displaying their work. The third session, Showcamp, will culminate in two ticketed performances to a presentation of The Lion King, Jr. on Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th. Tickets will be $15, not including fees. Every camper will receive two free tickets to a performance of their choosing.
Summer Arts Camp takes place from 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. Full Summer Campers will receive one Showcase T-Shirt and one Showcamp T-Shirt.
Registration forms and a Camp Guidebook will be emailed to all campers ahead of the first session.
$2,340 per camper
Summer Show Camp
The Beverly Arts Center is proud to announce BAC Summer Show Camp, beginning July 2024! This full-day camp will provide a unique, elevated arts experience for rising Kindergarteners through 8th graders. Students will work with arts professionals to create a professional production while still enjoying the traditional arts and crafts, playtime, and teaching artist workshops that former campers know and love.
ACT 1 : June 12 – June 30 | $900
ACT ONE
Pricing for Act One includes admission to the three-week full day camp, two tickets for the Act One Revue performance, and a camp t-shirt! The Act One Revue will take place at 2:30 on June 30th.
Intermission begins on Monday, July 3rd and ends on Friday, July 7th. No programming will take place this week.
ACT 2: July 10 – August 11 | $1,500
ACT TWO
Pricing for Act Two includes admission to the five-week full day camp, two tickets for the Act Two Musical,
and a camp t-shirt!
Summer Arts Camp FAQ
For all questions pertaining to camp, it’s best to email camp@beverlyartcenter.org. If email is not accessible to you, please leave a message for Kara via the front desk, or over the phone at 773.445.3838×205, and she will get in touch.
Camp has rolling admissions throughout the summer. Registration is open through the first Thursday of each individual session, as long as there are still spots remaining. This year’s deadlines are:
Full Summer: June 18, 2026
Session 1: June 18, 2026
Session 2: July 2, 2026
Session 3: July 16, 2026
Rolling enrollment will close if a session reaches full capacity before the deadline. If registration for a certain session is closed, please email camp@beverlyartcenter.org to be added to the waitlist.
We do not. Campers must register for a full session at a time.
Payment plans can be made by calling the Front Desk at 773.445.3838 or visiting in person.
If a child is turning 5 or 16 between June and August, they can automatically enroll. If they are outside of that age range, they will be admitted on a case-by-case basis. No child ages 3 and under will be admitted.
If you have any questions about whether Camp is right for your child based on their age, please email camp@beverlyartcenter.org.
Are you offering Pre-Camp or After Care?
We are not offering pre-camp or aftercare this summer. Campers can be dropped off at camp no sooner than 8:30-9:00am, and picked up no later than 3:30-4:00pm. Campers that are dropped off before 8:30am or picked up after 4:10pm may be charged an additional fee.
We are not offering Tots Camp this year. We will continue to offer our Early Learning classes through the Summer. Please check out our Class Catalog for more information.
Campers can be dropped off and picked up in the west parking lot between 8:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm. Grownups who need to drop off their camper late or pick them up early must accompany their child inside the building and wait for assistance at the Front Desk.
Grownups should give as much advance notice of a late drop off, early pick up, or late pick up as possible.
Campers SHOULD bring a full water bottle, bagged, nut-free lunch and snacks (lunches cannot be refrigerated or reheated at the BAC), sunscreen, scripts, and other materials assigned to them at camp.
Campers may also bring a small blanket, yoga mat, pillow, or other comfortable or soft object to have with them during Quiet Break. These items can remain in their Home Bases for the duration of each session. This does not include stuffed animals.
The BAC also recommends that campers bring a miniature fan or other personal cooling device.
Campers SHOULD NOT bring valuables, toys that can be easily misplaced, lost, or damaged, tech devices beyond a cell phone or smartwatch. Please note that campers will be asked to put all technology away unless it is needed for class. The BAC is not responsible for any personal items that are damaged or lost, and the Camp Staff reserves the right to confiscate any personal item that is causing conflict or disruption to other campers or the classroom.
The BAC is a nut-free camp. Lunches and snacks cannot contain nuts. If a camper mistakenly brings a nut product for lunch, it will be temporarily confiscated and replaced with an alternative nut-free snack. The nut product will be returned to the camper or their grown up at the end of the day.
Children will be moving and dancing daily as a part of the camp experience, and should wear non-restrictive clothing. If a camper is wearing a dress or a skirt, they should wear shorts underneath. Campers must wear hard-soled, close-toed shoes (no Crocs or Flip Flops) for safety reasons. It is recommended that all Campers, particularly Campers in the Red and Orange groups, bring an emergency change of clothes in a labeled zip-lock bag or bin that they can store in their Home Base for the duration of a camp session.
Siblings can enjoy special discounts when registering for Camp together. For the first additional camper, there is a 5% discount. For each additional sibling after that, there is a 10% discount. Anybody interested in this discount must contact the Front Desk directly.
Please note that the Sibling Discount does not stack with a Scholarship.
The BAC offers need-based, partial scholarships through the School of Fine Arts. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the form linked below or email camp@beverlyartcenter.org to request an application.
’25-’26 School of Fine Arts Scholarship Application
Campers should fill out the Scholarship application prior to registering for Camp. In the case that a camper is registered for camp and receives a scholarship retroactively, payment can be adjusted in person at the Front Desk or over the phone at 773.445.3838.
Once a Camper has received a Scholarship Approval email, they can register for Camp at the Front Desk in person or over the phone at 773.445.3838. Please make sure to mention the scholarship tier awarded.
NOTE: A scholarship approval does NOT count as a registration for camp. Scholarship recipients must sign up for Camp Sessions in order for their spot to be secured.
For the end-of-session Showcases on June 26th and July 10th, there will be no tickets and seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are in need of accessible seating for a family member, please contact the Front Desk in advance of the Showcase day. The BAC reserves the right to turn away audience members if the theatre reaches capacity.
For performances of The Lion King, Jr. on August 13th & 14th, each camper enrolled in Showcamp will receive 2 tickets to a performance of their choosing. These tickets must be claimed by the penultimate Friday of Showcamp, August 7th. Comp tickets can be claimed in person at the Front Desk or over the phone at 773.445.3838. Additional tickets will be available via online link for $15, not including fees. Depending on enrollment, the BAC may place a limit on how many tickets can be purchased per family.
General Sale and Comp tickets are first come, first serve, so the BAC recommends claiming comps and purchasing additional tickets well in advance of the final week of Showcamp.
Session 1: BACPALOOZA!
Friday, June 26 @ 2:30pm
Session 2: Renaissance Rodeo!
Friday, July 10 @ 2:30pm
Session 3: Showcamp! The Lion King, Jr.
Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14 @ 2:00pm
Please note that camp may end early or run late depending on the length of the Showcase performances.
Summer Show Camp FAQ
Students must be enrolled by Friday, July 19.
We do not pro-rate on a daily basis; weekly enrollment is required.
Payment plans are available over the phone, 773-445-3838, or at the BAC Front Desk.
If the child is turning 5 or 13 between June and August, they are automatically allowed to register. If the child is outside of those age parameters, then it will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
We will not be offering pre-camp or after-care this summer.
Morning drop-off will take place in the west parking lot from 8:30 am – 9:00 am.
Because of staffing, campers may not be dropped off prior to 8:30am.
Afternoon pick-up will take place in the west parking from 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
*A fee may be assessed in instances where students are picked-up later than 4pm
- A full water bottle,
- a bagged lunch (lunches will not be refrigerated),
- sunscreen,
- scripts and other materials passed out at camp.
The BAC is a nut-free zone.
Children will be moving and dancing as part of the camp experience, and should wear non-restrictive clothing. Campers must wear hard-soled, close-toed shoes. (no Crocs). A change of clothes is recommended.
Siblings can enjoy special discounts when registering for camp together. For the first additional camper, there is a 5% discount, and for each after that, there is a 10% discount. Family members can take advantage of these savings to ensure everyone gets the most out of their summer experience. Anybody interested in this discount must contact the Box Office/Front Desk directly.
Camp is from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
This camp features exciting arts classes from all disciplines. Students will take arts classes of all kinds in the mornings and then rehearse for either the revue or the musical in the afternoon. Both sessions of camp will end in an invited, ticketed performance.
Performances will take place on August 15 and 16, 2024.
Yes, but the cost of camp will not be pro-rated.
Age Groups
Students will be assigned an age group based on the grades they are entering for the 2023-2024 school year.
Group 1 (Red): K-1 (Age 5)*
Group 2 (Orange): 1 (Age 6)*
Group 3 (Yellow): 2-3 (Ages 7-8)
Group 4 (Purple): 4-5 (Ages 9-10)
Group 5 (Blue): 6-7 (Ages 11-12)
*Due to larger enrollment in these grades multiple groups will be formed as needed
Payment Plan
Payment Plan/Weekly Installments
(Credit cards accepted)
ACT 1 (Camp dates: June 12 – June 30)
May 15, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 1, Week 1)
May 22, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 1, Week 2)
May 29, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 1, Week 3)
ACT 2 (Camp dates: July 10th – August 11)
June 5, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 2, Week 1)
June 12, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 2, Week 2)
June 19, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 2, Week 3)
June 26, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 2, Week 4)
July 3, 2023 – $300.00 (Act 2, Week 5)
Thank you
To our sponsor Grant’s Wonderburger
