BAMTHEATRE SUMMER CAMPS
SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
This summer, let your child’s creativity and confidence shine with BAMtheatre’s exceptional summer camps! Perfect for kids who love the spotlight and those just beginning to explore the magic of theater, our camps offer a variety of engaging themes and styles to inspire every type of performer.
Morning Sessions: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NEW for 2025: Camp themes will vary by week, with unique offerings in both morning and afternoon sessions. Many themes will be offered multiple weeks, allowing families to create a FULL DAY camp experience! Supervision is provided for students enrolled in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Every camp culminates in an exciting production or showcase, giving campers a chance to share their hard work and creativity. 📅 Explore the 🤩 INCREDIBLE 🤩 lineup of Summer Camp themes for 2025 below, and get ready for a summer filled with imagination, learning, and fun!



ANNOUNCING THE 2025 SUMMER CAMP LINEUP:

FINDING NEMO (ages 5 - 14)
Get ready to make a splash with Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS in this exciting Broadway Bound summer camp! Swim alongside Nemo, Marlin, and Dory as they embark on an epic ocean adventure filled with sharks, jellyfish, and unforgettable songs like “Just Keep Swimming” and “Go With the Flow.” Campers will audition, rehearse, and shine in this colorful musical. Don’t miss your chance to bring this underwater world to life on stage!
OFFERED:
Session 1A: June 9 - 13, 10am - 1pm
Session 3B: June 23 - 27, 1:30 - 4:30pm

HITS FROM MOANA (ages 5 - 12)
Join BAM for rhythm and fun as we sing and dance to songs from Moana! Campers will learn the medley Moana (Choral Highlights), along with dance routines, vocal techniques, and exciting activities. Get ready for a summer full of adventure, joy, and the unforgettable rhythms of the Moana soundtrack! This is a Showstopper camp, where students will learn a medley of songs and enjoy theme-inspired activities.
OFFERED:
Session 1B: June 9 - 13, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Session 3A/C: June 23 - 27, 10am - 1pm

WIZARD OF OZ (ages 5 - 14)
Follow the yellow brick road to an unforgettable adventure in The Wizard of Oz Broadway Bound summer camp! Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion as they journey to the Emerald City, battling flying monkeys and discovering the true meaning of courage, heart, and home. Campers will audition, rehearse, and shine in this magical musical filled with iconic songs like “Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.” Don’t miss your chance to bring the Land of Oz to life on stage!
OFFERED:
Session 2A/C: June 16 - 20, 10am - 1pm
Session 4B/D: July 14 - 18, 1:30 - 4:30pm

HITS FROM WICKED
(ages 6 - 9; ages 10 - 14)
Join BAM for a magical summer as we sing and dance to the iconic songs from Wicked! Campers will learn the medley Wicked (Choral Highlights), featuring hits like "Defying Gravity" and "For Good," while mastering dance, vocals, and fun activities. Step into the world of Oz for an adventure filled with magic and unforgettable music! This is a Showstopper camp, where students will learn a medley of songs and enjoy activities inspired by the musical.
OFFERED:
Session 1C: June 9 - 13, 10am - 1pm
Session 2B/D: June 16 - 20, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Session 4A/C: July 14 - 18, 10am - 1pm
Session 5C: July 21 - 25, 10am - 1pm
Session 5D:July 21 - 25, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Session 6B/D: August 4 - 8, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Session 7B/D: August 11 - 15, 1:30 - 4:30pm

POP STAR ACADEMY (ages 7 - 14)
Welcome to BAM-apalooza, our very own music festival! Live your pop star dream as you sing and dance to hits by Chappel Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, and more of our favorite stars! Show off your talent, perform a medley of your favorite songs, and dive into fun, pop-inspired activities. Get ready for the most epic summer—it's your time to shine!
OFFERED:
Session 5A: July 21 - 25, 10am - 1pm
Session 5B: July 21 - 25, 1:30 - 4:30pm

GREASE (ages 8 - 16)
Welcome to Rydell High, where friendships, rivalries, and summer love take center stage in Grease! Campers will step into the world of Danny, Sandy, and the Pink Ladies as they sing and dance through this classic musical, filled with high-energy hits like “Summer Nights” and “We Go Together.” This Triple Threat camp dives deep into the musical theater process, guiding students from auditions to final performances—all in just two weeks! (The junior version has been appropriately adapted for this age group.)
OFFERED:
Session 6A: August 4 - 15, 10am - 2pm
Super Early-Bird $515; Early-Bird $545; Regular $565
Tuition Rates for One-Week Camps:
Super Early-Bird Tuition (By March 1) - $285
Early-Bird Tuition (By April 1) - $295
Regular Tuition - $315
All campers will receive a t-shirt which they will wear for the performance.
View BAM's tuition policy.
All camps will take place at BAM's New Building (520 N Cass, Westmont, IL).
Additional camp sessions will be scheduled based on demand throughout the registration period.
Interested in a camp that's currently full? Please join the waitlist at the same registration link above. 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 for guidance!
If you are interested in a program for your younger theatre lover, check out our Broadway Tots summer program for students ages 0 -5 years old! This amazing program will coincide with the themes that we are doing in Broadway Workshop Series!