Unleash your talent, learn from the pros, and shine on our stage

It’s Showtime at our camp!

A camp for rising 5-9th graders

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What to Expect

  • Campers stand facing teacher during vocal rehearsal

    Diverse Repertoire

    Exhilarating blend of music from Broadway and Disney, providing campers with a unique opportunity to explore various styles

  • Campers create props for show

    Eclectic Mix of Activities

    Dive into the world of cabaret, show choir, and theater through engaging sessions in singing, dancing, and acting

  • Campers are sitting a table performing a scene

    Curated Experience

    Each week will feature a distinct program tailored to the talents and interests of our diverse group of campers

  • Two campers pose sassily for the a picture

    Fostering Individuality & Teamwork

    At our camp, every camper will have the chance to stand out while also experiencing the joy of collaboration and teamwork

  • Students create a heart with their hands during a performance

    Culminating Performance

    The week will culminate with a performance showcasing the skills and achievements of every camper

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Four weeks of summer fun:

  • Week 1: June 22-26 (Enchanted Forest/Forest Mischief)

  • Week 2: July 6-10 (Popstar Drama)

  • Week 3: July 20-24 (Hollywood Guild)

  • Week 4: Aug 3-7 (Under the Sea)

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MORNING

  • 9:00-10:00am: Full-Body Warm Up  (Settle-in, Yoga, Cardio and Vocalization) 

  • 10:00-10:15am: Snack/Water Break

  • 10:15-11:00am: Vocal Rehearsal: Sectionals 

  • 11:00am-12:00pm: Full Ensemble

AFTERNOON

  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch Outside (weather permitting)  

  • 1:00-2:00pm: Choreography  

  • 2:00-2:15pm: Snack/Water Break 

  • 2:15-2:50pm: Choreography Review 

  • 2:50-3:00pm: Pack/Clean Up

Camp Schedule

 Camp Logistics & FAQ

  • This camp is perfect for young performers aged 10-14 or rising 5th to 9th graders.

  • Camp is from 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday

  • The camp is held at LYRIQ Music School, 1909 W Byron location and at 3759 N Ravenswood, Suite 125.

  • To ensure the best experience for the performers camp is capped at 16 campers per week

  • Registration closes one week before camp starts to allow for script parts to be assigned.

  • Every camper will receive a pre-camp questionnaire. This helps our camp leaders tailor the program to best suit the participants’ interests and abilities.

  • Plan to attend a performance on the last day of camp, Friday at 2:30pm

  • Campers can arrive starting at 8:45am. With permission, campers can sign themselves out and walk home by themselves.

  • We will be outdoors at lunchtime (weather permitting), so feel free to apply sunscreen before camp.

  • Pack a water bottle, peanut-free snack, and lunch.

  • Aftercare available until 5pm. $25/day. Each additional child $20/day

  • email admin@lyriqmusic.com or call/text (773) 270-8284

Meet the Team

Learn to perform with the best!


  • Camp Co-Director

    Born and raised in the Detroit area, Lauren (she/her) is a performer-composer of electroacoustic vocal music and indie/pop music. She has studied and performed in a wide variety of genres throughout her career— classical, jazz, musical theatre, and commercial pop/indie/neo-soul. She has a degree in Voice Performance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where she studied classical voice with Dr. Kerry Deal and Dr. Michael Strauss. Lauren also studied classical flute and piano competitively under Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician, Sharon Sparrow from age 6 and continues her studies today. As a contemporary classical vocalist, she has performed a range of works from John Harbison’s Mirabai Songs, and Three Poems of Fiona MacLeod to Respighi’s Dietà Silvane and other popular arias for Lyric Coloratura soprano. She has also sung with the choir at St. James Cathedral in downtown Chicago.

    As a songwriter and pop performer, she has performed at various venues such as the Zebulon, and NAVEL in Los Angeles, and has recently played with her indie-rock band at Golden Dagger and Cafe Mustache in Chicago. Songwriting and improvisation have become more prevalent in her career in the past few years. She has been featured with Alpha Pup Records and has produced music for feature films in collaboration with Boston Moving Arts Company. With an extensive background and love for directing and theater, she has worked with Nathan Troupe and Doug Lockwood at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and directed musicals at Grosse Pointe South high school in Michigan. In her role as an assistant director, she taught music to actors ranging from 14-35 with all different levels of experience. She loves working with people to help them achieve their musical goals, and she loves seeing her students’ confidence grow and guiding them into trusting their own abilities!

    Lauren believes that teaching voice is about freedom. Finding the balance between curiosity and structure is crucial to maintaining the joy of playing music. Everyone has a voice that is unique to them and honing that in a healthy way, in a judgment-free zone can lead to many amazing discoveries!


  • Camp Co-Director

    Kyles’ (he/him) love for Opera started in Chicago, Il where he was raised. He made his opera debut in “La Boheme” as Colline and since then has gone on to perform both new works and classical repertoire in Japan, Italy, London, South America, Germany, Scotland and more! He made his Carnegie Hall solo debut in 2019 which was the same year he made his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut in their world premiere of, “Earth to Kenzie”.

    Aside from operatic performances, Kyles performs a plethora of concert work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He recently had his Pacific Northwest Debut by way of Portland Opera where he was a Resident Artist and performed the role of Morales in their production of “Carmen”. He is a two-time Reva and David Logan Foundation grant recipient and fellow, as well as the 2022 Illinois Arts Council Grant recipient.

    Kyles truly believes every artist has a unique story and journey that can resonate across the globe and is humbled that his artistic journey has been highlighted by Good Morning America, BBC News, CNN, NPR amongst other major media outlets. With the desire to invest more into his vocal development, in 2020 he accepted the Chicago Opera Theater/ Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University’s Professional Diploma and Young Artist position and completed that program in May 2022. His 2023 season starts with him covering the role of Leeroy in the world premiere of The Factotum, a solo recital with Chamber music at Bethany featuring “Two Black Churches” by composer Shawn Okephebolo and a production of “Chicago Currents” with Chicago Fringe Opera.

    kkyles.com

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