Top Summer Music Camps for Chicagoland Kids

Sign your kids up for a summer camp that is great for little musicians.

Is your child creative and love anything music related? Then, check out these summer camps in Chicagoland that they can learn new music instruments and genres.

These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the camps are subject to change.

Need help with your summer camp search? Join us for our Virtual Camp Fair Month — featuring the best camps in Chicagoland and beyond.

Rock 101 Camp at School Rock Glen Ellyn

June 19-23, July 10-14, 24-28, Aug. 7-11, 2023

This camp is for ages 7-12. They’ll explore their musical instruments through games and activities. Students will put on a concert for their family on the last day.

Rookies 3-Day Camp at School of Rock Glen Ellyn

June 19-21, July 10-12, 24-26, Aug. 7-9, 2023

This camp is for ages 5-7. They’ll learn about different rock instruments and begin their introduction to music theory and appreciation. Students will put on a performance on the last day.

Creative Musicians for Social Change at The Chicago Academy of the Arts

June 20-23, 26-30, 2023 

This summer program will help students create, record and perform three original songs. Each day focuses on songwriting, composition, repertoire and instrumental and vocal techniques.

Metal Camp at School of Rock Glen Ellyn

June 26-30, 2023 

This camp is for metal heads ages 7-18, who have had some previous instruction. Students will put on a performance on the last day.

Pop Legends Camp at School of Rock Glen Ellyn

July 17-21, 2023

Students at this camp will study and perform songs by Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkston, Taylor Swift and more. This is a great camp for ages 7-18. Prior experience is preferred. Students will put on a performance on the last day.

The Music of “Stranger Things” at Rock Glen Ellyn

July 31-Aug. 4, 2023

Campers will dive into music from the Netflix series, “Stranger Things,” which features hits from the 80s. Students will put on a performance on the last day.

Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Chicago Parent's Audience Development Coordinator. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families in print and online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring new places with her son.

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