Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts

The original goal of the Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts, which was created by sisters Sulie & Pearl Harand, was to create a place where boys and girls could laugh and play. This theater summer camp curriculum focuses on musical theater, particularly on community and equal opportunity.

The camp's founders were well known in Chicago's rings of theater, and their camp still runs midway between Chicago, IL, and Milwaukee, WI. The camp is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, and in addition to performing facilities, the campus also hosts a swimming pool, sports courts for volleyball and basketball, a food court, dorms, and more.

Campers ages 7-18 can choose from an early summer one-week session, mid-summer three-week sessions, or enroll for multiple three-week sessions to cover the season. They tend to last anywhere from 1, 3, and 6 weeks. However, the arts camps are divided by age, with the earlier session reserved for first-year campers under 12 years old.

Harand focuses on the belief that everyone can perform and welcomes both new and experienced campers. It's non-competitive, so there are no requirements for auditions. Each session ends with a stunning performance at the camp's theater, where parents can come and watch.