FAQ - for campers already enrolled
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An information packet will be mailed in June. Please read the information packet carefully as it details camp schedule, items to bring, drop-off and pick-up locations, etc. If AFTER reviewing the packet you have additional questions, please contact the camp director at nlosurdo@auditoriumtheatre.org or 312.922.2110 ext 353.
PLEASE JOIN US for one of the Pre-Camp Caregiver Information Meetings!
Meet staff members, receive additional information, ask your questions, see the spaces, etc. Free child care will be provided. RSVP required for child care at 312.922.2110 ext. 353. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendance at one of the two sessions is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
• Monday, June 29 (6:30-7:30 pm) at Roosevelt University
• Tuesday, June 30 (12:30-1:30 pm) at Roosevelt University
What should my child wear to camp?
We suggest that your child wear very comfortable clothing, with sneakers. Your child should not wear clothing that he or she cannot get dirty. Please avoid having your child wear sandals/flip-flops, slippery or loose fitting shoes. We will be doing a lot of movement and we want your child to be prepared for all activities.
What should my child bring to camp?
Anything your child brings to camp is your responsibility. The camp cannot be held accountable for lost toys, clothing, snacks, etc. It is very important that your child’s name be written on anything and everything they bring to camp. Campers do not need money during camp. If your child does bring money, please make sure it is a small amount. Please keep all cell phones/electronic devices at home.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors we are delighted to continue providing a daily lunch free of charge for all campers. We will also provide the campers with a snack and bottled water throughout the day.
Where/When is pick-up and drop-off?
Morning Drop off will take place between 8:45-9:00am daily. Drop off will take place at the Wabash entrance of Roosevelt University at 431 South Wabash Avenue. Unless you give written permission for your child to arrive and depart to and from camp unescorted, an adult must escort children to the Wabash entrance of Roosevelt University at 431 South Wabash Avenue. We will have someone stationed at this entrance to welcome you. Please sign the child in at the registration table in the lobby daily. If you arrive late, you must escort your child to Congress Lounge on Roosevelt University’s second floor.
Afternoon Pickup: Campers must be picked up daily at 4:00pm (unless you have signed up for extended care). Please pick up your child in the Congress Lounge on Roosevelt University’s second floor inside the Auditorium Building at 431 S. Wabash/430 S. Michigan Ave. There will be a $10 late fee charge for every 30 minute block of time after camp dismissal. Children will only be released to approved persons listed on the Emergency Information Form. Anyone picking up a child must present a picture ID.
How do I sign in/out my camper?
Parents/Guardians must sign their child in to camp when arriving and out when departing from camp. If you have an older camper, permission can be granted by the parent or guardian for the camper to sign him or herself out of the camp, or to arrive and depart to and from camp unescorted.
Can my child arrive/leave unescorted?
Unescorted arrival and departure is not recommended for students ages 11 and under. Campers may arrive and depart from camp unescorted at start and dismissal times after a permission form is completed and signed by the child’s parent/legal guardian. Please note that all children approved for unescorted dismissal will sign themselves out daily and will be released daily from camp without an escort. Pick-up must be arranged by guardian independently.
Where should I park?
We will send each HTHTA family a parking pass for 20 minutes of free parking at Loop Auto Parks at 524 S. Wabash (southwest corner of Congress and Wabash). This pass will be sent to you in your information packet that you will receive in June. Please note that this free parking is for a maximum of 20 minutes per park and will be for pick-up and drop-off only. There is also some meter street parking in the area.
Do you have any sessions for families/caregivers?
We do! We will have two optional Family Support Groups per session available to you at no additional charge. They are designed to give family members an opportunity to share challenges and feelings about your own grief, and/or coping with a child’s grief. These sessions will be held on each Friday of HTHTA and will take place prior to the performances on each day. Specifics will be sent in your information packet in June. Free child care will be provided for non-camp children during family support group sessions. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
When is the talent show?
The talent shows take place in the afternoon of the first Friday of each session. Parents, caregivers and siblings are invited to attend. Session One’s talent show will be in the afternoon on Friday, July 10th. Session Two’s talent show will be Friday, July 24th. The talent show is casual. It is a chance for the campers to show off a talent that they have with their fellow campers and guests.
When/where is the final show?
The final show is not to be missed! At the final show the campers will share with the audience some of what they have learned and experienced during HTHTA. It is an amazing, powerful and joyful performance. We encourage you to attend and support your camper! Family, friends, neighbors, and sponsors are all invited to attend. The more the merrier! The final show will take place in the afternoon on the last day of camp for each session.
If I can only attend one event: the talent show or the final show, which should I attend?
Definitely the final show! There’s nothing quite like it! The campers will sing some of the songs they learned, perform scenes, share some of their writings, and perform some of their dances that they have worked on during HTHTA camp. It is a day of celebration. There will be a small brownie and lemonade reception to follow.
