NIU Community School of the Arts
Camps
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Jazz Camp
This camp will help you improve your performance and understanding of jazz. Designed for enthusiastic musicians of any skill level, the camp is full of performing, learning and listening. You'll benefit from: Classes on jazz improvisation and jazz theory Instrument master classes Jam sessions, private lessons, and group classes Discussions on jazz styles and the music business You'll stay in Gilbert Hall during camp. Your experience will end with a concert open to your friends and family. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt!
Ages: 14-18
Cost: Contact for pricing
Dates: TBD
City: DeKalb
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Percussion Camp
Explore the world of snare drum, drum set, gamelan, timpani and keyboard percussion, rehearse in samba bands, concert percussion ensembles, steel bands, enjoy faculty recitals and perform in the Percussion showcase concert! As a camper you'll stay in Gilbert Hall during the week. We'll send you a packet of camp information in early June.
Ages: 12-18
Cost: Contact for pricing
Dates: TBD
City: DeKalb
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Theatre Arts Camp
Join us at Theatre Arts Camp for a week packed with exciting theatre activities! Each day, you'll rehearse for a production and perform it for your family and friends at the end of the week. Our 2026 camp theme is: “Our Summer at Olympus: Where Myths Come to Life on Stage” Come play amongst the gods and unleash the power of ancient Greece with fables and folklore from Zeus to Hades! Other activities you'll enjoy include: Daily workshops Acting classes Theatre games Improvisation exercises You'll stay in Neptune Hall during camp. All campers will receive a t-shirt! We'll email you a packet of camp information in early June.
Ages: 12-18
Cost: Contact for pricing
Dates: TBD
City: DeKalb
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Visual Arts Camp
If you're excited about art, we invite you to challenge yourself in a variety of art media at our Visual Arts Camp. You'll experiment with new materials and techniques while producing portfolio-quality work. You'll also experience: Group art and recreation activities. Performance art presentations. Presentations by nationally known artists, art historians and studio artists. You'll stay in Gilbert Hall during camp. Your experience will end with an art show open to your friends and family. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt!
Ages: 14-18
Cost: Contact for pricing
Dates: TBD
City: DeKalb