Summer Schedule | LoMastro Performing Arts Academy | Lake Forest, IL
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Explore the perfect summer programs for you!

Click the age group below to learn more about exciting camps, classes, and intensives designed for each age/grade as of Sept 1, 2026.

Grown-up & Me

Discover the perfect summer programs for your little one! Click below to explore engaging classes and camps designed for ages 16-35 months with a caregiver.

2026 Summer Programs

Gear up for an epic summer at LoMastro! We're excited to announce our dazzling summer programs, packed with the adventures and memories you've been dreaming of.

Registration opens Feb 8 at 9AM! Take advantage of Early Bird rates until March 15.

Download the Summer-At-Glance for dates and easy planning!

  • The grade listed for each camp refers to the grade the student will be entering for the 2026-27 school year.

  • Students 3+ must meet the minimum age as of Sep 1, 2026.  

  • Enrichment Club Camp must meet min age as of first day of camp.

Summer Classes
6-Week Summer Session

June 15-July 24, 2026

Keep growing all summer long with our 6-Week Summer Session! Whether you're looking to try a new style, build technique, or stay active, our summer schedule offers something for all ages and levels. 

Classes include ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, pom, contemporary, acro "gymnastics", and more!

Performance Opportunities

Families will love watching their dancers shine on stage in our Summer Showcase! Participation is optional for dancers ages 4+. Costumes will be created by adding accessories to the required dress code. Costume fees will be automatically charged on June 20. To opt out, notify the academy in writing before June 20 to avoid charges.

Don’t miss out on a summer filled with dancing, creativity, and performance! Join us and make this summer unforgettable!

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Dance + Acro Drop-Ins

June 15-July 23, 2026

Flexible Schedule • Pay Per Day • No Weekly Commitment

​Choose the days that work best for your summer schedule!

Open to ages 6 to Adult. 

 

Dance Company Members Collect Stars – Get a star on your Summer Star Circle Card for each class attended. 45-60 min classes count for 1 Star. 2-hr Dance + Acro Drop-Ins count for 2 Stars.

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My First Camp

Ages 16–35 months + caregiver

Tuesdays June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21

9:15-10:15 AM

Pick-your-dates summer fun for our littlest campers and their grown-ups!

Tuition:

$28 per day

Each day is filled with joyful connection as children and their adults explore creative movement, beginner tumbling, art, and play - all designed to nurture early growth and development.

We gently introduce new and stimulating activities that support your child’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Together, you’ll enjoy:

  • 🎶 Circle time songs and dances that build rhythm, coordination, and focus

  • 🤸 Gross motor play to strengthen growing bodies

  • 💬 Budding social-emotional skills through shared experiences

  • 🎨 Hands-on art projects for sensory and fine motor exploration

 

Watch your little one grow stronger, more coordinated, and more confident each day - all while having a blast discovering their natural abilities!

Attire: Comfortable clothing and socks.

Age 2-5 Camp

Age 2-4 Enrichment Club Camp

Min Age as of 1st Day of Camp

3-Days: M-W-F, June 1-26

9:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Single Day option (inquire if interested)

 

3-Day M-W-F Tuition: 

$145 Early Bird

$153 after Mar 15

Enrichment Club Camp at LoMastro is a fun, play-based fine arts program for ages 2–4. Held on Mon-Wed-Fri, it blends Active Play, Yoga, Dance, Music, Art, and Drama to support creativity, confidence, and social development.

 

It's the perfect way for little ones to learn, grow, and have fun this summer!

Attire: Comfortable clothing and socks.

What to bring:  Campers must bring their own “nut free” snack, a bag with a change of clothes, and a water bottle.

Age 3-6 Camp

Age 3-6 Dance & Tumble Camps

3-Days: M-W-F or 2-Days Tu-Th, view dates

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Single Day option (inquire if interested)

Our themed camps for ages 3–6 are full of movement, creativity, and fun! Each week sparks imagination with dance, tumbling, music, games, and crafts that bring the theme to life.

 

Campers explore ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and basic tumbling in a playful, nurturing environment. Perfect for staying active, making friends, and building confidence.

🌟 Weekly themes below.  Choose 2-Day or 3-Day or sign up for both and come all week!  Join the fun and let your little one shine this summer!

Attire:  Comfortable clothing, ballet/jazz shoes or clean sneakers.

What to bring:  Campers must bring their own “nut free” lunch and a water bottle.

3-Day M-W-F Tuition: 

$187 Early Bird

$208 after Mar 15

2-Day Tu-Th Tuition: 

$125 Early Bird

$137 after Mar 15

June 8–12

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Island Adventure: Lilo & Stitch 🌺

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

June 15–19

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

K-Pop Magik 💕

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

June 22–26

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Princess Party

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

June 29–July 3

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Party at the Doll House

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

July 6–10

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

The Fairy Garden

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

July 13–17

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Mermagical Adventure 🧜

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

July 20–24

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Royal Ball 👑

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

August 3–7

M-W-F   or   Tu-Th

Mini Spirit Squad

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

August 10–14

M-W-F 

Broadway Kids 🎭

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

August 17–21

M-W-F 

Dancing with My Dollie: Passport to Paris 🇫🇷

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Camp 1st-5th Grade

1st-5th Grade Camps

Entering 1st-5th Grade for 2025-26

5-Days: M-F, view dates

1/2 Day: 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:15 AM - 2:45 PM

 

Get ready for a summer of movement, creativity, and fun at LoMastro’s Camps for 1st–5th graders!

Each week features a unique theme that sets the tone for exciting classes, activities, and performance elements.

  • General theme weeks include a mix of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Tap, with crafts and games that bring each theme to life.

  • Full-day campers enjoy even more variety with added Acro and Musical Theatre.

  • Specialty theme camps—like CheerTime, Game Day, or Madagascar LIVE—focus more deeply on the theme itself and may feature a custom mix of styles and skills specific to that week. Shine On Stage dancers perform in the Summer Showcase at Gorton Center on July 25.

Whether they’re flipping with Descendants, dancing like a Swiftie, or learning cheers and chants, your child will build confidence, creativity, and friendships that last all summer long!

Special Opportunity for 5th Graders: As LATs in Training, 5th-grade campers will learn valuable leadership skills and gain confidence while having a blast alongside their peers.

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Attire: Comfortable clothing and dance shoes (Ballet, Jazz, Tap) and clean sneakers.

What to bring:  Campers must bring their own “nut free” lunch and a water bottle.

Shine On Stage Camp

1/2 Day Tuition:

$367 Early Bird
$404 after Mar 15

Full Day Tuition:

$519 Early Bird
$577 after Mar 15

June 8–12

Beach Bash: Lilo & Stitch 🏝

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

June 15–19

K-Pop FlipFlop

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

June 22–26

#Trending

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

June 29–July 3

Musical Mash-Up 🎶

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

July 6–10

CheerTime: Cheer & Dance Camp 🌟

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

July 13–17

Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

July 20–24

Shine On Stage

(Summer Showcase on July 25)

M-Tu-W-Th-F

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Showcase Info

August 3–7

Game Day: Pom & Dance Team

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

August 10–14

Swiftie Summer Fan Club 💖

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

August 17–21

Madagascar LIVE! 🦁  (In-Studio Show on Aug 21 at 2:45 for Full Day)

M-Tu-W-Th-F

1/2 Day: 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Full Day: 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Camp 6th Grade Plus

Pom & Dance Team Intensives

Entering 5th-8th Grade for 2026-27

Sign up for one or both weeks!

4-Days: June 22-25 and Aug 17-20

9:15-12:15 PM

Get ready to train like a dance team star in this high-energy, 4-day intensive designed for girls entering 5th–8th grade! Dancers will build strong fundamentals in Pom, Jazz, and Acro, with a focus on technique, performance, and confidence, all in a fun, supportive environment.

Grouped by age/ability, dancers will:

  • Master sharp Pom motions

  • Improve jumps, turns & acro skills

  • Learn dynamic choreography

  • Build strength & confidence at technique stations and drill-downs

 

This is a perfect sneak peek into high school dance team training, with plenty of friendship and fun along the way! Choose one or both weeks for double the progress and excitement!

Attire: Leotard/t-shirt, shorts or leggings, jazz shoes or half-soles.

What to bring:  A water bottle. Dancers must bring their own “nut free” snack.

Tuition:

$250 Early Bird
$277 after Mar 15

June 22–25

Pom & Dance Team Intensive

M-Tu-W-Th

9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

August 17–20

Pom & Dance Team Intensive

M-Tu-W-Th

9:15 AM - 12:15 PM

LAT Leadership Program

LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (LAT) Leadership Program

Open to dancers Ages 11-19 as of Sep 1, 2026

The LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (LAT) Leadership Program offers our students the chance to develop additional dance and life skills while assisting our faculty in teaching our younger students. Students enrolling in the program will assist their designated full-time faculty member in an assigned class/camp. The apprentice teacher will be given a certain amount of responsibility and will become a fundamental part of the class/camp for both the students and teachers.  Participants will gain experience in teaching, mentoring, and collaboration, preparing them for future roles as leaders both in and out of the studio. 

 

Program Levels

Junior LAT:

  • Eligibility: Ages 11-15 (Entering 6th-9th grade). Currently enrolled in at least 1 class per week at LoMastro.

  • Commitment: Minimum of 2 weeks of summer camp participation (need not be consecutive).

  • $90 Enrollment Fee: Includes 2 LAT shirts (serving as the LAT uniform).

  • Focus: Learn the fundamentals of leadership and teaching by assisting LoMastro faculty in younger students' classes or camps.

Senior LAT:

  • Eligibility: Ages 15-19 (Entering 10th grade-college freshman). . Must submit application and be hired. 

  • Commitment: Minimum of 2 weeks of summer camp and/or participation in the Next Gen Choreo Project (need not be consecutive).

  • Compensation: paid position. 

  • Focus: Advanced leadership and creative development. Senior LATs may:

    • Assist faculty in teaching students. 

    • Participate in the Next Gen Choreo Project, where they choreograph dances for middle schoolers to perform in the Summer Showcase (July 25).

Next Gen Choreo Project Details (Senior LAT Only)

The Next Gen Choreo Project is an exclusive opportunity for Senior LAT participants to explore their creativity as choreographers.

  • Role: Set an original 2-3 minute dance on 6th-9th grade dancers, working collaboratively to prepare for the Summer Showcase (July 25). Gain mentorship and feedback from LoMastro faculty throughout the process.

  • Schedule:

    • Project A: M & W July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22   3:00-4:00 PM

    • Project B: Tu & Th July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23  3:00-4:00 PM

  • NHSDA Points: Can be logged for prep/planning/showcase but not for rehearsal time which is paid.

How to Apply

Special Opportunity for 5th Graders

  • LATs in Training, 5th-grade dancers who enroll in Camp, will act as LAT's In Training. During which they will learn valuable leadership skills and gain confidence while having a blast alongside their peers.

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Student Choreo Project

Student Choreography Workshop

Entering 5th-8th Grade for 2026-27

June 17-July 22

Tuesdays

4:00-5:15 PM

Students explore the process of choreographing by working with faculty and classmates to create a solo work or self selected duet/trio. Dancers will learn different components and techniques that go into creating a piece. Class time will be spent reviewing, revising, and discussing concepts as they complete their solos/duet/trios for the culminating Choreographers Showcase where they have a chance to perform their new piece.

 

The Summer Dance Showcase will be on Saturday, July 25 on stage at John & Nancy Hughes Theatre at Gorton.

Those who want to choreograph a duet/trio should self select their duet/trio partner(s) and enroll together.

 

Dancers should have their music selected prior to the first day. Dancers are encouraged to reserve studio space to practice. Practice is key!

 

Get Tickets to the Summer Showcase.

Attire: Bring all dance shoes: ballet, jazz, and clean sneakers.  Girls - Solid leotard and tights.  Shorts or leggings may be worn.  Boys- fitted white/grey/black t-shirt and black shorts. 

 

What to bring: a water bottle 

Tuition:

$187 Early Bird
$208 after Mar 15

Next Gen Choreo

Next Gen Choreography Project

Entering 6th-9th Grade for 2026-27

Take your dancing to the next level in the Next Gen Choreography Project as part of a unique and collaborative experience. You will work closely with talented high school choreographers, learning their original choreography while contributing your own creativity to the process. This program offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to grow as a dancer, connect with peers and mentors, and perform in the Summer Showcase on July 25. Together, you’ll help bring an exciting new dance piece to life in a fun and supportive environment!

Program Highlights:

  • Learn: Work with high school mentors to bring their original choreography to life.

  • Collaborate: Be part of a team creating something unique and innovative. 

  • Perform: Take the stage in the Summer Showcase, shining alongside your peers and mentors.

Project A: M & W July 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22   3:00-4:00 PM

Project B: Tu & Th July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23  3:00-4:00 PM

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this creative journey! Spaces are limited, so register early.

Get Tickets to the Summer Showcase.

Attire: Bring all dance shoes: ballet, jazz, and clean sneakers.  Girls - Solid leotard and tights.  Shorts or leggings may be worn.  Boys- fitted white/grey/black t-shirt and black shorts. 

What to bring: a water bottle 

Tuition:

$149 Early Bird
$166 after Mar 15

Dance Intensive

2026 Dance Intensive

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Open to dancers ages 8-18 

Ages 8+, entering Levels 3–4

→ 2-Week Intensive: July 13–25

Ages 9+, entering Levels 4+

→ 3-Week Intensive: July 6–25

Dancers entering Level 4 may choose the 2wk or 3wk option.

 

Summer is a great time to focus on improving dance technique, and have FUN doing what you love, Dancing!  It is our goal to help dancers reach their fullest potential in a challenging and energizing environment! Teachers will be both guest artists and current faculty.  All dancers will participate in a professional photo shoot on July 24 and receive 2-3 digital downloads. The program will culminate with a performance for family and friends on Saturday, July 25 between 10AM - 4PM at John & Nancy Hughes Theatre at Gorton. 

Note:

  • Enrollment is required for 2026-27 Dance Company members who wish to do a solo, duet, or trio.

  • Enrollment in all 3 weeks is required for 2026-27 Jazz Division Company members who wish to be in Production. Production choreography will be taught from 1:00-4:00 PM on July 10, 17, 24. 

*If you're not a regular student at LoMastro contact us for placement.  

Attire: Bring all dance shoes: ballet, jazz, tap, and clean sneakers.  Girls - Any color leotard and tights.  Shorts or leggings may be worn for non-ballet classes.  Boys- fitted white/grey/black t-shirt and black shorts. 

  • Note: all dancers must wear a black leotard and black leggings on stage for the Summer Dance Showcase. 

What to bring: Dancers must bring their own “nut free” lunch (snack on Fridays), a small bag with dance shoes, and a water bottle.

Growth Challenge

Summer Star Circle Growth Challenge

Exclusive to 2026-27 Dance Company Members

 

Take on the Challenge → Earn Your Summer Star Circle Status → Celebrate Your Success!

 

How It Works:

  • Attend Classes (Tues & Thurs after 3 PM, June 15 – July 23)

  • Collect Stars – Get a star on your Summer Star Circle Card for each class attended. 2-hr Dance + Acro Drop-Ins count for 2 Stars.

  • Earn Rewards when you reach 10 Stars!

Rewards for Earning Your Summer Star Circle Status:

$100 Boutique Gift Card

✅ Exclusive Summer Star Circle T-Shirt

Invitation to the Summer Star Circle Ice Cream Social during Welcome Week (Sept 8-12)

Your Name on the Summer Star Circle Wall of Fame in our studio lobby

 

Why Join?

🌟 Stay Strong: Keep your technique sharp

🌟 Push Yourself: Build strength and confidence for the new season

🌟 Have Fun: Dance with friends and celebrate your success!

 

Challenge Accepted?

Register now then pick up your Summer Star Circle Card and start collecting stars starting June 15!

Register Now

 

Train Hard. Shine Bright. Earn Rewards.

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