August 17 - 21, 2026
Monday - Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Free before-care 8:30am-9:00am
Free after-care 3:30-5:00pm
at Chicago Children's Theatre, 100 S Racine Ave
For rising grades 1-3

There’s something strange going on at Chicago Children’s Theatre…who will save the day? Those meddling kids, of course! In collaboration with professional theatre artists, you'll create clues, crack codes, and solve the case as you develop your very own short mystery story complete with original characters and set design. On the last day of camp, you will perform your thrilling tale for family and friends in CCT's Pritzker Family Studio Theatre.