Make Rootz your ultimate summer destination! From immersive week-long camps to flexible weekly classes, we make it easy to fill your summer with excitement. Whether your child wants to take center stage, dance the day away, or master their tumbling, we have the perfect program to keep them inspired.
Summer Camps & Classes
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| Camp/Class | Description | Location | Ages/Grades | Session | Dates | Day(s) | Time | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Around Dance Technique | This program is designed for dancers who want to take their dance training to the next level in the styles of hip hop, jazz and lyrical. Whether you are looking to prepare for a future dance company team or enhance your current endurance, style, form and technique, this class is for you. Each week, the class will concentrate on different aspects of dance, striving to improve dancer's overall technical ability. | Deerfield | Grade 3-5 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Wednesdays only | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Ballet & Hip Hop | This combination class introduces students to ballet techniques for young minds and Hip Hop concepts with a focus on musicality, flexibility, and coordination skills. We have found that this “combination” technique helps to keep our dancers excited, engaged, and focused for the entire class. | Deerfield | Grade K-2 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 11:15am-12:15pm | Sign Up Now |
| Ballet & Hip Hop | This combination class introduces students to ballet techniques for young minds and Hip Hop concepts with a focus on musicality, flexibility, and coordination skills. We have found that this “combination” technique helps to keep our dancers excited, engaged, and focused for the entire class. | Vernon Hills | Grade K-2 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 10:00am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Ballet & Tap | The tap portion provides fast footwork and rhythm through sound. Dancers will learn proper technique, terminology, and movement performed to classic and contemporary music with an emphasis on FUN! Ballet/Tap is designed to be a combination of ballet study and beginning tap sounds and movements, devoting half the time to each on a regular basis. | Deerfield | 4-6 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 4:15pm-5:15pm | Sign Up Now |
| Broadway & Me (Stages) | Each week, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Each class features a different Broadway show and incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development while offering individualized attention and encouragement! | Deerfield | 0-3 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 9:30am-10:15am | Sign Up Now |
| Broadway & Me (Stages) | Each week, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Each class features a different Broadway show and incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development while offering individualized attention and encouragement! | Deerfield | 0-3 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 10:30am-11:15am | Sign Up Now |
| Center Stage Camp (K-Pop) | This summer, we dive into the wonderful world of musical theatre with adaptations of some of our all-time favorite shows, stories or themes! Each week will feature different musical revues to allow for participation in multiple weeks for anyone interested. Every participant will perform in group numbers and have a choice of a solo of their own or a duet with a friend. The kids will also engage in beginner's scene study and acting lessons, musical theatre dancing and singing. When not rehearsing, campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, and building friendships with fellow cast-members. All campers must be present for the final performance at the end of the week on Fridays at 12:10pm. Parents are welcome to attend our performance. We look forward to seeing all of our performers light up the stage this summer! | Deerfield | Grade K-4 | Summer 2026 | June 8-12 K-Pop | M-F | 9:30am-12:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Center Stage Camp (Taylor Swift) | This summer, we dive into the wonderful world of musical theatre with adaptations of some of our all-time favorite shows, stories or themes! Each week will feature different musical revues to allow for participation in multiple weeks for anyone interested. Every participant will perform in group numbers and have a choice of a solo of their own or a duet with a friend. The kids will also engage in beginner's scene study and acting lessons, musical theatre dancing and singing. When not rehearsing, campers will enjoy arts and crafts, games, and building friendships with fellow cast-members. All campers must be present for the final performance at the end of the week on Fridays at 12:10pm. Parents are welcome to attend our performance. We look forward to seeing all of our performers light up the stage this summer! | Deerfield | Grade K-4 | Summer 2026 | June 15-19 Taylor Swift | M-F | 9:30am-12:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Cheerleading | This recreational class is designed for participants who want to learn about the sport and how to execute all elements of cheer. Cheer will focus on the basics including team building, motions, jumps, stunting and executing technique. | Deerfield | Grade K-2 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 4:15pm-5:15pm | Sign Up Now |
| Dance Party Camp | Come party with us! Dancers will learn hip hop routines, play dance games and work on a craft during this fun movement camp. No dance experience necessary as all styles are taught at a student’s level. | Deerfield | 3.5 - 6 years | Summer 2026: Post Camp Week | August 3-7 | M - F | 9:30-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Dance Party Camp | Come party with us! Dancers will learn hip hop routines, play dance games and work on a craft during this fun movement camp. No dance experience necessary as all styles are taught at a student’s level. | Deerfield | 3.5 - 6 years | Summer 2026: Pre Camp Week | June 1-5 | M - F | 9:30-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 10:30am-11:20am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 10:20am-11:10am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 10:10am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! | Vernon Hills | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Thursdays only | 9:30am-10:20am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! | Vernon Hills | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 10:10am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Disney Dance Camp | Each week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes! In addition to the traditional dance portion of class, students will do a craft and play games. We will have a 10 minute snack / water break to be certain that everyone has plenty of energy for all of the fun. This is a drop off class/camp! | Vernon Hills | 3.5 - 5.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Eras Experience | Are you ready for it? Get ready to shake it off in your own Eras tour experience in this Taylor Swift themed dance class of your child's wildest dreams! Your dancer will remember it all too well, and there will be no blank space to fill as we have so much fun and learn gorgeous dance moves! | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Wednesdays only | 1:00pm-1:50pm | Sign Up Now |
| Flower Power Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella Sewing | This is the perfect sewing camp for our trendy sewers who enjoy a pop of color! Sewers will make a skirt, hairaccessories, a tote bag in bold colors, and a peplum style vest that your sewer can embellish with patches,pockets, trim and more. Your sewer will love using the sewing machine everyday to stitch up their projects. All supplies, including fabric, sewing machines, and sewing notions are provided. | Deerfield | Grades K-6 | Summer 2026: Post Camp Week | August 3-7 | M-F | 9:30am-12:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Foundations of Tumbling Camp | Join us as we focus on basic tumbling fundamentals and body awareness. This class does not require any prior tumbling experience. | Deerfield | 3-6 years | Summer 2026: Pre Camp Week | June 1-5 | M-F | 9:30am-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Gym Jam: Crawlers | For our youngest little ones, this parent and child class is aimed towards our crawlers, ages 6-12 months. Join us for a 30 minute class, incorporating familiar songs and music, play, and exploration in our gymnasium! | Deerfield | 6 - 12 months | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 9:00am-9:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Gym Jam: Runners | Join us for a 45 minute class full of fun while simultaneously exploring basic tumbling skills, and building strength and flexibility. The suggested age for this class is 1.5-2.5, or when they are fully on the move! | Deerfield | 1.5 - 2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 10:15am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Gym Jam: Walkers | Geared to our little ones, this parent and child class is aimed for our “early walkers”, ages 12-18 months. Join us for a 30 minute jam-packed class where the child and loved one together will explore play structures, while enjoying music, tumbling, and more! | Deerfield | 12 - 18 months | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 10:00am-10:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Hip Hop & Jazz | Students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give dancers the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Dancers will learn proper classical jazz and hip hop technique and movement during this exciting combination class with an emphasis on FUN! | Deerfield | Grade 1-4 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 10:00am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| K-Pop Kids | Students learn iconic K-pop moves through a breakdown of routines, focusing on synchronization, body control, and power, all set to their favorite K-pop hits. | Deerfield | 4-6 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 11:10am-12:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| K-Pop Kids | Students learn iconic K-pop moves through a breakdown of routines, focusing on synchronization, body control, and power, all set to their favorite K-pop hits. | Deerfield | Grade K-2 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 4:15pm-5:15pm | Sign Up Now |
| K-Pop Kids Dance Camp | This dynamic camp introduces dancers to the iconic choreography, sharp moves, and dazzling style of K-Pop stars all to the soundtrack of the hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. In addition to the traditional K-Pop dance portion of class, students will do a craft and play games. We will have a 10 minute snack / water break to be certain that everyone has plenty of energy for all of the fun. This is a drop off class/camp! | Deerfield | 3.5 - 5.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Musical Theater Camp: Snow White | Our Rootz theatre and dance programs combine this summer to give you: Musical Theater Camp! We will focus on putting on a show and building musical theater skills with rehearsals, technique instruction, and games. Join us this summer for a musical adaptation of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. Our passionate camp leaders bring all of the fun of an intensive program while still being inclusive and accepting of beginners and veterans alike. Please save the date for our final performance on Friday, July 31 at 12:10pm on the Rootz stage. | Deerfield | Grade 1-8 | Summer 2026 | July 13-31 | M-F | 9:30am-12:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Ballet | Parents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 9:30am-10:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Ballet | Parents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Wednesdays only | 10:15am-10:45am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Ballet | Parents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Thursdays only | 9:30am-10:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Ballet | Parents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 9:35am-10:05am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Ballet | Parents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. | Vernon Hills | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 10:30am-11:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Dance | Join us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Thursdays only | 10:15am-10:45am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Dance | Join us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 9:45am-10:15am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Dance | Join us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement. | Deerfield | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 9:00am-9:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Parent & Child Dance | Join us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement. | Vernon Hills | 1.5-2.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 9:00am-9:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Pointe I | Students will begin to work on pointe in Pointe I and strengthen their technical abilities and ballet terminology. Focusing on proper spine alignment, turn out from the hips, strong ankle strength, proper foot-pointing technique, and balance. Students will have a ballet class structure, including combinations at the barre and in the center to increase strength and practice balance.All students must have teacher approval if they wish to go en pointe. Approval is on an individual basis when the teacher feels the student is strong enough and ready. We require dancers to have a solid foundation in intermediate level ballet technique, and currently participating in at least one additional ballet or technique class before starting pointe level one. | Deerfield | Grade 8+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 7:00pm-8:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Pre-Teen Technique | For the serious student who wants to increase their dance training, this class will boost their contemporary and jazz technique. | Deerfield | Grade 4-8 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Princess Ballet | In this unique class, students will enhance their balance & poise as well as hand/feet coordination through basic ballet skills. This magical ballet class is full of imagery, fun and musical rhythms. Join us in this princess inspired class as we use stories and props to create an experience that is engaging and fun for young dancers. | Vernon Hills | 2.5-3.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 9:00am-9:45am | Sign Up Now |
| Princess Ballet/Tot Hop Camp | Once a week we will meet for two hours where we will get to explore different activities. The students will still get the traditional Princess Ballet class, but they will also get to do a craft. We will have a 10 minute snack / water break to be certain that everyone has plenty of energy for all of the fun. We will then switch into our gym shoes and shake it in TOT HOP! This is a drop off class/camp! Dancers do not need to be potty trained. We just ask that you come back if there is a need for a diaper change. | Deerfield | 2.5 - 3.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 9:30am-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Princess Ballet/Tot Hop Camp | Once a week we will meet for two hours where we will get to explore different activities. The students will still get the traditional Princess Ballet class, but they will also get to do a craft. We will have a 10 minute snack / water break to be certain that everyone has plenty of energy for all of the fun. We will then switch into our gym shoes and shake it in TOT HOP! This is a drop off class/camp! Dancers do not need to be potty trained. We just ask that you come back if there is a need for a diaper change. | Deerfield | 2.5 - 3.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 9:30am-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Princess Ballet/Tot Hop Camp | Once a week we will meet for two hours where we will get to explore different activities. The students will still get the traditional Princess Ballet class, but they will also get to do a craft. We will have a 10 minute snack / water break to be certain that everyone has plenty of energy for all of the fun. We will then switch into our gym shoes and shake it in TOT HOP! This is a drop off class/camp! Dancers do not need to be potty trained. We just ask that you come back if there is a need for a diaper change. | Deerfield | 2.5 - 3.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Fridays only | 9:30am-11:30am | Sign Up Now |
| Pulse Fitness: Mini Ninja Warriors | A high energy fitness based class designed to challenge and empower our youngest warriors, our mini ninja warriors enjoy obstacle courses, relay races, noodle wars, fitness challenges and more. We teach kids foundational movement patterns including squats, planks and push ups while also challenging our warriors with fitness abilities such as speed, power and balance. | Deerfield | 3.5- 6 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 9:00am-10:00am | Sign Up Now |
| Strength & Flexibility | A focused conditioning class for dancers of all levels. Build functional strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, and endurance to support technique, prevent injury, and enhance overall performance. Perfect for complementing your dance training and moving with confidence and control. | Deerfield | Grade 6+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Wednesdays only | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Sun, Sand & Stitchers Camp with Ciao Bella Sewing | This is the perfect camp to kick off summer break! During this camp, your creative sewer will love using thesewing machine everyday to stitch up a variety of sun, sand & summer themed sewing projects. We will makea summer bag, shorts, a tank top, stitch on patches to a pre-made beach towel and stitch up a cosmetic casefor your summer accessories! All supplies, including fabric, sewing machines, and sewing notions are provided. | Deerfield | Grades K-6 | Summer 2026 | June 8-12 | M-F | 9:30am-12:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Teen Technique | This class focuses on building strong technical foundations through proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and control. Dancers will work on clean execution, balance, and musicality to support growth across all dance styles and improve overall performance quality and skillsets. | Deerfield | Grade 8+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tot Hop | Dancers will learn fun pre-hip hop moves and combinations, performed to their favorite music. | Vernon Hills | 2.5 - 3.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 10:00am-10:45am | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling | Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills. | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Wednesdays only | 2:00pm-2:50pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling | Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills. | Deerfield | 3.5-5.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 4:10pm-5:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling | Students will work on emerging gymnastics skills in an energetic and creative environment. This class is a wonderful place to build strength and flexibility while having fun and learning cool new acrobatic skills. | Deerfield | 3.5-5.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 11:10am-12:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling I (Beginner) | In this class participants will become familiar with the basic skills of floor, such as bridges, back bends,head/handstands, cartwheels/roundoffs, front/back rolls and more. This is a great introductory class of tumbling! | Deerfield | Grade K-2 | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling II (Intermediate) | To qualify for this level, your child must be able to execute a clean cartwheel, roundoff, handstand and back bend (going down to bridge from standing position) unassisted. In this class, participants will be introduced to more advanced skills such as front/back walkovers and front/back handsprings. | Deerfield | Grade 1+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 5:00pm-6:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling III (Advanced Intermediate) | To qualify for this class, your child must be able to execute both a front/back walk over on floor unassisted (no spot) and front/back handspring with minimal assistance. In this class, participants will be introduced to more advanced skills such as mastering front/back handsprings and running tumbling. | Deerfield | Grade 2+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Tuesdays only | 5:15pm-6:15pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tumbling IV (Advanced) | To qualify for this class, your child must be able to execute a standing back handspring unassisted, front handspring unassisted and a roundoff back handspring unassisted. In this class, participants will learn more advanced skills such as front/back tucks and cross floor sequence tumbling. | Deerfield | Grade 3+ | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 6:00-7:00pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tutus & Tennis Shoes | Young dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop. | Deerfield | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Saturdays only | 9:00am-9:50am | Sign Up Now |
| Tutus & Tennis Shoes | Young dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop. | Vernon Hills | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Mondays only | 3:15pm-4:05pm | Sign Up Now |
| Tutus & Tennis Shoes | Young dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop. | Vernon Hills | 3-4.5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Sundays only | 9:00am-9:50am | Sign Up Now |
| Tutus & Tennis Shoes | Young dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop. | Vernon Hills | 3-5 years | Summer 2026 | June 8 - July 31 | Fridays only | 9:30-10:20am | Sign Up Now |