Housing for Ballet Chicago's 2012 Summer Program will take place in the beautiful University Center. Just five blocks from our studios, the University Center is located in Chicago's downtown loop at 525 South State Street.
  
All suites and apartments are fully furnished with basic satellite television service, basic phone service and high-speed Internet access. Students share a suite with two other people. Each suite consists of two rooms and one bathroom to share. Other amenities include:
| - 30,000 square foot dining facility |
| - 20,000 square foot beautifully landscaped outdoor terrace |
| - 31,000 square feet of street-level retail services |
| - 24/7 on-site management, maintenance and security staff |
| - Fitness center |
| - Music practice rooms |
| - Lounges |
| - Laundry facilities |
| - Excellent location |
Housing Cost at University Center:
Summer Program Housing Cost (housing only)- $2300
Advanced Intensive Housing Cost (housing only)- $905
Price includes housing, 17 meals per week, and $20 flexible meal dollars per week. The prices listed above are for housing only and do not include tuition or activity fees.
* Please note: Students over the age of 18 may choose to look into accomodations at the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel located on 24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605. Students will not be chaperoned at the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Hostel and Ballet Chicago will not be responsible for the students if they decide to room at these facilities during the summer. This option is only for students over the age of 18 who are capable of living on their own without adult supervision.
Phone 312-360-0300
CHAPERONE SYSTEM
In order to more effectively supervise our students, the School of Ballet Chicago has developed the following system to monitor students’ travels and activities. ALL students, regardless of chaperone level, must be escorted by a chaperone within the University Center to different areas of the building. Ballet Chicago has implemented the following system for travel outside of the University Center, including outings and field trips. There are no exceptions, regardless of distance or location.
Ballet Chicago will issue an identification card to each student. This card will be used to identify any health issues that an adult may need to know in the case of an emergency. The card will also identify the student's chaperone level. The Ballet Chicago identification card and a photo ID must be kept on all students at all times.
Please read and discuss the options listed below with your child. It is imperative that all parties understand the student-chaperone system and adhere to it.
| UNCHAPERONED: |
The student may travel to and from any areas outside the studio or dormitories on their own, without supervision. |
| BUDDY SYSTEM: |
The student may travel to and from any areas outside the studio or dormitories as long as they are with ONE other person. |
| GROUP: |
The student may travel to and from any areas outside the studio or dormitories as long as they are in a GROUP OF 4 (3 other people and themselves). |
| CHAPERONED: |
The student MAY NOT travel to and from any areas outside the studio or dormitories unless they are with a Chaperone, Resident Advisor or Designated Adult (i.e. parent or relative). |
*A $20.00 fee will be charged to the student if the chaperone level is changed in the middle of the session. Please decide carefully when choosing the appropriate level for your child. Students will also be charged a $20 fee for replacing a lost card.
**Please note: The term “person” can refer to another student, relative, etc. It does not refer to a Chaperone, Resident Advisor or Ballet Chicago Staff member. |
