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Spend your vacation in the world of THEATRE!
During winter, spring Breaks, and summer break come and learn all things creative drama and process inspired Theatre play! Popular camps that are offered during our winter, spring, and summer breaks are Hogwarts Academy, Broadway Belters...and so much more!
During the summer, Theatre Academy is a two-week daytime program for your child to learn all things theatre in a hands-on way. Learn skills that you can take back to your school’s theatre program, all while guided by professional theatre educators. Learn how to properly audition, various dance techniques and styles, the fundamentals of creating dynamic characters, plus so more! Camps will culminate in a showcase for family and friends
Registration for all JCPRD Summer Camps opens up January 30th, 2023!
NEW! In a Galaxy Far Far Away!
(Ages 8-12)
May 30th - June 2nd 9am-4pm Love all things Star Wars and Science Fiction? In this camp you will have the opportunity to bring your favorite stories and characters to life. Create your own rebel base. Learn the basics of stage combat with a light saber battle... and so much more! Register HERE! SOLD OUT
June 26th -June 30th 9am-4pm at Ernie Miller Nature Center...featuring their brand-new planetarium. Register HERE! SOLD OUT
Hogwarts Academy
(Ages 8-12)
Session 1 May 30th - June 2nd 9am-4pm Ever want to play quidditch? Ever want to find out which house you would be sorted in? Want to experiment with potions and concoctions? Your kid can do it all in this camp filled with Harry Potter fun! Register HERE SOLD OUT
Session 2 June 26th-June 30th 9am-4pm Ever want to play quidditch? Ever want to find out which house you would be sorted in? Want to experiment with potions and concoctions? Your kid can do it all in this camp filled with Harry Potter fun! Register HERE SOLD OUT
Theatre Academy Aladdin KIDS
(Ages 8-12)
Mon-Fri June 5th- June 16th 9am-4pm Aladdin vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine. Iago, Jafa, and the Genie, and more are here in Disney's Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and the power for love. Camp will culminate in a sharing for family and friends on 6/16. Register HERE SOLD OUT
Broadway Belters
(Ages 8-12)
Tuesday-Friday June 20th-23rd 9am-4pm
Be a triple threat! Young artists will stretch their acting, vocal, and dance skills with classic Broadway tunes. Each day they will get to explore a different show, including "Matilda, "Annie, "Hamilton, and so much more! Register HERE
SOLD OUT
Dare to Dance Camp
(Ages 10-16)
Tuesday-Friday June 20th-23rd 9am-4pm Do you dare to dance? In this camp learn the fundamentals of various dance styles. From tap, to jazz, to modern, to hip hop! By the end of the camp, you will know all things dance and be ready for your next audition. Register HERE
Screenplay to Screen
(Ages 12-17)
Monday-Friday June 26th- June 30th 9am-4pm Learn all things pre-production in this fun and interactive camp. Have a Screenplay idea that you want to bring to life? Workshop your script in this camp and learn how to storyboard, a shot list, and various other elements of pre-production. Register HERE
Theatre Academy Newsies JR
(Ages 10-16)
Monday-Friday July 10th-July 21st 9am-4pm Seize the day! Protagonist Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against unfair conditions. Camp will culminate in a sharing for family and friends on July 21st. Register HERE
SOLD OUT
Theatre Academy Freak Friday JR
(Ages 12-17)
Monday- Friday July 24th-August 4th 9am-4pm *Sharing's on August 4th and 5th. Learn skills that you can take back to your school's theatre program, all while being guided by professional theatre educators. Freaky Friday tells the story of an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swapping bodies with just one day to put things right. After curve ball after curve ball the spell is eventually broken! Register HERE SOLD OUT
TYA Play Lab (Ages 10-16)
Monday-Friday July 24th-Augst 4th 9am-4pm Middle school and highschoolers have the unique opportunity to be mentored by local, professional playwrights. Middle schoolers serve as the actors and high schoolers get to help assistant direct and mentor middle school actors. Camp will culminate in a TYA Play Showcase for family and friends. Register HERE