1st-6th Grade Programs

Session 1: Theatre Sampler (June 17-19; 3 days)
$100/day or $280 for all three days – ($265 Early Bird)

This flexible session is designed so parents can select 1, 2, or all 3 days, making it easy to fit into any schedule.

Day 1: Character Creation—Focus on acting techniques to develop unique and memorable personalities for the stage. Includes improv scenework where participants begin to use their new characters.

Day 2: Prop-Makers—Dive into stagecraft, learning to design and build simple but effective theatrical props. Includes improv scenework for integrating your newly created props into performance.

Day 3: Improv Olympics—A high-energy day of spontaneous comedy, quick-thinking games, and collaborative play. Includes fast-paced scenework where you’ll use improvisation skills to create scenes on the spot.

Join us to explore the journey of bringing a story to life, from imagination and design to collaborative performance!

Session 2: Detectives in the Spotlight (June 22-July 2; no camp July 3; 2 weeks)
$865  – ($780 Early Bird)
(Final sharing to take place on Thursday, July 2)

Step into the spotlight and solve the mystery! In our ‘Detectives in the Spotlight’ camp, campers will explore the world of acting while sharpening their detective skills. Through improvisation, scene work, and creative storytelling, participants will uncover clues, develop characters, and bring thrilling mysteries to life on stage. Each day is filled with fun challenges that encourage teamwork, confidence, and imagination. By the end of the sessions, campers will showcase their own suspenseful performances for friends and family!

Session 3: Hero Academy (July 6-July 17; 2 weeks)
$960 ($910 Early Bird)
(Final sharing to take place on Friday, July 17)

Step into the spotlight at Hero Academy, where acting meets the vibrant worlds of K-pop and anime! Campers will explore acting, scene work, and character creation while bringing their favorite anime-inspired stories to life. They’ll dive into imaginative role-play, practice expressive storytelling, and learn how to create dynamic characters that shine on stage. Campers will also have opportunities to collaborate on scripted and improvised scenes. By the end of the week, campers will perform a final sharing that celebrates their acting skills and love of K-pop and anime! No prior knowledge of anime or K-pop is needed-campers can jump right in and have a great time! Whether they are longtime fans or totally new to K-pop and anime, everyone is welcome at Hero Academy!

Session 4: Theatre from Around the World (July 20-July 31; 2 weeks)
$960 ($910 Early Bird)
(Final sharing to take place on Friday, July 31)

Embark on a global journey of theatre, storytelling, culture, and creativity in our Theatre Around the World two-week session. In this program, campers will explore the rich traditions of theatre from diverse cultures, discovering how performance art connects communities and tells universal stories in unique ways. Campers will “travel” to new regions, learning about various theatrical styles and traditions. Through fun, hands-on activities, participants will learn acting techniques, improvisation, movement, and voice inspired by these traditions. The camp culminates in a final sharing, where campers will present a show inspired by the styles and stories that they have explored. 

Session 5: Shakespearean Summer (August 3-14; two weeks)
$960 ($910 Early Bird)
(Final sharing to take place on Friday, August 14)

Step into the timeless world of the Bard in Shakespearean Summer, a high-energy camp designed to make Shakespeare accessible and fun for all! Whether you’re already a fan or new to his works, this session will guide campers through the brilliance of Shakespeare’s language, characters, and stories in a creative and approachable way. Campers will build their acting, movement, and performance skills through engaging theatre games, dynamic scene work, and hands-on storytelling. They’ll dive into the Bard’s classic works and, at the end of the session, perform their own abridged adaptation of a Shakespearean masterpiece for family and friends.

Session 6: Greek Mythology (August 17-21; 1 week)
$480 ($460 Early Bird)
(Final sharing to take place on Friday, August 21)

Dive into the epic world of ancient Greek Mythology with this high-energy, one-week camp. Participants will bring the classic tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters to life through acting, storytelling, and improvisation. Throughout the week, campers will develop their stage presence and quick-thinking skills through fun theatre games and acting exercises. The camp culminates with an informal final sharing for family and friends, where students can showcase the new characters and scenes they’ve created. This session is a fantastic way to celebrate the end of summer with collaborative, mythic storytelling.