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SUM26 Stagecraft and Stories: Impossible Creatures

$300

with Tali Eisenstadt

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 15-19
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

When Christopher rescues a baby griffin, he’s drawn into the Archipelago—a hidden world of magical islands and creatures in danger. Act out the scenes, create fantastical characters, and design backdrops and visual elements to bring this world to life. The week ends with a final performance for friends and family.

Full Course

SUM26 Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

$300

with Molly Thorsen

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 22-26
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Borlen—aka Grump—finally reaches The Surface, where glittering Queen E.V.I.L. offers friendship, rubies, and a throne… but her magic hides a wicked plan. Trapped between obeying the queen, protecting Snow White, and dodging a very chatty mirror, Grump must dig deep, stay clever, and maybe get a little grumpy to save the day!

Full Course

SUM26 Patrick Picklebottom's Mysteries

$240

with Ben Connolly

Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

Patrick Picklebottom has a knack for critical thinking. So it's not too surprising that he and his best friend, Claire, keep coming across everyday mysteries and new cases to crack. Can you help him solve these confounding mysteries? Solve the mysteries and act out the scenes for parents on the final day!

Full Course

SUM26 Pokémon Adventures Session A

$240

with Henry Vermeer

Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

Calling all Trainers! In this weeklong theatre camp, create a Pokémon-inspired adventure filled with battles, friendships, and teamwork. Through acting games, movement, and scene work, campers will bring original characters and stories to life. Family and friends are invited to a final sharing at the end of the week.

Full Course

SUM26 Pokémon Adventures Session B

$240
Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

Calling all Trainers! In this weeklong theatre camp, create a Pokémon-inspired adventure filled with battles, friendships, and teamwork. Through acting games, movement, and scene work, campers will bring original characters and stories to life. Family and friends are invited to a final sharing at the end of the week.

Full Course

SUM26 The Babysitter's Club

$240

with Catie Miller

Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

Back by popular demand! Recreate and reimagine stories from the popular graphic novels. The members of The Babysitter’s Club deal with cranky toddlers, scary dogs, and nosy neighbors, all while trying to navigate parents and school drama. Along the way, they discover friendship is the most important thing of all. Rehearse scenes and perform for parents on the final day!

Full Course

SUM26 Demigod Adventures

$300

with Ron Hyde

Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 6-10
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Calling all heroes! Bring The Demigod Diaries to life, acting out epic quests, battling monsters, and exploring the adventures of modern-day demigods. Family and friends will see courage, magic, and mythology come alive onstage in an unforgettable final performance!

Full Course

SUM26 Page to Stage: The Pied Piper

$300

with Emily Konzen

Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 6-10
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Five days to finagle one famous fable! Needed: several gullible townspeople, five sneaky rats, and one incredibly charming piper. Paint the backdrops, help construct costumes, rehearse and then perform for family and friends on the last day of class.

Full Course




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