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

$300
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
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!

SUM26 Pokémon Adventures

$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.

Will run

SUM26 The Babysitter's Club

$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

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
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!

Will run

SUM26 Page to Stage: The Pied Piper

$300
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.

Will run

SUM26 City Spies

$300
Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 5-7, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 13-17
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are kids from all over the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, and observation. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t. Rehearse the scenes and perform for family and friends on the final day!

Full Course

SUM26 Peter Pan & Wendy Session B

$300
Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 13-17
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

Grab your pixie dust and fly straight into adventure! Join Peter Pan and Wendy Darling as they whisk Michael and John away to the thrilling world of Neverland—a place filled with sword fights, secret hideouts, mischievous fairies, fearless Lost Boys and Never Girls, and treacherous pirates. From daring escapes to epic battles, our heroes must work together to outsmart the notorious Captain Hook and crew. On the final day of camp, family and friends will be there to cheer as the adventure comes to life onstage.





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