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SUM26 City Spies

$300

with Ron Hyde

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

with Sarah Schaefer

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.

Full Course

SUM26 Broadway Troupers Morning Session*

$195

with Henry Vermeer

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, July 20-24
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Sing, dance, and act while learning show tunes and moves in a playful and fun atmosphere. Perform a musical showcase for family and friends on the last day. New songs and script for returning campers!

*Please sign up for either the AM or the PM session.

Full Course

SUM26 How to Survive the AI Apocalypse

$300

with Maren Grant

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 7-9, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 20-24
$290 Subscribers/$300 Non-Subscribers

The future is bright! And extremely scary! Luckily, the action heroes of the 80s (and your Mom) are on hand to teach us how to navigate the dangers of an AI-saturated world, including overly complimentary chatbots, AI friends, an intelligent table, and Grandma. Performance for family and friends on the final day.

Full Course

SUM26 Peter Pan & Wendy Session C

$300

with Catie Miller

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 20-24
$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.

Full Course

SUM26 Broadway Troupers Afternoon Session*

$195

with Henry Vermeer

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 1:00-4:00 PM, July 20-24
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Sing, dance, and act while learning show tunes and moves in a playful and fun atmosphere. Perform a musical showcase for family and friends on the last day. New songs and script for returning campers! 

*Please sign up for either the AM or the PM session.

Full Course

SUM26 Stagecraft & Stories: The Babysitters Club Session A

$300

with Tali Eisenstadt

Calendar Jul 27, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 27-31
$290 Subscribers/$300 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 Stagecraft & Stories: The Babysitters Club Session B

$300

with Megan Lenstra

Calendar Jul 27, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 4-6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, July 27-31
$290 Subscribers/$300 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




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