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SUM26 Never Girls & Lost Boys Afternoon Session*

$195

with Ben Connolly

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 1:00-4:00 PM, June 15-19
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

A group of friends is whisked away to Neverland, where the Never Girls and Lost Boys explore side by side in a world of pixies, pirates, and mermaids. Through imagination and teamwork, bring this adventurous story to life and work together to find your way home. On the final day, share scenes from your Neverland adventure with parents and family.

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

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SUM26 Pirates & Pixiedust Afternoon Session*

$195

with Josie Gillette

Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 1:30-3:30 PM, June 15-19
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Aarghh, young lads and lassies! Join us to tell stories of mayhem on the high seas, with tales of buried treasure, and magical myths of mermaids and fairies.

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

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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!

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SUM26 Performance Academy: Peter Pan & Wendy Session B*

$300

with Ron Hyde

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

Grades 6-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 22-26
$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 his crew. On the final day of camp, family and friends will be there to cheer as the adventure comes to life onstage.

*In Performance Academy, actors are taken through a more disciplined process: Auditioning, rehearsing, and performing a play to learn how to polish skills in a dynamic, challenging environment. Previous experience is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Performance Academy rehearsals move quickly and are generally more rigorous than other classes and camps, attendance is vital to the success of both the student and process. 

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SUM26 Giggles & Grumps

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, June 22-26
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Join us for a camp inspired by silly “grumpy” storybooks, like Grumpy Monkey and The Grumpalump. Act out stories, play drama games, and explore big feelings through movement, imagination, and laughter—all while learning the basics of theatre and storytelling. There will be a parent sharing on the final day.

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SUM26 Feelings Gone Wild

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Grades 2-3, 1:00-4:00 PM, June 22-26
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Emotions shape characters and stories—often in funny and unexpected ways. Inspired by books like Sideways Stories from Wayside School and The Terrible Two, students create scenes, play theatre games, and turn big feelings into entertaining moments on stage. On the final day, share scenes with parents and family.

 

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!

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SUM26 Performance Academy: Audition Workshop*

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

Grades 5-8, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, June 29-July 2
$230 Subscribers/$240 Non-Subscribers

The 2026-27 Season will be announced soon, and will include great titles with roles for young actors. Work with Playhouse directors to get the experience necessary to be comfortable in auditions. Participation in the course does not guarantee a role but will acquaint students with scenes from the shows, available roles and the audition procedure used at The Playhouse. This class will focus on the scene work from both plays and musicals in the upcoming Playhouse season.

*In Performance Academy, actors are taken through a more disciplined process: Auditioning, rehearsing, and performing a play to learn how to polish skills in a dynamic, challenging environment. Previous experience is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Performance Academy rehearsals move quickly and are generally more rigorous than other classes and camps, attendance is vital to the success of both the student and process. 

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