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SUM26 The InvestiGators

$195

with Robin Fulton

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

Grades 2-3, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, July 13-17
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Join Mango and Brash and uncover the clues, crack the cases, and corral the crooks in a short play full of quirky mysteries, clever clues, and hilarious cases (complete with Very Exciting Spy Technology and toilet-based travel techniques). Parents are invited on the final day to see you crack the case and bring the adventure to life!

Full Course

SUM26 FBI: Fantastic Bureau of Imagination

$195

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 1:30-3:30 PM, July 13-17
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

The Cave of Untold Stories is overflowing with big ideas, and the FBI needs your help! Become special agents and share songs, stories, and dreams through acting, games, and make-believe missions. Parents will see their imagination in action in a sharing on the final day.

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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