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W26 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

$190

with Robin Fulton

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Drama II: Story Quest

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $180 Subscribers/$190 Non-subscribers

Each class always starts with a good story, with characters and places that leap out of the pages of a book. Where will be go from there? It’s up to you! Beginning acting skills, body awareness, self-expression, and literacy skills are reinforced. 

*Sharing for parents on last day of class

Will run

SB26 Making a Scene

$190
Calendar Mar 16, 2026 at 12:30 pm, runs for 1 week

MAKING A SCENE

Grades 1-2 • March 16-20, 2026 • 12:30-3:30 PM • $180 Subscribers/$190 Non-Subscribers

Drawing from favorite children’s plays such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Miss Nelson is Missing, Junie B. Jones,and more, perform scenes in large and small groups. Have fun while working on beginning acting skills and ensemble building. Parents are invited on the final day for a scene showcase. New scenes each session for returning campers!

SP26 Broadway Troupers

$165

with Emily Konzen

Calendar Mar 28, 2026 at 10:15 am, runs for 8 weeks

Grades 1-2 • Saturdays, 10:15-11:15 AM, Mar. 28-May 16, 2026 * • $155 Subscribers/$165 Non-subscribers

Children explore singing and movement in this fun, creative, explorative class centered around musical theatre. Participate in our spring musical revue showcase for family and friends on the final day.

*Showcase on May 16th at 11:00 AM 

Full Course

SUM26 Fish Tales

$195
Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, June 8-12
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Turn silly, underwater stories, like Never Trust a Fish, into playful scenes and stories. Through movement, drama games, and imaginative storytelling, students act out fin-tastic adventures full of humor and creativity. Parents are invited on the last day for an informal sharing time!

SUM26 Pirates & Pixie Dust Morning Session*

$195
Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, 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.

Will run

SUM26 Pirates & Pixiedust Afternoon Session*

$195
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.

SUM26 Giggles & Grumps

$195
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.

SUM26 Sticky Situations

$195
Calendar Jul 6, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 1 week

Kindergarten 2026-Grade 1, 9:30-11:30 AM, July 6-10
$185 Subscribers/$195 Non-Subscribers

Explore “sticky” stories inspired by books like On Account of the Gum, Stuck, and others. Through imaginative play, movement, and theatre games, create characters, act out silly problems, and work together to find creative solutions. Family and friends are invited to an end-of-week sharing filled with laughter and big imaginations!





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