Overview
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Summer Camp is a vibrant and engaging program designed for students aged 3 to 18, offering a variety of theater experiences led by professional teaching artists. These camps are perfect for young performers eager to explore acting, singing, dancing, and creative play in a fun and interactive environment. With options tailored to different age groups, every camper can find their place on stage.
Camp Options
Early Childhood Camps (Ages 3–5)
Duration: 1-week, half-day camps (9 AM–12 PM)
Focus: Integrating music, art, and creative play to explore a story. Themes like "Magic Castle" and "Pirate Paradise" transform classrooms into imaginative worlds.
Location: ImaginOn
Tuition: $200
Primary Camps (Rising K–2nd Graders)
Duration: 1-week, full-day camps (9 AM–3 PM)
Focus: Developing foundational acting skills through story dramatization while rotating through drama, music, dance, and art classes.
Aftercare Available
Performance Camps (Rising 3rd–6th Graders)
Duration: 1-week or 2-week camps (8:45 AM–3:30 PM)
Focus: A theater experience involving auditions on the first day to assign roles, followed by daily rotations in acting, music, and dance activities.
Culmination: A performance for family and friends on the final day.
Summer Teen Studios (Rising 7th–12th Graders)
Duration: 1-week or multi-week options (10:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Focus: Advanced performance or technical theater training. Teens work with professional theater artists on productions like Into the Woods Jr. or Les Misérables School Edition.
Special Features: Audition-only programs for pre-professional experiences.
Key Features
All camps culminate in a sharing or showcase event where campers present their work to family and friends.
Camps are held at ImaginOn and select satellite locations like Queens University of Charlotte.
Scholarships are available to ensure accessibility for all families.
Why Attend?
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Summer Camps foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration in young performers. Whether your child is taking their first steps into theater or honing advanced skills, these camps provide an inspiring environment where imaginations soar. With a blend of fun, learning, and performance, this program is a fantastic way to spend the summer!