Our Summer Arts Camp is a week-long theatre experience filled with creative games, drama, stagecraft, music, and dance.

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Summer Arts Camp 2024

Camp Registration Is Now Open!

Summer Arts Camp is open to anyone starting Kindergarten in Fall 2024 through 8th Grade.

Please note: Campers are placed in groups based on the grade they will be completing this June 2024. 

Session Enrollment

Availability as of 3.27.24

Availability:

    • Grades PK, K, 1-4: CLOSED
    • Grades 5-7: 7 SPACES

Availability:

    • Grades PK-K: 2 Spaces
    • Grades 1-4: CLOSED
    • Grades 5-7: 3 Spaces

Availability:

    • Grades K-1: 4 Spaces
    • Grades 2-3: CLOSED
    • Grades 4-5: CLOSED
    • Grades 6-8: 6 Spaces

Availability:

    • Grades PK-1: CLOSED
    • Grades 2-3: CLOSED
    • Grades 4: 2 Spaces
    • Grades 5-7: 7 Spaces

Availability:

    • Grades PK-1: CLOSED
    • Grades 2-3: CLOSED
    • Grades 4-5: CLOSED
    • Grades 6-8: 6 Spaces

Pricing

$325 per student, with discount pricing of $300 for additional weeks and siblings.

Registration Includes: Camp T-Shirt and Camp Activity Guide & Journal, Video Link of Camp Performance. 

Refund Policy: Cancellations may be made until June 17th for a full refund. All camp registrations are non-refundable after June 17th. (Please note: Processing fees are non-refundable.)

Age Groups:  Campers are placed in groups based on the grade they will be completing this June 2024. 
Please Note:
Space is subject to change and  registrations are processed in the order that they are received. You will be notified if we are unable to take your registration.  
 
If you find that availability is not listed for your desired week/grade, please contact Lori Lawrence, Camp Director at llawrence@growingstage.com or call (973) 347-4946.

The Summer Arts Camp program provides a channel for a child’s natural gifts of imagination and role playing. First, through theater arts, children sharpen their creativity, improve their communication skills, gain self-confidence, and learn the importance of teamwork. 

Secondly, children enjoy becoming a part of the magic that they can create.

Lastly, each of our sessions has a specific theme and concludes with a performance for friends and family.

We design our program to offer children an opportunity to explore the many aspects of theater arts through creative games, music, dance, art, and theater.

A Typical Day At Camp

In-person Schedule

8:45-9:00 AM

Camp arrival & prescreening. Next, campers will then be directed to a designated classroom to join their age appropriate group for their first class of the day where they greet new friends and their counselor.

9:00 AM

Small group class session #1 – Campers will be in their small, age appropriate groups to begin their first lesson of the day in music, dance, drama or stagecraft. Students stay in these assigned groups for each of their lessons throughout the day.

9:45-9:55 AM

Class passing time. Age appropriate groups move to their next classroom space.

9:55-10:40 AM

Small group class session #2

10:40-10:50 AM

Class passing time. Age appropriate groups move to their next classroom space

10:50 - 11:35 AM

Small group class session #3

11:35-11:45 AM

Class passing time. Age appropriate groups move to their next classroom space for lunch

11:45-12:30 PM

Lunch Break in Small Groups
Afternoon Theatre Game

12:30-12:40 PM

Class passing time. Age appropriate groups move to their next classroom space for lunch

12:40 PM-1:25 PM

Small group #4

1:25-2:00 PM

End of day Show and Tell,
Announcements and Dismissal at designated pick-up area.

FAQs

General Camp Questions:

Your child will take 4 classes throughout the week: Drama, Dance, Music & Art.

Absolutely! Campers are welcome to sign-up for as many weeks as they would like. Each week of camp will have its own theme with corresponding lessons, songs, and crafts. A discount is provided for additional weeks of camp.

Yes.  There will be an in-person Friday evening performance in addition to a recording of the camp show. Four guests per camp family can attend this live performance.  A private link to the Friday evening performance will be made available to families after the performance. We will alert parents/guardians to any changes or updates to these policies.

Filming will not be necessary as we will be providing a secure link to view a filmed version of the camp show for families to enjoy together.

Yes.  A full refund will be provided if requested before June 17th. After June 17th, camp registration is non-refundable. 

Camp T-Shirt,  Camp Activity Guide & Journal and Video Link to Camp Performance.

Our camp is under the direction of Lori Lawrence, Director of Educational Programming at The Growing Stage. The teaching Artist staff consists of carefully selected and trained professionals in the fields of theater, dance, music, and education. In addition, all of our counselors are students who are interested in pursuing careers in education, theater, or the fine arts.

Ticketing System

  • Main Stage Performances are normally Saturdays at 4:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. Friday performances are on a limited basis at 7:30pm.
  • Studio Series Performances: Thursday/Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 4:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Local Flavor Coupons and Groupons cannot be redeemed online.  You must call the Box Office to reserve and redeem. Box Office is open daily Monday thru Friday from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Please call at least 24 hours prior to redeem.
  • Seating begins 30 minutes prior to each performance. If you select Will Call as your ticket delivery method, your tickets will be available for pick up starting an hour prior to the performance.
  • Seating is general admission except for season ticket holders and groups of 10 or more.
  • Sales are final and no refunds will be given unless the performance is cancelled. If you are unable to attend, please contact the Box Office and we will do our best to accommodate you at a different performance based on availability.
  • Concessions will be available for sale before the performance and during intermission. Outside food and drink is not allowed.
  • Parking is available in the bank parking lot next to the theatre (when the bank is closed), the park lot behind the bank lot, and on the surrounding streets. If needed, overflow parking is available at the Methodist Church down the street.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 973-347-4946 or boxoffice@growingstage.com and we will be happy to assist you.

    Group Sales (10 or more) are available by calling the Box Office at (973) 347-4946.

Please fill out this form to receive more information or call 973-347-4946

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