Students in grades K-8 will love playing different characters in our weekly camp performances. Previous theatrical experience is not necessary.
Each week students will be divided into two groups based on grade level for theatrical experiences: grades K-4 and 5-8. These theatrical experiences offer great opportunities for students to explore creating characters and memorizing lines. Additionally, they help students more fully develop key life skills such as oral communication, teamwork, commitment, self-discipline and healthy self-images as they work together with other students to produce the 10-20 minute end-of-camp production.
HCPAC Youth Summer Camp students will not only participate in theatrical experiences but will also engage in traditional summer camp experiences such as arts & crafts, games, songs, guest speakers, outdoor play and engage in weekly STEAM activities.
Summer Camp will be held on the HCPAC Youth campus, Monday through Friday weekly from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM with a short camp production showcase held on each Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM. Concessions, candy grams and cast photos will be available at each showcase for a nominal fee.
Camp registration fee is $135 per week/camp and includes 2 free admission tickets to the camp showcase. Additional tickets will be available at the door for $5 each. Summer Camp T-Shirts are available for the cost of $15 each. T-Shirt sales will end on May 30, 2025.
Before and after camp care is available. Before camp care begins at 7:30 AM and after camp care ends at 5:30 PM. Registration will be available on the summer camp communication board. The link to the communication board will be included in your email confirmation.
Weekly Before and After Camp Care Cost:
Before $40/student
After $40/student
Both Before and After: $65/student
Parents of students attending all 10 weeks of camp may reserve the 10 weeks for a $25 per week down payment, then pay weekly throughout the summer. Please email [email protected] for more information or to register your student(s) for all 10 weeks of summer camp.
Participation is limited. Register by April 1st and get an early bird 10% discount.
A signed Camper Participation form must be submitted for each camper on Monday morning of the first week of camp the student attends. Get the form here. Get the form here.
Our programming is generally non-refundable. When a student is registered for summer camp, preparations are made to include them in our programming. These preparations include hiring additional staff and purchasing supplies. We understand that families register their students for summer camps months before the beginning of camp and from time to time a student may not be able to attend a specific week of camp after registering due to an unforeseen circumstance. In this case, we suggest that the student attends an alternate week(s) of camp. When this is not possible, refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All approved summer camp refunds will not include the camp shirt costs and the $25 non-refundable deposit.
Scholarships are available for all summer camp fees on a needs basis. Please email us at [email protected] if you are in need of scholarship funds.
Important Summer Camp Links
Alice In Wonderland: Mad Tea Party
Camp Dates: June 9-13, 2025
This play offers students a fun chance to play some of the characters in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ without performing the entire play.
Peter Pan and the Lost Girl
Camp Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood collide in this imaginative tale. When Little Red finds herself in Neverland, she is determined to join Peter Pan and his gang of Lost Boys. But first, she must prove herself by stealing Captain Hook’s golden hook! A perfect story of adventure, girl power and kindness.
The Monsters of Hodgepodge Forest
Camp Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Sebastian defies his mother’s instructions to stay away from Hodgepodge Forest and becomes potential prey for a series of monsters!
Cinderella Rap
Camp Dates: June 30-July 3, 2025
Cinderella Rap is a short play for both boys and girls; featuring a series of raps and while it is a comical take on the traditional Cinderella story, it can lead to a discussion about kindness. What if the stepmother had taught her daughters to be kind? Why was she so nasty in the first place? What is kindness? How does it feel when someone is unkind? Is anyone kind all the time?
The Enchanted Garden
Camp Dates: July 7-11, 2025
Do characters come to life in this enchanted garden, or is it just Nancy’s imagination? You’ll find out in this fun production.
The Tempest
Camp Dates: July 14-18, 2025
This version of The Tempest is fast-paced, filled with opportunities for physical exploration, and a great jumping-off point for young actors who are new to Shakespeare. The Tempest is a play about magic, love, betrayal and forgiveness. It is set on an island somewhere near Italy where Prospero, the one-time Duke of Milan, lives with his daughter, Miranda, a sprite called Caliban.
Hercules
Camp Dates: July 21-25, 2025
This short play tells the story of how Hercules defeated Hades and the Underworld.
Interactive Mystery – Where in the World is Princess Poppy?
Camp Dates: August 5-8, 2025
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Princess Poppy is in peril! She was supposed to marry Duke Dudley today, but she is missing! When she didn’t come down to breakfast the royal family knew something was wrong. Upon entering her room, they discovered the window was left wide open, a vase of flowers knocked over and love letters scattered about. All this, but no princess! The royal detective has been summoned to determine who has kidnapped her. Be alert! We must find the Princess!
Merlin and the Dragons
Camp Dates: August 11-15, 2025
Merlin and the Dragons is a simple and hilarious first introduction for children to the legend of the Sword in the Stone. They come to know Merlin, the wizard, Arthur, the future king of Britain, Guinevere, the queen and the valiant knight, Lancelot. They also meet three silly dragons that are after Merlin who they believe has a magic formula to pull out the sword.