Spend your summer at the Citadel! Check out our roster of performing arts camps for ages 4-17!
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm* with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
*This applies to all camps except for Story Explorers, which runs from 9am-noon. Extended supervision will be from 8:30am-9:00am, and noon-12:30pm at no additional cost.
Join a dedicated ensemble of young actors in our Performance Lab! This program culminates in two performances in the Rice Theatre on the final day of the program.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Students must apply to participate this Performance Lab, which is designed for students with prior experience in acting and theatre (ex. previous acting classes or school/community theatre experience). As we are working towards a final product, a high level of commitment is expected from all registrants. Please read our Performance Lab FAQ before applying.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the Performance Lab below to apply. Tell us why you would like to be a part of this summer’s Performance Lab, and share a bit about your prior experience in theatre. All applicants will hear back within 15 business days of applying. We encourage you to apply right away, as we expect a high volume of applications.
Join a dedicated ensemble of young actors in our Performance Lab! This two-week camp will culminate in two performances of a stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz in the Rice Theatre on Friday, August 1 at 2:30PM and 5PM.
Start the car! Students in this specialized two-week Acting course will devise a brand new play about a road trip like you’ve never seen before. The bags are packed and everyone’s ready to hit the road, but when the GPS starts acting strangely, summer vacation makes a quick u-turn! Follow the twists and turns of creating this new story, including basic design elements to be incorporated into the camp showcase on July 11.
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Start the car! Students in this specialized two-week Acting course will devise a brand new play about a road trip like you’ve never seen before. The bags are packed and everyone’s ready to hit the road, but when the GPS starts acting strangely, summer vacation makes a quick u-turn…! Follow the twists and turns of creating this new story, including basic design elements to be incorporated into the camp showcase on July 25.
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Our two-week Intensives are designed for advanced and dedicated students who are looking for an opportunity to further hone their skills. Guided by a team of experienced theatre professionals, you and your classmates will work as an ensemble to create a final performance to be shared at the end of the program. If you are a teen with a love for performing and determination to grow as an artist, this is the program for you!
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Our two-week Intensives are designed for advanced and dedicated students who are looking for an opportunity to further hone their skills. Guided by a team of experienced theatre professionals, you and your classmates will work as an ensemble to create a final performance to be shared at the end of the program. If you are a teen with a love for performing and determination to grow as an artist, this is the program for you!
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday.
The theme for this week’s camp is “”Buncha’ Munchkins.””
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Welcome to your exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “”Wi-Kids.”” Register early – this one will be popular!
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Hone your acting chops in a full week of character work, scene study and performances techniques. Learn how your physical, vocal and emotional choices work together to create characters and tell stories onstage. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “”Cyclone of Stories.””
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “”Toys In Motion.””
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “Cut To Commercial!”.
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Acting, singing and dancing – learn to do it all in Musical Theatre! Explore vocal techniques, learn choreography, dive into scene work and showcase it all at the end of the week. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “”From Screen To Stage.””
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “”We Mean Business.””
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Welcome to your exploration of the world of musical theatre! Students will discover various aspects of acting, singing and dancing as they work to become a triple-threat ensemble. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “Isn’t It Rich?”
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Hone your acting chops in a full week of character work, scene study and performances techniques. Learn how your physical, vocal and emotional choices work together to create characters and tell stories onstage. Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “Money, Money, Money!”
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “In The Outfield.”
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Dive into a jam-packed week of drama and theatre! Students will explore various aspects of acting and character creation through games, warm-ups, improvisation and an intro to scene work. They will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “Home Run!”.
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Discover the world of acting and music! Learn drama games, vocal warm-ups and songs, improvisation and so much more. This class is perfect for all young perfomers! Students will also learn about the design process and contribute to the visual concept of their final showcase on Friday!
The theme for this week’s camp is “The Dog Days of Summer.”
All summer camps run from 9:00am-4:00pm with one hour for lunch. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am and 4:00-4:30pm at no additional cost.
Calling all storytellers! Every day, we will read a new story together as a group, and then bring the story to life through character exercises and drama games. This half-day camp runs from 9:00am-noon and provides the perfect opportunity for kids to try out the Foote Theatre School!
Story Explorers! runs from 9am-noon. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am, and noon-12:30pm at no additional cost. Due to the shortened day, the lunch program is not extended to The Story Explorers!.
Calling all storytellers! Every day, we will read a new story together as a group, and then bring the story to life through character exercises and drama games. This half-day camp runs from 9:00am-noon and provides the perfect opportunity for kids to try out the Foote Theatre School!
Story Explorers! runs from 9am-noon. We also provide extended supervision from 8:30am-9:00am, and noon-12:30pm at no additional cost. Due to the shortened day, the lunch program is not extended to The Story Explorers!.