Break Camps
Beginning thespians who are currently in grades K-6 stretch their imagination with our theater day camps which align with all Washoe County School District breaks. Due to the length and intensity of these day camps, these camps are best suited for students who have started or have finished kindergarten.
Each camp week ends with a student showcase for family and friends. Each student receives 2 complimentary tickets with additional tickets at a pay-what-you-wish price.
Spring Break Camps
Animal Metropolis
A Zootopian Theatre Adventure
March 23 - 27
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades K-3
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4-6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ GLM
Step into the bustling heart of a city where every creature has a story. At Animal Metropolis, campers can become their favorite animals, dive into their city streets, and tell their own stories of adventure, collaboration, and transformation. Through creative storytelling, singing, and movement, these young performers will learn fun choreography and songs inspired by the city’s rhythm and energy. This amazing metropolis will come to life in an end-of-the-week showcase for families and friends.
Get ready to leap into adventure, creativity, and fun. Inspired by Zootopia and its rich themes of diversity, dreaming big, and breaking stereotypes, this camp offers young performers a chance to dive deeper into the bustling metropolis where teamwork, courage, and creativity rule. Campers will act, sing, and improvise their way through original stories that explore teamwork, storytelling, and problem-solving—Zootopia-style. This amazing metropolis will come to life in an end-of-the-week showcase for families and friends.
Once Upon a Spell
A Wicked Stage Adventure
March 30 - April 3
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades K - 3
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ GLM
The magic of Oz is calling once more. This camp, inspired by Wicked and the world of Oz, gives young performers an opportunity to dive into a story of friendship, courage, and the power to defy expectations. Through creative storytelling, singing, and movement, these campers will learn stage skills, teamwork, and confidence in a fun magical setting. Families will have the opportunity to see these spellbinding Oz characters perform in an end-of-the-week showcase
Step into the world of Once Upon a Spell. This camp, inspired by Wicked: For Good, gives young performers a chance to explore both light and shadow and tap into complex emotions like courage, doubt, hope, and love. Through acting, singing, and movement, campers will create their own original scenes, inspired by the characters they love—and maybe a few new ones too!
Families will have the opportunity to see these spellbinding witches and wizards perform in an end-of-the-week showcase.
Summer Break Camps
Superheroes Unite
A Heroic Theatre Adventure
Calling all heroes!
June 15-19
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1- 3
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ McKinley Arts Center
Grades 4 - 6
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ McKinley Arts Center
This Superhero theatre camp is all about building confidence, making friends, and discovering your own inner hero. Through creative play, theatre games, music, and movement, campers will invent their own superheroes, discover special powers, and work together to tell an original heroic story. Families will get a chance to see this heroic adventure with an end-of-the-week showcase!
In Superheroes Unite, campers will leap into an action-packed theatre adventure where courage, creativity, and teamwork save the day. Using their body, voice, and imagination, students will work together as an ensemble to create their very own heroic story! Families will get a chance to see this heroic adventure with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Critters on Stage
The Great Animal Caper
Leap into Adventure!
June 22-26
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ McKinley Arts Center
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ GLM
Join us for a high-energy theatre camp inspired by Pixar’s Hoppers, where bravery, friendship, and teamwork take center stage! Using theatre games, movement, and music, these young campers will bring lovable critter characters to life. Campers will create an original animal adventure filled with humor and heart. Families will have a chance to see their creative critters come to life with an end-of-the-week showcase.
Get ready for a wild, hilarious, and heart-filled theatrical adventure! This week, campers enter a lively animal world where different species must learn to work together after a big change threatens their home. Using the “Actor’s Toolbox”, campers will dive into an original animal-inspired story full of teamwork, mystery, and big personality. Families will have a chance to see these creative critter stories come to life with an end-of-the-week showcase.
Into the Unknown
A Mystery Theatre Camp
Strange things are happening…
June 29 - July 3
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ McKinley Arts Center
Grades 4 - 6
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
@ McKinley Arts Center
Step into a world where things aren’t quite what they seem, and imagination leads the way! Through theatre games, storytelling, music, and movement, students will invent curious characters, discover secret clues, and work together to create a wonderfully mysterious adventure. Families can see these young mystery makers on stage with an end-of-the-week showcase!
In this week’s camp, students will dive into a thrilling theatrical mystery inspired by retro adventure stories, unlikely friendships, and worlds that aren’t quite what they seem. Through acting, movement, music, and storytelling, campers will develop bold characters, uncover clues, and face the unknown together — all while building confidence and sharpening their performance skills. The week ends with an epic showcase for families.
The Greatest Show
A Showstopping Spectacular
Big Dreams, Bright Lights!
July 13 - 17
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Step right up and join the fun! This exciting camp gives young performers a chance to sing, dance, and perform in a spectacular circus-inspired musical adventure. From dazzling acts to show-stopping songs, students will explore the magic of theatre while learning teamwork, confidence, and how to shine on stage. Families will get to see these spectacular performers shine with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Step into the spotlight and join the magic! Inspired by the excitement of the circus and the thrill of musical theatre, this camp gives young performers a chance to shine like stars and show off their unique talents. Through theatre games, ensemble storytelling, choreography, and musical numbers, campers will develop confidence, teamwork, and stage presence, all while bringing an original story to life. Families will get to see these spectacular performers shine with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Stage Guardians
A K-Pop Theatre Adventure
Two Worlds One Stage!
July 20 - 24
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Calling all little stars! Join this joyful, high-energy theatre camp where kids sing, dance, act, and imagine their way into a pop-star adventure. This week, campers will create fun performer characters and work together as a team to help “save the show.” With lots of music, movement, and creative play, kids will build confidence all while having a blast on stage! Families can see these colorful characters come to life with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Get ready to act, sing, dance, and save the show! This theatre camp is inspired by the exciting world of K-pop idols with secret heroic missions. Campers will create pop-star characters who shine on stage and work together as brave guardians behind the scenes. Using the “Actor’s Toolbox”, students will build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while creating an original, action-packed stage story. Families will have the opportunity to see these K-pop guardians on stage with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Game On
The Ultimate Stage Quest
A Video Game–Inspired Theatre Camp
July 27 - 31
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Press start and take the stage! This theatre camp, inspired by classic video game worlds, is filled with heroic quests, teamwork, and larger-than-life adventures. Perfect for kids who love video games, adventure, and being on stage! With brave heroes, clever sidekicks, and quirky characters, it’s sure to be a game-changing week. Each day brings new quests using theatre games, movement, music, and storytelling, all leading to a final showcase for families!
Get ready to level up and take the stage! This camp is an action-packed theatre camp where imagination meets adventure. Students will use their body, voice, and imagination to create their own gaming world story. Perfect for kids who love video games, adventure, and being on stage! With inspiration from the classic video game world, campers will create and collaborate as they journey through a theatrical “game world. Families will have the chance to enter this new world with a showcase at the end of the week.
Surfs Up
Tales from the Tides
Where Imagination Makes a Splash!
August 3 - 7
$275/student
Scholarships Available
Sibling discount Available
Grades 1 - 3
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
Grades 4 - 6
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
@ RLT
The ocean is calling! This week, campers will set sail on a magical theatre adventure inspired by island legends! Through acting, singing, movement, and imagination, students will create original characters, explore ocean-inspired stories, and bring a brand-new island tale to life. With musical inspiration from Moana and Lilo and Stitch, it’s sure to be a fantastically fun week. Families will get to see these summer legends take the stage with an end-of-the-week showcase!
Catch a wave and take the stage! Join this fun summer theatre camp where stories rise with the tide, and performers shine like the sun. Using their Body, Voice, and Imagination, campers will create original seaside-inspired scenes and characters. Students will build confidence, collaboration, and storytelling skills, all while crafting a one-of-a-kind beach-themed showcase for families at the end of the week!
Education Programming Refund Policy
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Cancellation more than 4 weeks before a class/camp begins will result in a full refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee per class/camp.
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Cancellation more than 2 weeks before a class/camp begins will result in a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee per class/camp.
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Cancellation within 1-2 weeks of a class/camp beginning will result in a class/camp credit, minus a $50 cancellation fee per class/camp.
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Cancellation 1 week or less before a class/camp begins will result in no refund or credit.
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Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for students with illness or family emergencies.