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MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

June 14 - August 6, 2021

Event Details

Musical Theater Camp is for student entering grades 3-8 in fall of 2021.

JOIN US ON THE CIVIC CENTER STAGE! 

Audition, Rehearse, and Perform a Musical in One Week!

Join us this summer on the Civic Center stage for this week-long day camp where young artists can explore their talents and skills as musical theater actors in an original musical production. Each participant is guaranteed a role - assigned on the first day through an audition process - and will rehearse throughout the week.

Our professional scenic, lighting and costume designers, as well as our professional director and music director, will make sure each student is ready to take the stage with confidence when they perform for family and friends at the end of the week. And, don't worry. When students are not rehearsing, workshops, games and other activities will help them increase their skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun, too!

No previous experience necessary; all experience levels welcome!

For students entering grades 3-8, fall 2021.

All Sessions are Full 

CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE WAIT LIST!

 

SESSION DATES AND HOURS

Six week-long sessions of MUSICAL THEATER CAMP will be offered:

  • June 14-18
  • June 21-25
  • June 28-July 2 
  • July 19-23 
  • July 26-30 
  • August 2-6

If the session you prefer is full, click HERE to get on the wait list.

Hours: Camp begins at 9 AM and ends promptly at 4 PM (Monday-Thursday) and from 9 AM until approximately 7:30 PM on Friday. Students may be dropped off in the morning between 8:45-9 AM.

Final showcase: Friday at 5:30 PM.  (Details for attending/viewing the showcase will be provided later.)

Location: All activities will be held at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines.

Before and After Camp Care is available when you register. Before care opens at 7:30 AM (Monday through Friday); After care ends promptly at 5:30 PM (Monday through Thursday).

FEES

Musical Theater Camp carries a registration fee of $295, which includes a daily snack; participants are asked to bring a sack lunch each day.

Families registering multiple participants receive a $20 discount on each additional child's registration. The first registration will be issued at the $295 fee, with additional children within the same household eligible for the discounted rate of $275.

(Pay in full at time of registration or in three equal installments. Payment plans only available for registrations received prior to April 10, 2021.)

SCHOLARSHIPS

We want to make sure that camp is accessible to all. Please complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION if financial assistance is needed to allow your student to participate.  

To complete the online application form, you will need your contact information, Statement of Interest (preferably written by the student and uploaded as a Word document or PDF), and average monthly household income.

Please submit a scholarship request BEFORE registering. A spot will be held for you.

Scholarship funding is awarded based on need and time of request and are awarded on a case-by-case basis. Submitting this form does not guarantee a scholarship.

Questions: Contact Lynnae Lathrop at LynnaeL@DMPA.org.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Due to the short time frame of the camp and the intense rehearsal schedule, partipation in the culminating performance is dependent on full attendance throughout the week. Missed rehearsals may necessitate that a participant give up his or her role for the success of the overall production.

Please clear your student's schedule of any appointments or conflicts for your selected week of camp, and be sure to communicate with camp staff if an emergency arises.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CAMP CANCELLATION POLICIES

Your participation is very important to the overall success of your selected camp, but we understand that summer plans sometimes change. In the event that you are no longer able to participate, please submit notice of your camp cancellation to info@desmoinesperformingarts.org or call 515-246-2300 to leave a message for one of our team members.

  • All refunds are subject to a $40 cancellation fee.
  • Written notice of cancellation must be received four weeks prior to the first date of the camp in order for a refund (minus the cancellation fee) to be issued.
  • If a cancellation is submitted less than four weeks prior to the camp start date, a refund minus the cancellation fee will only be issued if we are able to secure a new registration to fill the vacated spot. (Exceptions will be made for COVID-19 illness or exposure.)
  • Should camp be cancelled by DMPA, a full refund will be given.

Questions? Please contact our summer camp coordinator Lynnae at LynnaeL@DMPA.org or leave a message at 515-246-2360.

For a printable PDF of DMPA's Cancellation Policy, CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 POLICY AND PROCEDURES

The safety of our students and colleagues is a top priority at DMPA. By sending your student to one of our camps, you agree to abide by all policies and procedures regarding COVID-19. As stated in original posted policies, requirements will be modified as COVID-19 conditions evolve in accordance with local and national regulations and safety recommendations.

For most up-to-date policies see https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/camp-covid-policies/ 

BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE

Before and After Camp Care sessions are offered for an additional $6.00 fee per session which may be added during the registration payment process.

Before care sessions open beginning at 7:30 AM; after care ends promptly at 5:30 PM.

Already registered and need to add before and after camp care? Contact LynnaeL@DMPA.org

SESSION FULL? GET ON THE WAIT LIST!

If your preferred session is full, please add your name to our wait list by clicking HERE and indicate your student's age and which session(s) you are interested in attending. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Volunteer Opportunity:

Know of a student in grades 9-12 who might be interested in volunteering to assist with Musical Theater Camp this summer?

Check out our SWING/CAMP COUNSELOR volunteer opportunity HERE!

Questions?

For questions about camp content or structure, contact our camp coordinator Lynnae at LynnaeL@DMPA.org or leave a message at 515-246-2360 or 515-689-4362.

If needing registration assistance, please email info@DMPA.org or call 515-246-2300 to leave a message for one of our team members.

Event Details

Musical Theater Camp is for student entering grades 3-8 in fall of 2021.

 2021 MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

ALL SESSIONS FULL

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“Integrating the arts allows me to bring joy and enthusiasm into my teaching. I see such a difference in my students when we have arts integration in our lesson.”
- Dawn, fifth-grade teacher at Cattell Elementary School, Des Moines

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