Young Theatre Makers
ALMONTE SUMMER THEATRE CAMP 2025
Theatrical Storytelling
(Ages 7-9)
9:00am - 3:30pm ($275)
Play Where You Live Home Studio in Almonte
Campers will start each morning with a story that sets the theme for our day. Using drama and creative arts activities, campers will explore the different ways a story can be told and exploded into something new.
Each day includes an outdoor trip to a nearby green space where we will see how the outdoors can inspire story-making.
Perfect for kids who have never taken drama and want to explore through play without a final performance.
Outdoor Drama Camp
Midsummer Night's Dream
July 7th - 11th (Ages 11-16)
"If we shadows have offended
Think but this, and all is mended!"
For campers who are interested in learning and performing selected abridged Shakespearan scenes in an outdoor setting. Campers will work as a team to develop outdoor staging that moves between the world of faeries and mortals.
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No previous experience with Shakespeare required, but campers should be eager to memorize and perform and be excited to look at a story filled with magic, mischief and mistaken identities! The final Friday ends in an outdoor performance outcome for parents and family.
Drama Camp
Meet the Brothers Grimm…
August 11th - 15th (Ages 7-11)
9:00am - 4:00pm ($310)
Cornerstone Church, Almonte
Final Performance Friday at 4pm
The original tales of the Brother's Grimm will be our source material as we build an original adaptation from idea to stage...in just 5 days!
Campers will be divided into two groups by age and build scenes, characters and the visual world of the play. The final Friday ends in a performance outcome for parents and family.
FAQ
How do you make a play in 5 days?
In 5 days we move through a process of CREATE, STRUCTURE and REHEARSE.
In the creation phase, we give the campers freedom to explore the story and make drafts of performance material. We encourage them to go big, present large and ambitious ideas, that we then edit and structure into the final piece. During creation, the campers will present to peers who will point at what they think is working and want they wish to build from, fostering a sense of ownership over the final piece. We focus on ensemble based performance creation rather than "star-making" performance, so that each camper has a moment to shine.
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My child is interested in theatre, but worried about performing - is there a place for them?
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At the beginning of camp, we ask kids their interests and try and build things to suit that. Maybe they really want to sing, maybe they really want to build props or make music. Maybe they have big ideas in the creation mode, but are happy to let others perform those ideas in performance. We have never had a kid who didn't participate at all in the final piece, but sometimes they have chosen to put more of their energy into work behind the scenes.
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For the outdoor camp, are the campers outside all the time? What if it is raining?
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We have access to indoor spaces at Fultons. We will be doing a lot of work outside however, so please prepare your campers accordingly.
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What should they bring?
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All students should bring a lunch and nut free snack, as well as a large water bottle. For Shakespeare Camp we will be outdoors A LOT so recommend hats, sunscreen, bug spray, and long lightweight clothes that keep off both those things and can be tucked into pants. For Brothers Grimm Camp, we will have two recess periods and a longer outdoor lunch, so hats and sunscreen are a must.
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Shakespeare? How do I know if my kid is up for it?
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Kids are memorization machines and we are excited to do some work on rhythm and analysis so they know WHAT they are saying. If they can memorize song lyrics, they can memorize Shakespeare. When in doubt, give us a call and we can talk to see if is a good fit
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Are there subsidies available?
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We believe that a theatre class can be transformative for the right kid at the right time. If you know a child who would really like to be involved, please don't hesitate to reach out as we have partial and fully subsidized spaces available.
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Emily, parent to a 7 year old camper
“The performance was beyond what I ever could have imagined the kids putting together! How did you make that all happen?!! "
Julie, parent to a 9 year old camper
"I have to say in all the camps we have done, this was the best - so much creativity and I love how the group worked collectively and towards the final production"
Christa, parent to a 7 year old camper
“Kids want freedom and creativity, and for their ideas to feel meaningful. This was a week of immersion into play, camaraderie, creativity and nature that was the perfect big bow at the end of a magical summer. ”