Are you on the hunt for an extraordinary and engaging summer program for your kids? Look no further than Stage West, where kids ages 5-16 can take center stage and dive into the world of professional theatre.
Our camps run in June and July 2023, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, with both full-day and half-day options to fit your family’s schedule.
At Stage West, your kids will have the chance to learn from some of the finest teaching artists in the DFW area. With a wide range of skills to explore, including acting, improv, dancing, singing, playwriting, directing, circus skills, and more, there’s no limit to the possibilities! Whether your child is a seasoned performer or new to the stage, we create an environment that is exciting, inspiring, and supportive.
But let’s talk about what theatre camps can do for kids, beyond simply providing a fun summer activity. They offer a wealth of benefits, from building self-confidence and creativity to enhancing social skills and concentration. Through theatre classes, children can develop critical life skills, such as public speaking, communication, and teamwork, while also exploring their imagination and personal expression in a secure and nurturing environment.
2023 Camps
FROZEN KIDS | Musical Theatre Camp for Ages 7-16
June 5 - 9, 2023 | Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm | Tuition $425
Director: Sarah Gay
Choreographer: Hannah Arguelles
Musical Director: Cody Dry
We are going to have an absolute (arctic) blast in this year's Musical Theatre summer camp! Under the expert guidance of this beloved and talented directing / teaching team, students receive professional training and personal guidance to improve their acting, singing, and dancing skills. It all culminates in a pared-down 30-minute version of Disney's FROZEN for friends and family on the professional stage!
Each student receives a special Stage West Musical Summer Camp 2023 T-shirt to wear in the final performance and then take home. They will be organized into groups with similar aged students and rotate through special classes. Please register for the appropriate age group below.
Stage Magic! | Physical Skills Camp for Ages 8-12
June 12 - 16, 2023 | Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm
Tuition: Half Day $195 or Full Day $375
Facilitator: Aaron Dias and Guest Teachers
Want to learn special physical skills to wow an audience? Want to discover some fascinating trade secrets and connect with inspiring teachers? In this unique camp, students learn basic techniques of magic, mime, circus arts, and stage combat. Masters of theatrical illusion share special expertise, lead exercises, and offer one-on-one guidance. Students will wow their friends and family in a final talent show 11:30am on Friday, June 16th. No previous theatre experience required.
Power Performance | Improv & Acting Camp for Ages 8-12
June 12 - 16, 2023 | Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm
Tuition: Half Day $195 or Full Day $375
Teacher and Director: ShaVonne Davis
Develop the skills and confidence to give your best performance possible, even under pressure. Tap into your own unique gifts as a performer, and share them with the world!
Through fun and inspiring drama activities, students become adept at improvisation, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Through rehearsing, studying, and finally performing scenes in front of an audience, students develop focus, work ethic, professionalism, and confidence. Through personal direction of theatre artist and youth educator ShaVonne Davis, students become better at developing, establishing and expressing individual characters on stage. Final performance for friends and family on the professional stage at 3:30pm on Friday, June 16th. No previous theatre experience required.
Imagination Acrobats | Play and Perform Camp for Ages 5-7
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23, 2023
Tuition: Half Day $195 or Full Day $375
Elementary Arts Education Specialist: Evelyn Dumeer
In this camp, your young artist develops skills such as focus, listening, self-expression, collaboration, and tools for staying calm and confident under pressure. Our theme for Summer 2023 is “The POWER of being uniquely YOU!”
MORNING PLAY 9am-12pm: Students learn theatre arts fundamentals by having FUN! They engage in games, dance lessons, shared songs, storytime and imagination exercises in an energized, and welcoming environment.
AFTERNOON PERFORM 1-4pm: Students take to the professional stage! On Monday - Thursday they practice theatre warm-up exercises and have rehearsal time where they learn simple lines and "blocking" and grow comfortable and confident on stage. On Friday, June 23rd at 3:30pm the Imagination Acrobats will put on their one-of-a-kind show for family and friends!
First Works Lab | Theatre Camp for Ages 8-14
Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30, 2023
Tuition: Half Day $195 or Full Day $375
Theatre Artist and Educator: Siouxsie Easter
Crafting the Story 9am - 12pm: Learn the skills and joys of devising, playwriting, collaborating, and crafting original works for the stage. Discover the inner storyteller, practice creative writing, develop characters and plot, and get positive feedback from a professional as you prep a piece for public performance. Go home with an awesome piece of writing to share.
Performing the Story 1pm - 4pm: Develop the essential skills of acting, directing and producing a play. Learn how to approach and interpret a text and bring an original work to life on the stage. Through the rehearsal and production process, students build essential skills of comprehension, focus, work ethic, professionalism, and confidence. Full Day and PM campers perform in the world premiere of a selection of short original works for family and friends on 3:30pm on Friday, June 30th.
Looking for an more intensive experience for Ages 13-18? Check out the Summer Conservatory
Important Policy Info
- Price includes a non-refundable 7.5% processing fee.
- Full refunds (less processing fee) available up to 48 hours before the first class.
- Pro-rated refunds (less processing fee) are also available up to a certain date for classes that run 4 or more weeks.
- Any client who misrepresents info about the student being registered waives their right to a refund.
- Before registering a student outside the program's age range, email education [at] stagewest.org to make your request.
A scene from the Summer 2021 Musical Theatre Camp: Open a New Window.
The showcase performance of the Summer Camp 2021 Puppetry Ensemble
