Youth and young adults entering grades 1-12 are invited to join us during our four weeks of Summer CAmP in 2025! Take center stage and find your light with Class Act Productions. Oh, the places you will go exploring games, dance, activities, projects and design that are specially programmed just for you!
Week of July 7-11
Summer Shorts
Spend a week making a short film at CAP! Learn the basics of filmmaking from an award-winning, Central Iowa filmmaker and public television producer, Patrick Boberg. Filmmakers will learn the foundations of filmmaking and then jump right in and make a film. Class will cover storytelling structure, writing and planning, filmmaking equipment, editing, and more. By the end of the week, all films will be screened at a CAP film showcase!
- Grades: Entering 3 rd – 10th in the fall
- Times: Monday through Friday 9am – 12pm
- Instructor: Patrick Boberg
Sketch Comedy Live!
Join us for a week-long adventure where campers will create and perform hilarious, original skits inspired by the iconic show Saturday Night Live. Students will:
- Create funny scenes, characters, sketches, and stories in an active, positive, safe, and encouraging environment.
- Use the improviser’s skillset of rapid creation to generate character and dialogue.
- Use the comedy writer’s toolbox to refine those creations.
- Learn about scenic set-ups, genres, and points-of view.
- Learn the basics of standup and sketch-comedy performance.
Throughout the week, they’ll rehearse with fellow campers to perfect their performances, which will culminate in a live show for friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this camp offers a fun and creative environment for all.
- Grades: Entering 5th – 10th in the fall
- Dates: July 7 through 11, 1-4pm
- Instructor: Cedric Fevrier
Week of July 14-18
Musical Theatre Camp: The Happiest Stage on Earth
This camp aims to guide youth towards a solid foundation in musical theatre through familiar, classic characters often featured in Disney movies. Throughout the week, children will explore the technique of different keystones of theatre like dance, acting, and singing, as well as musical theatre etiquette. Additionally, they will learn important skills like teamwork, responsibility, and confidence. On the last day of camp, there will be a performance for friends and family to show off everything they learned! (Note: morning and afternoon sessions will contain identical curriculum.)
- Grades: Entering 2nd – 7th in the fall
- Dates: Monday through Friday 9am – 12pm or 1-4pm
- Instructor: Ellie Cole
Week of July 21-25
A Play in a Week
Unleash your creativity this summer in a hands-on acting workshop where you’ll master the essentials of performance — from voice and body movement to emotions and intentions. We will create and perform a humorous story at the end of the week about the colorful characters in your own neighborhood! Whether you’re a beginner or have some acting experience, this camp offers the perfect foundation to develop your skills in a fun, supportive environment. Taught by Julie Rodish-Reed, an award-winning children’s theatre director and actor, you’ll gain the tools to bring your stories to life on stage.
- Grades: Entering 4 th – 9th in the fall
- Dates: Monday – Friday 9am – Noon
- Instructor: Julie Rodish-Reed
Tech Titans Camp
The superheroes of theatre aren’t only on the stage – there is a mighty team of technical wunderkind behind the scenes. Combining the forces of mind and body – Tech Titans design and build the set, properties, lighting and sound of all shows earning applause. Join forces for hands-on instruction: stage make-up – including aging and scars/wounds; scenic painting; light and sound design in state-of-the-art theatre software. While learning the craft, Tech Titans will also build a few set pieces and props for the morning Play in a Week Camp. On Friday – it is a whole day of activity as we call the Titans to assemble as the technical crew for the culminating performance for the families of both camps to enjoy. (Note: power tools and ladders may be used during instruction. Please have CAmPers wear long pants and short sleeves with close-toed shoes.)
- Grades: Entering 6th – 12th in the fall
- Dates: Monday through Thursday 1pm – 4pm and Friday is 9am – 4pm (please bring a sack lunch)
- Instructor: Joe Gentzler
Week of July 28-Aug. 1
Hogwarts
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Each student has been selected for their exceptional imagination and creativity. We will go down Diagon Alley where we will visit Ollivander’s, find our owls/pets, collect our textbook, and maybe even get some candies from Honeydukes Candy Store. Once you arrive at Hogwarts, you will be sorted into houses, in which we compete for the House Cup by earning points in our classrooms, games, trivia, and homework assignments. Select your schedule from classes including Transfiguration, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and more! Games to find horcruxes, free Dobbie, Quidditch and more are to be expected! We will even work some scene selections to really get into the story. We will await your owl of acceptance
- Grades: Entering 5th-9th in the fall
- Dates: Monday – Friday 9am – Noon
- Instructor: Christine Yoder
Musical Theatre Camp – Wicked
“You’re gonna be Pop-u-lar” when you join this camp inspired by the Broadway musical, Wicked! This camp focuses on themes of friendship, good and evil, and acceptance. These campers will learn the history of the source material, perform musical numbers to refine their vocal and dance skills, act out scenes with their peers to expand acting technique, and play drama games to develop teamwork, while truly “Defying Gravity.” The week ends with an informal performance for friends and families to attend!”
- Grades: Entering 6th – 12th in the fall
- Dates: Monday through Friday 1pm – 4pm
- Instructor: Elise Cameron
For all questions regarding Summer Camps please email us at summer@captheatre.org