Camp Info
| Ages: | 7–17 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Performing Arts, Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater, Theater, Dance, Choreography, Music, Singing |
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Moonlight Youth Theatre Camps are week-long day camps focused on theater arts, performance training, and creative production. The 2026 summer lineup includes five different camp weeks, with programs in musical theater performance, original show creation, and sewing for stage costumes. The overall atmosphere is practical and performance-focused: campers do not just talk about theater; they rehearse, create, and present work by the end of the week.
The main performance camps are designed for ages 7–17 and introduce campers to singing, dancing, and acting. Each day, participants work with professional teaching artists to prepare two Broadway- or Hollywood-style musical numbers for a Friday afternoon parent showcase. These camps are a good fit for children who enjoy musicals, movement, group performance, and learning lines or choreography.
The “Let’s Put on a Show” camp is for ages 10–17 and is intended for young performers with prior stage experience. Campers write and rehearse a mini musical, then perform it for family members at the end of the week. The Sewing Summer Camp is for ages 12–17 and focuses on sewing fundamentals, costume design, and backstage wardrobe responsibilities. This makes the full camp lineup useful for both stage-loving kids and creative teens who may prefer the production side of theater.
| Ages: | 7–17 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Performing Arts, Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater, Theater, Dance, Choreography, Music, Singing |
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| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $300 | |
| Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026 | 5 | $400 | |
| Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2026 | 5 | $200 |
Moonlight Youth Theatre Camps are day camps, not overnight programs. Campers attend during the day and return home after each session. The performance camps listed for Broadway Dreams, Hollywood Dreams, and Let’s Put on a Show run as full-day programs from morning to afternoon. The Sewing Summer Camp is listed as a shorter morning program.
No cabins, dorm rooms, residential supervision, or overnight care are included in the official camp information. Families should plan for daily transportation and regular pick-up. The format is best suited for local families or visitors who already have lodging nearby.
Theater camp sessions take place at Moonlight Amphitheatre, while Let’s Put on a Show and Sewing Summer Camp take place at Moonlight Studios. This gives campers access to a theater-focused environment, with some programs connected to performance spaces and others connected to studio-based training.
Moonlight Youth Theatre Camps are built around the rhythm of rehearsal and performance. For the Broadway Dreams and Hollywood Dreams camps, each week leads toward a Friday afternoon parent showcase. Campers spend the week learning songs, movement, and acting choices, then share two musical numbers with family members. That final performance gives the week a clear goal and a theater-style finish.
The “Let’s Put on a Show” camp has its own creative tradition. Instead of rehearsing only existing musical numbers, campers write and rehearse a mini-musical during the week. That gives experienced young performers a chance to shape the story, not just perform it.
The Sewing Summer Camp connects campers to the backstage side of theater. Participants learn the basics of sewing, costume design, and wardrobe team responsibilities. Their sewing project is planned to be featured in Moonlight Youth Theatre’s fall production of BEETLEJUICE JR! For kids who like seeing their work become part of a real production, that is a meaningful creative payoff.
Moonlight Youth Theatre Camps offer several pathways into theater. Younger and older performers can join Broadway Dreams or Hollywood Dreams camps, where they work on singing, dancing, and acting while preparing two themed musical numbers. These camps are structured around daily instruction and rehearsal, with the week ending in a Friday afternoon showcase for families.
For campers with prior stage experience, Let’s Put on a Show adds a deeper creative challenge. Participants write and rehearse a mini musical during the week, then perform it for family members. For teens who are more curious about backstage work, Sewing Summer Camp focuses on costume construction, design, and wardrobe responsibilities.
The program is strongest for kids who enjoy making something with a clear final result. Some campers leave with a performance. Others leave with a sewing project tied to a future Moonlight Youth Theatre production. Either way, the week is designed around active participation, not passive observation.
