You’ve been to their shows, and seen the incredible productions performed on the Waterfront Stage. Now your child is begging to be a part of the fun, inclusive, and thriving Carousel Theatre team. What better way to encourage a love of the stage than with Carousel Theatre Summer Camps specially designed to encourage young actors, develop a love of play, and provide the skills needed for success on and off the stage?
Engagement in the world of theatre opens many doors to young people. The discipline cultivates their imagination, expands their teamwork skills, hones their focus, and builds their confidence and self-expression. Enrolling your child in the summer camps offered by Carousel Theatre for Young People will provide them with skills that last a lifetime.
Carousel Theatre for Young People summer camps are active and participatory; they encourage independent thinking and collaboration with others. Through theatre, young people are encouraged to step into the lives of others, a stepping stone to building empathy and awareness of the world around them. Summer camps are available for ages 4-17 for students looking to explore the world of theatre and theatrical processes.
Half-day camps are available for ages 4-6, while full-day camps are available to ages 7-17. The camps introduce school-age participants to the creative world of theatre through games, storytelling, improvisation, and character creation. They will learn to use theatre techniques to explore creativity and individual expression. The young actors will gain performance tools while sharing their ideas in a collaborative space.
Drama Mini Summer Camps | Ages 4-6
This playful and welcoming class is a hit for budding actors! Through guided storytelling, songs, and games, students will use voice, movement and imagination to put themselves into the story. Preschool children will learn how to manage their bodies in a safe and controlled way through roleplaying, being silly, and movement-based activities to develop foundational tools for the stage and the classroom. This fabulously fun introduction to theatre and imaginative play is sure to be a hit with your child!
Note: Students must be fully potty-trained.
This half-day camp runs from 9am-11:30am from July 15-19, July 22-26, and August 12-16, 2024
Drama Summer Camps | Ages 7-13
Do you have a little one who loves to act? Learning drama skills is the key to success in many areas of life. During this summer camp, students will learn character development, tone and articulation when speaking on stage, and how to read, interpret and perform short scenes. Through storytelling, improvisation, games and character creation, students will develop performance tools while sharing their ideas in a collaborative space. Student perspectives and interests will inform theatre-making methods for exploring and creating new works in small groups, large ensembles, and even solo acting. Closer to the camp dates, students will be grouped by ages (usually 7-9 and 10-13) depending on numbers.
This full-day camp runs from 9am-4pm from July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29- August 2, August 6-9, or August 12-16, 2024
Summer Drag Camp | Ages 7-11 & 12-17
Showcase your confidence and have fun dressing up with Carousel Theatre for Young People’s Drag Camp! Drag has a long and storied history that goes back to ancient theatre. The art of dressing up and expressing oneself through costume, makeup, and performance has led to the creation of some incredible alter egos on stage and in film over the years. This camp will be fun and inclusive for all. For the Juniors (7-11 years old), this camp runs for one week, while teens (12-17) have a two-week camp to enjoy.
This full-day camp runs from 9am-4pm from July 2-5 (ages 7-11) and July 2-12 (ages 12-17).
Carousel Theatre for Young People summer camps fill up fast! Register today and get ready for a summer full of fun!
Carousel Theatre for Young People Summer Camps:
Dates: July & August, 2024
Times: 9am – 4pm (Summer Drag Camp & Drama Camp) | 9am-11:30am (Drama Mini Camp)
Location: CTYP Drama School Studio
Address: 1411 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Website: www.carouseltheatre.ca
