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Summer Camps (June-July 2026)

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Summer Elementary Musical: "James and the Giant Peace Jr." (Grades 1-5):

Dive into the summer fun with our elementary musical, "James and the Giant Peach Jr.," the first week of our camp (June 8-12), which will be held at the Motsenbocker Campus. The second week (June 15-21) will be held at the Schoolhouse Theater in Parker, with performances June 18-21, 2026.
 
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
 
All students registered will be cast for the show but space is limited! Auditions for roles will take place in May and students will receive scripts prior to summer break. More information about auditions will be posted soon!
 

📅 Camp Details:

  • Dates: June 8-21, 2026 (with performances, June 18-21)
  • Ages: Incoming 1st Graders - Outgoing 5th graders
  • Number of Casts: 2
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. (AM cast) & 1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. (PM cast)
  • Location: Motsenbocker Campus

  • Performances: June 18-21, 2024
  • Venue: School House Theater in Parker 

Registration opens February 1st at 7am
 
 
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Summer Middle School Musical: "Into the Woods Jr." (Grades 5-8):

Save the dates for an unforgettable Middle School Summer camp featuring the beloved musical, Into the Woods Jr.. Week one (July 13-17) will be at the Motsenbocker Campus, and week two (July 20-26) will be at Schoolhouse Theater in Parker, with performances on July 23-26, 2026.

 

In this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables, this adaptation of Into the Woods Jr. centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set of on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.

 

All students registered will be cast for the show but space is limited! Auditions for roles will take place in May and students will receive scripts prior to summer break. More information about auditions will be posted soon.

 

 (There will be a pay-in-full & payment plan option available for this camp.) 

 

📅 Camp Details:

  • Dates: July 13-26, 2026 (with performances, July 23-26)
  • Ages: Outgoing 5th grade - Outgoing 8th grade
  • Number of Casts: 1
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Location: Motsenbocker Campus/School House Theater in Parker

  • Performances: July 23-26, 2026
  • Venue: School House Theater in Parker 


Registration opens February 1st at 7am