Summer Camps 2026
Registration opens Saturday, March 7, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.
Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts offers a variety of summer camp opportunities
for students age 4 – 5 and entering 1st – 10th grades.
PLEASE NOTE: For our 1/2 day camps you can add on a 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm lunch & recess to your camp for $10/student (meal not provided)
(sometimes this can make your week a full day camp).
Camps are listed below in order of 1/2 day camp and then Full Day Performance Camps by age/grade. Please note the registration cancellation policy below.
During Summer Camp Call 262-782-4431 x290 or x238
Camps for Students Ages 4 – 5 year old
Monster Mayhem (ages 4 -5)
July 6 – 10 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Get ready for some silly, not-so-scary fun! In this class, little actors will stomp, roar, giggle, and create their very own monster characters. Through imaginative play, movement games, and simple storytelling, students will learn how to use their voices, bodies, and expressions to bring these wacky creatures to life. Each day, we’ll build wild adventures filled with friendly mayhem using classic children’s book as the catalyst—perfect for sparking creativity and confidence on stage. Families are invited on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 to see the monsters in action!
Summer Fun (ages 4 -5)
July 27 – 31 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Shine bright! In this playful theater class, young performers will explore sunny adventures through movement, music, and imaginative storytelling. From pretending to be beach animals to creating their own summertime tales, students will discover how to use their bodies, voices, and creativity to bring stories to life. Each class is filled with fun games and activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, and joy. On Friday at 11:30, families will be invited to watch our little rays of sunshine share what they’ve created!
Out of This World (ages 4 – 5)
August 3 – 7 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Blast off into a galaxy of imagination! Young actors will zoom through space, meet silly aliens, and land on faraway planets—all through imagination and play. In this space-themed theater class, our youngest performers will explore acting, movement, and storytelling as they travel through the stars, meet friendly aliens, and land on colorful new planets. Through creative play, music, and fun drama games, kids will build confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. This class is all about sparking creativity and having a stellar time—no spaceship required! On Friday you can blast off at a showcase from 11:30 – 12:00.
Down on the Farm (ages 4 – 5)
August 10 – 14 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Oink, moo, neigh—let’s head to the barnyard! In this playful theater class, young performers will pretend to be animals, grow gardens, and go on fun farmyard adventures. Through creative movement, storytelling, and imagination, kids will build confidence, teamwork, and a love for performing—all while having a barn-load of fun! Join us on the farm on Friday for a showcase from 11:30 – 12:00.
Camps for Students Entering Grades 1 – 3
Nature Explorers (entering 1 – 3 grade)
June 15- 19 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Grab your explorer hats—it’s time for an outdoor adventure! In this theater class, students will use imagination and creativity to journey through forests, rivers, mountains, and meadows. Along the way, they’ll bring animals, plants, and the wonders of nature to life through acting, movement, and storytelling. This class builds confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while sparking curiosity about the world around us. Join us Friday from 11:15 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Squish Theater (entering 1 – 3 grade)
June 16 – 19 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Get ready to bring your favorite Squishmallows to life in this imaginative theater class! Students will dream up original characters inspired by their own Squishmallows, exploring their personalities, backstories, and unique adventures. Through games, improvisation, and creative writing, young actors will work together to build a brand-new script featuring their cuddly cast of characters. The class will culminate in a fun and heartwarming performance of their original play, written and performed by the students themselves. Perfect for kids who love storytelling, acting, and of course—Squishmallows! Join us from 3:15 – 4:00 on Friday for the showcase!
Disney Around the World (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 6 – 10 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Pack your bags—we’re traveling the globe with Disney magic! In this theater class, students will explore songs, stories, and characters from Disney favorites set in exciting places around the world. From the savannas of The Lion King to the streets of Encanto and beyond, young performers will act, sing, and move their way through unforgettable adventures. Along the journey, they’ll build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while having a world of fun! Join us Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a showcase!
Musical Theater (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 13 – 17 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out! In this high-energy musical theater class, students will build confidence and performance skills as they learn to sing, dance, and act all at once. Through fun vocal warmups, lively choreography, and character work, young performers will rehearse scenes and songs from popular musicals—both classic and contemporary. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends, where students can shine on stage and share their hard work. Perfect for anyone who loves musicals and wants to be part of the show! Join us Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for the final showcase!
Center Stage: The Magic Treehouse (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 13 – 17 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Climb into the Magic Tree House and step into the pages of Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved books! In this theater class, students will bring Jack and Annie’s adventures to life—traveling to faraway lands, meeting fascinating characters, and exploring exciting moments in history. Through acting, movement, and storytelling, young performers will build confidence and teamwork while discovering the magic of theater and books combined. Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Musical Theater (entering 1 – 3 grade)
July 27 – 31 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out! In this high-energy musical theater class, students will build confidence and performance skills as they learn to sing, dance, and act all at once. Through fun vocal warmups, lively choreography, and character work, young performers will rehearse scenes and songs from popular musicals—both classic and contemporary. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends, where students can shine on stage and share their hard work. Perfect for anyone who loves musicals and wants to be part of the show! Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Disney Around the World (entering 1 – 3 grade)
August 3 – 7 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Pack your bags—we’re traveling the globe with Disney magic! In this theater class, students will explore songs, stories, and characters from Disney favorites set in exciting places around the world. From the savannas of The Lion King to the streets of Encanto and beyond, young performers will act, sing, and move their way through unforgettable adventures. Along the journey, they’ll build confidence, teamwork, and performance skills while having a world of fun! Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Fractured Fairytales (entering 1 – 3 grade)
August 10 – 4 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Get ready to bring your favorite fairy tales to life—with a twist! In Fractured Fairytales, students will rehearse and perform from pre-written scripts that take classic stories and flip them on their heads. Whether it’s a sarcastic Cinderella, a forgetful Goldilocks, or a tech-savvy Rapunzel, these humorous and imaginative plays offer plenty of fun while building acting skills, character development, and stage confidence. With plenty of opportunities for creative expression and teamwork, the class will culminate in a playful performance for family and friends. Ideal for all experience levels! Join us on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Spy School (entering 1 – 3 grade)
August 10 – 14 @ 1:00 – 4:00 (entering 1 – 3 grade)
$140/student
Calling all secret agents! In this theater class, students will train as undercover spies—cracking codes, sneaking through secret missions, and acting out daring adventures. Through imagination, movement, and storytelling, young performers will build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while discovering that the stage is the ultimate place for top-secret fun! Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Camps for Students Entering Grades 4 – 6
Around the World in a Play (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 15 – 19 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Pack your imagination—our stage is your passport! In this class, students will journey across the globe through the magic of theater, exploring folktales, legends, and stories from many different cultures. Each week, actors will step into new characters and settings, discovering how people around the world use storytelling to share values, humor, and adventure. Along the way, students will build acting, movement, and ensemble skills while learning the art of bringing diverse stories to life. The class will conclude with a showcase performance that takes the audience on a whirlwind trip across continents—all without leaving the theater! Join us from 11:15 – 12:00 on Friday for a final showcase!
Live Art! (entering 4 – 6 grade)
June 15 – 19 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
What if a painting could come to life? In this creative theater class, students will use famous works of art as inspiration for original scenes, characters, and stories. From stepping inside starry skies to imagining the people hidden in portraits, young actors will explore how visual art can spark theatrical adventures. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, collaboration, and performance skills—turning masterpieces into live theater! Join us on Friday from 3:15 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Action! Act! (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 6 – 10 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Lights, camera, commercial! In this creative theater class, students will invent their own unique products—then write, rehearse, and perform original commercials to bring them to life. From zany gadgets to wacky inventions, actors will use imagination, comedy, and performance skills to grab an audience’s attention. Along the way, they’ll practice collaboration, storytelling, and stage presence while discovering how fun it is to “sell” their ideas on stage! Join us on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
A Journey with Roald Dahl (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 6 – 10, 2026 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Step into the magical and mischievous world of Roald Dahl! In this imaginative theater class, students will explore some of Dahl’s most beloved stories and unforgettable characters—from the clever Matilda and the brave Charlie to the fantastical creatures of James and the Giant Peach. Through theater games, character work, and creative storytelling, young actors will bring these classics to life while learning performance skills, teamwork, and confidence on stage. The class will culminate in a one-of-a-kind performance that blends scenes and characters from Dahl’s books into a delightful play. Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Jukebox Musical (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 27 – 31 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
What happens when you take your favorite songs and build a story around them? In this high-energy theater class, students will create their very own jukebox musical! Working together, the class will choose well-known songs, then write an original script that weaves the music into a unique storyline. Along the way, students will learn skills in playwriting, acting, and stage performance while exploring how music can drive a story. The session will end with a one-of-a-kind showcase where the students perform their brand-new jukebox musical for family and friends. Join us on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Dreamscape: Theater in Imagination (entering 4 – 6 grade)
July 27 – 31 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Step into a world where anything is possible! In this class, students will create and perform original scenes inspired by the wild and wonderful logic of dreams. Talking animals, flying houses, upside-down worlds—nothing is off-limits. Through improvisation, creative writing, and ensemble acting, students will bring their dream-inspired characters and stories to life on stage. The class emphasizes collaboration, imagination, and expressive performance skills, culminating in a final showcase where families are invited to explore the dreamworld their students have built together. Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Incredible Improv! (entering 4 – 6 grade)
August 3 – 7 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Get ready to think fast, get silly, and let your imagination soar! In this fun-filled theater class, students will dive into the exciting world of improvisation. Through games, challenges, and group activities, they’ll learn how to create characters, stories, and scenes on the spot—no script required! Improv builds confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork while encouraging students to trust their instincts and take creative risks. The class will end with an interactive showcase where students share their favorite improv games and scenes with an audience. Join us on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Musical Theater (entering 4 – 6 grade)
August 3 – 7, 2026 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out! In this high-energy musical theater class, students will build confidence and performance skills as they learn to sing, dance, and act all at once. Through fun vocal warmups, lively choreography, and character work, young performers will rehearse scenes and songs from popular musicals—both classic and contemporary. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends, where students can shine on stage and share their hard work. Perfect for anyone who loves musicals and wants to be part of the show! Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Camps for Students Entering Grades 7 – 10
Stagecraft & Technical Theater (entering 7 – 10 grade)
June 15 – 19 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
The magic of theater doesn’t just happen onstage—it happens behind the scenes too! In this hands-on class, students will step into the world of technical theater and stagecraft. From designing sets and props, to exploring lighting, sound, and stage management, students will learn how all the backstage elements come together to create a production. Through creative projects and teamwork, they’ll discover the skills and artistry that make live theater possible. The session will end with a showcase where students present their designs and technical work as part of a performance. Join us on Friday from 11:15 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Pirates of Sunset (entering 7 – 10 grade)
June 15 – 19 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Ahoy, mateys! Step aboard for an action-packed theater adventure where students learn the art of stage combat while sailing into a world of pirates, treasure, and high-seas drama. In this class, young actors will practice safe and exciting combat techniques, including sword fights, brawls, and choreographed duels, all designed for the stage. Along the way, they’ll create bold pirate characters and craft an original performance full of daring escapades and swashbuckling fun. The class will end with a thrilling showcase where students bring their pirate tale—and their stage combat skills—to life! Join us on Friday from 3:15 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Incredible Improv! (entering 7 – 10 grade)
July 13 – 17 @ 9:00 – 12:00
$140/student
Get ready to think fast, get silly, and let your imagination soar! In this fun-filled theater class, students will dive into the exciting world of improvisation. Through games, challenges, and group activities, they’ll learn how to create characters, stories, and scenes on the spot—no script required! Improv builds confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork while encouraging students to trust their instincts and take creative risks. The class will end with an interactive showcase where students share their favorite improv games and scenes with an audience. Join us on Friday from 11:30 – 12:00 for a final showcase!
Musical Theater (entering 7 – 10 grade)
July 13 – 17 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out! In this high-energy musical theater class, students will build confidence and performance skills as they learn to sing, dance, and act all at once. Through fun vocal warmups, lively choreography, and character work, young performers will rehearse scenes and songs from popular musicals—both classic and contemporary. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends, where students can shine on stage and share their hard work. Perfect for anyone who loves musicals and wants to be part of the show! Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Jukebox Musical (entering 7 – 10 grade)
August 10 – 14 @ 1:00 – 4:00
$140/student
What happens when you take your favorite songs and build a story around them? In this high-energy theater class, students will create their very own jukebox musical! Working together, the class will choose well-known songs, then write an original script that weaves the music into a unique storyline. Along the way, students will learn skills in playwriting, acting, and stage performance while exploring how music can drive a story. The session will end with a one-of-a-kind showcase where the students perform their brand-new jukebox musical for family and friends. Join us on Friday from 3:30 – 4:00 for a final showcase!
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 1 – 8
Entering Grades 1 – 8
June 22 – 26
M-TH @ 9:00 – 4:00 & F @ 9:00 – 6:30
Performances Friday @ 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm
$275/student
This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in Sunset’s original musical version and brought to life by camp participants (and music of the early 2000’s). A variety of boys and girls characters help to bring this story to life. Campers will learn about auditioning and then audition for our original musical (everyone is cast). Next, participants will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills and have a lot of fun rehearsing the production. Finally, campers will perform our production of The Secret Garden on Friday for family and friends.
Entering Grades 1 – 8
July 20 – 24
M-TH @ 9:00 – 4:00 & F @ 9:00 – 6:30
Performances Friday @ 2:30 pm & 5:30 pm
$275/student
This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in Sunset’s original musical version and brought to life by camp participants (and music of the early 2000’s). A variety of boys and girls characters help to bring this story to life. Campers will learn about auditioning and then audition for our original musical (everyone is cast). Next, participants will hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills and have a lot of fun rehearsing the production. Finally, campers will perform our production of The Secret Garden on Friday for family and friends.
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 4 – 6
Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks with Multiple Endings
By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Entering Grades 4 – 6
July 13 – 17
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for KIDS adapted by Brendan Kelso
Entering Grades 4 – 6
August 10 – 14
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Students will work on a fun, melodramatic, 15-minute version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Using movement, acting, story-telling, common language and arts and crafts, students will bring to life this delightfully funny rendition of Shakespeare’s full-length play. On Friday, students will perform their play for family and friends. So let us “meet me in the palace wood by moonlight. There will we rehearse. There may we rehearse most obscenely and courageously! Take pains. Be perfect! Adieu!”
Production Camps for Students Entering Grades 7 – 10
Check Please by Jonathan Rand
Entering Grades 7 – 10
July 6 – 10
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother’s bridge partner, or a mime. Students will audition, rehearse, design costumes and set, and present a play in a week! On Friday, students will perform Check Please for family and friends.
Check Please follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn’t get any worse — until they do. Could there possibly be a light at the end of the tunnel?
Tragedians Anonymous
By Rebecca Salomonsson
Entering Grades 7 – 10
July 27 – 31
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Put Shakespeare’s tragic characters together in a self-help group, and you get a smart, laugh-out-loud, one-act comedy that’s also quite educational! Students will audition, rehearse, design costumes and set, and present a play in a week! On Friday, students will perform Tragedians Anonymous for family and friends.
ragic characters Ophelia, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Anne seek support through a Tragedians Anonymous group led by Prospero, where the meeting’s theme is “Identify those who wrong us and those who we wrong.” The characters proceed to confront the other characters in their plays as well as their own fatal flaws, who come to life onstage (though nobody can quite identify Hamlet’s fatal flaw). When Anne’s confrontation gets her nowhere with Claudius, she seeks a revenge that threatens all the characters’ very existence! Ultimately, all the characters, including Anne, accept their tragic fates, understanding that their outrageous fortune has helped people for centuries with profound lessons by which to live their own lives.
15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play
Entering Grades 7 – 10
August 3 – 7
Mon – Thurs 9:00 – 4:00
Fri 9:00 – 5:00 (performance at 5:00 p.m.)
$275/student
Actors saying why not to be in a play? Why not?! Students will audition, rehearse, design costumes and set, and present a play in a week! On Friday, students will perform 15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play for family and friends.
15 Reasons Not to Be in a Play by Alan Haehnel is a comedic play where characters ironically present humorous and absurd reasons why no one should ever participate in a theatrical production, despite being in one themselves. The “reasons” range from missing important phone calls, getting stage fright, or having to hold hands with someone with warts. It’s a meta-comedy that uses a series of monologues, duets, and ensemble scenes to satirize the struggles and absurdities of putting on a play.
Run Crew for Legally Blonde JR
Entering 7 – 12 grade
details coming soon
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy: Full refund of the course tuition and processing fee will be made if Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts cancels a scheduled class for any reason. If a student cancels out of a camp 14 days before the first day (Monday, two weeks before the first day), a full refund of the course tuition will be made (minus the $7 processing fee to cover administration costs). No refunds or tuition credits are given starting on the Tuesday (13 days) before the first day of camp.
