Performing Arts Camp
THE UMBRELLA PERFORMING ARTS CAMP 2025!
2025 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY
The Umbrella Performing Arts Camp is the perfect program for students that enjoy performing & making art. Open to all students ages 8-14 regardless of acting & theatre experience. No auditions and guaranteed featured roles for every student.
This 2 week camp program immerses students in all aspects of the theatre from creating and performing an original play to building & painting set pieces, working on costumes, and prop making. At the conclusion of the 2 weeks the original play will be performed for an audience of family & friends on our Main Stage Theatre!
This program includes typical popular art making disciplines of: Woodworking, Painting and more in addition to acting & performing! Half of the day will be spent creating the set, props and costumes for the show while the other half will be spent building their acting skills through: Acting Techniques, Voice & Movement, Character Development, Theatre Games and more.
2025 Information
DATES
Session 1: June 30 – July 11 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
This session’s performance will be inspired by the camp week themes of “Art of The Americas and Ahoy! The Sea & Stories.” If you have ever imagined exploring the world and delving into the mysterious fathoms below, this week will allow you to develop and perform an original play inspired by transatlantic voyages! Performance will occur at 4:45pm on Friday July 11. Please note: There is no camp on Friday July 4th.
Tuition: $1250
Registration Closes: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Session 2: July 14 – July 25 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
This session’s performance will be inspired by the camp week themes of “Folklore: Myths & Legends and Art & Archeology.” If you ever imagined traveling back in time to explore past civilizations and learn how everyday life became the epic tales, myths and legends we know today, this week will allow you to develop and perform an original play about the past on stage. Performance will occur at 4:45pm on Friday July 25.
Tuition: $1250
Registration Closes: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Session 3: July 28 – August 8 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
This session’s performance will be inspired by the camp week themes of “Elements of Nature and Out of This World Art.” If you ever imagined going on an intergalactic adventure and exploring the various habitats within a solar system, this week will allow you to perform an out of this world tale on stage. Performance will occur at 4:45pm on Friday August 8.
Tuition: $1250
Registration Closes: Sunday, June 29, 2025
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
AGES
8-14 years (Grades 3-8 for the 2025-2026 school year)
Students enrolled may be separated into smaller groups throughout the day based upon the activity. This is to ensure age-appropriate programming and will be adjusted when necessary at the discretion of the Camp Director and Show Directors. In general all students enrolled in the performing arts camp program will work together throughout the day and are guaranteed to rehearse and perform together.
HOURS:
Full Day: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Includes two morning art/performing arts classes, followed by lunch and then two more art/performing art classes in the afternoon. Students must be provided with a NUT-FREE lunch from home for the mid-day break & NUT-FREE snacks for a mid-morning & mid-afternoon break. Weather permitting we eat lunch at Emerson Field, where they can have outside play time! Students enrolled in the program must attend camp Full Day for both weeks of the 2 week program.
Session 1: June 30 - July 11
Session 2: July 14 - July 25
Session 3: July 28 - August 8
HOUSEHOLD SIBLING DISCOUNT:
A tuition discount of 5% off additional registrations is available when two or more children are registered for the same week(s) and program type.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND LATE REGISTRATIONS:
Registration deadlines are 11:59pm EST on Sunday, 4 weeks prior to the start of the each respective Summer Program week. Registrations for each week will close at each week's deadline. Late registrations after a deadline date may be accepted on a space available basis with an additional fee of $50. Parents must contact The Umbrella office by phone or in person and be ready to make payment at the time of registration and complete all of the required camp forms.
UNDER-ENROLLED PROGRAMS:
In the unlikely event that a program is under-enrolled, the Program will be cancelled 2 weeks prior to the start date and a full refund will be given.
WITHDRAWAL FEES:
Tuition, less a $50 registration fee per week (or per session), per individual registration, will be refunded if the request is made PRIOR to the registration deadline for the week for which the registration was intended to begin (4 weeks prior to the start of the respective Summer Program week). On or after the registration deadline, no refunds are given. In the case of an accident or illness, please contact the Umbrella office. We may be able to arrange a later start date or accomodate a partial refund on a case-by-case basis.
EXTENDED CARE:
Extended Day Morning is a combined morning program for students enrolled in Half Day or Full Day Umbrella Arts Camp and Umbrella Performing Arts camp programming from 7:30am – 9:00am, Monday-Friday. Tuition is $200 for the full two-week Performing Arts Camp session and can be purchased as an add on with camp registrations.
Extended Day Afternoon is a combined afternoon program we run for students enrolled in all of the Summer Arts Under The Umbrella Camp Programs from 4:30pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Tuition is $200 for the full two-week Performing Arts Camp session and can be purchased as an add on with camp registrations. If you have any questions regarding our Extended Day programming, please contact The Umbrella office.
TUITION ASSISTANCE:
A limited amount of tuition assistance is offered by The Umbrella to cover partial tuition costs for families in need. Application and approval are necessary. Awards are made first come, first served on a rolling deadline. Please contact Jason Springer, Director of Education, at 978-371-0820 x202 or jason@theumbrellaarts.org for more information.
WAITLIST OPTION:
Should a camp week sell out, we will open a waitlist. We encourage interested families to register for the waitlist option, as spots may open up. If you have any questions about the waitlist please contact Rebecca Campbell-McGonagle, Camp Director, at 978-371-0820 x200 or rebecca@theumbrellaarts.org.
SUMMER ARTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA - CAMP POLICIES AND AGREEMENTS:
Programming is subject to change as new safety protocols are put in place. For additional questions about Summer Camp contact Rebecca Campbell-McGonagle, Camp Director at rebecca@theumbrellaarts.org or 978-371-0820 x200. Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
