An innovative drama program
for 6-10 year olds
For 11-13 year olds, please click here.

Offered in two groups:

"Bravos" - ages 6-7
"Encores" - ages 8-10

Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm 
Before-camp care available from 8am-9am, $35/week
Aftercare until 6pm, $100/week

 

Session I
June 18 –June 29
$550

Session II
July 2 –July 13
(no camp on July 4, Federal Holiday)
$550

Session III
July 16–July 27
$550

Session IV
July 30 –Aug 10
$550

Session V
Aug 13–Aug 24
$550

Need-based scholarships available.
Click here for financial aid application.

 

Each session has a different focus, and you can sign up for just one session or as many as you want.  Past sessions have included African Folktales, Shakespeare, Japanese Puppet Theatre, Broadway Showstoppers, Improvisation, Commedia Dell’Arte, and more. No prior drama experience is required.

 

THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
 
“Thank you for a great Theatre Lab experience! The instructors were fabulous, energetic and engaged. I don't think there was single activity that my child didn't describe in detail every evening at home.”
—Parent, Summer Acting Camp for Kids

"The camp was fantastic!! This was my daughter's first time at a summer camp and she had a wonderful time. The staff was friendly, fun and very talented.”
—Parent, Summer Acting Camp for Kids

“The thing I liked best about the camp was that the teachers have the guts to really make kids feel good about what they do.”
—Participant, Summer Acting Camp for Kids

“My child’s imagination ran completely wild! His creativity exploded. His excitement about being taught grew. He was well cared for, respected, and inspired. Staff was remarkable, kind, attentive.”
—Parent, Summer Acting Camp for Kids

ADMISSION

The Theatre Lab is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible training for any student seriously interested in learning about the acting process. We do not, therefore, require an audition for admission to the Summer Acting Camp for Kids. Enrollment is limited, however, and students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions fill quickly, so enroll early to ensure admission.

If you are applying for financial aid, please download and complete both the mailable registration form and the financial aid application from the links below. Do not fill out the payment information on the registration form. Please return the forms by mail: The Theatre Lab, 733 8th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001, or by fax: 202-824-0458.