CAMPS
SUMMER CAMPS
The South Bend Civic Theatre’s Summer Camps will give youth from kindergarten through high school the opportunity to experience the magic of creating live theatre. The camps are taught by experienced and enthusiastic instructors who will coach kids on skills including acting, musical theatre, improv, and more.
SummerStage 2025
The SummerStage production camp for younger actors is a full day, two-week camp which culminates in a fully produced performance. Not only will campers have the experience of putting on a show in a short timeframe, but they will also get an intensive acting and performing experience filled with workshops, games, and other activities that will help them become stronger actors and make great friends while doing so.
SummerStage SESSION 1, The Jungle Book, June 16 - 27 | 2-12 Grade
SummerStage SESSION 1: The Jungle Book
June 16-27 9:00am-3:00pm {$400.00} | 2-12 Grade
Performances:
Friday, June 27@ 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 28 @ 10:00 am & 12:30 pm
Location: Warner Studio Theatre
THE JUNGLE BOOK
The Jungle Book follows the story of Mowgli, an orphaned boy adopted and raised by a pack of wolves. With help from his wolf family, wise panther Bagheera and lovable sloth bear, Baloo, Mowgli learns all about the law of the jungle as he grows up among the trees, rivers and wildlife. But not every animal in the jungle is as welcoming to young Mowgli. He is a human cub after all, and many in the jungle fear humans. Follow along as Mowgli struggles to discover where he fits in in the world, meeting a few mischievous monkeys, slithering snakes, and a ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, along the way. Can he live in harmony with the other animals, or is he destined to live back among the humans?
SummerStage SESSION 2, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, July 7 - 18| 2-12 Grade
SummerStage SESSION 2: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
July 7-18 9:00am-3:00pm {$400.00} | 2-12 Grade
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Performances:
Friday, July 18 @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 19 @ 10:00 am & 12:30 pm
Location: Warner Studio Theatre
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Join Snow White as she escapes from the evil Queen and seeks refuge with the unlikeliest companions. Together, they attempt to live in peace, until their lives are destroyed by one apple. Join SBCT in this fully produced retelling of the classic Grimm Brother’s fairytale.
The SummerStage production camp for younger actors is a full day, two-week camp which culminates in a fully produced performance. Not only will campers have the experience of putting on a show in a short timeframe, but they will also get an intensive acting and performing experience filled with workshops, games, and other activities that will help them become stronger actors and make great friends while doing so.
If your preferred camp is sold out, please call the box office at 574-234-1112 to join the wait list.
SBCT’s Youth 1-week Summer Camps are designed to mold the next generation of theatre professionals and enthusiasts in a guided, dynamic, studio-style setting with professional instruction to inspire curiosity and creativity.. Whether you are new to the stage or a seasoned pro, there is something for EVERYONE at SBCT!
SESSION 1 | JUNE 9 - JUNE 13
Superhero Academy | K-2nd Grade | June 9-13 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Explore all the amazing things you can do with your voice as you become your own superhero, craft a superpower like no other, and defeat the evil villains of your imagination! This high energy creative dramatics camp will teach acting skills through imaginative play.
Broadway Skills (Musical Theatre Workshop) | 3rd-5th Grade | June 9-13 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Any actor who wants to get serious about musical theatre knows that you want to be a “triple threat”: strong in singing, acting, and dancing. This boot camp will tackle all three areas in a variety of styles, genres, and techniques. By the end of camp, students will learn how to be a confident auditioner in all three areas.
PlayMaker’s Workshop: Fractured Fairytales | 3rd-8th Grade | June 9-13 | 12:30am-3:30pm {$200.00}
Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and so much more! Watch these fairytales come to life as we meet characters from each story and see how they connect. What happens if characters end up in the wrong story? Join us to find out! Ever wondered what it takes to create an original play? From developing an exciting story with dynamic characters to understanding stage directions, this camp will work as an ensemble to create an original piece. Participants will function as playwrights, performers, and designers, so there’s something for everyone in this camp as we develop a fully produced show by the end of the week!
SESSION 2 | JUNE 16 - JUNE 20
Wizarding Academy | K-2 Grade | June 16-20 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Welcome to the magical world of wizards, witches, and magical creatures! Develop your own magical character, design your companion creature, and experience day-to-day studies to become a full-fledged wizard! This style of camp will engage students in magical role-playing to teach the craft of character building and development.
Improv Skills | 3rd-8th Grade | June 16-20 | 12:30pm-3:30pm {$200.00}
Students will develop fundamental improv skills through short-form games and exercises. We will build on the foundation of “Yes, and”, focusing on developing essential ingredients in a strong scene: character work, wants and intentions, physicality, status, and emotion. This camp is all about jumping in, playing hard, working together, finding your voice, and having fun along the way!
SESSION 3 | JUNE 23 - JUNE 27
Broadway Skills: (Musical Theatre Workshop | 6th-12th Grade | June 23-27 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Any actor who wants to get serious about musical theatre knows that you want to be a “triple threat”: strong in singing, acting, and dancing. This boot camp will tackle all three areas in a variety of styles, genres, and techniques. By the end of camp, students will learn how to be a confident auditioner in all three areas all while preparing a showcase of famous Broadway Musicals!
SESSION 4 | JULY 7 - JULY 11
Pete the Cat’s Summer Adventure | K-2nd Grade | July 7-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Surf through summer with Pete the Cat as you embark on an epic adventure! Using high-energy creative dramatics, we will explore the dynamic vocal and physical world of Pete and all his friends, all while building reading comprehension, memorization skills, and stage presence. Students will focus on voice and movement through mask work, imaginative play, and story dramatization.
WARNING: This class could contain too much laughter!
SESSION 5 | JULY 21 - JULY 25
Wizarding Academy | 3rd-5th Grade | July 21-25 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Welcome to the magical world of wizards, witches, and magical creatures! Develop your own magical character, design your companion creature, and experience day-to-day studies to become a full-fledged wizard! This style of camp will engage students in magical role-playing to teach the craft of character-building and development.
Improv Skills | 9th-12th Grade | July 21-25 | 12:30pm-3:30pm {$200.00}
Students will develop fundamental improv skills through short-form games and exercises. We will build on the foundation of “Yes, and”, focusing on developing essential ingredients in a strong scene: character work, wants and intentions, physicality, status, and emotion. This camp is all about jumping in, playing hard, working together, finding your voice, and having fun!
SESSION 6 | JULY 28 - AUGUST 1
Where the Wild Things Are | K-2 Grade | July 28-August 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Where the Wild Things Are is the story of Max, a little boy in a wolf suit who is sent to bed without supper. He uses his imagination to create a magical land full of wild things. Will he tame them and make his way home or will he stay in the land of wild things? Students will live the story of Max all while building reading comprehension, memorization skills, and stage presence. Students will focus on voice and movement through mask work, imaginative play, and story dramatization.
Improv Skills | 5th-12th Grade | July 28-August 1 | 9:00am-12:00pm {$200.00}
Students will develop fundamental improv skills through short-form games and exercises. We will build on the foundation of “Yes, and”, focusing on developing essential ingredients in a strong scene: character work, wants and intentions, physicality, status, and emotion. This camp is all about jumping in, playing hard, working together, finding your voice, and having fun along the way!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
- South Bend Civic Theatre’s mission and core value is that every human, no matter financial situation or status, should be able to experience and grow through arts education. Through the generosity from patrons, local organizations, and grants we are pleased to offer scholarships to interested students who need financial assistance with class tuition.
If your family’s household income is less than $55,000, you are eligible to apply for financial assistance for South Bend Civic Theatre’s classes and camps. Please note that awards may be available at a higher income level, however priority is given to families with incomes below $55,000. Proof of previous year’s annual income in the form of a free/reduced lunch certificate from the school, a tax return, or current pay stubs must be provided if requested by the South Bend Civic Theatre administration. - Since Funds are limited, scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis.
- If scholarships run out for a session, students will be placed on a waiting list to receive tuition assistance once funds become available.
- Scholarship assistance will be only eligible for one student, one class, and one session at a time. If you would like to register for an additional class or camp, an additional session, or another child in your household, complete your first order including payment. If scholarship funds are still available after all eligible participants have been finalized for the session, you may register additional students or classes utilizing scholarship funds.
South Bend Civic Theatre believes that each participant should demonstrate a level of commitment to the program. - SBCT rarely offers 100% scholarship because we want those participating to “buy into” the program. Even though a family may only be required to pay a reduced amount as low as $15.00, we believe that this amount shows a shared commitment to the work.
- Special circumstances are always considered in any final decisions when it comes to offering financial assistance.
What happens if I want to cancel my registration into a class?
- If you cancel your registration after it has been processed, but at least two weeks before the class begins, we will refund tuition.
- If you cancel your registration less than two weeks before the class starts, no refund will be given. Any tuition paid for the canceled class becomes a credit, which you may use towards future classes or camps which must be used through the end of the calendar year in which it was processed.
- SBCT reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. Any tuition paid will be refunded in full.
- No refund or make-up classes will be provided for classes canceled due to inclement weather.
- SBCT classes may not necessarily be canceled on days that area schools are closed due to weather conditions. SBCT will make a cancellation determination no-less than 2-hours prior to the start of a class. SBCT will notify all class participants via email if classes are canceled due to inclement weather.