Summer Camp 2025
Go on a theatrical quest!
Each week campers will explore and perform fantastical stories of courage, friendship, and perseverance that show us we can do hard things. Families are invited to a short performance at 2:30 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Daily Activities: Creative drama exercises, theatre games, art projects, lessons in performance fundamentals, and play rehearsals that are designed to inspire The Eight Acting Habits of Mind: Body Awareness and Control, Release Inhibitions and Be Playful, Imagine and Envision, Consider Others, Think Collaboratively, Be Flexible, Commit to Choices, and Reflect and Think Metacognitively. Further session details will be emailed to registered campers by July 3. Please note that guardians should provide their camper with a non-perishable lunch and snacks.
Safety: Your camper’s safety is our top priority. There will be two Teaching Artists who have passed a background check and are trained and certified in in First Aid and CPR with each age-group. There will also be student volunteers assisting campers. Each age-group has a maximum of 16 campers.
Location: Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 4th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Ages: 6-11
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuition: $450 per week (that’s just $15 per hour!). Full tuition is due at registration. There is a non-refundable deposit of $100 per registration. If you need to withdraw your registration, refunds (minus the deposit) will be available through July 3. After July 3, tuition is non-refundable. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Please email info@nationalchildrenstheatre.org to request a scholarship application.
After-Care: is available from 3-5 p.m. for an additional $150.
Heroes and Mythical Beasts
Dates: August 4-8
Stories from World Mythology
Team up with ancient icons from around the world as they encounter mermaids, serpents, and fierce flyers.
Knights and Mighty Spellcasters
Dates: August 11-15
Stories from Arthurian Legends
Join forces with young Arthur and the powerful Merlin as they bravely battle giants, monsters, and witches.
Adventurers and Magical Creatures
Dates: August 18-22
Imagine your own story (inspired by Dungeons and Dragons)
Create your own character and collaborate with friends as you protect your fantasy world from dragons, fairies, and trolls.