Youth and young adults entering grades 2-12 are invited to join us during our four weeks of Summer CAmP in 2026! Take center stage and find your light with Class Act Productions. Oh, the places you will go exploring games, dance, activities, projects and design that are specially programmed just for you!
For all questions regarding Summer Camps please email us at summer@captheatre.org
July 6th-10th
Musical Theater Dance Intensive
Spend the week diving deep into musical theater dance with Marquis Bundy, Cloris Award-winning choreographer for DMYAT’s The SpongeBob Musical, director of Polkadots at the Des Moines Playhouse, and accomplished local performer. Campers will explore dynamic combinations, storytelling through choreography, and the performance skills that make Broadway-style movement come alive. Ideal for dancers who want to train hard, grow fast, and shine brighter on stage. Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 6th – 12th in the fall
- When: Monday through Friday 9am – 12pm
- Instructor: Marquis Bundy
Musical Theatre Camp – Broadway (Wicked)
“You’re gonna be Pop-u-lar” when you join this camp inspired by the Broadway musical, Wicked! This camp focuses on themes of friendship, good and evil, and acceptance. These campers will learn the history of the source material, perform musical numbers to refine their vocal and dance skills, act out scenes with their peers to expand acting technique, and play drama games to develop teamwork, while truly “Defying Gravity.” The week ends with an informal performance for friends and families to attend! Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 6th – 12th in the fall
- When: Monday through Friday 1 – 4pm
- Instructor: Katie Murphy
July 13th-17th
Musical Theatre Camp: Happily Ever After
This camp aims to guide youth towards a solid foundation in musical theatre through familiar characters from Disney movies. Throughout the week, children will explore the technique of different keystones of theatre like dancing, acting, and singing, as well as musical theatre etiquette. Additionally, they will learn important skills like teamwork, responsibility, and confidence. On the last day of camp, there will be a performance for friends and family to show off everything they learned! Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 2nd – 7th in the fall
- When: Monday through Friday 9am – 12pm
- Instructor: Grace Harvey
Musical Theatre Camp: Seuss!
From the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, this Seussical camp brings beloved stories to life through music and movement. Taught by CAP alum and Oliver JR. Music Director Grace Harvey, campers will sing, act, and create in a week full of imagination and heart, culminating in an end-of-week performance for friends and family. Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 2nd – 7th in the fall
- When: Monday through Friday 1pm – 4pm
- Instructor: Grace Harvey
July 20th-24th
Summer Shorts
Spend a week making a short film at CAP! Learn the basics of filmmaking from an award-winning, Central Iowa filmmaker and public television producer, Patrick Boberg. Filmmakers will learn the foundations of filmmaking and then jump right in and make a film. Class will cover storytelling structure, writing and planning, filmmaking equipment, editing, and more. By the end of the week, all films will be screened at a CAP film showcase! Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 3rd-10th in the fall
- When: Monday through Friday 9am – 12pm
- Instructor: Patrick Boberg
Camp Half Blood
Welcome to Camp Half Blood! Inspired by the Percy Jackson books and TV series, this mythology-filled camp drops campers straight into the world of demigods. Get claimed by a godly parent, design your cabin crest, tackle heroic quests, decode prophecies, and learn about the monsters and myths that shape Percy’s world. And maybe perform some of the popular songs and scenes in preparation for CAP’s Summer 2027 production!! From capture-the-flag battles to creative crafts and epic challenges, this is a week of legendary adventure. Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 5th-9th in the fall
- When: Monday – Friday 1 – 4pm
- Instructor: Christine Yoder
July 27th-31
Tech Titans (two sessions)
The Superheroes of theatre aren’t only on the stage – there is a mighty team of technical wunderkind behind the scenes. Combining the forces of mind and body – Tech Titans design and build the set, properties, lighting and sound of all shows earning applause. Join forces for hands-on instruction: stage make-up – including aging and scars/wounds; scenic painting; light and sound design in state-of-the-art theatre software. On Friday – it is a whole day of activity as we call the Titans to assemble for Tech Olympics. (Note: power tools and ladders may be used during instruction. Please have CAmPers wear long pants and short sleeves with close-toed shoes.) Registration Link
- Grades: Entering 6th-12th in the fall
- When: Monday through Thursday 9am – 12pm OR 1-4pm; Friday is 9am – 4pm (please bring a sack lunch)
- Instructor: Shawn Jensen or Krister Strandskov