CAMPS BY GRADE
See below to find your child’s grade (for the NEXT SCHOOL YEAR) and see which camps they’re eligible for. It is still recommended that you read ALL of the info on our specific camp pages.
Rising Kindergartners:
The Little Mermaid Kids with performing interns (1 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Pirates and Mermaids (1 week camp with crafts, songs, and a parent “show me” at the end)Rising 1st graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids with performing interns (1 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Pirates and Mermaids (1 week camp with crafts, songs, and a parent “show me” at the end)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (1 week; 30 minute musical)Rising 2nd graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids with performing interns (1 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Pirates and Mermaids (1 week camp with crafts, songs, and a parent “show me” at the end)
How I Became A Pirate (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (1 week; 30 minute musical)Rising 3rd graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids with performing interns (1 week camp; 30 minute musical)
The Little Mermaid Kids (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
How I Became A Pirate (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)Rising 4th graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Peter Pan (1 week camp; play)
How I Became A Pirate (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)Rising 5th graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Peter Pan (1 week camp; play)
How I Became A Pirate (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)Rising 6th graders:
The Little Mermaid Kids (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Treasure Island (1 week camp; play)
The Little Mermaid Jr (2 week camp; 60 minute musical)
Peter Pan (1 week camp; play)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Mean Girls Jr (2 week camp; by audition, 60 minute musical)Rising 7th graders:
Treasure Island (1 week camp; play)
The Little Mermaid Jr (2 week camp; 60 minute musical)
Magic Treehouse Pirates Past Noon (2 week camp; 30 minute musical)
Mean Girls Jr (2 week camp; by audition, 60 minute musical)Rising 8th graders:
Treasure Island (1 week camp; play)
The Little Mermaid Jr (2 week camp; 60 minute musical)
Mean Girls Jr (2 week camp; by audition, 60 minute musical)Rising 9th graders:
Treasure Island
The Little Mermaid Jr
Mean Girls Jr (2 week camp; by audition, 60 minute musical)NEW! High School!: all current high schoolers
Grease (3 week camp; full musical by audition)
*ADVANCED MIDDLE SCHOOL: Parents of middle school students: Wondering whether your child is considered advanced? Mean Girls Jr requires an audition and your student needs to have previously been in musical productions. Even if your child has been in a few shows it does not always mean they are ready to join the advanced group. They could miss out on fundamental skills-building theater games and activities that our other camps focus on to help kids grow.
Do they already know how a musical theater camp works? We move very fast. The kids in our Mean Girls Jr camp will skip most fundamental skill-building theater games as they have already learned them and concentrate on character building. Caroline will introduce new challenging activities that build on what they already know. They’ll be expected to approach their characters, songs, dances, etc in the ways we’ve worked in previous camps and classes. They will learn lines and songs quickly without reminders or very much help.
Advanced kids should have already proven they have good instincts on stage. They make bold choices and lead with a willingness to try new things. All accepted students will audition again on the first day of camp for role placement.
Kids who have not been in PDC shows will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation and reference.
Here, advanced also means a great work ethic:
Do they attend rehearsals with a good attitude toward every single person there?
Do they practice at home and come to class/camp prepared?
Do they regularly remember their script and materials for class?
Does your child jump into drama activities with enthusiasm?
Do they volunteer in class and offer to lead?
Do they work hard, learn quickly and have a sense of teamwork?
Can they follow directions well?
Most importantly- will your child feel lost or unprepared being in this group? or will they feel energized and confident? This is key. Where can your child grow the most and feel most accomplished?
The other camps offer them the opportunity to be leaders and to continue to build on their skills.