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:

    • Annie Kids; one week, June 22-26 (M-F 8:30-2:00 + Friday afternoon show)

    • I Have a Voice; one week, July 6-10 (M-F 8:30-2:00 + Friday afternoon show)

  • Rising 1st-2nd graders:

    • Annie Kids; one week, June 22-26 (M-F 8:30-2:00 + Friday afternoon show)

    • I Have a Voice; one week, July 6-10 (M-F 8:30-2:00 + Friday afternoon show)

    • We Are Monsters; one week, July 27-August 1 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

  • Rising 3rd graders:

    • Annie Kids; TWO weeks, June 15-27 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Annie Kids;ONE week, June 22-26 (M-F 8:30-2:00 + Friday afternoon show)

    • We Are Monsters; two weeks, July 20-August 1 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

  • Rising 4th graders:

    • Annie Kids; two weeks, June 15-27 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • We Are Monsters; two weeks, July 20-August 1 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Matilda Jr. ; two weeks, August 3-15(M-F 8:30 - 3:30pm + Friday & Saturday shows)

  • Rising 5th-6th graders:

    • Annie Kids; two weeks, June 15-27 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • School of Rock; two weeks, June 29 - July 11 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • We Are Monsters; two weeks, July 20-August 1 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Matilda Jr. ; two weeks, August 3-15(M-F 8:30 - 3:30pm + Friday & Saturday shows)

  • Rising 7th graders:

    • School of Rock; two weeks, June 29 - July 11 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • We Are Monsters; two weeks, July 20-August 1 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Matilda Jr. ; two weeks, August 3-15(M-F 8:30 - 3:30pm + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Newsies Jr.; (BY AUDITION - *ADVANCED PDC STUDENTS ONLY)

  • Rising 8th graders:

    • School of Rock; two weeks, June 29 - July 11 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Matilda Jr. ; two weeks, August 3-15(M-F 8:30 - 3:30pm + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Newsies Jr.; (BY AUDITION - *ADVANCED PDC STUDENTS ONLY)

  • Rising 9th graders:

    • School of Rock; two weeks, June 29 - July 11 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Matilda Jr. ; two weeks, August 3-15(M-F 8:30 - 3:30pm + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Newsies Jr.; (BY AUDITION - *ADVANCED PDC STUDENTS ONLY)

    • Shakespeare’s Revolting Children; one week, August 10-15 (M-F 9:30-4:30 + Friday night show)

  • NEW! Rising 10th-12th graders:

    • School of Rock; two weeks, June 29 - July 11 (M-F 8:30-3:30 + Friday & Saturday shows)

    • Shakespeare’s Revolting Children; one week, August 10-15 (M-F 9:30-4:30 + Friday night show)

      *ADVANCED MIDDLE SCHOOL: Parents of middle school students: Wondering whether your child is considered advanced? Auditions for Newsies Jr requires an audition and your student needs to have been in at least 2 PDC productions by the time they audition. Even if your child has been in a few PDC shows it does not mean they are ready to join the advanced group. They could miss out on fundamental skills-building theater games and activities.
      Do they already know how a PDC camp works? We move very fast. The kids in our Newsies Jr camp will skip most fundamental skill-building theater games as they have already learned them. 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 with a willingness to try new things.
      It is not always about musical ability or the # of shows they have completed. Some kids who have been with PDC for many years may just not want to deal with the added stress the first day could cause. Here, advanced also means a great work ethic:
      Do they attend rehearsals with a good attitude?
      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?
      Most importantly- will your child feel lost or unprepared being in this group? or will they feel energized and confident?
      The other camps offer them the opportunity to be leaders and to continue to build on their skills.