Summer 2027

WHO: Students entering grades 3-6 for the 27-28 school year. This is a great program for those with experience and those just starting out - every student gets a part. Come see what theater is all about! Maximum of 40 students.

WHAT: Explore the mysterious fathoms below in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Kids. Join Ariel and her friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab on this wonderful adventure.

WHERE: Imago Theater - 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, 97214

WHEN: June 14 - June 26

  • Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18 — 8:30am - 3:30pm

  • Monday, June 21 - Thursday, June 24 — 8:30am - 3:30pm

  • Friday, June 25 — 8:30am - 7:00pm — SHOW at 6:00pm

  • Saturday, June 26 — 9:30am - 12:00pm — SHOW at 11:00am

HOW MUCH: $900

  • We offer a 10% sibling discount (automatically applied at registration)

  • Payment plan options (payments are automatically deducted)

  • Financial assistance available (please complete the request form)

    • Families may only apply for assistance for one camp per child.

QUESTIONS? please feel free to contact us

REGISTER - Jan 30, 9:00am

WAITLIST

There is no charge to be on the waitlist. You will need to go through the registration process choosing how you’d like to pay (in full or in installments) but we do not take your credit card info and can not charge you. The “order” remains in your cart and you’re added to the wait list.
We'll contact students in the order they joined the wait list if openings arise. Invoices are issued only upon full registration after a spot becomes available - you are not automatically charged even if a spot opens up.

REFUND POLICY

You may receive a full refund before April 1 (minus a $65 admin fee) and a 50% refund (plus the $65 admin fee) from April 1-May 31. We do not offer refunds for any camps after June 1.

IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING

Your child should bring their own water bottle, a lunch and enough snacks for two scheduled breaks. They should wear clothes that are easy to move in - if they wear skirts, make sure they wear shorts underneath (we will be rolling, jumping, lying down, and leaping!). Apply sunscreen before camp - we will have spray sunscreen they can use, but we cannot apply it. No flip-flops! On very hot days, students can bring a handheld fan or spray bottle.

PDC will provide a t-shirt, assigned personal bin to store items in during the camp day, a foam sit upon, script, costumes and props, ice water to refill water bottles, and occasional treats like popsicles!

COMMUNICATION FROM US

We communicate primarily via email. Please add caroline@portlanddramaclub.org and robin@portlanddramaclub.org to your contacts and make sure our emails are not going into your spam folder.

If you have an emergency message for your child or the staff: You can text or call Caroline: 213-675-4732 or Robin: 971-235-7994. Text is the best way to reach us - we may not be able to answer a ringing phone during instruction.

the schedule

All musical theater. All the time. The focus of our camp is to produce an actual show for which we can all be proud. Our productions require organization, concentration, and cooperation from everyone involved. And while we will always play games, play outside, and have time for other fun throughout each day, we will need to get cracking on hard work to make it a musical we are proud to show off. If your child is not that interested in musical theater, our summer camp may not be the thing for them. It is important to note, though, that theater is not only for the outgoing kid! Theater is for EVERYONE and shy kids often find their voice onstage. All are welcome. Your kids will learn that fun is achieved through a little hard work, sweat, and lots of laughter.

Drop off and pick up: Camp begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. Staff will not be ready to receive students until 8:25am - the doors will be manned by staff from 8:25-8:45am and will be locked after that. If you arrive late, you’ll need to ring the doorbell or call staff to be let in. Camp ends at 3:30pm and students must be picked up no later than 3:40pm.

casting

Typically, the larger roles will go to the older or more experienced kids and the ensemble roles will go to the younger or less experienced kids. We move very fast at camp and it's important for kids who pick up things quickly to take on the larger roles. Of course, there are occasional exceptions. Sometimes it depends on the show we do or the individual kids we have attending camp. Some kids are eager for a large role and some kids would like to be a supporting member no matter their age. We want all kids set up for success. We want them to feel comfortable and finish the camp feeling proud and having had a fun time. Since we have been at this for quite some time both as teachers and directors, but also as actors ourselves, we ask that you respect our final decision. Your child will have a better time with your full support.

costumes

Generally, costumes are covered in the cost of tuition. If there is anything you need to provide (such as a special shoe or under garment) from home, you will be notified.