Summer Camps in Lake Norman

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SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUNG ACTORS

Enriching Creativity and Skills

DCP offers an array of summer camps each year for our young actors ages 4-16. Half-day camps have fun themes inspired by popular movies and musicals! Participants can also act, sing, and dance their way into our full-day musical theatre camps for a more intensive level of skill-building. We also offer exciting partnerships with local businesses, like the Dungeons and Dragons gaming group Young Dragonslayers.

DCP summer camps enrich the school experience by fostering creativity, communication, collaboration, confidence, cultural understanding, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and life skills. Being exposed to theatre education empowers students to become well-rounded individuals who are better prepared to succeed in an increasingly diverse and complex world.

Summer Camps 2025

Ages 4-5

  • June 16-20, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • June 30-July 3, 9am-12pm, $150

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 7-11, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 28-August 1, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • August 4-8, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • August 18-22, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

Ages 6-7

  • June 16-20, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 7-11, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 14-18, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 28-August 1, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • August 4-8, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • August 18-22, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Step into a world of imagination and storytelling! "Creative Storytelling" is a gentle introduction to theatre for young campers. In this fun and supportive camp, kids will explore the magic of storytelling through games and group activities. With a focus on creativity and self-expression, campers will build confidence as they create their own characters and bring stories to life. This camp is perfect for first-time campers or those who may feel a little nervous about theatre, offering a safe and encouraging environment where every child can shine!

Ages 8-10

  • June 23-27, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 14-18, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

  • July 21-25, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Lights, camera, action! Have you ever dreamed of being a star on your own TV show or movie? In this fun camp, you’ll get to act on camera just like the pros! You’ll learn cool acting tricks, how to audition like a star, and how to perform in front of a camera. At the end of the week, you’ll get a digital copy of your scenes to share with your family and friends!

  • August 11-15, 9am-12pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

Ages 8-12

  • June 16-20, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • June 16-20, 9am-4pm, $320

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • June 23-27, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • June 23-27, 9am-12pm, $200

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Leap, turn, shine! Join us for an exhilarating Musical Theatre Dance Intensive where you’ll master the skills needed to bring Broadway-style performances to life! This high-energy camp is perfect for dancers and theatre lovers eager to improve technique, build confidence, and command the stage. Performers will explore Broadway style dance techniques, acting through movement and expression, choreography from iconic musicals, and put together an end of week showcase for family and friends!

  • June 30-July 3, 9am-4pm, $280

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Acting Only – No Singing or Dancing

  • July 7-11, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 14-18, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 14-18, 9am-4pm, $320

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 21-25, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 28-August 1, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Acting Only – No Singing or Dancing

  • August 4-8, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Acting Only – No Singing or Dancing

  • August 4-8, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • August 11-14, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • August 18-22, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • August 18-22, 9am-4pm, $320

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

Ages 10-12

  • June 23-27, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Calling all young performers! Join us this summer for an exciting theatre camp where creativity takes center stage. Whether you're new to acting or ready to sharpen your skills, this camp is the perfect place tobuild confidence, develop stage presence, and have fun! During camp, our young actors will work on acting techniques, character development, scene work, improvisation, voice and movement for the stage and a fun showcase for family and friends!

  • June 30-July 4, 9am-12pm, $385

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 10-12. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

  • July 21-25, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Lights, camera, action! Ever wondered what it’s like to be the star of your own TV show or movie? In this camp, you’ll dive into the world of acting on camera! Learn professional acting techniques, audition skills, and how to perform in front of a camera. You’ll work on real film scenes and get a chance to showcase your skills. At the end of the week, you’ll receive a digital copy of your performance to share with family and friends!

  • August 4-8, 9am-12pm, $385

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 10-12. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

  • August 4-8, 1-4pm, $385

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 10-12. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

  • August 11-15, 1-4pm, $180

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound Jr. series focuses on teaching young children the base level skills they need to excel in the performing arts. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique, make new friends in the arts, and create themed art projects. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

Ages 12-16

  • June 23-27, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • June 23-27, 1-4pm, $200

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Leap, turn, shine! Join us for an exhilarating Musical Theatre Dance Intensive where you’ll master the skills needed to bring Broadway-style performances to life! This high-energy camp is perfect for dancers and theatre lovers eager to improve technique, build confidence, and command the stage. Performers will explore Broadway style dance techniques, acting through movement and expression, choreography from iconic musicals, and put together an end of week showcase for family and friends!

  • June 23-27, 1-4pm, $200

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Quick thinking, big laughs, endless fun! Teens, get ready for a summer of spontaneity, creativity, and non-stop laughter! Our Improv Summer Camp is designed to help you think on your feet, build confidence, and develop acting skills through exciting games and exercises. Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, this camp is all about having fun and being fearless! Performers will explore hilarious improv games and challenges, scene work, storytelling, teamwork, confidence building, and perform a live showcase for friends & family.

  • June 30-July 4, 1-4pm, $385

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 12-16. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

  • July 7-11, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 7-11, 9am-4pm, $320

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 14-18, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 21-25, 9am-4pm, $385

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Get ready for a thrilling week of screams, stage blood, and spine-tingling performances in our Horror Theatre camp! Presented by Post Mortem Players, the Charlotte area’s award-winning horror theatre company, this immersive camp will dive into the macabre and gruesome world of the Grand Guignol, the legendary Parisian theatre of terror that shocked audiences from the 1890s to the 1960s. Campers will delve into horror acting techniques, learn how to do eerie makeup and startling special effects, and bring their sinister skills to life in a chilling final performance that will leave audiences howling for more… or running for the exits! Whether you're an actor, director, or horror fanatic, this is your chance to study the art of fear—if you dare!

  • July 28-August 1, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • July 28-August 1, 9am-4pm, $385

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Have you ever wanted to be on the big screen? On Netflix? Anchoring your local news show? In this fast-paced pre-professional intensive, students will have a chance to work with current industry professionals and working actors (whose credits include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Apple TV) to explore the craft of acting specifically for the screen. From being on camera to the intricacies of marketing materials to proper audition technique, this crash course is designed for individuals serious about immersing themselves in the TV/Film industry. Throughout the week participants will workshop scenes, participate in mock auditions, tape in front of the camera, and deep-dive into industry standard marketing materials -- all of which will prepare for a showcase to end the week! 

    This intensive is led by a working actor and screenwriter, Josie Juliette Wert (JTA Talent Agency). Josie has trained across the United States; The Working Actors Group (Atlanta), Broadway Artist Alliance (New York), Catapult Acting Studios (Atlanta), The Actors Lab (Los Angeles & Charlotte, NC) and has recent credits including Sugarcane, a SAG AFTRA feature film currently in post-production; If Only, a SAG AFTRA film that went to Cannes International Film Festival; and a series regular role on No Rest For the Wicked which was distributed on Amazon Prime.

  • August 11-15, 9am-4pm, $320

    Davidson Town Hall - 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • August 11-15, 9am-4pm, $320

    Cain Center for the Arts - 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing

  • August 11-15, 1-4pm, $200

    DCP Acting Studio - 18515 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

    To be or not to be? This Summer, you will be! Step into the world of Shakespearean drama in this exciting Teen Shakespeare Theatre Intensive! Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the Bard, this camp will help you develop acting skills, master classical text, and bring Shakespeare’s words to life with confidence and creativity. Performers will explore acting techniques for Shakespearean performance, understanding and performing classical text, voice, movement and stage combat, scene study, and monologues. Actors will develop a final showcase for family and friends!

  • August 18-22, 9am-4pm, $320

    Armour Street Theater - 307 Armour St, Davidson, NC 28036

    Our Broadway Bound series focuses on musical theatre training inspired by our favorite iconic stories and characters. Throughout the week, campers will learn top-notch Broadway technique from experienced instructors while making new friends in the arts. The week will culminate in a custom showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments!

    Contains Singing & Dancing