MCGUIGAN ARTS ACADEMY
SUMMER CAMPS
FULL WEEK SUMMER CAMPS
Camps run Monday - Friday. *Full day and half day options are available.
Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy studio located in Countryside Village.
June 1 - 6 Summer Arts Lab ages 8 - 11
June 8 - 12 All The World’s a Stage ages 8 - 11
June 15 - 19 Summer Arts Lab ages 8 - 11
June 22 - 26 Do-Re-Mini: Creating a Mini Musical Revue ages 11+
July 6 - 10 All The World’s a Stage ages 8 - 11
July 13 - 17 Theatre Makers: Behind the Scenes and Center Stage ages 11+
July 27 - August 9 Company Class ages 9+
See camp descriptions below.
PRICING
$250 Full Day | 9am - 4pm, daily
$150 Half Day | 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm, daily
$75 After Care | 4pm - 5:30pm (optional add-on)
*Half Day Camps are available for Summer Arts Lab and All The World’s a Stage only.
REFUND POLICY
If you request a cancelation more than 30 days prior to the start of camp you will have the choice between a full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year or a partial refund of $200 for a full day camp and $125 for a half day camp. After Care will be fully refunded. If canceled within 30 days of the first day of camp no refunds will be available. You will receive full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year.
SATURDAY SUMMER CAMPS
Camps run Saturdays from 9am - 12pm.
Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy studio located in Countryside Village.
June 6 - 27 Young Creators Club ages 5-7
Weekly Schedule:
9am - 10am Music Class
10am - 11am Theatre Class
11am - 12pm Art Class
In this camp, students will explore their creativity through playful improv games, arts and crafts, and music. It's the perfect class for the little artists at home who love to play, pretend, and express themselves! Friends and family are invited to watch our final presentation on the last day.
PRICING
$100 per student
REFUND POLICY
If you request a cancelation more than 30 days prior to the start of camp you will have the choice between a full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year or a partial refund of $200 for a full day camp and $125 for a half day camp. After Care will be fully refunded. If canceled within 30 days of the first day of camp no refunds will be available. You will receive full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year.
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
SUMMER ARTS LAB
June 1 - 5 & June 15 - 19 | Ages 8 - 11
Explore the intersection of music, art, and theater in this dynamic, hands-on camp designed to unleash your creativity.
Daily Schedule:
9:00am - 10:30am: I Wanna Rock! - Dive into the fundamentals of rock band basics—learn to play different instruments and collaborate on simple jams.
10:30am - 12:00pm: Rock, Design, Repeat - Design your band’s look and feel, create a logo, promotional materials and merchandise.
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Theatre of Comedy - Explore comedic performance from classic theatrical traditions to modern improv and sketch, developing original materials to share in a showcase at the end of the week.
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
June 8 - 12 & July 6 - 10 | Ages 8 - 11
Step into the spotlight and explore the art of performance through acting, singing, dancing, and visual expression.
Daily Schedule:
9:00am - 10:30am: What’s a Chorus Line- Discover the power of teamwork in ensemble dancing while learning stage movement and coordination.
10:30am - 12:00pm: Stage Faces: Character Portraits - Create expressive portraits inspired by theatrical characters, learning how artists use expression and mood to tell a story through visual art.
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00pm - 2:30pm: Do-Re-Mini! Creating a Mini Musical Revue - Build a mini-musical revue that combines acting, singing, and dancing into a show-stopping performance.
DO-RE-MINI! CREATING A MINI MUSICAL REVUE
July 22 - 28 | Ages 10+
In Do-Re-Mini, students will explore the exciting world of musical revues, learning how to create dynamic and cohesive performances. They’ll investigate what makes a revue unique, discovering how themes and stories can be expressed through a curated selection of songs. Through hands-on workshops, students will experiment with linking musical pieces and incorporating creative elements like pantomime, dialogue, and choreography to bring their vision to life.
By the end of the program, participants will have collaboratively crafted and rehearsed their own mini-musical revue. The week will conclude with a final performance, where students will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and newfound skills in front of an audience.
*Do-Re-Mini is only available as a Full Day Camp
THEATRE MAKERS: BEHIND THE SCENES AND CENTER STAGE
July 13 - 17 | Ages 10+
In Theatre Makers, students explore the full spectrum of theater arts, from directing and acting to technical design and production. This fast-paced, hands-on camp offers a deep dive into directing styles, stage performance, and behind-the-scenes artistry. Whether you love performing, creating, or leading, this camp is for you!
Participants will build a professional theater portfolio featuring headshots, concept designs, and photos of their work. By the end of the week, students will present their creative vision through a final showcase featuring student-directed scenes and portfolio highlights.
*Theatre Makers is only available as a Full Day Camp
COMPANY CLASS
July 27 - Aug 9 | Ages 9 - 18
PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED DATES. The dates have shifted since our last email communication. These dates listed on our website are the most accurate.
This tuition-free summer company class will rehearse, design, tech and perform SGT PEPPER AND THE SEARCH FOR THE YELLOW SUBMARINE, an original musical by Billy McGuigan featuring the music of The Beatles.
Through rehearsals, design sessions, and hands-on production work, students take part in every step of bringing a full-length production to life. From building characters and shaping scenes to exploring technical and design elements, Company Class is all about teamwork, creativity, and learning by doing.
This fast-paced experience culminates in live performances for an audience, giving students the chance to share their work onstage and celebrate the process together.
Students are selected by audition (actors) or interview (technicians), only.
Performances will take place August 7 - 9 at the Bellevue Little Theatre in Bellevue NE
Auditions and Tech Interviews will be held on Sunday March 15 and Sunday March 22 at the McGuigan Arts Academy.