Weathervane’s Summer Theatre Academy 2025 offers a wide variety of camps focusing on acting, storytelling, musical theatre, dance and more! Camps range from one- to two-week sessions, with each ending in a final presentation. Students will bring their own lunch each day.

Camps begin June 2 and run through August 22, 2025, and are offered for ages 3 to 17!

Discounts 

Take advantage of Early-Rooster pricing until May 2nd.

10% sibling discount 

Payment Plans are available and can be applied during registration 

Scholarships 

Partial-scholarship support is available for classes at Weathervane due to the generous support from the community. To apply, please fill out a scholarship application or call (330) 836-2626 x29
All scholarship requests must be received prior to registering your child and no later than two weeks prior to the start of class.

Scholarships are available thanks to our generous donors! To apply for a scholarship, CLICK HERE

Acting

Kids Take the Stage: Down on the Farm

 Ages 5-8
June 9-June 13 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00
Join us as we explore the whimsical life on a farm through acting games, storytelling, and creative fun! Students will spend their days using their imaginations to bring their own original stories to life inspired by animals and farmer to create a final informal presentation being presented on the last day of camp. So, grab your best pig friend and farmers hat and join us this summer! 

Kids Take the Stage: Mystery and Adventure

Ages 6-9
July 28-August 9 (2 weeks) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$320.00
Mysterious adventure lies around every corner in this two-week acting camp! Students will spend their days using their imaginations to bring their own original stories to life inspired by the life of adventuring to create a final presentation that will be presented on the last day of camp. So, grab your sword and join us this summer! 

Kids Take the Stage: Life of Pets

Ages 6-10
August 11-August 15 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00

Join us as we explore the whimsical life of a pet through acting games, storytelling, and creative fun! Students will spend their days using their imaginations to bring their own original stories to life inspired by our favorite companions to create a final informal presentation being presented on the last day of camp!

 

Teen Intensives 

Performance Intensive 

Ages 10-18
June 9 - June 20 ( 2 weeks)
10:00-3:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$365.00
Our performance Intensive is for students who are ready to put on a show! This fast-paced workshop produces a production in 2 weeks. Students will work with a professional director and receive training and guidance to bring their masterpiece to life. This years’ play is "Same Room, Different Story" By Claire Broome 

 
Tech Intensive

Ages 9-18
June 9 - June 20 ( 2 weeks)
10:00-3:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$365.00
The Tech Intensive is for students who want to study the visual elements of theatre from costumes, props, lighting and set design. They work alongside our technical staff and performance intensive director to design, create, and run tech for the final performance . 

 
TV/Film Intensive

Ages 11-17
June 30 -July 3 ( 1 week)
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$200.00

Ever wondered what it's like to audition for tv shows, film or commercials? This class will focus on on-camera acting techniques taught by a professional tv/film actor and teacher. Students will read from actual tv and commercial scripts as well as learn how the casting process works ending with a performance on the final day!

 

KINDER

Jumpstart Music

Ages 3-5
June 2 -July 6 ( 1 week)
10:00-1:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$160.00

Calling our teeniest talented students!

Are you ready for our Jumpstart Music Class? This fun class introduces your little ones (ages 3-5) to the wonderful world of music. Students will explore basic concepts of pitch, rhythm and more, ending with a final performance on the last day!

Jumpstart Dance

Ages 3-5
June 30 -July 4 ( 1 week)
10:00-1:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$160.00

Calling our teeniest talented students!

Are you ready for our Jumpstart Dance Class? This fun class introduces your little ones (ages 3-5) to the wonderful world of dance. Students will explore basic concepts of steps, rhythm and more, ending with a final performance on the last day!

 

Musical Theatre Camps

Musical Theatre Cabaret: Under the Sea

Ages 5-8
June 30-July 3 (1 week)
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$200.00

Get ready to sing, dance, and act in this one-week summer camp! Students will work with an instructor to create characters, perform choreography, and sing songs inspired by the wonderful creatures who live under the sea! Students will present their performance on the last day of camp. Are you a pufferfish, shark or mermaid? Find out this summer!

Musical Theatre Cabaret: Broadway Showstoppers

Ages11-18
August 4 - August 8 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

Come explore your love of Broadway as we explore the shows that have dominated the charts. Students will learn the different vocal, dance and acting styles of the most iconic and memorable Broadway shows ending with a final performance on the last day!  

 

Disney Royalty A

Ages 5-8
June 16- June 20 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

Disney magic this way! Students will learn the basics of acting, singing, and dancing while focusing on a different Disney character/story each day. Each performer will have the chance to showcase what they've learned in an informal performance on our Weathervane stage at the end of the week. Get ready to belt out your favorite Disney songs and explore the wonderful world of musical theatre!

 

Disney Royalty B

Ages 7-10
July 21- July 25 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

Disney magic this way! Students will learn the basics of acting, singing, and dancing while focusing on a different Disney character/story each day. Each performer will have the chance to showcase what they've learned in an informal performance on our Weathervane stage at the end of the week. Get ready to belt out your favorite Disney songs and explore the wonderful world of musical theatre!

 

Music Fundamentals

Ages 12-17
July 14- July 18 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

 

Broadway Bootcamp: 42nd Street

Ages 11-17
June 16- June 20 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

Grab your tap shoes and join us for Broadway Boot Camp in the style of 42nd Street. Students will learn the basics of tap technique and other Broadway dance styles as well as classsic Broadway jazz showtunes, singing technique and scene work. Students will show off their new triple threat skills on the final day of camp. Tap shoes are required.

 

Dance and Movement Camps

Dance Intensive A

Ages 10-17
July 7- July 11 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00 

Our dance intensives are for students wanting to brush up on their dance technique and get one on one instruction from professional choreographers. Students will study ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance technique throughout the week. This is a fabulous opportunity to take your dance training to the next level in a challenging but judgment - free atmosphere.

 
Dance Intensive B

Ages 10-17
August 11 - August 22 (2 weeks) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$320.00  

Our dance intensives are for students wanting to brush up on their dance technique and get one on one instruction from professional choreographers. Students will study ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance technique throughout the week. This is a fabulous opportunity to take your dance training to the next level in a challenging but judgment - free atmosphere.

 

Specialty Camps 

Jedi Training Camp 

Ages 8-15
July 14- July 18 (1 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$220.00  

It’s back! The Force is strong with you… Join our Jedi Master to train and go from Padawan to Jedi. You will go through a series of activities, learn basic stage combat, and create an action 
story to present on the final day of camp. Students will be provided with robes and lightsabers to use for the week…everything a Jedi needs!

 
The Directing Project

Ages 10-18
July 28 - August 8 (2 week) 
10:00-2:00 p.m. (Check-in at 9:45 a.m.)
$365.00  

Learn what it’s like to run the show! In this class, students will learn the principles and practices of being a stage director. Students will cast, stage, rehearse, and present short scenes with the assistance of an experienced instructor. Students from the class will also gain the benefit of acting in each other’s scenes. 

*Must apply or be recommended for this class. Prior acting classes or performance experience is required.

 

 

Have questions about a camp? Contact our EDU Department! 

Education Director, Kathleen Faubel at kfaubel@weathervaneplayhouse.com or 330-836-2626 x35 

Assistant Education Director, Elijah Chase at Echase@weathervaneplayhouse.com or 330-836-2626 x29