Camps
Themed performing-arts camps where young artists explore acting, singing, and dancing - then take the stage in a showcase performance.
Themed weeks of acting, singing and dancing for ages 4 to 18, each finishing with a sharing on our stage.
Next summer’s camps have not been announced yet. Registration usually opens in the spring - check back, or get in touch and we will let you know.
Past sessions
Improv & Comedy
FinishedAugust 10-14, 2026
Ages 7-15
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$375
Improv Olympics at the end of the week
Story Explorers
FinishedAugust 10-14, 2026
Ages 4-8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210
A simple classroom sharing at the end of the week
Musical Theatre Intensive
FinishedAugust 3-7, 2026
Ages 10-13
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$400
Evening showcase on Friday, August 7th, at 7 pm
Star Wars
FinishedAugust 3-7, 2026
Ages 4-8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210
Creating a video to share on the Friday
Mystery Theatre: Who Done it?
FinishedJuly 27-31, 2026
Ages 10-15
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$375
On-stage sharing at the end of the week
Pop Star Camp Jr
FinishedJuly 20-24, 2026
Ages 4-8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210
Taking the stage on the Friday
Hairspray
FinishedJuly 20-24, 2026
Ages 10-17
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$375
On-stage sharing on the set of the mainstage Hairspray
Grease
FinishedJuly 6-10, 2026
Ages 10-17
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$375
On-stage sharing at the end of the week
Acting Intensive
FinishedJune 22-26, 2026
Ages 11-13 & 14-17
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$400
An evening of theater at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 26th
Hadestown
FinishedJune 22-26, 2026
Ages 10-17
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$375
On-stage sharing at the end of the week
Paw Patrol
FinishedJune 22-26, 2026
Ages 4-8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210
Sharing our adventures on the Friday
Harry Potter
FinishedJune 22-26, 2026
Ages 8-15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$210
Sharing favourite scenes on the Friday
June 15-19, 2026
Ages 13-18
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$210
The Bad Guys
FinishedJune 8-12, 2026
Ages 4-8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210
On-stage sharing at the end of the week
Everything on one calendar
Camps, shows and classes together, month by month, with the times and a way in for each.
Before You Register
Drop-off, the Friday sharing, and refunds - what parents ask us most.
What actually happens at camp?
Five days of acting, singing, dancing, games and fun. Campers spend the week learning songs, dances and scenes, and put together a sharing performed on stage in the last 30 minutes of camp. Friends and family are invited.
What time is drop-off and pick-up? Is there before or after care?
Drop-off starts 10 minutes before the camp start time and pick-up begins at the listed end time. There is no before or after care.
When is the Friday sharing?
Generally within the last 30 minutes of camp, with doors opening 10 minutes before. A schedule of the sharings is posted on the office door.
Do you record the sharing?
We do not record it, but you are very welcome to record and share it yourself.
Someone else is picking up my child - what do I do?
Give us the name and phone number of the person collecting them.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Scholarships are available for students with financial need. Please complete a full application, including the necessary tax documentation, so we can process it properly.
What is the refund policy?
Cancellations are accepted up to three weeks (21 days) before camp starts, refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Within three weeks of the first day no refunds are given. The $50 fee also applies to any registration change not initiated by Matthews Playhouse.
A Day at Camp
Campers spend the day rotating through acting, music, and movement with our teaching artists, building toward a showcase on the Fullwood Theatre stage.
- Full-day and half-day sessions to fit your summer
- Campers grouped by age, with counselors on hand
- Acting, singing, and movement every day
- A final showcase for family and friends
Register for a Camp
Registration is handled through Arts People. Choose a session and reserve your camper’s spot online.