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2024 Summer Camps

Summer Camps are filling quickly – don’t wait to enroll! Your students will have a blast in these week-long camps designed to build confidence, communication, and skills in moviemaking, theater, comedy, musical theater, and more. All camps are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bloomington.

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You can find a list of all upcoming offerings below. Use the “Ages” and “Disciplines” dropdowns to find the perfect class or summer camp!

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Questions about upcoming programming? Contact Eric Shelley at eric@seeconstellation.org

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)

Calling all creative teens (rising 8th-12th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Teens–a comprehensive crash course in the world of moviemaking! Using their own iPhones/iPads, campers will learn how to plan, build, shoot, and edit movies, all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set. Whether your passion is acting in front of the camera or making movie magic behind the camera, campers will explore the fundamentals of storytelling and cinematography in a fun, hands-on, creative environment.

Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Session 1 Enrollment Deadline: June 3
Session 2 Enrollment Deadline: June 17
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 10-June 14

Session 2: June 24-June 28

Summer Camp: Choose Your Own (Playwriting) Adventure (Rising Grades 4-7)

Summer Camp: Choose Your Own (Playwriting) Adventure (Rising Grades 4-7)

For the creative writer who wants to see their work come to life on stage, Constellation’s Choose Your Own (Playwriting) Adventure offers rising 4th – 7th graders a chance to hone their writing skills and stretch their imaginations through the art of playwriting. Using the classic Choose Your Own Adventure series as inspiration—and fresh off the heels of Constellation’s Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat—campers will learn how to craft their own mini-plays that explore fantastical adventures, alternate endings, and unexpected outcomes. Using Choose Your Own Adventure-themed activities and world-building improvisational exercises, campers will utimately collaborate to build one cohesive story that will be showcased with a staged reading at the Ted Jones Playhouse by both campers and professional actors!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 1
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: July 8-July 12

Summer Camp: Movie Playground for Littles (Rising Grades 1-3)

Summer Camp: Movie Playground for Littles (Rising Grades 1-3)

For rising 1st-3rd graders, Movie Playground (full day) is an introduction and exploration of the world of moviemaking! With guidance from a professional filmmaker, campers will learn the basics of how a movie is made–from the spark of an idea all the way to showing it on the big screen. Using popular family-friendly films as inspiration for movie-themed activities, campers will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling and cinematography. Campers will put their new skills to the test by creating their own mini-movies–all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set–in this fun, hands-on, creative environment.

Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 1
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: July 8-July 12

Summer Camp: Broadway Cabaret for Teens: The Teen Musical (Rising Grades 8-12)

Summer Camp: Broadway Cabaret for Teens: The Teen Musical (Rising Grades 8-12)

For aspiring young performers eager to dive into the craft of Musical Theater, Broadway Cabaret for Teens: The Teen Musical emphasizes the importance of the ensemble while also providing opportunities for individual performers to step into the spotlight for solo and small group performances. Taught by an accomplished musical theater educator with expertise in music direction for teens, campers will build music, acting, and performance skills as they are led through a fun, collaborative rehearsal process to prepare songs and scenes from classic and contemporary teen-centric Broadway musicals. Mean Girls, Bye Bye Birdie, Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers, Bring It On, and The Prom are just a few of the shows campers will explore. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center!

Location: John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 1
Cost: $175

Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-4:00pm

Session 1: July 8-July 12

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – Session 1

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – Session 1

Broadway Bootcamp is BACK! For aspiring triple-threats with some music and/or musical theater experience, Broadway Bootcamp for Kids for rising 4th – 8th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from fun, contemporary Broadway shows. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Kids will culminate in a showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!

Location: John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 8
Cost: $275

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 1: July 15-July 19

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Teens (Rising Grades 8-12)

Broadway Bootcamp is BACK! For aspiring triple-threats with some music and/or musical theater experience, Broadway Bootcamp for Teens for rising 8th – 12th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from fun, contemporary Broadway shows. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Teens will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!

Location: John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 8
Cost: $275

Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Session 1: July 15-July 19

Summer Camp: Movie Playground For Littles – Abridged (Rising Grades 1-3)

Summer Camp: Movie Playground For Littles – Abridged (Rising Grades 1-3)

For rising 1st-3rd graders, Movie Playground (abridged) is an introduction and exploration of the world of moviemaking! With guidance from a professional filmmaker, campers will learn the basics of how a movie is made–from the spark of an idea all the way to showing it on the big screen. Using popular family-friendly films as inspiration for movie-themed activities, campers will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of storytelling and cinematography. Campers will put their new skills to the test by creating their own mini-movies–all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set–in this fun, hands-on, creative environment.

Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 8
Cost: $150

Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Session 1: July 15-July 19

Summer Camp: Creative Movement for PreK

Summer Camp: Creative Movement for PreK

Creative Movement is a space for PreK campers to explore dance, music, imagination, and foster social-emotional. While some dance terms may be introduced, creative movement exists outside any one genre of dance; students will focus on self-expression and storytelling to guide their movement. In addition to dancing, students will use books and visual art to hone their skills as budding choreographers. Led by Callie Rekas, an experienced early childhood educator with a master’s degree in Dance Education from NYU, Creative Movement is the perfect introduction to performing arts for the PreK student.

Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 15
Cost: $125

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-11:30am

Session 1: July 15-July 19

Summer Camp: SNL: Sketches ‘N Laughs for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7)

Summer Camp: SNL: Sketches ‘N Laughs for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7)

Show off & capture your comedy skills in Constellation Stage & Screen’s SNL: Sketches ‘N Laughs for Kids (rising grades 4-7)! This immersive & experiential variety show-style camp will give young performers and comedians the opportunity to work in a safe, fun, and collaborative environment, creating bite-sized sketch comedy shorts and variety acts! Opening monologues, silly sketches, End-of-Summer Update, musicals guests, and kooky commercial provide the perfect playground for the creative kid with a funny bone. The camp will culminate with a a mini-SNL episode, taped before a live studio audience!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 8
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: July 15-July 19

Session 2: July 22-26

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings Abridged: The Disney Songbook (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings Abridged: The Disney Songbook (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

For rising 1st-3rd graders who aren’t quite ready for a full day of camp, Broadway Beginnings Abridged: The Disney Songbook offers an introduction to the art of musical theater wile promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in young children. Broadway Beginnings ushers budding young performers onto a lifelong path of arts appreciation through creative group play in a fun, interactive, and supportive musical camp environment. Led by a professional musical theater educator, campers will spend the week exploring the Disney Songbook as they build skills in singing, movement, and musical storytelling. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase that allows campers to shine in both group and individual performances!

Location: John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 15
Cost: $175

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 1: July 22-July 26

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – Session 2

Summer Camp: Broadway Bootcamp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – Session 2

Broadway Bootcamp is BACK! For aspiring triple-threats with some music and/or musical theater experience, Broadway Bootcamp for Kids for rising 4th – 8th graders allows young performers to experience a snapshot of the professional rehearsal process. Led by a team of musical theater professionals, campers will work on material from fun, contemporary Broadway shows. The week of intensive training in acting, singing, and dancing will help budding musical theater artists develop and sharpen skills, gain confidence, and make friends along the way! Broadway Bootcamp for Kids will culminate in an afternoon showcase at the John Waldron Arts Center that highlights the ensemble and lets soloists shine!

Location: John Waldron Arts Center (122 S Walnut St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 15
Cost: $275

Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Session 1: July 22-July 26

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings: The Disney Songbook (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Broadway Beginnings: The Disney Songbook (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

For rising 1st-3rd graders, Broadway Beginnings: The Disney Songbook offers an introduction to the art of musical theater wile promoting confidence and instilling the spirit of collaboration in young children. Broadway Beginnings ushers budding young performers onto a lifelong path of arts appreciation through creative group play in a fun, interactive, and supportive musical camp environment. Led by a professional musical theater educator, campers will spend the week exploring the Disney Songbook as they build skills in singing, movement, and musical storytelling. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase that allows campers to shine in both group and individual performances!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: June 10
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 17-June 21

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Littles: Dynamic Duos (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Littles: Dynamic Duos (Rising Grades 1-3) – SOLD OUT

For rising 1st-3rd graders, Theater Camp for Littles: Dynamic Duos offers full-day, hands-on activities that encourage and promote the exploration and creation of theater arts in a fun, engaging camp environment. With a focus on teamwork and fostering imagination, campers will devise their own theater pieces by examining character relationships between classic and contemporary dynamic duos. Mario & Luigi, Bluey & Chloe, Pooh & Piglet, Barbie & Ken, Woody & Buzz Lightyear, and Marlin & Dory are just a few of the dynamic duos that will spark campers’ imaginations. Skill-building theater exercises, along with dynamic duo-themed improvisation games and activities, will focus on acting, movement, and storytelling. Campers will gain self-confidence, respect for others, and a greater ability to express themselves both physically and vocally, all while making new friends along the way. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at the Ted Jones Playhouse!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: May 27
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 3-June 7

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Kids: Making a Multiverse (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Theater Camp for Kids: Making a Multiverse (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

For rising 4th-7th graders, Theater Camp for Kids: Making a Multiverse offers the perfect playground for developing imaginations. Campers will learn and build upon skills in acting, voice, and movement as they create and dramatize a world-colliding multiverse! Campers will also explore improvisation techniques and character creation with a focus on artistic collaboration. The week culminates in an afternoon showcase at the Ted Jones Playhouse that gives budding young theater artists the opportunity to star in an out-of-this-world play they write themselves!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: June 3
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 10-June 14

Summer Camp: Broadway Kids: A Cabaret (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Broadway Kids: A Cabaret (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

For aspiring young performers eager to explore the art of Musical Theater, Broadway Kids: A Cabaret for rising 4th – 7th graders emphasizes the importance of the ensemble while also providing opportunities for individual performers to step into the spotlight for solo and small group performances. Taught by an accomplished musical theater educator with expertise in music direction, campers will build music and performance skills as they are led through a fun, collaborative rehearsal process to master songs and scenes from beloved Broadway shows with kids in starring and supporting roles. The week will culminate in an afternoon showcase performed at the Ted Jones Playhouse!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: June 17
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 24-June 28

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Movie Camp for Kids (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Calling all creative kids (rising 4th-6th graders) to join Constellation’s Movie Camp for Kids–a comprehensive crash course in the world of moviemaking! Using their own iPhones/iPads, campers will learn how to plan, build, shoot, and edit movies, all while learning the ropes of being on a movie set. Whether your passion is acting in front of the camera or making movie magic behind the camera, campers will explore the fundamentals of storytelling and cinematography in a fun, hands-on, creative environment.

Location: Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St)
Session 1 Enrollment Deadline: May 27
Session 2 Enrollment Deadline: June 10
Cost: $315

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Session 1: June 3-June 7

Session 2: June 17-June 21

Summer Camp: Backstage Business: Costume Creation (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Summer Camp: Backstage Business: Costume Creation (Rising Grades 4-7) – SOLD OUT

Take a peek behind the curtain in Constellation’s Backstage Business: Costume Creation camp for rising 4th – 7th graders. For aspiring young theater artists who are drawn to the technical elements of theater, this half-day camp will offer an introduction to the world of theatrical costuming. With full access to Constellation’s costume storage as inspiration, campers will spend the week conceptualizing, planning, and building their own one-of-a-kind costume piece. Campers will learn skills in sketching, sewing, fabric selection, color theory, and how to research various time periods and styles, all while having fun and making friends along the way!

Location: Ted Jones Playhouse (107 W 9th St)
Enrollment Deadline: July 15
Cost: $150

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 1: July 22-July 26

Constellation’s Education Initiative is proudly sponsored by:

IU Credit Union

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WALDRON ARTS CENTER / MAILING ADDRESS

122 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47404
Physical Box Office Hours: W-F 12-5pm

CONSTELLATION STUDIOS

411 E 7th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408

SHOW LOCATIONS

Buskirk Chumley Theater
114 E Kirkwood
Ted Jones Playhouse
107 W 9th St.
Waldron Arts Center
122 S Walnut St

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