Musical Theatre Summer Camp
July 6 - July 24, 2026
Our three-week summer camp for ages 8–14 invites young performers to step into the spotlight and create a full theatrical production from start to finish. Campers will develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills through fun activities and rehearsals, all while working together toward an exciting final performance for family and friends.
Campers will also help bring the show to life by designing and creating costumes, props, and set pieces, gaining hands-on experience both onstage and behind the scenes in a safe, supportive environment. Beyond theatre skills, campers build confidence, creativity, and teamwork while forming lasting friendships.
AGES: 8-14 YRS
CAMP DATES
Monday July 6th to Friday July 24th, 2026
Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
*Drop off/Pick-Up available from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
*Earlier drop-off or Later Pick-Up can be made available. Please inquire at info@greatnernationarts.ca
FINAL PERFORMANCES
Friday July 24th at 7:00pm
Saturday July 25th at 2:00pm.
CAMP LOCATION
All rehearsals and final performance are held at the Old Town Hall ( 478 Main St. Winchester, ON)
CAMP FEES - $850
Full fee for the three-week summer camp is $850.
Camp will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees must be paid in full in order to reserve your spot. If you require an alternative payment schedule, please reach out to us directly at info@greaternationarts.ca
Please send fees by e-transfer to info@greaternationarts.ca
CAMP DETAILS
Did you know we have a few bursaries available for those needing financial assistance?
Participants will spend the week:
-improving their singing technique while learning the show's musical numbers
-expressing themselves through dance, while learning the show's choreography
-learning basic acting skills and applying them to their characters
-assisting with the design, and construction of the show's costumes, props, and set!
-for participants who aren't as interested in performing, there could be other production roles available behind the scenes.
-each day will also consist of drama games and other activities to work on teamwork, communication, self-confidence and creative-thinking.
-they'll perform their final show on the main stage in front of an audience!
Participants are required to bring their own lunch and refillable water bottles.
Artistic & Music Director
Lauren Casselman
Lauren Casselman is a performer, director, and educator with a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance. With a background in classical and musical theatre voice, she has developed a multifaceted career spanning performance, education, and directing. She grew up doing community theatre right here in Winchester, later working professionally in Kingston, in outdoor, site-specific, and youth-focused theatre. Lauren has directed youth shows with the Dundas County Players since 2008, including James & The Giant Peach, Bugsy Malone, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, and was the interim Artistic Director for the Kemptville Youth Musical Theatre Company's Summer Camp production of The Lion King Jr.