Performing arts camps give young people the opportunity to learn from seasoned actors and experience the joy, pride, praise and sense of accomplishment that comes with performing in front of a live audience. Camps enhance fundamental life skills such as teamwork, patience, mutual respect, self-confidence, tolerance and creative problem solving. Kids also explore how to create characters, props, costumes and scenery.
Camps are held at Towngate Theatre unless otherwise noted.
2023 Summer Day Camp Registration
OI members have priority access to register for camps during a special members-only registration period from 9am Monday, February 13 through Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Public registration opens at 9am February 16, 2023.
Online Registration Available: This year, we are pleased to announce online registration will again be available during our members-only registration period!
To gain registration access, you must be logged in to your online membership account. If you are unsure if you have an online membership account or need a refresher on how to access your account, please review the Accessing Your OI Online Account Instructions.
We strongly recommend that you log in to your account prior to registration opening day to ensure you have the correct login credentials and your membership is active and attached to your account.
If you’re having any issues accessing your account, we’re here to help. We want you to get the full value of your member benefits.
June 5-9, 2023: Fairy Tale Camp
Learn about acting through exercises in teamwork, improvisation, concentration, voice, and body language. Led by the Towngate artistic staff, campers will create several short plays adapted from popular fairy tales to perform at 2pm on the final day of camp.
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Ages: entering grade 1- enterting grade 2
Meets: 9am-3pm June 5-9
Begins: Monday, June 5
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Tim Thompson and Dave Henderson
$160/$135 OI members
June 12-16, 2023 Acting Camp Session 1
Learn the basic elements of acting while rehearsing a short play determined on the first day of camp. Enhance vocal and physical skills through warm-up exercises, play acting games, and have free time to dress up and play with props. Campers must be available at 2pm on Friday for a performance.
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Ages: entering grade 3 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9-3pm June 12-16
Begins: Monday, June 12
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Tim Thompson, Dave Henderson and P.D. Gregg
$160/$135 OI members
June 19-23, 2023 Acting Camp Session 2
Learn the basic elements of acting while rehearsing a short play determined on the first day of camp. Enhance vocal and physical skills through warm-up exercises, play acting games, and have free time to dress up and play with props. Campers must be available at 2pm on Friday for a performance.
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Ages: entering grade 3 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9-3pm June 19-23
Begins: Monday, June 19
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Tim Thompson, Dave Henderson and P.D. Gregg
$160/$135 OI members
June 26-30, 2023 Acting Camp Session 3
Learn the basic elements of acting while rehearsing a short play determined on the first day of camp. Enhance vocal and physical skills through warm-up exercises, play acting games, and have free time to dress up and play with props. Campers must be available at 2pm on Friday for a performance.
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Ages: entering grade 3 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9-3pm June 26-30
Begins: Monday, June 26
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Tim Thompson, Dave Henderson and P.D. Gregg
$160/$135 OI members
June 26-30, 2023, Electronic Music Workshop (EMW) presented by West Liberty University (Held at Stifel Fine Arts Center)
Express yourself through the exploration and performance of electronic music. Design sounds and build beats while learning about production, improvisation, recording, and other technical & musical skills. All instruments and equipment will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own. We can incorporate any acoustic instrument or voice into the experience! The EMW Ensemble will perform a public concert during the final days of the workshop.
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Ages: entering grade 8 – entering grade 12
Meets: 9-3pm June 26-30
Begins: Monday, June 26
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Dr. Matthew D. Harder
$140/$125 OI members
July 10-14, 2023: Improvisation Camp
Use your imagination to create a scene that is inspired by a simple one-word suggestion. This “short form” improvisation camp will end with a performance of “Whose Turn Is It Anyway?” at 2pm on Friday.
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Ages: entering grade 5 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9am-3pm July 10-14
Begins: Monday, July 10
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Tim Thompson and David Gaudio
$160/$135 OI members
July 17-21, 2023: Musical Theatre Camp
Develop skills in singing, dancing, and acting to become a “triple threat.” Learn a physical and vocal warm-up. Work on scenes, songs, and choreography from several popular musicals that will culminate with a showcase performance at 2pm on Friday.
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Ages: entering grade 3 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9am-3pm July 17-21
Begins: Monday, July 17
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Erin Bond and Tim Thompson
$160/$135 OI members
July 24-28, 2023: Stage Craft Camp
Explore the fundamentals of constructing and painting stage scenery as well as creating props and costumes through practical, hands-on experiences. Wear older clothing and shoes that are okay to get messy.
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Ages: entering grade 5 – entering grade 8
Meets: 9am-3pm July 24-28
Begins: Monday, July 24
Duration: 5 days
Instructor(s): Dave Henderson and P.D. Gregg
$160/$135 OI members
