EDUCATION / SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Camps
Our week-long summer camps get your child moving, learning and having fun with the theatre. Whether they're interested in acting, set design or playwriting, we've got an age-appropriate program designed just for them.
If you have questions about Summer Camps, CCT, or anything else,
email Sadie Carr at sadie@columbiachildrenstheatre.com
There's Still Time to Register for Camp!
You can register for summer camp all summer long! Just make sure to sign up by midnight the Friday before your camp begins!
FOR CAMPERS AGE 3-5 YEARS OLD
The camps are designed for our youngest actors. Campers will explore their favorite stories through dance, music, art, and imaginative play. The week will end with a showcase of their favorite activities from the week!
June 23-27, 2025
Daily, 9:00AM-12:00PM
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Mythical Creatures
Calling all young mythologists! This summer, we’re going to learn all about mythical creatures through drama. Whether their favorite is unicorns, dragons, or BigFoot, students will grow their imagination and build skills in creativity and literacy! Taught by experienced Theatre for the Very Young educator Kathleen Pennyway, this play-based class will use stories, music and games to introduce our youngest actors to the world of theatre.
FOR STUDENTS WHO FINISHED GRADES K-8 IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
These camps have options for actors at many different levels and interests. From the beginning actor to the musical theatre diva to the fantasy obsessed, these camps are designed to explore the actor’s toolbox and learn the basics of theatrical performance. Campers will present a showcase of their work on the final day of class.
Various Weeks
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Click the link in the chart to register.
Fantasy Fun
Fantasy Fun is a perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Throughout the week, campers will explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling, creative movement and pantomime, while also rehearsing a short play that fits the weekly theme!
| Dates | Times | Theme (Click to learn more!) | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21-25 | 9am-12pm | Superheroes | Register |
Various Weeks
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Click the link in the chart to register.
Making a Scene
Grades 3-5 | $200
Specially designed for students in upper elementary school, Making a Scene leads campers through an exploration of the actor’s toolbox (voice, body, & imagination), with a special focus on imagination! This camp will hone these skills for young actors while they devise their own short play to be performed at the end of the week.
| Dates | Times | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| July 21-25 | 1pm-4pm | Register |
July 21-25, 2025
Daily, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Camp Half-Blood: a Percy Jackson & the Olympians Camp
Grades 3-8 | $225 (includes cost for extra materials)
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! Join us for this demigod training camp as we explore the mythological world of Percy Jackson & the Olympians. You’ll learn who your mythological parent is, make prophecies, survive the Sea of Monsters, and play Camp Half-blood favorite, Capture the Flag!
July 21-25, 2025
Daily, 9:00am-12:00pm
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Acting the Song w/ Taylor Swift
Grades 3-8 | $225 (includes cost for extra materials)
Calling all Swifties! Bad day? Shake it off and join us for a week of Taylor Swift-style fun! We’ll make friendship bracelets, sing Taylor’s top hits, and even learn some of her iconic choreography! At the end of the week, campers will put on a performance showcase of some of their favorite kid-friendly Taylor Swift songs. It’s The Eras Tour- Kids Edition!
| Dates | Times | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| July 21-25 | 9am-12pm | SOLD OUT |
July 21-25, 2025
Daily, 9:00am-12:00pm
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Sketch Comedy for the Middle Schooler
Grades 6-8 | $200
Live from Columbia, it’s Saturday Night! Join The Mothers Sketch Comedy member, Cameron Muccio, as we explore the basics of this time-honored art form seen in shows such as SNL. Middle School performers will create structure, “game”, and beats in the crafting of sketches as well as exploring character, comic timing and presentation in the performance of the sketches on the last day of class.
FOR STUDENTS WHO FINISHED GRADES 9-12 IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
These specialized camps are designed for the high school actor whether they’re just getting started or coming in with years of experience. Campers will showcase their work at the end of the week.
July 14-18, 2025
Daily, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
1301 Richland St
Columbia, SC
29201
Dungeons & Drama
Grades 7-12 | $200
Calling all adventurers! Characterization, improvisation, cooperative storytelling- these are skills that are invaluable for any actor. Dungeons and Dragons offers a unique opportunity to develop these skills. Join D&D aficionado, Toby O’Connor, on a roleplay-heavy quest as players dive into this popular tabletop game in this week-long camp. No experience required!
To learn more about scholarship opportunities visit https://www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com/scholarships
