Each 3-week session is an intensive training program in which students ages 11-13 will audition, write, rehearse, and perform a theatrical production under the instruction of working professionals.
It is important for students of the Summer Intensive Program to understand that dedication, focus, and participation make the program successful for all. We look forward to a wonderful summer as we work together to create something we can all be proud of!
2026 Projects
“The Love of Three Oranges”
June 1-19
Prince Tartaglia’s life is filled with misery until an evil witch and her equally evil henchmen curse him to search for three giant oranges. All the raucous slapstick of the classic Commedia dell’Arte scenario by Carlo Gozzi, distilled into a fast-paced one-act.
SHOW CREDITS: A Short Comedy by Hillary DePiano | Based on a Scenario by Carlo Gozzi
The Love of Oranges is a Playscripts Title presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com.
PERFORMANCE: Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 pm
Adventures in Filmmaking: Silent Film
June 22-July 10
Let inspiration strike and put it on film! Students will be presented with film genres and then storyboard them into short films or videos. Working with film buffs and professionals, the sky is the limit to what they will create!
Students will create a short vignette from start to finish in three weeks. With an era or genre chosen by the instructors, campers will write, direct, act, and create their own filmed piece within an ensemble setting. (No camp on July 2 and 3.)
FILM PREMIERE: Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 pm
Peter Pan JR.
July 13-31
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time. This high-flying, Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years, and is now adapted for young performers.
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, the fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates, and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Featuring the iconic songs, “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land,” and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us… who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up. Peter Pan JR. is a dream come true for groups looking to bring magic to their stage and entertain countless families
SHOW CREDITS: A Musical Based on the Play by Sir J.M. Barrie | Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh | Music by Morris Charlap |Additional Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green | Additional Music by Jule Styne | Original Production Directed & Choreographed by Jerome Robbins |
PERFORMANCE: Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 pm
Daily Schedule
- 8-9 am Early Care (optional: CLICK HERE for details)
- 9:15-10:30 am Theatre, Art, Creating Process/Rehearsal
- 10:30-10:45 am Snack Break
- 10:45 am-noon Theatre, Art, Creating Process/Rehearsal
- noon Lunch
- 12:30-1 p.m. Recess & Games
- 1-2:15 pm Music/Dance Rehearsal
- 2:15-2:30 pm Snack Break
- 2:30-4 pm Music/Dance Rehearsal, Art & Design
- 4-4:15 pm Sign Out & Pick Up
- 4:15-5:30 p.m. After Care (optional: CLICK HERE for details)
Performance Schedule
Performances will be held on the third Thursday of each 3-week camp:
- Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 pm
On performance days, students will not be picked up from camp. They must come to camp with everything they need for the day: extra snacks or food, costume, hair, make-up, etc. They will have time to eat and get ready for the show.
Tuition
- Member: $540 / 3-week camp ($468 for Adventures in Filmmaking)
- Non-Member: $570 / 3-week camp ($494 for Adventures in Filmmaking)
4 Ways to Register
1.) Mail/Email: Download a 2026 CAMP REGISTRATION PACKET FOR AGES 11-13 (COMING SOON) and send the completed forms via mail to 4537 Lowell Road; Tampa, FL 33618, or email them to [email protected]. (If you are having trouble completing the form online, please don’t worry. You can print it out and complete it by hand, too!)
2.) Online: Non-refundable online processing fees apply. Additional paperwork is required after registering. (Early Bird Discount Code (expires April 30): EARLYBIRD)
3.) Phone: Call (813) 922-8167 to register over the phone with a credit card.
4.) In-Person: Visit the Center Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; or Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon.
(Please register the Thursday before the start of camp on any given week to help us best prepare for the arrival of your child. Registrations received after Thursday will incur a $15 late registration fee.)
Wait List
If the week you want is sold out, please click the link below to be added to our waitlist. As spots become available, families will be contacted via email in the order they appear on the waitlist. (Unfortunately, we don’t know if or when spots will become available.)
