Summer Camps in Lake Norman for Ages 4-16

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SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUNG ACTORS

Enriching Creativity and Skills

DCP offers an array of summer camps each year for our young actors ages 4-16. In addition to our usual 1-week offerings, this year we are piloting 2-week performance intensives, which will include a full production experience for campers who want a true show experience. We also offer exciting partnerships with local businesses, like the Dungeons and Dragons gaming group Young Dragonslayers.

DCP summer camps enrich the school experience by fostering creativity, communication, collaboration, confidence, cultural understanding, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and life skills. Being exposed to theatre education empowers students to become well-rounded individuals who are better prepared to succeed in an increasingly diverse and complex world.

Registration goes live for Davidson residents on Monday, February 23 and for the rest of the community on Monday, March 2. You will need to register through Town of Davidson Parks and Rec. Please click below and follow all instructions carefully.

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2026 Full-Day Camps

PERFORMANCE CAMPS

DCP’s performance based camps are fast paced, two week intensives where we will produce and perform a full Junior production of a variety of musicals. The two weeks will culminate in a performance at DCP’s Armour Theater, including full lights, sound, and costumes. Campers will audition for roles at the beginning of the week and will spend their days rehearsing with their fellow cast mates. Offerings available for ages 8-12 and 12-16! Campers will rehearse Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

ALL PERFORMANCE CAMPS: $700

Ages 8-12

  • June 15-June 26

  • June 29-July 10

  • July 13-July 24

  • July 27-August 7

  • August 10-21

Ages 12-16

  • June 22-July 3

  • July 6-July 17

  • July 20-July 31

  • August 3-14

TRAINING CAMPS

DCP’s training camps give campers the opportunity to train in a niche area of their artistic interests over the course of a week. These experiences give an intensive deep dive into dance, theater, acting, and film and are a great choice for anyone wanting to gain a deeper expertise in these areas. Full day training camps are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

ALL TRAINING CAMPS: $350

Ages 8-12

  • June 15-19, 9am-4pm at Armour Street Theatre

    Take 1, Roll Camera! Have fun learning about basic film and editing techniques and get inspired by watching films of all genres during our Filmmaking and Movie intensive for ages 12-16. Make your own mini films and show them off to your friends and family at the end of the week. Film and editing equipment provided.

  • July 27-July 31, 9am-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts

    Inspired by Wicked, The Sound of Music, Into the Woods and more!

    DCP’s Broadway Bound camp series focuses on dance training based on different major movement styles from our favorite musical theater hits. Campers will learn from experienced instructors about what it takes to bring a Broadway show to life with dancing and singing. Throughout the week, we will take a deep dive into classic Broadway dance and learn numbers from musicals such as Wicked, The Sound of Music, Into the Woods and more! We will end the week with a showing for friends and family!

  • August 17-21, 9am-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts

    Inspired by Matilda, Oliver, Annie, and School of Rock!

    DCP’s Broadway Bound camp series focuses on dance training based on different major movement styles from our favorite musical theater hits. Campers will learn from experienced instructors about what it takes to bring a Broadway show to life with dancing and singing. Throughout the week, we will have fun learning some of the powerful songs from musicals that feature passionate and influential groups of kids such as Matilda, Oliver, Annie, and School of Rock. We will end the week with a showing for friends and family!

Ages 12-16

  • June 29-July 3, 9am-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts

    Inspired by Pippin, Chicago, Sweet Charity, and more!

    DCP’s Broadway Bound camp series focuses on dance training based on different major movement styles from our favorite musical theater hits. Campers will learn from experienced instructors about what it takes to bring a Broadway show to life with dancing and singing. Throughout the week, we will take a deep dive into the Fosse dance style, learning dances from Fosse inspired musicals such as Pippin, Chicago, and Sweet Charity. We will end the week with a showing for friends and family!

  • July 6-July 10, 9am-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts

    Inspired by Legally Blonde, Newsies, Bring It On, and more!

    DCP’s Broadway Bound camp series focuses on dance training based on different major movement styles from our favorite musical theater hits. Campers will learn from experienced instructors about what it takes to bring a Broadway show to life with dancing and singing. Throughout the week, we will take a deep dive into musical numbers with high energy, driving beats like those from Legally Blonde, Newsies, and Bring It On. We will end the week with a showing for friends and family!

  • August 10-14, 9am-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts

    Inspired by Hamilton, In The Heights, Hells Kitchen, and more!

    DCP’s Broadway Bound camp series focuses on dance training based on different major movement styles from our favorite musical theater hits. Campers will learn about what it takes to bring a Broadway show to life with dancing and singing from experienced instructors. Throughout the week, we will take a deep dive into musical dance numbers infused with Hip Hop dance, such as from Hamilton, In The Heights, and Hell’s Kitchen. We will end the week with a showing for friends and family!

2026 Half-Day Camps

DCP’s half-day camps are perfect low-stakes introductions to the wonder of theatre. We also include select special topics here for older kids. ALL HALF-DAY CAMPS: $200

Ages 4-5

  • July 15-19, 9am-1pm, $200

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Inspired by Frozen, Tangled, Cinderella, Princess and the Frog, & Beauty and the Beast! Bippity Boppity Boo! Step into the magical worlds of our most favorite princesses. During this week-long camp, campers will have fun exploring songs, dances, and scenes from musicals like Frozen, Tangled, Cinderella, Princess and the Frog, and Beauty and the Beast! There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

  • June 29-July 3, 9am-1pm, $200

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Inspired by The Little Mermaid, Moana, Finding Nemo, Pirates and more! 

    Take a splash into summer by discovering the oceanic worlds of stories such as The Little Mermaid, Moana, Finding Nemo, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Through song, dance, and games, campers will traverse through each ocean inspired tale throughout the week. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

  • July 20-24, 9am-1pm, $200

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Inspired by Wish, Cinderella and Tinkerbell! Add a sprinkle of fairy dust to your week and fly into the dreamy realms of fairies, unicorns, and all things magic! Campers will do magic themed activities as well as learn songs and dances inspired by stories such as Wish, Tinkerbell, and Peter Pan. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

  • August 10-14, 9am-1pm, $200

    DCPC - 218 Concord Rd, Davidson, NC 28036

    Inspired by Lion King, Jungle Book, Zootopia, and Madagascar! Only animal love over here! Leap into the wild worlds of the courageous and heroic animals from stories such as Lion King, Madagascar, and Zootopia. Campers will have the opportunity to learn iconic songs and dances as well as practice their animal acting skills. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

Ages 6-7

  • June 22-26, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    Inspired by Jurassic Park and The Good Dinosaur! Let’s throw it back to the prehistoric times! During our Dinosaurs and Digging camp, campers will have a blast doing activities and crafts inspired by the creatures from Jurassic Park and Jurassic World such as fossil excavations and creating their own unique dinosaur. The week will culminate in a showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments.

  • July 13-17, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    Inspired by Coco, Encanto, Raya, Luca, Ratatouille, Brave, Mulan, and Paddington! Get your passport ready! Join us for a trip to explore musical theater stories from around the world during this week long camp for ages 6-7. Campers will explore a new place on the globe each day of camp and learn songs and dances from shows such as Coco, Ratatouille, Brave, Paddington, and Encanto. The week will culminate in a showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments.

  • August 3-7, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    Superheroes and Villains

    Inspired by Marvel & DC! Up up and away! Have a blast stepping into the shoes of iconic superheroes and villains by creating your own courageous character, playing games with friends, and doing fun crafts. The week will culminate in a showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments.

  • August 17-21, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    Inspired by Greatest Showman! Step right up to the greatest show on Earth! This camp will dive into the musical and theatrical world of The Greatest Showman. Together, campers will create their own incredible circus show and get to learn select songs and dances from the iconic movie. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

Ages 8-10

  • June 22-26, 1-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts, $200

    Inspired by Harry Potter & Hocus Pocus! Wingardium Leviosa! During our Wizards & Witches camp, campers will explore the wonderful worlds of magic such as from Harry Potter and Hocus Pocus through games, crafts, and music. The week will culminate in a showing for friends and family to celebrate the week’s accomplishments.

  • July 6-10, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    Want to learn how to become a great comedian? Our week long comedy camp focuses on stand-up, story telling, and creating big laughs from an audience. Campers will strengthen their storytelling skills and build their confidence on stage through fun improv games, writing exercises, and finding their unique stage persona. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

  • August 3-7, 1pm-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts, $200

    Inspired by Percy Jackson & Hercules! Experience the sphere of all things Greek mythology during this week-long camp! Inspired by the stories of Percy Jackson, Hercules and more campers will learn songs and dances and mythological stories, as well do mythological themed games and activities. There will be an end of camp showing for campers to perform for friends and family.

Ages 8-12

  • July 27-July 31, 9am-1pm at DCPC, $200

    This week-long camp focuses on scene study and monologue work. Campers will delve into scene excerpts from plays, movies, and TV shows to help explore character development through building strong emotion, space work, and dialogue skills. Campers will have the opportunity to show off what they worked on throughout the week to friends and family during an end of camp showing!

Ages 10-14

  • July 6 - 10, 9am-12pm at DCPC, $200

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 10-14. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

  • July 6 - 10, 1pm-4pm at DCPC, $200

    This unique collaboration between DCP and the locally owned, nationally renowned Young Dragonslayers brings together theatre skills and the beloved role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. Spend a week inside a magical world created by an expert dungeon master as you forge alliances, battle foes, and campaign your way to triumph. With a small group capped at 6, this is an ideal environment to nurture the imagination, challenge logic, and enhance improv skills. Intended for ages 10-14. Educational materials will be provided in advance for players new to Dungeons and Dragons.

Ages 12-16

  • June 15-19, 1pm-4pm at Cain Center for the Arts, $200

    How to get out of your head and onto your feet. Quick thinking, big laughs, endless fun! Teens, get ready for a summer of spontaneity, creativity, and non-stop laughter! Our Improv camp is designed to help you think on your feet, build confidence, and develop acting skills through exciting games and exercises, all while using the “yes, and” approach. Whether you're a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage, this camp is all about having fun and being fearless! Performers will explore hilarious improv games and challenges, scene work, storytelling, teamwork, confidence building, and perform a live showcase for friends & family.