SCCT Summer Camps – A Summer of Theatre Magic!
When and how to register
Join us for an exciting summer of creativity at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Our themed camps for ages K3-12 offer an unforgettable mix of acting, singing, dancing, and imaginative play. From Broadway-inspired favorites like Wicked to pop star fun in Swifties Sing, plus magical adventures in Hogwarts Primary and Fantasy Quest, there’s something for every young performer.
Don’t miss our two-week, full-day production camp: Finding Nemo Kids! Every participant will be cast and work together to bring this vibrant musical to life, culminating in a live public performance on SCCT’s Bell Stage! This is the perfect opportunity for young actors to build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence while having a blast.
With flexible morning, afternoon, and evening options, kids can also explore storytelling, musical theatre, improv, and even behind-the-scenes skills like Stage Makeup and Tech: Behind the Scenes.
Led by expert instructors in a fun, welcoming environment, SCCT’s camps nurture creativity, collaboration, and a love for the arts.
All registration links on our summer camps page will be active at 8 AM February 26.
Rising 2nd – 9th Grade – FINDING NEMO KIDS
Finding Nemo | Rising 2nd – 9th Grade
Wk 8 & 9 | July 14-18 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | $660
Are you ready to “just keep swimming” into an unforgettable summer theatre experience? South Carolina Children’s Theatre is thrilled to introduce our brand-new production camp: Finding Nemo KIDS!
Join us for two weeks of acting, singing, dancing, and making a splash on stage as we bring this beloved underwater adventure to life! Campers will work with professionals to stage a full production of Finding Nemo KIDS on the Bell Stage.
🔹 Camp Dates: July 14-18 & July 21-25 (Monday-Friday)
🔹 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🔹 Performances: Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM
🔹 Grades: Rising 2nd-9th
🔹 Tuition: $660 OR $635 if you register before March 13th
🔹 Max Capacity: 35 students
Campers will take part in a short audition on the first day—but don’t worry, everyone will be cast in this exciting and engaging musical! Throughout the two weeks, students will build confidence, enhance their theatre skills, and learn from a professional creative team:
🎭 Director: Jesse Siak
🎵 Musical Director: Chelsea La Course
🪩Choreographer: Jessica Smith
Each camper will receive four complimentary tickets for family and friends to enjoy the final performances.
K3-Rising 1st Grade
Furry Friends | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $150
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Animal adventures ahead! Campers will go wild for animal-inspired tales where they can howl, meow, and chitter through a show that will leave viewers roaring with delight.
Magical Creatures | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
This enchanted camp is an opportunity for friendship to bloom. Fairies, unicorns, dragons, and elves work together to make magic happen!
Adventure Tales | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Join us for a summer of fun-filled adventures where imagination soars, friendships bloom, and every day is a new discovery!
Creative Drama & Craft Play | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 10 | July 28-July 31 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 11 | Aug 4-7 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
The activity-based afternoon camp will be full to the brim with theatre games, freeze dances, craft time, and fun, fun, fun!
(Sorry, morning campers in the same week should NOT enroll. No supervision is available after lunch, and morning campers will need some downtime.)
Exploration MORNINGS | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $110
Wk 12 | Aug 11-15 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $185
Wk 13 | Aug 18-21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $185
A week of fun-filled mornings of games, songs, and stories. The perfect time and place for “acting up!” This camp uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
Exploration MORNINGS | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 1 | May 27 | Tuesday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 29 | Thursday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 30 | Friday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $50
This camp offers a fun-filled morning of games, songs, and stories—the perfect time and place for “acting up!” This camp uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
Rising 1st Grade – 5th Grade
Hogwarts Primary | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $65
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:00 AM – NOON | $150
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $150
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Learn to wield a wand, practice some Quidditch basics, and avoid Boggarts and Dementors. This activity-based camp will keep students involved while exploring the world of Hogwarts. We may visit Hogsmeade Village, study abroad at the American school, Ilvermorney, or even try to recapture some escaped Fantastic Beasts. There is so much to do and so little time (but we have time-turners, so we can all have even more fun)! This class is best enjoyed by students who have read or watched at least Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (the first book/movie of the series).
Sonic Summer | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Join Sonic and his friends on a high-speed adventure full of friendship, challenges, and surprises as they race to have an awesome summer adventure!
Pokémon Play | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
This camp offers an immersive experience blending the excitement of Pokémon with the magic of theatre. Campers will dive into the captivating world of Pokémon as they embark on a journey led by Ash & Pikachu and filled with creativity, friendship, and teamwork.
Inside Out & Upside Down | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $150
Explore the emotions inside your mind, unlock creativity, and embark on a journey of self-discovery at our Inside Out-inspired summer camp!
Dog Man Days | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 27 | Tuesday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Get ready for a paws-itively exciting adventure as Dog Man and his crew of crime-fighting heroes take on villains, face challenges, and prove that teamwork can save the day!
Squishmallow Shenanigans Rising | 1st-5th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $110
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Campers bring their favorite Squishy to class, and along with all the regular collaborative camp activities, they also devise a performance where the Squishies are the stars of the show (like a puppet show). The student also must personify the character, so it’s still acting training, but maybe a little less pressure too, since the focus is the BFF Squishmallow
Animal Adventures | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 29 | Thursday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $65
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Calling all animal lovers! Unleash the animal inside as we discover how to personify animal characters for the stage. Slither, hop, and prowl as we explore stage areas. Growl, hiss, and chirp through animal-inspired vocal exercises. Actors choose to develop a favorite animal character, and we dig up some great character interactions from this. Acting and play structure combined!
Despicable Villains | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Unleash your inner mastermind, hatch diabolical schemes, and rule the world (for fun!) at Despicable Villains Camp
Wild Things & Wild Robots | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $110
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:00 AM – NOON | $150
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Embark on a wild summer adventure inspired by Where the Wild Things Are and The Wild Robot, where imagination roams free, and nature comes to life!
Quest Camp: Heroes Wanted | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 30 | Friday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $110
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Embark on thrilling adventures, solve magical mysteries, and become the hero of your own story while joining forces with other campers to save the day!
Musical Theatre: Disney Favorites | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $205
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $65
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $205
We will give the campers choices about the material they perform. Instead of all the songs from a single show, this camp will explore the BEST songs from any number of Disney musicals. And you can take it more than once because the songs will change each time!
Musical Theatre: Moana & Little Mermaid | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $205
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $170
Swim under the sea with Ariel as we sing the beloved songs from THE LITTLE MERMAID and climb aboard Moana’s boat to sing songs from Disney’s mega-hit, MOANA. By the end of this week, your child will be “flippin’ their fins” to the calypso beat and sailing the ocean to see “how far they’ll go.” Come share your voice and be part of our world! “You’re Welcome!”
Musical Theatre: Matilda & Annie | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:15 AM – 12:15 | $130
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 |1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Let’s hear it for the bold & fierce Matilda (just finished a run on our Bell Stage) and the beloved & feisty orphan Annie! Selecting songs from both hit musicals, they’ll be dancing so much the floor will “shine like the top of the Chrysler Building”!
Musical Theatre: The Greatest Showman | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $205
Run away and join the circus…or at least “The Greatest Show” as we explore “A Million Dreams” and “Come Alive!” Though this camp will let campers explore what makes each of them special and gives them a time to shine in the center ring “Rewrite(ing) the Stars,” it may “Never (Be) Enough.”
Musical Theatre: Dance | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 5:30 – 7:30 | $80
Wk 11 | Aug 4-7 | Mon-Thur | 4:30-6:30 | $80
Need the basics of dance to get you through musical theatre auditions/shows, and you just haven’t taken the years of dance everyone else seems to have taken? This class is for you! Dance shoes are not required, but they are much easier to move in than standard tennis shoes. Basic jazz slip-on shoes tend to cost between $10-$25 – sometimes, they are even available used for less.
Rising 6th – 12th Grade
Hogwarts Secondary | Rising 6th – 12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 AM – NOON | $110
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Learn to wield a wand, practice some Quidditch basics, and avoid Boggarts and Dementors. This activity-based camp will keep students involved while exploring the world of Hogwarts. We may visit Hogsmeade Village, study abroad at the American school, Ilvermorney, or even try to recapture some escaped Fantastic Beasts. There is so much to do and so little time (but we have time-turners, so we can all have even more fun)! This class is best enjoyed by students who have read or watched at least Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (the first book/movie of the series).
Improv Bootcamp | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 |1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Be bold! This class is focused on improvisation training and performance. The objective is for the actor to become comfortable in acting without a script. Benefits for the beginning, intermediate, new and returning student actors are:
- Working as an independent actor, exploring all areas of acting without a script
- Working in groups and learning how to “think on your feet” and perform without self-judgment.
- New game formats are introduced for those with previous improv experience
A good class for those who want to further their scene study skills, character development skills, and stretch and explore their imagination and creativity. Improvisation training improves performance skills– allowing students to receive all information around them before making choices of their own. Be prepared to laugh and to laugh at yourself too!
Write Direct Act | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $205
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $205
How did we make that play?! Students will explore writing, directing, and acting by working together to create a one-of-a-kind performance. What do you love most about theatre? Is it the magic of seeing the stories in your imagination come to life? Maybe you like putting the picture together as a whole? Perhaps it is becoming a character and discovering their world? Try on each hat- playwright, director, and actor- and see which one is the best fit for you. You won’t know until you try! If your child is “not an actor,” we can accommodate him/her in this class, and they can focus on the non-performance elements of the production while still gaining social and collaborative skills.
Advanced Improv | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 11 | Aug 3-6 | Sun-Wed | 6:30-8:30 | $80
For previous Adliberation members only! This class is only available to actors who have participated in Adliberation, SCCT’s Teen Improv Team. Seasoned improv players will find new game formats and advanced storytelling concepts in this intensive setting. With no need to review the basics of improv, these students are able to push into complex character development, commitment to setting, and clarity in storyline. This fast-paced camp will offer a wonderful opportunity to dust off improvisation skills before Adliberation auditions this fall.
Musical Theatre: Dance | Rising 6th – Adult
Wk 2 | June 2-5 | Mon-Thur | 6:30-8:30 PM | $80
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 5:30-7:30 | $80
Wk 10 | July 28-July 31 | Mon-Thur | 4:30-6:30 | $80
Need the basics of dance to get you through musical theatre auditions/shows, and you just haven’t taken the years of dance everyone else seems to have taken? This class is for you! Dance shoes are not required, but they are much easier to move in than standard tennis shoes. Basic jazz slip-on shoes tend to cost between $10-$25 – sometimes, they are even available used for less.
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Stage Makeup | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 5:30-7:30 PM | $60
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 5:30-7:30 | $80
Learn how to design and apply stage makeup in a real dressing room! Students will need to purchase in advance a basic Ben Nye Personal makeup kit that suits their coloring (available online from Amazon as well as locally from Costume Curio on Laurens Road) but will also be able to work with our stock with even more colors. They’ll understand the different types of makeup used and try their hand at application. They may even opt to go home sporting a new look!
Costume Design from Pulled Stock | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 5:30 – 7:30 | $80
A chance to explore the design side of theatre and learn to create costumes from our costume stock. How to support the essentials needed by the action but also conceptualize to support the production and make an artistic statement. Creative thinking as well as functionality. Basic hand sewing and alterations are likely, but no machine sewing.
Tech: Stage Crew Olympics | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 5:30-7:30 PM | $60
Wk 7 | July 7-10 | Mon-Thur | 6:30-8:30 | $80
Do you know that we use our students as members of our run crew for ALL our productions? Every show you see has dedicated young people running the spotlights, handling the backstage set moves or prop handoffs, costume quick changes, and sometimes even running the light board or body mics. It’s a whole other world of theatre, and no theatre can operate without it. This camp will help students get acquainted with the backstage world and run crew jobs and expectations. A chance to explore the backstage side of theatre and potentially get ready to work on one of our upcoming productions (not a requirement, but an option).
10-week classes
10-Week Exploration Class | K3-Rising 1st
Mondays | Jun 2-Aug 4 | 5:15-6:15 PM |$185
A fun-filled hour of games, songs, and stories. The perfect time and place for “acting up!” This class uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 1st-4th
Tuesdays | Jun 3-Aug 5 | 5:15-6:15 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 4th-8th
Tuesdays | Jun 3-Aug 5 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 8th-12th
Wednesdays | Jun 4-Aug 6 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Improv CLASS | Rising 5th-10th
Mondays | Jun 2-Aug 4 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
Look, Mom, no script! Creative impulses find the perfect landing spot in improv games. Be bold! This class is focused on improvisation training and performance. The objective is for the actor to become comfortable acting without a script. Studying improvisation can offer numerous benefits for teenagers, extending beyond the realm of performing arts. It is a good class for those wanting to further their scene study and character development skills and stretch and explore their imagination and creativity. Also good for students interested in writing and storytelling. Improvisation training improves performance skills– allowing students to receive all information around them before making their own choices. Be prepared to laugh and to laugh at yourself, too!
🕶️ Friday, April 4 at 7:00 PM – “Forever Young”: 80’s Night
Fluff up those shoulder pads and wear your sunglasses at night. Opening night is 80’s night! The bigger the hair, the better!
🌊 Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM – Under the Sea
Mermaids, sailors, sea creatures—get ocean-inspired with blues, greens, and beachy vibes!
✨ Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 PM – Celestial Magic
Channel the stars with shimmering fabrics, galaxy prints, and dreamy cosmic colors!
🌈 Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 PM – Rainbow Explosion
The more colors, the better! Wear bright, bold, and mismatched colors for a fun, eye-catching look.
💎 Friday, April 11 at 7:00 PM – Red Carpet Ready
Dress like a movie star attending a glamorous Hollywood premiere! Gowns, tuxes, and dazzling accessories are encouraged. Use that bridesmaid dress again!
🧞 Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM – Disney Classics
Need we say more? Your style inspo for this performance is Disney, so let’s make it magical!
📼 Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM – “I Swear”: 90’s Night
Spice Girls, boy bands, and middle parts – oh my! We know you still have those JNCO jeans, so you might as well put them to good use!
🪩 Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 PM – “In my best dress, fearless”: Taylor Swift
Swifties assemble! Prepare to shake it off dressed up like your favorite Taylor Swift Era or look.
