Experience First Act Camp!
Each summer, hundreds of kids and teens experience Chanhassen's First Act Theatre Camp. First Act is a unique camp because it is taught by the professionals seen on stage and those behind the scenes at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. This fun-filled camp features one-week-long, half-day summer sessions for kids aged 8 to 18. Kids are divided into groups and all experience levels are welcomed. In addition to being a confidence builder, Chanhassen's camp teaches the various fundamentals of theatre in a professional theatre environment. Learn about costumes, scenery, voice, movement, acting, auditioning and more! Kids have fun learning about the wonderful world of theatre, and making new friends!
Register today ONLINE or by calling the Box Office at 952-934-1525.
Print a REGISTRATION FORM and fax, mail, or bring it to the theatre.
View our BROCHURE for detailed info.
EARLY BIRD offer: Register by April 1st and save $15.
(Call or register online using promo code "earlybird")
NEW this year! Full-Day Youth Sessions the weeks of June 21st and June 28th! Full day sessions are from 9 am to 4 pm. Campers must bring a bag lunch, but drinks will be provided. The cost is $450.
Teen Intensive Camp returns! It is an in-depth theatre camp experience for ages 13-18 with auditions required. Teen Intensive Camp offers concentration on scene work and musical production numbers. The all-week session is held from 9 am to 4 pm July 19-23. Prior experience is recommended. Auditions will be held June 6 from 1-4 pm. Call 952-934-1525 to set-up an audition time. Prepare a musical number and a monologue from a play or musical. Dress for movement. The cost for the all-day Teen Intensive Camp is $450.
THEMES: The youth camp theme for this year is Rodgers and Hart musicals, including: Boys From Syracuse, Pal Joey, On Your Toes, Babes In Arms, Connecticut Yankee, Jumbo, I Married An Angel, By Jupiter, and Too Many Girls. The Teen theme is Cole Porter Musicals, including: Anything Goes, Can Can, Kiss Me Kate, Silk Stockings, Out of This World, and The Pirate.
Exchange Policy: Camp dates may be exchanged at no charge prior to June 1 if space is available. As of June 1, exchanges may be made up to three weeks prior to your registered session for a $20 exchange fee. Exchanges cannot be made within three weeks of your child’s registered session.
Cancellation Policy: No cash refunds. If you need to cancel at any time, you will receive a refund in the form of a Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ gift certificate for the registration amount minus a $20 cancellation fee.
Watch Michelle Barber and two former students on KARE11.com!
Join our Facebook Group to view videos and for updates from our camp leader!
Watch the Teen Intensive Campers from 2009. They are "Holding Out for a Hero!”
Youth Camps (ages 8-12)
- June 21-25, 2010 AM Session (Open)
- June 21-25, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- June 28-July 2, 2010 AM Session (Open)
- June 28-July 2, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- July 5-9, 2010 AM Session (Open)
- July 12-16, 2010 AM Session (Open)
- July 26-30, 2010 AM Session (Open)
- August 2-6, 2010 AM Session (Open)
Teen Camps (ages 13-18)
- July 5-9, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- July 12-16, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- July 26-30, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- August 2-6, 2010 PM Session (Open)
- July 19-23, 2010 Teen Intensive Session (Open)
Camp Information
- Youth aged 8 through 12 (must be age 8 by Sept. 1, 2010)
- Teens aged 13 through 18 (must be 13 by Sept. 1, 2010)
- MORNING sessions are held from 9am to noon
- AFTERNOON sessions are held from 1pm to 4pm
- 2010 registration fee for 1/2 day sessions is $225
- 2010 registration fee for Teen Intensive All-Day Session is $450
- Youth All-Day Session is Mon-Fri from 9am to 4pm
- Teen Intensive All-Day Session is Mon-Fri from 9am - 4pm for ages 13-18
- Sorry, no extended care offered