First Act Summer 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!
Due to its popularity, our Intensive Teen 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.
Watch Michelle Barber and two former students on KARE11.com!
Coming again in February 2010… online registration!
What a great summer session! Camp registration is closed for 2009.
In February 2010 you will once again be able to print out a registration form
and fax, mail, or bring it to the theatre.
View our 2009 Camp Brochure!
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.
Experience First Act Camp!
Youth Camps (ages 8-12)
- June 15-19, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
- June 15-19, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- June 22-26, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
- June 22-26, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- June 29 - July 3, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
- July 6-10, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
- July 13-17, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
- July 20-24, 2009 AM Session (Completed)
Teen Camps (ages 13-18)
- June 29 - July 3, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- July 6-10, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- July 13-17, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- July 20-24, 2009 PM Session (Completed)
- July 27-31 Teen Intensive Session (Completed)
Camp Information
- The theme for the 2009 Youth and Teen camp was Rodgers and Hammerstein Musicals
- 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
- 2009 Registration Fee for 1/2 day sessions TBA
- Fee for Teen Intensive All-Day Session TBA
- Teen Intensive All-Day Session is Mon-Fri from 9am - 4pm for ages 13-18
- Sorry, no extended care offered