School Break Camps

Summer Camps

Nine sessions of creativity, collaboration, and fun. Discover a summer of stories, movement, and making something new.

THE EXPERIENCE

A summer with a story of its own.

Young artists explore comedy, culture, contemporary musicals, and original storytelling. The summer program includes one- and two-week experiences for rising Kindergarteners through eighth graders, ages 4–13.

Young artists: Rising K–8
Explore: 9 summer sessions
Formats: Half day & full day

Camp themes

Follow their imagination.

Comedy & Laughter

Healing Through Comedy · Make ’em Laugh

Explore humor and performance through material from favorites including Shrek, Willy Wonka, Finding Nemo, and Mary Poppins.

Comedy & Laughter

Healing Through Comedy · Make ’em Laugh

Explore humor and performance through material from favorites including Shrek, Willy Wonka, Finding Nemo, and Mary Poppins.

History & Culture

A Blast from the Past · Around the World in 5 Days

Travel through stories with material from Hamilton and Newsies, or explore global stories and puppetry with Moana and Encanto.

Modern Hits & Villains

New Broadway and Film · Fascinating Villains

Discover contemporary favorites such as Wicked and Beetlejuice, and explore the motives of memorable villains including Maleficent, Ursula, and Scar.

Mindfulness & Audition Ready

Build confidence through monologue selection, cold readings, mindfulness, and supportive audition preparation.

Devise and Design

A two-week creative collaboration

Campers write, design, and perform an original show together, developing their ideas as a creative ensemble.

Hours & tuition

Find their rhythm.

Next session dates pending

Half-day camp

Ages 4–6 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Published program guide: $250 per session.

Half-day camp

Ages 4–6 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Published program guide: $250 per session.

Full-day camp

Ages 7 and up · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Published program guide: $350 per session. Pro-rated options are described for holiday weeks.

These are the formats and pricing supplied in the program guide, not a live availability calendar. Confirm the applicable year, week, age group, and total tuition before enrolling.

Next steps

Find out what’s next.

Coming soon: the next summer calendar. Programs take place at 803 Vallejo Way, Sacramento, CA 95818. Ask about theme-by-week schedules, care options, and enrollment opening.

Email the program team

Sample day

Room for every kind of creativity.

Sample full-day rotations from the camp guide. Exact age groupings depend on enrollment; half-day kinder campers follow their session’s schedule. Families receive any group changes two weeks before camp.

Summer · sample full-day rotations
Time	Majestics · Ages 6–8	Gershwins · Ages 9–10	Shuberts · Ages 11–13
8–8:30 a.m.	Early drop-off	Early drop-off	Early drop-off
8:30 a.m.	Drop-off until 9	Drop-off until 9:10	Drop-off until 9:10
9–10 a.m.	Dance	Acting	Singing
10–10:10 a.m.	Break	Break	Break
10:10–11:10 a.m.	Singing	Dance	Acting
11:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m.	Acting	Singing	Dance
12:10–1 p.m.	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1–2 p.m.	Improv	Grab bag	Visual arts
2–3 p.m.	Visual arts	Improv	Grab bag
3–4 p.m.	Grab bag	Visual arts	Improv
4–5 p.m.	Open mic / pickup	Open mic / pickup	Open mic / pickup

Camp FAQs

Get ready for a creative summer.

Will my child need to be at every day of camp?

We encourage our students to attend all classes all 5 days of camp to ensure that they feel comfortable and prepared for their final presentations on Fridays. However if they have to miss a day or part of a day that will not affect their ability to perform at the end of the week.

What else should I know?

Your kids are about to experience a professional theater environment with top-notch directors and staff. NorCal Arts offers a high quality experience in a nurturing, artistic and educational atmosphere. We are thrilled to share this wonderful journey with you and your family. The main goal is for the students to engage in theater arts and express themselves through their talents of music, drama, design, writing, and dance.

Who should I contact if I have a question?

You can call the NorCal office at 916-955-9462 or email NorCal Arts Camp Director, kristen.deweygreen@norcalsota.org.

Where are the camps?

803 Vallejo Way Sacramento CA 95818

What materials do I need for camp?

Closed toe shoes with socks-dance shoes or sneakers (NO CROCS PLEASE-THEY DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT)
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move and dance in
Water Bottles and Lunch-Please refrain from bringing any peanut products to camp for the safety of our campers with allergies
Notebook and pencil-The need for these items vary week to week pending on Lesson Plans, it is always best to have it
Optional: Towel or Yoga Mat: this is for comfort at lunchtime and sometimes used in classes
Please no electronic devices, toys, or stuffed animals from home
Cell phones and smart watches must be turned off and left in bag at all times including lunch and snack break. This is for the safety and comfort of the other students and staff. Please contact NorCal Arts staff if you need to get in touch with your camper.

What are the class schedules?

The sample daily schedule below gives you a sense of the camp day. Schedules may change; the welcome email sent two weeks before camp includes your session’s arrangements.

Explore the details

When are the final presentations?

Majestics (6-8 years old): 2:30pm

Gershwins (9-10 years old): 3:15pm

Shuberts (11-13 years old): 4:00pm

Please note that some weeks age ranges of groups may vary depending on sign ups. You will be notified 2 weeks in advance of the start of camp if age ranges of groups are changed

Where are the final presentations?

If the weather permits our performances will take place outdoors in the backyard of 803 Vallejo Way. In the case of inclement weather we will perform in the big room inside where students will have their dance class. There will be a limit of 4 seats per family unless otherwise noted.

Will my child need to be at every day of camp?

How am I updated during the camp week?

E-mail is the primary source of communication. This communication will be sent mid-week each session. It is extremely important that you check your email throughout the week.

What is the refund policy?

NorCal Arts requires a two-week cancellation notification, prior to the start of the camp session in order to receive a refund. Please note a $25 registration fee will be deducted from the total payment at the time of refund.

Once a camp has started there are NO REFUNDS available for any reason. There will be no partial refunds given in the event a camper misses part of a week.

What else should I know?

FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY

A little curiosity.
A world to discover.

Email the program team Ask us a question

A summer with a story of its own.

Follow their imagination.

Comedy & Laughter

History & Culture

Modern Hits & Villains

Mindfulness & Audition Ready

Devise and Design

Find their rhythm.

Half-day camp

Full-day camp

Find out what’s next.

Room for every kind of creativity.

Get ready for a creative summer.

A little curiosity.A world to discover.

A little curiosity.
A world to discover.