Adventures in Storytelling | Campers will be encouraged to use their imagination as they explore storytelling through movement and song. June 11-15 from 10 am-noon (ages 4-5) and 1-3 pm (ages 6-8). At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $125. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
Disney Theater Camp | Campers get to play some of their favorite characters and sing songs in short scenes while applying basic acting and musical theater techniques. Ages 9-15. June 18-22 from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $165. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
RTOP Summer Camps | Kids' performance camps culminate with a live performance for an audience. Ages 8+. Weekly, themed sessions covering performance basics and more are offered June 18-July 20, Mon-Fri from 9 am-noon or 1-4 pm. At Regional Theatre of the Palouse, Pullman. $105/session. rtoptheatre.org 509-335-0750
Spokane Children's Theatre Camps | Kids of all ages can gain confidence while learning stage-acting skills during a camp that culminates with a performance. June 18-22 (ages 5-7, "George and the Dragon"); June 25-29 (ages 10-12, "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"); July 9-13 (ages 8-12, "Jack and the Beanstalk"); July 30-Aug. 3 (ages 10-13, "Hansel and Gretel"); Aug. 6-17 (ages 13-18, "Les Miserables," performing Aug. 17 at 7 pm, Aug. 18 at 2 and 7 pm). Meets Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm; end-of-camp showcases are Friday, at 3:15 pm. $175-$275. spokanechildrenstheatre.org (328-4886)
Spokane Civic Theatre Academy | Students participate in the play production process, from auditions to curtain call, through fun exercises and activities to build cooperation and engage imagination. Each session includes character and set design, costumes, props and more. Ages 6-12. Weekly sessions offered June 17-Aug. 17, Mon-Fri (times vary). Details TBA. $90-$120/session. spokanecivictheatre.com 325-2507 ext. 406
Enchanted Theatre Camp | Learn the basics of performing and craft new fairytale characters with your body, voice and fun costumes. Ages 3-5. June 25-29, 9-11:30 am. At Corbin Art Center. $64. spokaneparks.org
Hermione Granger & the Hogwarts Home | For an entire semester, there will be no adults at Hogwarts and the students will be in charge. Will they follow the rules or make up their own? Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 4-8. July 9-13, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre.com 368-7879
Hesperus Arts Musical Theatre (Day) | An intensive musical theatre camp for those who've never performed to those who already love the stage, focusing on improving voice quality, acting authenticity, dance ability and performance authority in am encouraging environment. Ages 8-12. July 9-12, 9 am-2:30 pm. At Whitworth University. $185. hesperus-arts.com 800-406-3926 x 312
Les Mis | Explore highlights from "Les Misérables," the world's longest-running musical classic based on Victor Hugo's epic novel. Ages 12-18. July 9-13, 9 am-3 pm. At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $175-$195. cytni.org 208-762-9373
Stage Combat | Campers learn basic stage combat and how to apply it safely to their craft as they stage short scenes that include state combat and fight choreography. Ages 11-18. July 9-13, from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $180. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
Theater Arts for Children: The Fairy Tale Network | Directors with 20+ years of public education and theater experience work with campers to learn various acting techniques through games, readings, and rehearsals. Parents and friends will have two opportunities to attend a 30-minute theatrical showcase put on by campers (tickets $5). Ages 7-13. July 9-20; Mon-Fri from 1-4pm. $150. tacspokane.com 703-7335
Hesperus Arts Musical Theatre (Overnight) | An intensive musical theatre camp focused on building talent in voice, dance and acting. Cost includes lodging, all meals, training, 24-hour supervision, personal evaluation in all categories, training workbook and more. Coed, ages 13-18. July 13-15. At Whitworth University. $265. hesperus-arts.com
Improv | Campers learn the craft of improv and gain confidence to jump on stage without knowing what might hilariously happen next. Ages 10-18. July 16-20 from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $180. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
The Greatest Show | With inspiration from the new movie "The Greatest Showman," explore musical theater with a fun circus theme. Students learn techniques in singing, dancing, acting, directing, improvisation and more. Ages 5-14. July 16-20 (ages 5-6 and 7-12); July 23-27 (ages 10-14). At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $100-$190. cytni.org 208-762-9373
The Stories of Dr. Seuss | The Star-Belly Sneetches and Plain Belly Sneetches journey together in this highly entertaining, poetic, interactive story. Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 3-6. July 16-20, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre.com 368-7879
Act it Out: Improv | Create a character from the imagination of your mind and a box of props. Ages 11-15. July 23-26, 1-4 pm. $69. workforcetraining.nic.edu 208-769-3333
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory | In order to choose who will enter his candy factory, Mr. Wonka hides five golden tickets beneath the wrappers of his famous chocolate bars. Camp includes set making and Friday performance (1 pm). Grades 4-8. July 23-27, 10 am-2 pm. At Central Valley Performing Arts Center. $170. svsummertheatre.com 368-7879
Summer Stage Drama Camp | Students team up for storytelling, acting and improv games and a final day performance for family and friends. Ages 6-11. July 30-Aug. 3, 9 am-3 pm. At Corbin Art Center. $125. spokaneparks.org
The Lion King, Jr. | Disney's African savannah story comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and crew as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Ages 5-12. July 30-Aug. 3; sessions for ages 5-6 and 7-12. At Northern Dance Academy, CdA. $100-$175. cytni.org 208-765-8600
G-Prep Summer Drama Camp | CAST of Characters is a two-week intensive drama camp during which campers put on a full musical production, complete with improv and choreography. Grades 4-9. Aug. 6-10 and 13-17; 9 am-3 pm. $250. gprep.com
Actors in Action: Making a Musical | A camp teaching the basics of writing and creating a new world of a musical by putting together a short new musical theater piece. Ages 11-18. Aug. 13-24, meets Mon-Fri from 10 am-2 pm. At Expressions School of Performing Arts, Post Falls. $250. cdasummertheatre.com 208-660-2958
