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Summer Camps at Central Florida Community Arts

February 15, 2022

Each summer, CFCArts offers a variety of exciting summer camps to children and teens! From arts camps for our preschool children to musical theatre intensives for our teens, these camps are designed to meet the students where they are. A fun, encouraging environment allows youth to explore the performing arts, work with talented, professional directors and choreographers, make new friends, and grow as a performer.

Camps this year include three locations: College Park, Winter Park, and Lake Mary.

Join us for an array of fun arts opportunities for all ages, including not just one or two but THREE performance camps featuring Disney's The Jungle Book Kids, A Celebration of Idris Goodwin, and Sister Act!

CFCArts promises never to turn a young performer away due to financial need. We offer various forms of financial aid, including monthly payment plans and scholarships, and we are a proud provider of the Gardiner Scholarship. Please check out our website for more information on financial aid and camp registration.

Ages: Students entering grades PreK-12


Address: College Park: 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd Orlando, FL 32804 | Winter Park: 225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 | Lake Mary: 45 Skyline Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746


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Phone Number:  407-937-1800


Session Dates:  

Camps listed here are arranged by date. To view by grade, see more details, and register, please visit CFCArts.com/Summer-Camps.

Jr. Summer Sampler Camp
Grades PreK-2
June 6-10
Join us for this introductory performing arts camp! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Summer Sampler” camp will use exciting, hands-on activities and arts experiences to introduce our youngest artists to a palette of various performing arts experiences!

Elementary Summer Spotlight Camp
Grades 3-5
June 6-10
Do you have a budding artiste on your hands, but you’re not sure where to channel their creativity? Look no further than our Summer Spotlight Sampler Camp! Designed for our Elementary students, Summer Spotlight will allow young campers to explore ALL of the performing arts! From hands-on experiences with instrumental and vocal music to action-packed dance and acting exercises and games, Summer Spotlight will let your star shine, and help guide their journey in the arts!

Middle and High School Acting Camp
Grades 6-12
June 6-17
Do you want to be an actor? Join us for the Middle and High School Acting Camp! This two-week camp taught by professionals in the theatre industry will train talented middle school performers in the art of acting. Participants will quickly gain high-level skills in characterization, scene work, improv, and monologue, culminating in a theatre showcase. Perfect for rising stars preparing for future auditions and productions!

Elementary and Middle School Performance Camp – Disney's The Jungle Book Kids
Grades 3-8
June 6-25
Performances June 24-25
Young performers looking for an advanced, selective summer experience, look no further. Students in our Advanced Performance Camp, admitted by audition only, will learn advanced, high-level skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they prepare to perform in a musical theatre production. Taught and produced by professional artists, this Advanced Performance Camp will culminate in ticketed performances of Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids open to the public with full sets, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and more!

Elementary Acting Camp
Grades 3-5
June 13-17
Do you love the spotlight? Join us his summer in our Elementary Acting Camp! Perfect for young performers of all experience levels, this camp is sure to delight performers entering Grades 3 through 5 as they learn important theatrical skills in a supportive, engaging environment from professional artists. Our Elementary Acting Camp will provide our young performers with experience in characterization, movement and expression, dramatic scenes, and theatre games and activities!

Jr. Performance Camp – Disney's The Jungle Book Kids
Grades PreK-2
June 13-25
Performances June 24-25
Young performers looking for a musical theatre summer experience, look no further! Students in our Jr. Performance Camp will learn skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they prepare to perform in a musical theatre production. This Jr. Performance Camp will culminate in ticketed performances of Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids open to the public with full sets, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and more!

Instrumental Exploration Camp
Grades 3-5
June 20-24
Join us “in the orchestra” for this exciting camp! Through our Instrumental Exploration Camp, we aim to give our Elementary students experience with the different instrument families, basic musicianship and instrumental music skills, and the opportunity to see which instrument type they favor as they begin to enter band and orchestra classes and extracurriculars!

Elementary Dance Exploration Camp
Grades 3-5
June 20-24
Take a leap into the world of dance this summer with our Elementary Dance Exploration Camp! Perfect for those taking their first steps into their dance shoes, for young theatre performers who want to develop those dance audition skills, and for those who just LOVE to dance! Students will gain experience in several popular styles of dance, from ballet and jazz to musical theatre and hip-hop. No experience required – come gain some skills and have a blast!

Middle and High School Dance Exploration Camp
Grades 6-12
June 20-24
Take a leap into the world of dance this summer with our Middle and High School Dance Exploration Camp! Perfect for those taking their first steps into their dance shoes, for young theatre performers who want to develop those dance audition skills, and for those who just LOVE to dance! Students will gain experience in several popular styles of dance, from ballet and jazz to musical theatre and hip-hop. No experience required – come gain some skills and have a blast!

High School Acting Performance Camp – A Celebration of Idris Goodwin: American Prom and How We Got On
Grades 9-12*
June 20-July 2
Performances July 1-2
Young performers looking for an advanced, selective summer experience, look no further. Students in our Advanced Acting Performance Camp, admitted by audition only, will learn advanced, high-level skills in acting as they prepare to perform in a two-show theatre production centered on the experiences of teenagers in America today. Taught and produced by professional artists, this Advanced Performance Camp will culminate in ticketed performances of acclaimed contemporary playwright Idris Goodwin’s American Prom and How We Got On open to the public!
*Grades 7-8 may be admitted on the basis of experience and ability.

Creative Crafts Camp
Grades PreK-2
June 27-July 1
Join us for this NEW arts camp for preschoolers! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Creative Crafts” camp will use exciting, hands-on arts activities and movement experiences to introduce our youngest artists to the performing arts through crafts! Students will make items like puppets, instruments, and more to explore the performing arts!

Middle and High School Musical Theatre Camp
Grades 6-12
June 27-July 1
Do you love to sing and dance? Join us for the Middle and High School Musical Theatre Camp! This one-week-long, full-day camp taught by professionals in the theatre industry will train middle school performers in the art of musical theatre. Participants will gain important skills in the areas of acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a short musical theatre showcase. Perfect for rising stars preparing for future auditions and productions!

Dapper Dance Camp
Grades PreK-2
July 11-15
Join us “on stage” for this performing arts camp for preschoolers! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Dapper Dance” camp will use exciting, hands-on dance activities and movement experiences to introduce our youngest artists to fun and exciting artistic concepts!

Elementary Musical Theatre Camp
Grades 3-5
July 11-15
Was your child “born to entertain”? Give them a chance to shine this summer in our Elementary Musical Theatre Camp! Perfect for young performers of all experience levels, this camp is sure to thrill young singers, actors, and dancers alike as they gain performance skills in a supportive, engaging environment from professional artists. Our Elementary Musical Theatre Camp will provide our young performers with a fun-filled experience, new friendships, and age-appropriate training in musical theatre.

Elementary Vocal Music Camp
Grades 3-5
July 11-15
If you love to sing, we have a summer camp for you – our Elementary Vocal Music Camp! Perfect for students who adore music, this camp will teach young singers important fundamentals of vocal music in a fun, exciting, and supportive learning environment. Our campers will love learning new songs as well as rocking out to favorites, playing musical games, and making new friends! Great for beginner through advanced young musicians.

Middle and High School Vocal Music Camp
Grades 6-12
July 11-15
Do you love to sing? Come let your voice shine in our Middle and High School Vocal Music Camp! Vocalists entering Grades 6 through 12 will gain skills in vocal performance and receive musical training, which will prepare them for future choral and solo singing. Our young vocalists will learn a variety of pieces, both singing in a group and with opportunities to sing solo. This camp is ideal for middle and high school vocalists, both experienced and beginner, looking to gain confidence, experience, and skills to take them to the next level!

High School Musical Theatre Performance Camp – Sister Act
Grades 9-12*
July 11-30
Performances July 29-30
Young performers looking for an advanced, selective summer experience, look no further. Students in our Advanced Musical Theatre Performance Camp, admitted by audition only, will learn advanced, high-level skills in acting as they prepare to perform in a musical theatre production. Taught and produced by professional artists, this Advanced Performance Camp will culminate in ticketed performances of the musical Sister Act open to the public!
*Grades 7-8 my be admitted on the basis of experience and ability.

Mini Melodies Camp
Grades PreK-2
July 18-22
Join us “in the spotlight” for this performing arts camp for preschoolers! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Mini Melodies” camp will use exciting, hands-on singing activities and musical experiences to introduce our youngest artists to fun and exciting artistic concepts!

Elementary Improv Comedy Camp
Grades 3-5
July 18-22
Does your student have an active imagination? Do they love to “make ’em laugh”? Join us this summer in our Elementary Improv Comedy Camp! Perfect for young performers of all experience levels, this camp is sure to delight performers entering Grades 3 through 5 as they learn important improvisational skills in a supportive, engaging environment from professional artists. Our Elementary Improv Comedy Camp will provide our young performers with experience in character and scene creation, physical comedy, and improv games and activities!

Middle and High School Musical Theatre Camp
Grades 6-12
July 18-29
Do you want to be a triple threat? Join us for the Middle and High School Musical Theatre Camp! This two-week-long, full-day camp taught by professionals in the theatre industry will train talented middle school performers in the art of musical theatre. Participants will quickly gain high-level skills in the areas of acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a musical theatre showcase. Perfect for rising stars preparing for future auditions and productions!

Acting Adventures Camp
Grades PreK-2
July 25-29
Join us “in the spotlight” for this performing arts camp! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Acting Adventures” camp will use exciting, hands-on acting activities and theatre experiences to introduce our youngest artists to fun and exciting artistic concepts!

Elementary Musical Theatre Camp
Grades 3-5
July 25-29
Was your child “born to entertain”? Give them a chance to shine this summer in our Elementary Musical Theatre Camp! Perfect for young performers of all experience levels, this camp is sure to thrill young singers, actors, and dancers alike as they gain performance skills in a supportive, engaging environment from professional artists. Our Elementary Musical Theatre Camp will provide our young performers with a fun-filled experience, new friendships, and age-appropriate training in musical theatre.

Young Artists Orchestra Camp
Grades 6-12
July 25-29
Join us “in the orchestra” for this instrumental music camp! Our Young Artists Orchestra provides a place for all instrumentalists in grades 6-12 with at least one year of experience on their instrument a place to play together, build instrumental and musicianship skills, and make friends all school year long! This week-long summer camp is great for brushing the dust off your instrument after a fun summer, and getting those musical skills back in practice!
Join the Young Arists Orchestra during the school year!

Silly Symphonies Camp
Grades PreK-2
August 1-5
Join us “in the orchestra” for this performing arts camp! Our camps provide children entering or continuing preschool through second grade with age-appropriate skills in the performing arts, including music, movement, storytelling, and visual art. Our “Silly Symphonies” camp will use exciting, hands-on acting activities and music experiences to introduce our youngest artists to fun and exciting musical concepts, including instrument families, song types, and more!

Elementary Musical Theatre Audition Camp
Grades 3-5
August 1-5
Young performers, join us for this audition preparation camp! Our Musical Theatre Audition Camp will teach students all about the art of auditioning, whether they are a newcomer to the stage or a seasoned pro looking to brush up their skills. Our professional artists will develop students’ skills in not only acting, singing, and dancing for the audition, but also in areas like song selection, resume creation, self presentation, and more!

Theatre Production Camp
Grades 6-12
August 1-5
Are you interested in what goes on behind the curtain? Join us for our first-ever Theatre Production Camp and learn all about what happens behind the scenes from real theatre technicians! Participants will gain experience in all areas of production, including lights, sound, scenic, and more! A great way for students to take a first step “backstage” – or for more experienced students to continue to grow their technical skills and portfolio!

Middle and High School Theatre Audition Camp
Grades 6-12
August 1-5
Young performers, join us for this audition preparation camp! Our Musical Theatre Audition Camp will teach students all about the art of auditioning, whether they are a newcomer to the stage or a seasoned pro looking to brush up their skills. Our professional artists will develop students’ skills in not only acting, singing, and dancing for the audition, but also in areas like song selection, resume creation, self presentation, and more!

Rates: Varies by camp (typically $150-$400)