June 26 - June 30, 2023 in-person at SPARC (2106 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9AM to 3PM

Grades: Rising 8th to 12th

SPARC’s Backstage Camp is a great choice for young people who love to build new things, bring their ideas to life, and get a messy along the way. Learn important skills that designers and technicians need for staging theatrical productions, like painting, making props, stage management, costuming, and more.

Students who are interested in learning more about technical theatre are encouraged to participate! No prior skills or experience are necessary. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 26 - July 7, 2023 (NO CAMP July 4) in-person at Derbyshire Baptist Church (8800 Derbyshire Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $108
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $162

Grades: Rising 4th and 5th

Campers will explore the performing arts through theatrical techniques, song, dance, visual art, and so much more, all while crafting an original production using innovative, original ideas. Exciting camp experiences like theme days and guest artists make Bravo Jr. an unforgettable experience! Friends and family will be excited to share in your success by watching your final share. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo Jr. session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo Jr. curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page first.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 26 – June 30, 2023 in-person at Epiphany Lutheran Church (1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA 23226)

Hours: 9am – 12:30pm

Ages: 4 – 5. If your camper will be 6 years old by the first day of camp, you may enroll them in SPARCLERS.  

Theme: Be Heard

Standing up for yourself is an important part of life and growing up. Learn excellent life lessons about what it means to stand up for yourself through song, dance, and creative play. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make new friends, practice sharing, and discover your love of performing arts. At the end of the week, you’ll be able to share what you learned during your final performance! Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

June 26 – June 30, 2023 in-person at Epiphany Lutheran Church (1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA 23226)

Hours: 9am – 3pm (optional extended day care available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $60
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $90

Ages: 6 – 8; Rising 1st – 3rd Grades

Theme: Worlds Beyond

In a galaxy far, far away or on a moon that is only accessible through an avatar you are the hero of the story in this performing arts camp. Your journey will use storytelling, song, and dance to tell the story of your incredible adventures. Weather flying on a banshee or commanding a star fighter, your skills will be honed for victory by the end of the week. Share your new skill and bravery at your final performance for friends and family. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

July 3 - July 14, 2023 (NO CAMP July 4) in-person at The Steward School (11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $108
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $162

Grades: Rising 6th to 8th

During this camp, each day is filled with engaging performing arts activities such as acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement, and artistic collaborations. Each week of camp include opportunities to share your creativity as well as an original musical theatre production at the end of camp. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

July 3 - July 14, 2023 (NO CAMP July 4) in-person at The Steward School (11600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA 23238)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9AM to 3PM (optional extended day available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $108
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $162

Grades: Rising 9th to 12th

This challenging, contemporary, non-audition-based program will train company members in skills like acting, music, dance, and script writing. Members of Bravo Summer Company will work collaboratively to form an ensemble and use their skills to devise an original musical theatre-based piece! Carefully curated workshops and master classes taught by industry professionals round out this dynamic summer experience. Your final day will culminate with a performance of the original work that you helped to create! Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Campers are welcome to enroll in Bravo Summer Co. session 2, but it’s important to note that the Bravo Summer Co. curriculum from session 1 will repeat in session 2.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

July 3 – July 7, 2023 (NO CAMP July 4) in-person at Bon Air United Methodist Church  (1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235)

Hours: 9am – 3pm (optional extended day care available at an additonal cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $48
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $70

Ages: 6 – 8; Rising 1st – 3rd Grades

Theme: Character Clubhouse

Every character has a story tell and something that makes them unique. Become your favorite character from popular television shows and movies using storytelling, singing, and dancing. Find out how all of these characters might interact together while using your creativity and teamwork to tell their stories. Who will you discover in the clubhouse? Invite your friends and family to the clubhouse at the end of the week for your final share. Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.

July 10 – July 21, 2023 in-person at SPARC (2106 N. Hamilton Richmond VA 23230)

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9am – 3pm (optional extended day care available at an additional cost)

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM – 9AM, $120
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM – 4:30PM, $180

Grades: Rising 4th to 7th

In this fast-paced musical theatre-focused camp, youth will learn legendary songs and dances from some of the greatest Broadway musicals. Campers will practice their musical theatre skills during each active day of Broadway Blast as they prepare to share what they’ve learned in their final shared performance. No audition necessary to be a Broadway star this summer! Each camper will receive a souvenir t-shirt to wear during their final performance and to remember their time at camp.

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can learn more about SPARC’s Summer camps and helpful FAQs here.

You can find recent updates to SPARC's COVID-19 guidelines here.