Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20 in-person at SPARC (2106 North Hamilton Street Richmond, VA 23230) (NO CAMP June 19)

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

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM – 9AM, $56
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM – 4:30PM, $80

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. 

Grades: Rising 4th to 7th

Location: SPARC

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.

Youth 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 read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 16 - June 27, 2025 in-person at Derbyshire Baptist Church (8800 Derbyshire Rd, Richmond, VA 23229) (NO CAMP June 19th)

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

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $125
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $190

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

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.

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 read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 16 - June 27, 2025 (NO CAMP June 19) 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, $125
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $190

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

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.

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 read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 16 - June 27, 2024 (NO CAMP June 19) 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, $125
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $190

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Grades: Rising 9th to Just-Graduated Seniors

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!

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 read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 16 – June 20, 2025 in-person at Epiphany Lutheran Church (1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA 23226) (NO CAMP June 19th)

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.  

Sharing is Caring

Sharing is an important part of life and growing up. Learn excellent life lessons about what it means to share through song, dance, and creative play. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make new friends, practice sharing, and discover the performing arts. At the end of the week, you’ll be able to share what you learned during your final share! 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 16 – June 20, 2025 in-person at Epiphany Lutheran Church (1400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA 23226) (NO CAMP June 19)

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

• Early Arrival from 8:15AM to 9AM, $56
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $80

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Ages: 6 – 8; Rising 1st – 3rd Grades

Mining Your Craft 

Create new cities and worlds where you are the hero of the story in this performing arts camp. Your journey will use storytelling, song, and dance to tell the story as you mine for incredible adventures. Whether imagining new cities or discovering new treasures, your performing arts skills will be honed for victory by the end of the week. Share your new skills and creativity at a final performance for friends and family. 

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 23 – June 27, 2025 in-person at 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.  

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 

Explore important jobs in your neighborhood and learn about the people who do them! Take an adventure in your own backyard and discover how important you are in your neighborhood. Bring your imagination and your sense of community to this creative drama camp. Your family and neighbors will be able to join you for your end of camp final share.  

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.

June 23 – June 27, 2025 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, $70
• Extended Afternoon from 3PM to 4:30PM, $105

Extended afternoons are not offered on the last day of camp. Youth will go home with trusted adults after their final sharing performance.

Ages: 6 – 8; Rising 1st – 3rd Grades

Eras of Friendship

Find out what it means to make new friendships and discover new eras along the way! Step into a world filled with music and friendship in this imaginative camp. You’re sure to make some great music and friends during this week performing favorite songs, dances, and creative arts! Grab your friendship bracelets and show everyone what you learned by sharing your final performance on the last day of camp.  

Interested in scholarships? Read this page before enrolling.

You can read up on some helpful FAQs here.