Camps

Camp ages are determined by grades students are ENTERING in the fall. For example, if a student just finished 1st grade, they are considered a rising 2nd grader and may sign up for camps that say “2nd grade.”

Full schedule will be announced on February 24th!

All Stars – Pre K-2nd Grade

Story Play: Pre-K/K
Explore theatre through songs, dance, and games inspired by your favorite storybook characters!
Skills focus: imagination, teamwork, social skills, listening skills

Page to Stage: 1st & 2nd
Bring storybooks to life through songs, games, and a short script!
Skills focus: imagination, teamwork, social skills, confidence, speaking/projection

Mini Players – 3rd-5th Grade

Originals
Take the stage and create your own original play inspired by characters from popular series!
Skills focus: working as an ensemble, storytelling, creativity, collaboration, speaking skills

Musicals
Sing, dance, and act in the first ever musical camp focused specifically on 3rd-5th grades!
Skills focus: singing, dancing, storytelling, speaking skills, working as an ensemble

Young Performers – 3rd-8th Grade

Musicals
Sing, dance, and act in hit musicals inspired by popular movies!
Skills focus: characterization, collaboration, confidence, vocal, dance

Plays
Take the stage and develop your acting skills in a fully scripted play!
Skills focus: characterization, collaboration, storytelling, confidence, projection, diction

Junior Company – 6th-8th Grade

Intensives
Dive into a variety of aspects of theatre through skill-building intensives! Whether interested in backstage technical skills or onstage performance, intensives allow students to hone in on specific theatrical interests.

Play
Bring your acting and storytelling skills to a new level in this ensemble play designed specifically for a 6th-8th grade company!
Skills focus: characterization, ensemble building, storytelling, confidence, projection, diction

Musical
Take your musical theatre skills to the next level in collaboration with Senior Company. Focus on singing, dancing, and acting to put on a fully staged musical selected specifically for middle and high school students.
Skills focus: vocal, dance, characterization, ensemble building, projection, diction

Senior Company Intensives – 9th-12th grade

Musical
Take your musical theatre skills to the next level in collaboration with Junior Company. Focus on singing, dancing, and acting to put on a fully staged musical selected specifically for middle and high school students.
Skills focus: vocal, dance, characterization, ensemble building, projection, diction

Pay-what-you-can scholarships

GREAT is proud to offer a pay-what-you-can scholarship program to make sure that every student has access to the transformative power of theater camp. Individual donors fund our Judi Newstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship registration will be begin on Thursday, March 19th at 9am and must be done over the phone or in person. Scholarships are offered on a first come first served basis and available while supplies last. Recipients make some payment towards the class, but the amount is up to the individual family. Scholarships are not applicable to camps that are already registered and paid for.

GREAT Theatre
710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park
320-258-2787

Thanks to our scholarship donors and the Judi Newstrom Memorial Scholarship fund for making camp accessible for all. 

Cancellation, Refund, & Transfer Policy

• There is a 20% administrative fee for cancellations; must give 2 weeks advance notice.
• There are no refunds for cancellations made within 2 weeks of the start of camp.
• There is a $10 fee to switch camps.

No Tree Nuts / No Peanuts
To ensure the safety of all of our campers, we have a strict no-nut policy for both peanuts and tree-nuts (including hazelnut products such as Nutella).

Electronic Device Policy
To encourage our value of ensemble and relationship building, cellphones and other electronic devices are not to be used during camp (including breaks). If brought to camp, they should be kept on silent and in a bag. GREAT is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen belongings. Parents are welcome to call GREAT Theatre at 320.258.2787 if they need to contact their student(s).

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
In consideration of our staff members and to ensure safety of all campers, GREAT asks that campers be dropped-off for class no earlier than 15 minutes before camp start time. Campers must be picked-up for class no later than 5 minutes after camp end time. GREAT reserves the right to charge families a fee of $1 per minute for late pick-ups.

Observation
For the safety of all campers – parents, caregivers, family members (including siblings), and friends are not able to observe/sit-in on camp. Our camps and intensives are designed for student participation, and we find that students focus better and participate more fully when family members are not in the room. If your child is nervous about class, you are welcome to stay on site outside of the classroom/auditorium. Family members and friends are welcomed and encouraged to attend the sharing/performance/showcase on the final day of camp!

GREAT Child Safety Policy
It is the policy of the GREAT to ensure all youth are safeguarded from physical, sexual and emotional harm while taking part. GREAT requires that all staff, instructor, volunteer, production staff and other paid or voluntary helpers working with young people follow the following policy set out below.

GREAT Theatre is committed to valuing each young person, irrespective of sex, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, abilities, or background. We are a safe space for all.

Please read our complete Child Safety Policy here. 

We want to ensure that everyone has a healthy and fun week! Here are some reminders:

NOTES: Other details and instructions will be sent home with your camper on Mondays and Thursdays. Please make sure your camper gives these to you.

SLEEP: Campers need a good night’s rest to provide them with the energy they’ll need for each day of camp.

WHAT TO WEAR: Campers should wear rubber-soled shoes and comfortable clothing that they can move in. NO FLIP FLOPS.

HYDRATE: Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle to camp each day.

EAT: Campers should eat before coming to camp and bring snack/lunch based on the camp they are attending:
All Stars – snack
Mini Players Originals – snack
Mini Players Musical – snack & lunch
Young Performers – snack & lunch
Junior & Senior Company half day – snack
Junior & Senior Company all day – snack & lunch

CHECKING IN: Each day, our camp staff will check each camper in and out at the door to the auditorium or classroom. Please make sure your child checks in and out with a staff person each day.

ATTITUDE: Campers should be prepared for an awesome week. They should come ready to learn and have fun! NO, CELL PHONES PLEASE. Instructors have phones if emergencies happen or calls need to be made.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: If your child will be absent, or in case of emergency during your week of camp, please call our office at 320.258.2787 so we may contact your child’s instructor.