June 9–13, 2025
Fractured Fairy Tales
Grades K–2 | Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–noon
A Rapunzel with a punk-pixie cut? Cool! Prince & The Pauper in outer space? Sounds awesome! This dreamy class is for aspiring playwrights, actors, directors and theatre makers! Participants are given a theme at the top of the week and the opportunity to re-tell, create and perform their own take on a treasured tale!
Daily activities include creative drama games, daily storytelling, arts and crafts, and ensemble work. The final performance will be at 11 a.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
June 16, 17, 18 & 20, 2025
*No camp on June 19
Improv Camp
Unlock your comedic potential with Improv Camp. Performers will learn the art of quick thinking and adaptability through a variety of fun and interactive improvisation exercises and games. This camp is perfect for aspiring actors and comedians or anyone looking to boost their creativity and confidence.
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, ensemble work and improvisation games.
GRADES 3-5 | MONDAY–FRIDAY | 9 A.M.–NOON
The final performance will be at 11 a.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Grades 6–8 | Monday–Friday | 1–4:30 p.m.
The final performance will be at 3:30 p.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
June 23–27, 2025
Musical Theatre Camp
Grades 3–5 | Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–noon
Get ready to sing, dance and have a blast while learning theatre fundamentals. Campers will experience the excitement of singing, dancing and acting with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble to create a final performance for friends and family.
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, rehearsals and crafts. The final performance will be at 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.
Theatrical Design Camp
Grades 6–8 | Monday–Friday | 1–4:30 p.m.
Explore theatre through the elements of design. In Theatrical Design Camp, young artists will work with experienced theatre artists to learn about scenic, costume, props and lighting design. Campers will brainstorm and share ideas, participate in hands-on design exercises and finalize their own designs around the week’s camp theme. This is a unique opportunity for young artists to discover creative fields that support performance. Camps will culminate in design presentations for very important producers (a.k.a., friends and family) on the final day of each session.
Daily activities include imaginative warm-ups, creative drama games, design projects and crafts. Students present their design projects at 11 a.m. to family and friends on the last day of camp.
June 30–July 1, 2 & 3, 2025
*No camp on July 4
Creative Drama Camp
Grades K–2 | Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–noon
Grades 3–5 | Monday–Friday | 1–4:30 p.m.
Explore the wonder of theatre and learn to express your creative side in Creative Drama Camp. Campers will experience the excitement of acting and connect with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble playing games, creating characters and more!
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, rehearsals and crafts. There is no final performance for this class.
July 7–11, 2025
Performing Arts Camp
Grades K–2 | Monday–Friday | 9 a.m.–noon
Explore the wonder of theatre and learn to express your creative side in Performing Arts Camp. Campers will experience the excitement of acting and connect with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble to create a final performance inspired by Hope Repertory Theatre’s children’s show, Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, rehearsals and crafts. The final performance will be at 11 a.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
GRADES 3–5 | MONDAY–FRIDAY | 1–4:30 P.M.
Get ready to sing, dance and have a blast while learning theatre fundamentals. Campers will experience the excitement of singing, dancing and acting with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble to create a final performance for friends and family.
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, rehearsals and crafts. The final performance will be at 3:30 p.m. on the last day of camp.
July 14–18, 2025
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
GRADES K–2 | MONDAY–FRIDAY | 9 A.M.–NOON
Explore the wonder of theatre and learn to express your creative side in Performing Arts Camp. Campers will experience the excitement of acting and connect with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble to create a final performance inspired by Hope Repertory Theatre’s children’s show, Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, drama games, rehearsals, and crafts. The final performance will be at 11 a.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Playwriting Camp
GRADES 6-12 | MONDAY–FRIDAY | 1 P.M.–4:30 P.M.
Explore the wonder of theatre and learn to express your creative side in Playwriting Camp. Participants will experience the excitement of dramatic writing and connect with other young creatives as they work together in an ensemble.
Daily activities include group warm-ups, writing exercises, and ensemble building. The final performance will be a reading of the plays at 3:30 p.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp.
July 21–August 1, 2025
BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: Presents “Urinetown” The Musical.
GRADES 6-12 | TWO WEEKS: MONDAY–FRIDAY | FULL DAY: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Act, sing, dance! Develop your triple-threat skills as you work with Hope Rep teaching artists. Participants will work as an ensemble, as well as rehearse and perform a full production performance of Urinetown by Greg Kotis.
Daily activities include physical and vocal warm-ups, acting exercises, and movement and music rehearsals. The final performance will be at 3:30 p.m. for family and friends on the last day of camp. Lunch is not provided.
Lunchtime Supervision
Joining an ExploreHope Camp and Hope Rep camp on the same day? Sign up for lunch supervision through the ExploreHope Camp registration link below.
Lunchtime supervision is available for campers enrolled in both a Hope Rep and an
Explore Hope morning and afternoon camp during the same week. Available Monday through
Thursday, $40/week. Sign up when you register. All campers, regardless of age, staying
on campus during lunchtime must register for safety concerns.
**Campers must be enrolled in a morning or afternoon Explore Hope camp for the lunchtime
supervision option**
Lunch is not provided. Due to allergies, please do not send items containing peanut products with your camper.
Ticket Office
For ticket information call 616.395.7890 or email tickets@hope.edu.
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