SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 6TH!
SEE POLICIES, CAMP DESCRIPTIONS, SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION* LINKS BELOW!
FULL SUMMER CALENDAR COMING SOON.
SUMMER PROGRAM BROCHURE COMING SOON.
CAMP COSTS & SCHEDULE
All camps are scheduled in half days and run 9am - 12:15pm (Morning) and 12:45pm - 4pm (Afternoon). Campers may register for a Morning and an Afternoon camp and stay for a supervised lunch period (12:15pm-12:45pm) at no extra cost. All half day camps cost $185.
GCPA ACCOUNT
All students must create an account to register for GCPA programming. There may be one account per family representing multiple students. Accounts must be created before registration may be completed.
CLICK HERE TO CREATE YOUR GCPA ACCOUNT AND BEGIN REGISTRATION!
REGISTRATION & CONVENIENCE FEES
GCPA charges a nonrefundable registration fee of $30 for the first student and $15 per additional student per year, due upon first registration. Registration fees are charged on a Fall-Spring-Summer cycle and renew June 1st of each year. Accounts are automatically charged the fee the first session enrolled during that cycle.
Patrons are also charged a Convenience Fee per transaction which covers the cost of processing. Credit Card convenience fees are 2.26% plus $0.30. Bank Account ACH convenience fees are .8%.
WITHDRAWALS
All transfer and withdrawal requests require a CHANGE REQUEST FORM. CLICK HERE for the form. Students may transfer to another camp up to 2 weeks prior to the start date at no additional no charge, subject to availability. Withdrawals less than 2 week prior to the start of camp are subject to a $25 withdrawal fee.
Withdrawals are permitted for a full refund (less the registration fee) 3 weeks prior to your camp start date. Withdrawals are permitted with a 50% refund (less the registration fee) 2 weeks prior to your camp date. Withdrawals 2 week sor less from your camp date are non-refundable and non-transferable to credit or program transfer.
Cancellations
GCPA may cancel a camp due to low enrollment. Low enrollment camps will be notified 14 days prior to the first day that their camp is low enrollment. Camps will be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the first day. Enrolled students will be offered the opportunity to transfer to an appropriate camp or receive a full refund for the class tuition. Registration fee is only refundable if the cancelled camp is the only class/production/camp the student is registered for within the previous 12 months.
We are excited to offer this option for families who need an extended camp day due to pick up and drop off time constraints. These camps will involve play, crafts, movies, and other fun activities. Campers are also welcome to bring activities of their own. Early and Late Camps are available for students ages 5+ for programming at our Webster Groves studios. Spend the fullest day possible soaking up all the GCPA fun you can this summer!
Sign up in advance online for full weeks of Early and Late Camps, or pay per day a la carte as needed.
COST
BOTH Early and Late Camps - $70 per week
Early Camp Only - $35 per week
Late Camp Only - $50 per week
A la carte BOTH Early and Late Camps - $20 per day
A la carte Early Camp Only - $10 per day
A la carte Late Camp Only - $15 per day
SCHEDULE
Early Camp - 7:45am - 9am, Monday - Friday
Late Camp - 4pm - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
Early and Late Camp is not available off-site for Seussical & Shrek over weeks when those camps work in the theatre instead of GCPA Studios in Webster Groves.
Dance, music, acting, and more! Join GCPA for our MOST POPULAR camp experience! Each week you will explore a different theme that incorporates your favorite Broadway sensations! This camp incorporates music learning, choreography execution, and acting using songs and scenes from classic musicals to contemporary Broadway blockbusters. Each week is a different theme so that camps remain fresh and exciting! Explore famous scenes, songs, and dance moves and show them off for what is sure to be an award-winning finale! See specific weeks for camp themes.
MAGIC ON BROADWAY - Where the world of musicals meets the world of magic! This camp is all about bringing the enchantment of Broadway, diving into iconic songs, scenes, and choreography from magical musicals like Wicked, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter: The Cursed Child, and more. Whether you're flying through the air with Elphaba, battling monsters with Percy Jackson, or conjuring up your own Broadway magic, this camp will spark your imagination and build your performance skills in a fun, supportive environment.
June 2nd - 6th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
July 7th - 11th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
July 21st - 25th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
HISTORY HAS ITS EYES - Explore the thrilling world of musicals inspired by real historical events. From the French Revolution to the founding of America, campers will dive into iconic songs, scenes, and dances from well-known musicals like Hamilton, Les Misérables, Anastasia, 1776, and more! Whether they're taking on the role of a founding father, a revolutionary leader, or a spirited historical figure, campers will gain a deeper understanding of history while having fun performing and exploring how the past can inspire the stage today!
June 2nd - 6th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
July 28th - August 1st | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
ONCE UPON A MUSICAL - Step into a world of fantastical tales and unforgettable characters, exploring musical theatre based on storybook favorites. Campers will embark on a journey through beloved musicals like Seussical, Shrek, The Wizard of Oz, and so many more, bringing to life the whimsical worlds of fairytale creatures and enchanted lands. Whether you're flying high with Peter Pan, journeying through the woods with Little Red, or falling down the rabbit hole with Alice, every camper will have the chance to shine in their own storybook adventure!
June 9th - 13th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
July 14th - 18th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
VILLAINOUS VENTURES - In the battle between good and evil, Light versus Dark, which side will you choose? Join us for a week of trouble making fun! With some help from the characters and music from popular movie musical and stage musical villains, campers will create original stories, crafts, and musical performances sure to entertain both princesses, princes and villains alike!
July 14th - 18th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
August 4th - 8th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
HIGH SCHOOL HITS - All of the drama and none of the homework! This school-inspired camp explores some of you favorite teen stories including shows like Dear Evan Hansen, High School Musical, Mean Girls, Grease and more! Fun, friendship, and the great things campers are experiencing in real time - now celebrated in the spotlight!
July 21st - 25th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
July 28th - August 1st | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
Calling all Master Builders - bring your creativity from screen to stage in this Minecraft inspired camp! Campers will create their own Adventure Map, learning some basic stagecraft along the way and building up a set, then imagining characters and a perfect pixelated quest to bring to life in a final performance at the end of the week, sure to make Steve himself proud!
July 14th - 18th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
Performers get all the glory, but a show is nothing without costumes, props, and sets! This creative element of theatre is one that is often overlooked, but there is fantastic artistic endeavor to be had in the world of theatrical design. Students will design costumes, build set design models, construct props, and paint backdrops for their favorite shows. In this camp, students will learn what it takes to put a musical on the stage from the tech side!
June 9th - 13th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
August 4th - 8th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
Ready to make your own viral moments? This camp is perfect for aspiring filmmakers, actors, and content creators who want to learn the art of acting for the camera and storytelling in the age of social media. Campers will dive into the essentials of on-camera performance, learning how to bring their characters to life in short, snappy scenes. They'll explore the tricks behind writing and directing attention-grabbing stories in 60 seconds or less, mastering the skills needed to keep audiences hooked from start to finish. Whether you're ready to become the next TikTok sensation or simply want to learn the basics of digital filmmaking, Filming Fun will give you the tools to shine in the world of bite-sized storytelling!
June 2nd - 6th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
Is your student a creative storyteller? Do they enjoy coming up with their own unique storylines, dialogue, and characters? Are they looking for a creative outlet that allows them to innovate and explore with others? This is the camp for you! Improvisation is a style of acting that is executed without a script. This is a foundational skill for any stage actor, as they have to think on their feet, collaborate with scene partners, and build their confidence to make strong acting choices! This camp will support students in building these skills, and will also grow their passion for performance along the way.
June 16th - 20th | 12:45pm - 4pm | $185
July 7th - 11th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
Bring your directing and acting skills to our table! This camp produces a student chosen one-act play through various acting exercises and improvisation techniques taught throughout the week. Once the ideas are formed through the acting exercises, students will explore how to polish characters, given circumstances, goals, obstacles, tactics and dialogue of their story. Play multiple different roles and learn the basics of creating, writing, and producing your own play in this fast paced blast of a camp!
June 16th - 20th | 9am - 12:15pm | $185
From auditions to curtain, young performers will experience the entire process of putting on a fully staged show. Hone your singing, dancing, and acting skills, learn about staging, sound, lights, set and costumes, and put it all together in a full-scale production. There is no audition required! Casting will take place within the first week of rehearsal. As part of the process, actors will receive audition training and practice!
SEUSSICAL KIDS
Ages 6-10 Seussical Kids 1: June 9th - 20th
Seussical Kids 2: June 16th - 27th
Seussical Kids 3: July 7th - 18th
SEUSSICAL JUNIOR Ages 11 - 16
June 23rd - July 13th
PLEASE NOTE ALL SEUSSICALS ARE FULL WITH WAITLISTS. You are welcome to find more information below, but the only available option is the waitlist for these programs.