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!
Account balances must be paid before new registrations can be completed.
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%.
CAMP FEES
Registration and full Camp Fees are due upon registration.
Per Week: Half-Day 9 am - 12:15 pm or 12:45 pm - 4 pm $185
Minis Production Camp 9 am - 3 pm $515
Juniors Production Camp 9 am - 4 pm $650
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLANS
GCPA offers need-based financial assistance and payment plans. Contact Christy at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org for paperwork and processing. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. If you wish to secure a spot in a popular summer program, please plan accordingly and email us early! There are no payment plans available for production camps.
TRANSFERS & WITHDRAWALS
Weekly Camps
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 weeks or less from your camp date are non-refundable and non-transferable to credit or program transfer.
There are no refunds due to low attendance. Should an unexpected emergency or illness arise, please contact Christy at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org to discuss possible a pro-rate. We do not guarantee a pro-rate for any circumstances.
Production Camps
Production Camps (Seussical & Shrek) are in high demand and fill quickly. Please confirm you are available for dates before you register. CAMPERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FULL DATES, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES ON THE FINAL FRIDAY / WEEKEND. There are no exceptions, refunds or pro-rates for attendance conflicts.
Should your plans change, our Production Camp transfer / withdrawal policy is as follows:
There is a required $100 withdrawal fee and the registration fee is non-refundable.*
Withdrawals/refunds in full - less the above amounts - are permitted through March 1st
Withdrawals/refunds of 50% - less the above amounts - are permitted through April 30th.
There are no refunds starting May 1st.
There are no transfers. If you accidentally register for the wrong camp, you will have to withdraw and re-register/join the waiting list. TRIPLE CHECK YOUR DATES AND CAMP.
*The only exception will be made for students cast in Shrek Junior. If you register for a Seussical camp and then are cast in Shrek, your payment will be transferred. No other exceptions.
Cancellations
GCPA may cancel a camp or class due to low enrollment. Low enrollment camps / classes will be notified 14 days prior to the first day that their camp is low enrollment. Camps / classes 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 / class or receive a full refund for the class tuition. Registration fee is only refundable if the cancelled camp / class is the only program the student is registered for within the previous 12 months.
DROP OFF/PICK UP
GCPA is located in a public building without direct vision to the front entrance. Parents maintain the responsibility of dropping off and picking up students either inside the studio or outside directly to a GCPA representative. Students under the age of 10 will not be permitted to leave at the end of the day without an authorized adult signing them out.
Students may be dropped off no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of camp and picked up no later than 10 minutes after the end of camp. Students arriving earlier than 10 minutes prior will be charged $10 for Early Play. Students staying later than 10 minutes after will be charged $15 for Late Play (see below). This will be automatically applied and charged to your account.
Students eligible for half day camps may enroll in both a morning and afternoon camp in the same week. Students will have a supervised lunch between camps.
EARLY AND LATE PLAY
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 creative 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+ over all weeks of summer programming!* Sign up in advance online for full weeks of Early and Late Camps, or pay per day a la carte as needed. A la carte payment not available online. Please email ctimberlake@gcpastl.org to arrange a la carte registration and payment.
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
Campers for early care will not be accepted before 7:45am. Any camper dropped off earlier will not be under GCPA supervision. Campers picked up past 5:30pm will be charged $1 per minute.
*Early and Late Play is not available off-site for Seussical & Shrek over weeks when those camps work in the theatre instead of GCPA Studios in Webster Groves.
LUNCH & SNACK
Morning and Afternoon camps should expect 1 snack break. Students taking two half day camps should expect 2 snack breaks and a lunch break. Students taking two half day camps will have a supervised lunch 2:15-2:45pm at no extra charge.
Students are expected to bring their own food and beverage (including a full water bottle). Food should not need refrigeration or reheating. GCPA has limited snacks, including chips, cookies and fruit snacks for $1 as well as a water dispenser to refill bottles, as needed.
GCPA typically offers limited snacks, including chips, cookies, and fruit snacks for $1 as well as a water dispenser/fountain to refill bottles, as needed. The availability of these options will depend on current COVID-19 recommendations. Contact campmanager@gcpastl.org for current information.
ALLERGIES/MEDICATIONS
If students take regular medicines or have any food allergies, they are to be reported to the staff before the first day of camp. At GCPA, we want to be respectful and vigilant of all student needs, and will do so to the best of our ability.
At the end of each camp week, students will present a Finale to show the skills and repertoire they have learned throughout their course.
This is not intended to be a polished production-level performance, but rather an opportunity to show what has been learned and to grow from the opportunity to perform. Until further notice, all demonstrations will be recorded during the final camp or class and provided to families to watch from home on their own time.
Our dress code is designed to give performers ease of movement and physical expression. Please let us know if you have questions, needs, or concerns regarding these requirements.
ACTING & BACKSTAGE CAMPS
Comfortable clothes which allow for movement
Closed-toe shoes
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE CAMPS
Comfortable clothes which allow for movement
Closed-toe shoes, preferably a jazz or dance shoe
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