Great River Educational Arts Theatre's 14th annual Summer Theatre Camps are almost here. Scroll down to see the wonderful camp opportunities this year for ages 3-18!
We invite and recommend that you give us a call at (320) 258-2787 to learn more about camps or for recommendations on which camps might work best for your child.
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Kinderplay
Through dramatic play, children develop their imagination, build self esteem and confidence. Kinderplay camps feature creative movement, crafts and literature-based activities. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Ages: 3-4
Cost: $36
Superheroes
Jump in the Batmobile or just run like the Flash to get to this exciting week of camp.
K1S1 – June 4-8, 9-9:55am – Sartell* Share Time: June 8 - 9:30am
K1R4 – June 25-29, 9-9:55am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: June 29 - 9:30am
K1C7 – July 23-27, 9-9:55am – Cathedral High School Share Time: July 27 - 9:30am
Johnny Appleseed – Folk Tales
Exciting folk tales, fun games and great friends are sure to be found in during this week of camp.
K2R3 – June 18-22, 9-9:55am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: June 22 - 9:30am
K2S6 – July 16-20, 9-9:55am – Sartell* Share Time: July 20 - 9:30am
Fantastic Fairies
Join Tinkerbell as she takes you on a magical adventure with all her fairy friends.
K3R2 – June 11-15, 9-9:55am – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Share Time: June 15 - 9:30am
K3R6 – July 16-20, 9-9:55am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: July 20 - 9:30am
K3S7 – July 23-27, 9-9:55am – Sartell* Share Time - July 27 - 9:30am
EXPLORER THEATRE
Explorers develop their creativity and self-expression through a wide-range of imaginative theatrical experiences. Explorer camps feature drama exploration, crafts and theatre games. Camper Sharing Time with parents on the last day!
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $47
Caped Crusaders
It’s a bird, it’s a plane – it’s an amazing week of camp! Stories and games to bring out the superhero in all of us.
E1S1 – June 4-8, 10-11:25am – Sartell* Share Time: June 8 - 11:00am
E1S2 – June 11-15, 9-10:25am – Sartell* Share Time: June 15 - 10:00am
E1C3 – June 18-22, 9-10:25am – Cathedral High School Share Time: June 22 - 10:00am
E1R4 – June 25-29, 10-11:25am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: June 29 - 11:00am
E1C7 – July 23-27, 10-11:25am – Cathedral High School Share Time: July 27 - 11:00am
Paul Bunyan – Tall Tales
Get ready to hear some tales as big as Paul Bunyan himself. So get your big, blue ox ready and head down for some amazing stories and lots of fun.
E2S2 – June 11-15, 10:30-11:55am – Sartell* Share Time: June 15 - 11:30am
E2R3 – June 18-22, 10-11:25am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: June 22 - 11:00am
E2S6 – July 16-20, 10-11:25am – Sartell* Share Time: July 20 - 11:00am
Fabulous Fairies
Throw some pixie dust in the air and think a happy thought. Fantastic stories, fabulous games and fun friends are waiting with Tinkerbell.
E3R2 – June 11-15, 10-11:25am – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Share Time: June 15 - 11:00am
E3C3 – June 18-22, 10:30-11:55am – Cathedral High School Share Time: June 22 - 11:30am
E3S4B - June 25-29 9:00-10:25am - Sartell Share Time: June 29 - 10:00am
E3S4 – June 25-29, 10:30-11:55am – Sartell* Share Time: June 29 - 11:30am
E3R6 – July 16-20, 10-11:25am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Share Time: July 20 - 11:00am
E3S7 – July 23-27, 10-11:25am – Sartell* Share Time: July 27 - 11:00am
MINI-PLAYERS
This mini-play-in-a-week camp is specially designed for first-time actors! Aspiring young actors experience the steps involved in performing from auditioning and memorizing lines to performing for a live audience! Final performance for friends and family on the last day of camp. Being able to read makes this camp a lot more fun! If your child has trouble reading – give Explorer Theatre a try.
Ages: 6-8
Cost: $57
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what is the most fun play of all? Snow White and her merry dwarves of course. Wonderful costumes and a really fun script bring this classic tale to life.
M1R1 – June 4-8, 9:30-11:45am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: June 8 - 11:15am
M1C2 – June 11-15, 9:30-11:45am – Cathedral High School Final Performance: June 15 - 11:15am
M1S3 – June 18-22, 9:30-11:45am – Sartell* Final Performance: June 22 - 11:15am
M1R4 – June 25-29, 12:30-2:45pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: June 29 - 2:15pm
M1J5 – July 9-13, 9:30-11:45am – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: July 13 - 11:15am
M1S6 – July 16-20, 12:30-2:45pm – Sartell* Final Performance: July 20 - 2:15pm
M1B7 – July 23-27, 9:30-11:45am – Becker Intermediate School Final Performance: July 27 - 11:15am
M1M8 – July 30 – Aug. 3, 9:30-11:45am – Melrose High School Final Performance: August 3 - 11:15am
Cinderella
Make a wish upon a star and join all of Cinderella’s friends in this fun tale. This story comes alive with beautiful costumes and a great script.
M2S1 – June 4-8, 12:30-2:45pm – Sartell Final Performance: June 8 - 2:15pm
M2R2 – June 11-15, 12:30-2:45pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Final Performance: June 15 - 2:15pm
M2C3 – June 18-22, 12:30-2:45pm – Cathedral High School Final Performance: June 22 - 2:15pm
M2C4 – June 25-29, 9:30-11:45am – Cathedral High School Final Performance: June 29 - 11:15am
M2R5 – July 9-13, 9:30-11:45am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: July 13 - 11:15am
M2B6 – July 16-20, 9:30-11:45am – Becker Intermediate School Final Performance: July 20 - 11:15am
M2S7 – July 23-27, 12:30-2:45pm – Sartell* Final Performance: July 27 - 2:15pm
M2R8 – July 30-Aug 3, 9:30-11:45am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: Aug. 3 - 11:15am
The Wizard of Oz
Grab your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. Great costumes and lots of fun wait in this classic tale.
M3A3 – June 18-22, 9:00-11:15am – Annandale High School Final Performance: June 22 - 10:15am
M3J4 – June 25-29, 9:30-11:45am – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: June 29 - 11:15am
M3C5 – July 9-13, 9:30-11:45am – Cathedral High School Final Performance: July 13 - 11:15am
M3T6 – July 16-20, 9:30-11:45am – Princeton – Trinity Lutheran Church Final Performance: July 20 - 11:15am
M3R7 – July 23-27, 9:30-11:45am – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: July 27 - 11:15am
M3I8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 9:30-11:45am – Milaca High School Registration available through Milaca Community Ed - Final Performance: August 3 - 11:15am
Play-In-A-Week
Developing actors will be immersed in the production process from auditions to performing. Every actor receives lines to memorize as they work on dramatic expression, volume, movement and theatrical techniques to create their very own performance for family and friends.
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $87
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Help Charlie navigate through the twists and turns of this amazing Chocolate Factory. Experience the fun of Oompa Loompas, chocolate waterfalls and of course Mr. Willy Wonka himself.
P1R1 – June 4-8, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: June 8 - 3:30pm
P1S2 – June 11-15, 12:30-4:30pm – Sartell*Final Performance: June 15 - 3:30pm
P1R3 – June 18-22, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: June 22 - 3:30pm
P1C4 – June 25-29, 12:30-4:30pm – Cathedral High School Final Performance: June 29 - 3:30pm
P1J5 – July 9-13, 12:30-4:30pm – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: July 13 - 3:30pm
P1R6 – July 16-20, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: July 20 - 3:30pm
P1B7 – July 23-27, 12:30-4:30pm – Becker Intermediate School Final Performance: July 27 - 3:30pm
P1M8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 12:30-4:30pm – Melrose High School Final Performance: Aug 3 - 3:30pm
Fairy Tale Courtroom
The Big, Bad Wolf and other villains get put on trial in this hilarious mash-up of fairy tale stories. Snow White, Little Red, Dorothy, Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming are just a few of the characters who get caught up in the mayhem.
P2C2 – June 11-15, 12:30-4:30pm – Cathedral High School Final Performance: June 15 - 3:30pm
P2S3 – June 18-22, 12:30-4:30pm – Sartell* Final Performance: June 22 - 3:30pm
P2S4 – June 25-29, 12:30-4:30pm – Sartell* Final Performance: June 29 - 3:30pm
P2R5 – July 9-13, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: July 13 - 3:30pm
P2B6 – July 16-20, 12:30-4:30pm – Becker Intermediate School Final Performance: July 20 - 3:30pm
P2C7 – July 23-27, 12:30-4:30pm – Cathedral High School Final Performance: July 27 - 3:30pm
P2R8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: Aug 3 - 3:30pm
The Chronicles of Narnia
Join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy as they journey to Narnia for an amazing adventure. Don’t miss the magic and fun of this classic tale.
P3A3 – June 18-22, 12pm-4pm – Annandale High School Final Performance: June 22 - 3:00pm
P3J4 – June 25-29, 12:30-4:30pm – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: June 29 - 3:30pm
P3C5 – July 9-13 12:30-4:30pm – Cathedral High School Final Performance: July 13 - 3:30pm
P3T6 – July 16-20, 12:30-4:30pm – Princeton-Trinity Lutheran Church Final Performance: July 20 - 3:30pm
P3R7 – July 23-27, 12:30-4:30pm – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: July 27 - 3:30pm
P3I8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 12:30-4:30pm – Milaca High School **Registration available from Milaca Community Ed Final Performance: August 3 - 3:30pm
ALL-DAY PLAY-IN-A-WEEK
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $175
Experienced actors will get a chance to challenge themselves with some of the Bard's greatest works. Tragic and comedic scenes will come alive as students play many characters as well as tackling the beautiful sonnets. New this year will be a day of stage combat training! Students will get to grab a sword and walk through some of Shakespeare's great fight scenes. Full costumes and a lot of fun await, with a performance on the final day.
Instructors: Chris Brown and Kathryn Fumie
Scenes, Sonnets and Swords
P4J3 –
June 18-22, 9:30-4:00pm – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: June 22 - 3:00pm
ALL-DAY MUSICAL
Students work to prepare a musical performance from auditions to performances (and all the vocal work, acting and choreography in between.) This special all-day class will broaden the acting, singing and dancing skills of campers as they prepare for a final performance for family and friends.
Cost: $195
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Musical
All your favorite songs are here in this high-energy, colorful show! Great costumes, amazing music and fun choreography combine to make a Technicolor week of camp!
Ages: 8-16
A1P2 – June 11-15, 9am-4:00pm – GREAT Studios** Final Performance: June 15 - 3:00pm AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
A1P4 – June 25-29, 9am-4:00pm – GREAT Studios** Final Performance: June 29 - 3:00pm AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
A1P7 – July 23-27, 9am-4:00pm – GREAT Studios** Final Performance: July 27 - 3:00pm AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Grease - Musical
Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts. Students get a chance to sing, dance and act in one of America’s favorite musicals of all time. With songs like “Summer Night’s”, “Beauty School Drop Out”, and “Greased Lightning.”
Ages 10-16
A2P3 – June 18-22, 9-4:00 – GREAT Studios** Final Performance: June 22 - 3:00pm AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
A2S5 – July 9-13, 9-4:00 – Sartell High School Final Performance: July 13 - 3:00pm
A2P8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 9-4:00– GREAT Studios** Final Performance: August 3 - 3:00pm AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
A3R9 – Aug. 6-10 – 9-4:00 – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School Final Performance: August 10 - 3:00pm
ALL-DAY TEEN INTENSIVE
Hairspray
This teen intensive class is for students with prior theater experience (GREAT, School or Church) that are looking for the intense challenge of creating a musical review of songs from HAIRSPRAY. This class will focus on dance and vocal training and exercises to build skills. Students will have fun challenging themselves while moving on from the theatre games traditionally played at GREAT Summer Camps. Britta Peterson returns to lead this professional training experience.
Instructor: Britta Joy Peterson
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $195
A3J8 – July 30-Aug. 3, 9:00am-4:00pm – College of Saint Benedict Final Performance: August 3 - 3:00pm
TECHNICAL THEATER TRAINING
This class will have two spots each week for students to work on creating the lights and sound that accompany a live performance.
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $25
T1R1 – June 8, 9:30-4:30 – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
FULL
T1J3 –
June 22, 9:30-4:30 – College of Saint Benedict
T1C4 –
June 29, 9:30-4:30 – Cathedral High School
T1R5 –
July 13, 9:30-4:30 – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
T1R7 – July 27, 9:30-4:30 – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
FULL
T1J8 – August 3, 9-4:00 – College of Saint Benedict
FULL
*Sartell Camp Location to be determined due to possible construction at Sartell High School. We hope to be onstage as we have for the last ten years.
** Camps that meet at the GREAT Studios will host final performances at the Paramount Theatre.
Locations:
GREAT Studios 919 W St. Germain St, St. Cloud, 56301
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School (Community Arts Center) 901 1st St. S, Sauk Rapids, 56379
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (Performing Arts Center) 1835 Osauka Rd NE, Sauk Rapids, 56379
Sartell High School 748 7th St. N, Sartell, 56377
Cathedral High School 312 7th Ave. N, St. Cloud, 56303
Becker Intermediate School 12000 Hancock St SE, Becker, 55308
Melrose High School 546 North 5th Ave. East, Melrose, 56352
College of St. Benedict’s Gorecki Theater (CSB’s Benedicta Arts Center) 37 South College Avenue, St. Joseph, Minnesota 56374
Milaca High School 500 Highway 23 E, Milaca, MN 56353
Princeton Trinity Lutheran Church 111 6th Ave N, Princeton, MN 55371
Annandale High School 855 Hemlock St E, Annandale, MN 55302
Again this year, the camp fee INCLUDES a free T-Shirt!
Cancellation & Class Changes: There will be a fee of $5.00 for each switched camp. Cancellations may be made up to two weeks prior to the start of camp, subject to a 15% cancellation fee. There will be no refunds made within the two weeks prior to the start of camp.
Camp locations, dates, times, titles, ages and prices subject to change.