First Act Summer Camp
Each summer, more than 700 kids and teens experience Chanhassen's First Act Theatre Camp. First Act is a unique camp because it is taught by the professionals seen on stage and those behind the scenes at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
This fun-filled camp features one-week-long, half-day summer sessions for kids aged 8 to 18. Kids are divided into groups and all experience levels are welcomed.
In addition to being a confidence builder, Chanhassen's camp teaches the various fundamentals of theatre in a professional theatre environment. Learn about costumes, scenery, voice, movement, acting, auditioning and more!
Kids have fun learning about the wonderful world of theatre, and making new friends!
Youth Camps (ages 8-12)
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- June 9-13, 2008 AM Session - completed
- June 9-13, 2008 PM Session - completed
- June 16-20, 2008 AM Session - completed
- June 23-27, 2008 AM Session - completed
- July 7-11, 2008 AM Session - completed
- July 14-18, 2008 AM Session - in progress
- July 14-18, 2008 PM Session - in progress
- July 28 - Aug 1, 2008 AM Session (Open)
- July 28 - Aug 1, 2008 PM Session (Open)
- August 4-8, 2008 AM Session (Open)
- August 4-8, 2008 PM Session (Open)
Teen Camps (ages 13-18)
- June 16-20, 2008 PM Session - completed
- June 23-27, 2008 PM Session - completed
- July 7-11, 2008 PM Session - completed
- July 21-25 Special All Day Teen Session (Full)
Camp Information
- Registration began February 1, 2008
- Dates may only be exchanged before June 1 with a $20 processing fee
- No cash refunds will be given
- Youth aged 8 through 12 (must be age 8 by Sept. 1, 2008)
- Teens aged 13 through 18 (must be 13 by Sept. 1, 2008)
- Morning sessions 9am to noon / Afternoon sessions 1pm to 4pm
- 2008 Registration Fee for 1/2 day sessions is $225
- Fee for Special ALL DAY Teen Session is $400
- Teen Special ALL DAY Session is Mon-Fri from 9am - 4pm
- Sorry, no extended care offered
- The theme for 2008 is "Musicals of the 1950's"