Summer Arts Institute with GCS
Daytime Camp
For students ages 6 to 14 years
SAI camp will run from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily this year!
Join us for a summer full of creativity, performance, and fun! Each week of our Summer Arts Institute offers a unique theatre experience where campers build skills in acting, music, and design. All while making friends and gaining confidence on and off the stage!
Camp Location: First Baptist Church 1000 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
🎭 Summer Arts Institute Weekly Themes
🌟 Week 1: Storytelling
Every great performance starts with a story! This week, campers will explore how to bring stories to life through acting, imagination, and creative expression.
- Ages 6–8: Fairy Tale Remix
Step into a world of magic and imagination as campers reimagine classic fairy tales with their own creative twists. - Ages 9–11: Heroes & Sidekicks
Discover what makes a great hero—and the sidekicks who steal the show! Campers will create dynamic characters and adventurous scenes. - Ages 12–14: Page to Stage
Bring scripts to life by exploring character choices, staging, and scene work in this introduction to theatrical storytelling.
🎶 Week 2: Triple Threat
Sing, dance, and act your way to the spotlight! This high-energy week focuses on building confidence and performance skills across all areas of musical theatre.
- Ages 6–8: Broadway Animals
From jungle adventures to barnyard fun, campers will explore shows filled with animal characters through music and movement. - Ages 9–11: Pop to Broadway
Turn today’s favorite songs into show-stopping musical numbers with choreography and storytelling. - Ages 12–14: Broadway Rehearsal Room
Step into the rehearsal process as campers learn choreography, vocals, and staging like a true Broadway cast.
✨ Week 3: Disney
Experience the magic of Disney on stage! Campers will explore beloved stories, characters, and music while building performance skills and confidence.
- Ages 6–8: Disney Classics
Dive into a world of princesses, magic, and unforgettable songs in this imaginative and playful week. - Ages 9–11: DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movies)
From high school musicals to zombie dance-offs, campers will bring the fun and energy of Disney Channel favorites to life. - Ages 12–14: Disney on Broadway
Explore how Disney stories transform into stage productions through musical numbers, scene work, and ensemble performance.
🎭 Week 4: Tech Week
Go behind the scenes and discover what makes theatre magic happen! Campers will explore the creative elements that bring a production to life.
- Ages 6–8: Costume Time
Discover how costumes help create characters and tell stories, with hands-on creative exploration. - Ages 9–11: Props
Learn how props enhance storytelling and help actors bring scenes to life on stage. - Ages 12–14: Set Design
Explore how sets are imagined, designed, and built to transform a stage into a whole new world.
CTG's Production Camps
2026 Summer Production Camps
Daytime Production Camp Programs
For students ages 7 to 16 years
From casting to curtain call, our immersive experience is designed to nurture teamwork, boost self-confidence, and allow young talents to shine on stage. Join us for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and the magic of creating unforgettable memories through the enchanting world of musical theatre! Two-week camps run from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.*
Camp Location: Starr Theatre (520 South Elm, Greensboro NC 27406)
Willy Wonka Jr.
Camp Days: June 15-26 8:30am-5:30pm
For Students Ages 7-16
Shows on June 27 and 28
$450
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Camp Location: Starr Theatre (520 South Elm, Greensboro NC 27406)
Mean Girls Jr.
Camp Days: July 13-24 5:00pm-9:00pm
For Students Ages 13-18
Shows on July 25 and 26
$375
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.
Camp Location: Starr Theatre (520 South Elm, Greensboro NC 27406)
Frozen Jr.
Camp Days: August 3-14 8:30am-5:30pm
Ages 7-16
Shows on August 15 and 16
$450
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Camp Location: Starr Theatre (520 South Elm, Greensboro NC 27406)
