2026 Dance, Drama, and Music Camps in Phoenix

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Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria • 623-776-8400 • azbroadway.org/education/academy

The Academy for Young Performers is devoted to theater education for young performers ages 7-18. From Monday to Friday, for either one or two weeks, campers will learn theatre warm-ups and games, audition for roles, and learn about staging, choreography, and music with professional artists as their instructors. They will also get behind-the-scene experience as they create costumes, props, and sets, and all will receive a role in the production and perform on the Saturday following the last day of their camp. May 26-30; June 1-6; June 8-20; June 1-27; June 29-July 12; July 6-18; July 20-25

Ballet Arizona
2835 E Washington St., Phoenix. 602-381-0188, school@balletaz.org or balletaz.org

Ages 4-12. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to grow their confidence and expand their knowledge under the guidance of highly experienced instructors. No previous ballet experience is necessary. Sessions are 2 or 4 weeks from June 9-18 and July 13-24, 2026. Classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and early evening. Pre-registration is required. Registration will remain open on a first come, first served basis. Contact The School of Ballet Arizona to learn more!

Chandler Children’s Choir
739 W Erie St., Chandler • 480-699-9846 • chandlerchildrenschoir.org/summer-camp

Ages 6-10. Join Chandler Children’s Choir for a Lilo & Stitch-themed Music Camp! From June 17–19, 9:30am–12:30pm, kids will sing, move, play instruments (including the ukulele!), and explore music in a fun, tropical setting—no experience needed. Campers will enjoy hands-on musical adventures, creative arts and crafts, and island vibes inspired by Lilo & Stitch. Held at Alma School & Chandler Blvd, it’s the perfect summer escape for young music lovers!


East Valley Children’s Theatre
4501 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-756-3828 • evct.org

Ages 3-17. EVCT Summer Camps have four different in-person summer camp programs running May 26- July 10: Four Day Acting Intensive for kids aged 11-17, Preschool Players for kids aged 3-5 (half-day), Imagination Theatre Camp for kids aged 5-8 (half-day), and various Musical Theatre Camps & Theatre Workshop Camps for kids aged 8-15. We have Adaptive supports for students and accept ESA funds for camp programs as well. Participants learn performance techniques, technical theatre, teamwork, and communication skills all while having FUN in a non-competitive, educational atmosphere. Instructors are local theatre professionals in the field of dance, music, and theatre.

Metropolitan Youth Symphony
830 E. 2nd Avenue, Mesa. 480-456-9501, office@azmys.org or azmys.org/camp

Join us for Summer Music Camp 2025, June 23–27! Open to string players (through post-9th grade) and band students (through 12th grade). Enjoy daily rehearsals, electives like guitar, sight-reading, yoga, lunchtime professional performances, and a free finale concert on Friday. Full-Day Camp (9AM–3PM): $300 | Half-Day Green Camp (8AM–12PM): $200 (for first-year strings, with full-day option). Register by June 1, 2025, to secure your spot. Let’s make music and memories!

Paige Productions Youth Theater
13001 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills. • 480-375-8058 • www.paigeproductionsAZ.com

Paige Productions is a popular East Valley theater company where students learn acting, singing, & dancing from a two-time ariZoni-award winning director. Owner/Artistic Director, Paige Beckman has taught theater in Fountain Hills for more than a decade. 2025 Summer Camp musicals include The Lion King Kids, Miss Understood, & The Addams Family. Each show features 2 fully produced performances for the community. Additional 2025 camps include Acting & Improvisation, Hamilton & Wicked-themed song & dance camps. One & two-week options, something for every skill level. 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills. 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Camps vary, approximately $125-$400. Enroll early for best discounts.

Summer 2025 Camps at Paige Productions Youth Theater

  • Lion King Kids (May 27-June 6) – Celebrate the circle of life with Simba, Timon, Pumbaa & friends.
  • Hamilton Song & Dance Camp (June 9-12) – Celebrate the songs & moves from the beloved Hamilton musical.
  • Acting & Improv Camp (June 9-12) – This camp is so popular we bring it back every year.
  • Miss Understood (June 16-27) – A hilarious new musical comedy.
  • Wicked Song & Dance Camp (July 7-10) Have belting out your favorite songs & choreography from the hit movie musical.
  • The Addams Family Young@part (July 14-25) Join Wednesday, Gomez, Morticia, & the rest of the family in this exciting musical.

Register today so your child can discover the magic of theater at Paige Productions!

Peoria Music Academy
8110 W. Union Hills Dr. #200 Glendale
Call or Text: 602-612-6787 • hello@peoriamusicacademy.com • peoriamusicacademy.com

Join Peoria Music Academy’s Passport to Music Summer Camps! We invite students to explore sounds, instruments, and styles from around the globe while building skills, creativity, and confidence. Whether campers are creating beats in Music Production, rocking out in Guitar & Drum, mastering keys in Piano, exploring their acting skills in Theater, finding their own sound in Voice, or discovering it all in Music Exploration, each camp is a musical journey filled with learning, hands-on fun, and global inspiration.

Pack your passport: the world of music awaits you at PMA!

Phoenix Conservatory of Music
1316 E Cheery Lynn Rd, Phoenix. 602-353-9900 • pcmrocks.org/summer-programs/

Ages 3-18. PCM Summer Camps are week-long day camps where students explore music, creativity, and friendship in a fun, supportive environment. Campers build musical skills, collaborate with peers, and gain confidence while working with real instruments and gear. Weekly themes inspire creativity and learning, culminating in a performance for full-day campers. Programs include Music Fundamentals (Pre-K); Ukulele, Percussion, and Voice (K–2); Piano, Guitar, Voice, and Songwriting (3–5); Audio Production, Songwriting, Camp Rock, Voice, and Guitar (6–8); and Rap & Beat Making, Audio Production, and CPP Bootcamp (9–12). Lunch is provided for full-day campers, with before- and after-care available. Financial aid and scholarships offered.   $250 per week.  Financial Aid and Scholarships available.  Lunch served. Before and After Care Available.

Phoenix Youth Circus Arts
Capitol Elementary School Gymnasium • 330 N 16th Ave, Phoenix • phxyouthcircus.org

Ages 7-16. Campers can enroll in one or several of the four weekly sessions of Circus Day Camp. Campers learn stilt-walking, unicycling, rolling globe, rola-bola, juggling of many kinds, tumbling, mini-trampoline, partner acrobatics, human pyramids, aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, and clowning from experienced teaching artists in groups of eight or less! Campers get to try all the different skills and by the end of the week they have chosen specialties and prepared acts in various groups. Each week finishes with a show for family and friends!

Rising Youth Arts Camp
1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004 • 602-551-6074 • risingyouththeatre.org/camp

Rising Youth Theatre uses many art forms to teach students leadership skills and life skills catered to each individual student’s needs. Ideal for ages 5-12 and offered during spring, summer & fall breaks, our unique arts camps at the Phoenix Center for the Arts are a place where kids learn, create, and build community together. Whether your child already *knows* they are meant for the stage, are trying theatre for the first time, or just want a place to make friends in a welcoming environment, there is always a place for them at RYT.

June production camps last for two weeks and July skill building camps last for one week – all camps culminate in a performance for families and friends.

Affordable pricing (only $200 / week, with scholarships available) and a convenient central Phoenix location! Young people 13+ can apply to be part of the Junior Apprentice Program

The camp day runs from 9am-3pm with extended care available 8am-9am and 3pm-5pm. $400/2-week session, $200/1-week session. $25/week for before care, $50/week for after care. There is no cost to participate in the Junior Apprentice program and sliding scale and scholarships are always available.

Arizona Broadway Theatre
7701 W Paradise Ln. • 623-776-8400 x0 • azbroadway.org
Arizona School of Classical Ballet
20820 N. 25th Place, Suite 100-112, Phoenix. 602-494-3400 • azballet.com
Art and Sol Performing Arts
7901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 480-540-9208 • artandsolprogram.com
ASU Performing Arts Camp 
50 East Gammage Parkway., Tempe. 480-965-3823 • musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/summercamp

Bender Performing Arts
3141 E Beardsley Rd, Phoenix. 602-971-9170. benderperformingarts.com

Camp Broadway
Tempe. asugammage.com
Center Stage Academy
2335 S. Lindsay Road, Suite 102-A, Gilbert. 480-370-1784 • centerstage.academy
Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2680 • chandlercenter.org/youth-programs/camp-kids
Chandler Children’s Choir 
1251 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. 480-699-9846 • chandlerchildrenschoir.org/Summer-Academy
CYT Phoenix
Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale • 480-310-0366 • cytphoenix.org/camps
Dance Theater West
3925 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-840-3883 • dancetheaterwest.com
Desert Foothills Theater at Holland Center
34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-488-1981 • dftheater.org
Desert Hills Community School of Music
34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale. (480) 869-7660 • deserthillsmusic.org/summer-camp
Desert Stages Theatre
Scottsdale location TBD. 480-483-1664 • desertstages.org/summer-camp
Do Re Mi School of the Arts
480-616-0888 • doremischool.com/summer-camp
Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd. Fountain Hills 480-837-9661 x3 or www.fhtaz.org
Greasepaint Theatre
Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale • 480-949-7529 • greasepaint.org
Hammer & Strings Conservatory
610 N Gilbert Rd Ste 400, Gilbert • 480-687-5518 • hammerandstrings.com/hs-music-summer-camp

Metropolitan Youth Symphony
977 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. 480-456-9501 • azmys.org

Music Together in Phoenix
3241 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix. 602-363-8202 or musictogetherinphx.com
Musical Theatre of Anthem
42201 N. 21st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem. 623-336-6001 • musicaltheatreofanthem.org
My Sing School  
Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 North Power Road, Mesa. mysingschool.com
Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 602-254-2151 • phoenixtheatre.com/engage-learn/summer-camp
Phoenix Youth Circus Arts
Capitol Elementary School, 330 N 16th Ave, Phoenix. phxyouthcircus.org/summercamp
School of Rock
Gilbert and Scottsdale. schoolofrock.com
SHINE! Performing Arts Summer Camp
Tucson Girls Chorus, 4020 E River Rd., Tucson • tucsongirlschorus.org/shine
StringPlay
602-999-3735 • stringplaycamp.com
Summerworks Camp
10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria • 623-815-7930 • theaterworks.org/summer-works-camp
Stage Dreams Youth Theater
8542 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria • 623-252-9001 • stagedreams.net
The Be Kind People Project
bkpp.org/summer
Tutu School of Scottsdale
6969 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 165, Scottsdale. 602-734-9950 • tutuschoolscottsdale.com

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