Union Street Players Drama Camp is our exciting, week-long summer camp in Pella, Iowa, where students entering grades 1 through 9 learn theatre and stagecraft!
Is your child an actor? What about a goofball? Do they tend to steal the show? Are they ALWAYS quoting their latest favorite show or video? Then we can’t wait to meet them—and trust us, they’ll fit right in! Do you have an introvert? No worries! The show can’t go on without set designers, prop masters, makeup artists, costumers, and many other positions that won’t place your child center stage. Whatever your child’s comfort level, they’ll feel at home with their new theatre family!
Our camp takes place every summer right here in Pella. Kids experience a variety of hands-on activities, from learning the basics of acting to getting creative with set building, all while making friends and having a blast!
Camp activities include:
- A stage show with costumes – On the big stage, where they’ll perform for friends and family!
- Reader’s theatre – Boosting their reading and performance skills in a fun, relaxed format.
- Acting skills – Mime, puppetry, and improv—perfect for young actors to express themselves.
- Vocalization and script work – Practice script reading and writing and using character voices.
- Characterization and audition prep – Learn how to truly bring a character to life!
- Makeup clinic – A hands-on workshop in stage makeup techniques.
- Set and prop building – We’ll let them get creative behind the scenes!
And that’s just the start! If your child has any interest in acting, performing, being onstage, or just likes attention (No judgement! Trust us… we of all people understand! 😉), then USP Drama Camp is for them! We’ll teach them everything they need to know to get their young acting careers started.
At the end of the week, it’s time for the grand finale! Friends and family are invited to watch as your budding young thespian performs on the big stage!