Summer Camp
When school’s out for summer, we’ve got you covered! Our week-long summer camps are perfect for kids, tweens and teens who like dance and drama and want both in one place. We focus on building up their skills, musicality and confidence, all with an emphasis on FUN! From singing to acting and everything in between, ZAZZ is THE place to be this summer.
Weeklong dance & drama summer camp for ages 5-10: Each camp day includes dance and drama sessions, outdoor lunch breaks, games, art projects and even a trip to a local sprinkler park. On Fridays, the kids show off what they’ve learned throughout the week with an informal 30-minute presentation for family and friends. Every week has a unique theme, so you can sign up for multiple camps and still get a different experience! The instructional sessions are designed for all levels — perfect for kids who are new to the performing arts as well as those coming back to learn more.
NEW performer intensives and productions for ages 11-14: Tap into your inner performer and sharpen your skills in singing, dancing and acting. Immerse yourself in our “Performer Bootcamp” and finish out the week with a revue of songs and scenes from popular plays and musicals. Or, join us to put together a full musical in our 2-week production workshop.
All camps are held from 9 am – 3:30 pm (with options for extended programming until 6 pm) at our Rittenhouse studio (1923 Chestnut St, 2nd floor).
Register Here: Ages 5-10
Camp themes subject to change
June 15 – 19: Arcade Adventures
Step into the world of pixel-powered fun, where kids will become the stars of their own video game-inspired tales. Each day brings new imaginative quests, colorful characters, and playful challenges. Using songs from the popular Mario Bros. and Minecraft movies, campers will dance and act their way through their arcade adventure!
June 22 – 26: Jungle Tales
Welcome to the world of talking animals, bold adventures, and heartwarming friendships inspired by movies like “Zootopia,” “Sing” and “The Lion King.” Kids will explore the rhythms and drama of the wild as they bring their own jungle tales to life.
June 29 – July 3: Witches & Wizards
Follow the yellow brick road to the land of Oz with characters, scenes and music from the beloved “Wizard of Oz” movie and “Wicked” musical! You’ll be dancing through life all week at ZAZZ – sign up now, this popular week will be sure to fill up for good!
July 6 – 10: KPop Demon Hunters
Inspired by K-pop performance vibes and heroic, demon-battling storylines, each day lets kids step into the spotlight as heroes ready to groove, power-up, and save the day.
August 3 – 7: K-Pop
Grab a mic and get into formation for a week filled with upbeat K-Pop covers! Sing and dance to songs from BLACKPINK, BTS, IVE, Stray Kids, TREASURE, TWICE and more. (Maybe a little HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, too…) And of course, we’ll film our own music videos at the end.
August 10 – 14: Heroes vs Villains
It’s a battle of good and evil! Using songs from popular movies and musicals as a springboard, campers will create their own storyline for a short play. Expect lots of action, masks and fun props!l
August 17 – 21: Pop Stars
Shine like a superstar as you sing and dance to current hits! Experience the life of a show-kid as you learn to command a stage just like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter and more…
Rates
- $350 per week-long Camps and Workshops
- $700 for 2-week Musical Productions
- Plus a one-time $50 registration fee per participant
Extended care:
- Early care available from 8-9 am for $10/day.
- Late afternoon programming available from 3-6 pm for $25/day or $80 for M-Th. (Fridays also available if enough interest; most families tend to prefer taking their kids home after the showcase).
- Email us to add extended care. A minimum of 3 kids is needed to offer extended care. We will confirm 1 week prior to the start of camp.
Want to enroll multiple kids? Siblings get 10% off! Register one student, then email us to set up the discount for the next.
*Discounts, such as sibling rates, cannot be applied on top of sale prices.
**Camp themes subject to change.
We believe that everyone should have access to the arts. If cost is a barrier, please contact us to work something out. We can create alternative payment plans or provide need-based tuition assistance.
Register Here: Ages 11-14
June 15 – 19: Performer Bootcamp
Start out your summer with show-stopping fun! Fine-tune your singing, dancing and acting skills as you put together an original one-act show. After solidifying the plot, you’ll select songs from Broadway and beyond to complement the script. The finished product will be presented at the end of the week.
June 22 – July 3: Musical
Over 2 weeks, campers ages 11-14 will put together a full production of a musical. The performance will be on the final Friday of camp. Stay tuned for our 2026 show choice!
July 20 – 24: Performer Bootcamp
Sharpen your singing, dancing and acting skills in this weeklong intensive. As a grand finale, you’ll perform a short revue featuring scenes and songs from popular plays and musicals. Participants in this camp will also have an additional opportunity to perform at the Philadelphia Dance Day showcase on Saturday, July 25!
August 17 – 21: Performer Bootcamp
Close out your summer with show-stopping fun! Fine-tune your singing, dancing and acting skills as you put together an original one-act show. After solidifying the plot, you’ll select songs from Broadway and beyond to complement the script. The finished product will be presented at the end of the week.
Camp Weeks Ages 5-10: Schedule & Class Descriptions
Sample Dance & Drama Summer Camp Day (subject to change):
8:45 – 9:15 am | Drop off at the studio
9:30 am | Dance Class
10:30 am | Musical Theater & Dance
11:30 am | Lunch & playground/outdoor activity
12:30 pm | Free time/art projects
1 pm | Improv & Drama Games
2 pm | Drama Class
3 – 3:30 pm | Board games, art projects, free time
Extended Day
3:30 pm | Dance
4:15 pm | Drama/Musical Theater
5 – 5:20 pm | Cardio Dance or Improv Games
5:20 – 6 pm | Free time until pick up
Dance offerings include:
- Ballet
- Lyrical
- Jazz & Musical Theater Jazz
- African Fusion
- Cardio Dance (Hip Hop Cardio, Zumba, Dance Party Mix, etc.)
Drama sessions include:
- Act Out — Work on stage presence, character development and more while rehearsing short scenes and plays.
- Improv — No worries if you’re not into performing, improvisation is for anyone who likes to be spontaneous and a little silly! Let the imagination flow through dramatic exercises, improvised skits and all sorts of games.
- Musical Theater — It’s our own off-Broadway stage! Sing and dance while rehearsing show tunes.
Summer Camp FAQ
If your question isn’t here, find even more studio info on our Policies page or drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help!
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What should campers wear?
Anything comfortable for movement will be perfect. On extra hot days, you may want to send your child with a change of clothes in case we get sweaty doing dance fitness or running around outside. If your kids already have ballet or jazz shoes, those will come in handy, otherwise socks will work just fine. There are plenty of changing rooms at the studio.
We take the kids (ages 5-10) to a local sprinkler park on Wednesdays, weather permitting. On those days, please send your child with a bathing suit under their clothes, an extra change of clothing, sunscreen, and a small towel. We usually spend a few hours playing in the water and eating lunch outside, then change out of wet suits when we get back to the studio. If the weather calls for rain, we’ll reschedule the spray ground trip to Tuesday or Thursday. We’ll make sure to let you know as early as possible if we need to change the normal schedule.
If any specific costumes are requested for Friday showings, we will reach out with more information.
Can my child register for specific classes instead of the full dance & drama summer camp?
Potentially. If there’s a specific style of dance you’re looking for, please contact us. We’ll let you know when we will be offering that during the camp day and we can figure out a single-class rate for your child.
What’s the policy if a camper gets sick or contracts COVID?
In an effort to help keep everyone healthy, we have protocols similar to those of the school district. If a child is sick with a fever or stomach bug, we follow the district’s “24-hour policy” and ask that you “keep them home at least for the whole next day, even if you think they are fine.”
For COVID, we follow CDC guidelines. So if a student tests positive for COVID-19, they would not be able to come to the studio for the required CDC quarantine period or until a negative test.
Other safety measures we have implemented:
- All of our instructors/staff are vaccinated against COVID. We strongly recommend that all kids be vaccinated as well and keep note of vaccine records during registration.
- Campers are regularly reminded to wash hands thoroughly, and are not allowed to share food.
- Our staff disinfects all tables and high-touch surfaces on a daily basis.
- If we learn that a camper tested positive for COVID after coming to the studio, we notify any families whose children may have been exposed. Any communication about cases is always kept anonymous.
- We ask everyone – parents, campers and instructors – to help us reduce the spread of illness by staying home if you’re not feeling well, especially if you have symptoms that could be indicative of COVID-19.
What's the cancellation policy?
We understand that it can be difficult to figure out summer plans in time to take advantage of early bird registration deals, so we have come up with the following cancellation policy specific to summer camp purchases:
- Dance & Drama Summer Camp registration fees are non-refundable.
- If you need to cancel camp registration, you must notify us by May 1 in order to receive a refund to your credit card (minus the $50 registration fee). Cancellations should be emailed to info@zazzphilly.com
- If you opt out of camp between May 1 – June 1, the amount paid can be credited to your account to use toward a different service or product.
- No refunds or credits will be issued for cancelations after June 1.
- If ZAZZ must cancel a week of camp due to low registration or an unforeseen emergency, you will be refunded in full.
- If space is available, you may request to switch camp weeks at no charge before June 1. There is an administrative charge of $50 if requesting to transfer camp weeks on or after June 1.
- A minimum of 3 kids is needed to offer extended care. We will confirm 1 week prior to the start of camp. Extended care fees will not be charged until confirmation has been sent out and are non-refundable.