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CAMPS

From school-year breaks to summertime adventures, Vault Theatre Camps ignite creativity, build confidence, and bring stories to life. With offerings during Fall and Spring Track Out and our popular Summer Camps, young artists explore acting, movement, and storytelling in playful, joy-filled weeks of theatre-making.

Check out the FAQs for choosing the right summer camp for your young artist and how to register! 

Fall program registrations open May 15th! Stay in the loop! Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Key to the Vault, for the latest on all upcoming classes and events.

musical theatre

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These camps will take place at Duke School

3716 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

This year, VT's camps will be held in Duke School's brand-new theatre building, The Center for Ideas! A brand new 300-person theatre for our young artists to learn in! 

MOANA, JR.  - $550

Workshop Camp

June 16th - June 27th (no camp 6/19) 

8am-4pm

Ages 6-16

 

Set sail on an epic adventure in this vibrant musical adaptation of Disney’s beloved film! Featuring unforgettable songs like “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome,” Moana JR. tells the inspiring story of a brave young heroine on a journey to save her village and discover her true path. Join Moana, Maui, and friends for a thrilling tale of courage, friendship, and finding the hero within. Perfect for performers ready to bring the magic of Motunui to life!

JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS  - $350

Workshop Camp 

July 7th - July 11th 

8am-4pm 

Ages 6-16

 

Swing into the jungle for a wild musical adventure! In this fun and jazzy adaptation of Disney’s classic film, Mowgli, the curious human boy, and his friends—Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and more—embark on a heart-pounding journey through the jungle. With favorite songs like “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You,” The Jungle Book KIDS is packed with dynamic characters, exciting scenes, and a lot of jungle rhythms. Perfect for young performers ready to join the fun and bring the jungle to life!

WIZARD OF OZ - $585

WAITLIST ONLY

*NEW* Production Camp! 

July 14 - July 25th 

8am-4pm

Ages 6-16

 

Follow the Yellow Brick Road in this magical musical adventure! The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition brings the timeless story of Dorothy, Toto, and their friends to life with beloved songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard.” Join Dorothy as she journeys through the Land of Oz, meeting the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion in search of the Wizard who can help her get home. Filled with heart, friendship, and unforgettable characters, this is the perfect show for young performers ready to bring the Land of Oz to life!

FROZEN, KIDS - $350

WAITLIST ONLY

Workshop Camp 

July 28 - August 1st 

8am-4pm 

Ages 6-16

 

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and more in this magical, ice-filled adventure! Frozen KIDS brings the beloved characters from Disney’s Frozen to life with iconic songs like “Let It Go” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Perfect for young performers, this heartwarming musical is filled with friendship, bravery, and the true meaning of love. Get ready to sing, dance, and discover the magic of Arendelle!

creative drama

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These camps will take place at Montessori School of Durham! 

2800 Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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OUT OF THIS WORLD DRAMA - $395

July 28th - August 1st 

8am-3pm

Rising 1st Grade - Rising 7th Grade

Out of This World is a process-based theatre camp designed to spark imagination, build foundational performance skills (like movement, storytelling, and speaking with confidence), and support essential social-emotional growth. Through ensemble-based games and creative exploration, young artists will invent their own intergalactic characters, collaborate on original scenes, and boldly go where no drama class has gone before. At the end of the week, families are invited to meet these outer space creations and celebrate the big ideas that came from playful beginnings.

ACT UP DRAMA CAMP  - $410

August 4th - August 8th

8am- 3pm 

Rising 2nd Grade - Rising 7th Grade

Ignite your creativity and take the stage! In this electrifying week-long camp, young artists will harness the power of their actor's tools—voice, body, and imagination—to create original theatre. From thrilling improvisations to dynamic scene work, every day is packed with fun, discovery, and collaboration. The week culminates in a final performance where the ensemble’s unique creation comes to life. Perfect for aspiring actors and bold performers ready to shine!

School break

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FALL BREAK CAMP  - $250

Adventures in Theatreland

October 6th-10th

9am - 4pm 

Ages 6-15 

Grab your map and set sail for Theatreland! This fall break, young artists will embark on a theatrical treasure hunt through the worlds of classic characters and epic adventures. Inspired by the magical lands of Oz, Neverland, and Wonderland, campers will act, sing, and dance their way through beloved stories—putting their own creative spin on each stop along the journey.

Young Artists will build performance skills each day as they collaborate to create their own one-of-a-kind performance to share on the final day. Packed with imagination, movement, and discovery. This camp is the ultimate adventure!

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SPRING BREAK CAMP - $250

Curtain Up! 

March 30th - April 3rd

9am - 4pm 

Ages 6-15 

Step into the spotlight! In this high-energy musical theatre camp, young artists will act, sing, and dance their way through scenes and songs from some of the most show-stopping musicals of all time. From bold characters to unforgettable numbers, campers will explore what makes a moment shine on stage.

Throughout the week, they'll build confidence, creativity, and connection while working with teaching artists to bring each scene to life. The week wraps up with a final sharing for family and friends—complete with applause!

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HOW DO I REGISTER? 

For Musical Theatre Camps at Duke School registration is now open. Registration is through Duke School's Active. When you click register above, it will take you to the registration page. Filter by session type, and choose Performing Arts, and all Vault Theatre camps will be visible. 

More camp policies and FAQs for Musical Theatre camps held at Duke School can be seen here. 

More Camp policies and FAQs for Creative Drama camps held at Montessori School of Durham can be seen here. 

For Creative Drama Camps at Montessori School registration is now open. Registration is through MSD's registration system. When you click register above, it will take you to MSD's summer camp landing page with registration and policy information. Click on the blue button that says Register for MSD's Summer Camps. This will take you to a page that requires creating a login to register. Once you create the login, sign in. 

1. Once signed in, click on My Reservations. 

2. Click on New Reservation.  This will prompt you to add a person. Click add person to fill in the camper's information. 

3. It will then ask if you'd like to register now. Click yes. 

4. Scroll down to Week 1 for Musical Theatre Mash-up or Week 8 for Act Out Drama Camp. 

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WHICH CAMP IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD? 

All camps are tailored for both beginners and seasoned young artists! Over the course of the camp, students will learn musical theatre  or creative drama skills, learn to work as ensemble, and bring to life the story through using the tools of an actor: voice, body, and imagination. 

Vault Theatre offers two types of camps: Musical Theatre camps held at Duke School and Creative Drama camps held at Montessori School of Durham. Musical Theatre camps will explore putting on a final presentation of a musical and students will take classes in acting, singing, and dance. In Creative Drama camps, students will work as an ensemble to create their own story learning all areas from creating, acting, directing, and crafting. All camps end in a final presentation of the work created and learned in each camp! 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKSHOP AND PRODUCTION CAMPS?

Vault Theatre offers two types of Musical Theatre Camps, each designed to focus on different aspects of the theatre-making process:

  • Workshop Camps: These camps emphasize the creative process. Campers focus on acting, singing, and dancing skills while collaborating as an ensemble. The final presentation is an informal sharing of the work, without props, costumes, or technical elements. This format allows campers to concentrate fully on storytelling and their performance skills.

  • Production Camps: These camps include a stagecrafts class where campers help create simple costumes and props. The final presentation incorporates these elements, giving a glimpse into the process of putting together a production. While still focused on learning and creativity, this format introduces students to some technical aspects of theatre in addition to performance.
     

Both formats prioritize the joy of learning, collaboration, and personal growth. Workshop Camps encourage creativity and skill-building without external elements, while Production Camps offer a hands-on opportunity to explore additional aspects of theatre-making.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "Kids" and "Jr." and "Young Performer's" TITLES? 

The only difference is length. It does not indicate that the material is for younger or older students. "Jr" and "YP" titles are adapted to be an hour-long final presentation. Vault Theatre's two-week long camps, Moana, Jr. and The Wizard of Oz, Young Performer's are an hour long titles. The "Kids" titles are adapted to be 30-minute-long final presentations. Vault Theatre's week-long camps are Kids titles. 

WHAT IS THE FINAL PERFORMANCE LIKE? 

Vault Theatre’s classes and camps are focused on the process of creating theatre as an ensemble. There will be a final, informal celebration of the work campers explored over the course of the camp. 

The final presentation celebrates the work campers have done during the session:

  • Workshop Camps: Informal presentations that highlight the creative process. These presentations feature minimal props or costumes, with campers wearing a Vault Theatre t-shirt. The focus is on storytelling, collaboration, and the skills learned during camp.

  • Production Camps: Presentations that include a sample of costumes, props, and other creative elements made during camp. These presentations offer campers the opportunity to share their work with added visual elements that reflect their creativity and effort.

Both formats focus on creativity, teamwork, and skill-building, ensuring a meaningful and fun experience for all campers.

​919-886-4584
info@vaulttheatre.org 


4221 Garrett Rd. 
Unit 3
Durham, NC 27707

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