This holiday season, give the gift of summer fun!

Each session campers will explore and perform fantastical stories of courage, friendship, and perseverance that show us we can do hard things. Families are invited to a performance on the last day of each session. 

Location: Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 4th Street SE, DC 20003

Age Groups: 6-8, 9-11, and 12-15

Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Tuition: $450 for one-week sessions; $895 for two-week sessions (that’s just $15 per hour!). Full tuition is due at registration. There is a non-refundable deposit of $100 per registration. If you need to withdraw your registration, refunds (minus the deposit) will be available through June 15. After June 15, tuition is non-refundable. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.

After-Care: is available from 3-5 p.m. for an additional $150 per week.

Please email camp@nationalchildrenstheatre.org with any questions.

July 13-24 (two-week session):

Heroes and Mythical Beasts for ages 9-11

The Odyssey for ages 12-15

The Odyssey by Don Fleming

based on the story by Homer

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

A bold retelling of Homer’s epic, The Odyssey catapults ancient myth into a modern world of war, memory, and survival. With sharp humor and high-stakes drama, this fast-paced adaptation follows Odysseus’ perilous journey home through monsters, magic, and the underworld.

July 27-31 (one-week session):

Aesop’s Fables for ages 6-8

and ages 9-11

Perform a collection of these famous, bite-sized lessons in life, starring a wild cast of characters: foxes, lions, tortoises, even the wind! 

August 3-14 (two-week session):

The Jungle Book for ages 6-8

and ages 9-11

The Jungle Book by Ashley Griffin

based on the story by Rudyard Kipling

Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences

Mowgli, a human cub, lives peacefully in the jungle with all the animals as his primary caretakers. That is until Shere Khan the tiger comes back to their part of the jungle and threatens the life of Mowgli. Now, Mowgli's entire future is at jeopardy! Bagheera and Mowgli must venture through the jungle to reunite Mowgli with his human pack but they must face many obstacles throughout their journey. Will Mowgli ever find a place to call home?

August 17-21 (one-week session):

Adventurers and Magical Creatures for ages 6-8

and ages 9-11

Imagine your own story (inspired by Dungeons and Dragons)

Create your own character and collaborate with friends as you protect your fantasy world from dragons, fairies, and trolls.

Can’t wait for summer? Join us this winter and spring! Limited space available in:

Winter class for ages 6-11: Fantastical Folktales

Spring play for ages 6-11: Alice in Wonderland

Spring musical for ages 9-13: Matilda The Musical Jr.

Teen Company production: She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition

Virtual Teen Company class: The Odyssey

Financial assistance available.

End-of-Year Giving