POPOVSKY PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

Popovsky Performing Arts Studio Camps at LCDS

Join us this summer in our new summer camp performance space, Lancaster Country Day School’s state-of-the-art Gardner Theatre. Not only will campers get to experience the magic of being part of a musical production, but they’ll be introduced to the technical elements of theater, including lights, curtains, microphones, and more! This change allows us to do so much more with campers, and we can’t wait for you to be a part of the magic!

Our fun, educational, enriching summer camp programs focus on guiding performers as they develop skills, gain confidence, and build community. Students’ creativity is nurtured by building a strong foundation in acting, singing, and dance. Performers of all experience levels are given opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed on and off the stage.

People of every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, and nationality are welcome and safe at PPAS, and we happily welcome neurodiverse students.

CAMP SESSION FEES:

$500 Early Bird rate through May 1, 2023.

$550 late registration rate May 2, 2023 or later.

Two tickets are included per camper, per show with registration, additional tickets will be available in advance for $10 each. Instructions for ticket purchases will be provided via email at a later date.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

All registered students are accepted, and auditions are held for casting purposes only. Auditions are held at the end of the first day of camp after ample time and instruction have been given to the campers. Campers are not required to prepare for auditions in advance, nor will audition materials be provided to campers before the first day of camp. Please contact us if you’re interested in joining the camp and have to miss day one so that we can make arrangements.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

For Lower Camps (1st-5th Grade) two performances will be held at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on the final Friday of camp.

For Upper Camps (6th-12th Grade) two performances will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the final Saturday of camp.

STAFF INFORMATION:

Camp Staff is made up of a combination of PPAS teachers and professionals and Lancaster Country Day School Summer Staff, with assistance from college students and high school interns (for younger camps). All camp instructors are chosen carefully and selected for their experience with guiding and motivating young performers and their experience on stage themselves. All camp staff must pass background checks as required in all educational environments in Pennsylvania and have completed specialized training to be part of our staff.

Popovsky Performing Arts Camps

FOR CAMPERS ENTERING 1ST-5TH GRADE AS OF THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

SESSION 1: LION KING KIDS PRODUCTION (1ST-5TH GRADE)

Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 30

Performances Friday 6/30 at 2:00 and 4:30 PM*

*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.

Location

LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

725 Hamilton Road | Lancaster PA 17603

CAMP HOURS:

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Tues 6/20 | Wed 6/21 | Thurs 6/22 | Fri 6/23

Mon 6/26 | Tues 6/27 | Wed 6/28 | Thurs 6/29

On Friday, 6/30, the camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.

ABOUT THIS CAMP:

Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now you have the opportunity to be a part of this one-of-a-kind musical this summer. The African savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

SESSION 2: THE MUSIC MAN KIDS PRODUCTION (1ST-5TH GRADE)

Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 21

Performances Friday 7/21 at 2:00 and 4:30 PM*

*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.

Location

LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

725 Hamilton Road | Lancaster PA 17603

CAMP HOURS:

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Mon 7/10 Tues 7/11 | Wed 7/12 | Thurs 7/13 | Fri 7/14

Mon 7/17 | Tues 7/18 | Wed 7/19 | Thurs 7/20

On Friday, 7/21, the camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.

ABOUT THIS CAMP:

Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.