Vacation Camps and More Announced at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts

Where can you find characters from Scooby Doo, Monsters, Inc., SpongeBob SquarePants and large-scale kids' musicals under one roof?

At the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's popular Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts camp programs, of course!

With a flexible schedule, budding young performers will participate in a broad range of theatre-related activities, including acting, dancing, singing, prop-making, improvisation, storytelling and more. Many of the summer camps conclude with unique themed showcase performances.

The two largest camp shows will be performed on the Theatre's stage: the Senior Conservatory's Sister Act and the Junior Conservatory's The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers' Edition. The musicals will be performed complete with professional production values: sets, costumes, lights, a full orchestra and more. Enrollment fees are all-inclusive, covering all costumes and performance-related costs.

"Our vacation camps have something for everyone, from dance, improv and musical theatre to comedy," said Julie Rowe, director of education for the Conservatory. "Our goal is to make sure that all of our students have fun, express their creativity, build confidence and have the opportunity to perform in a safe, supportive environment."

A great way to introduce young children to theatre, the Conservatory's vacation camp offerings include a five-day The Incredibles-themed spring break camp for grades K-5 (March 19 - 23), complete with a separate afternoon camp for students either staying through the afternoon or new campers. The Senior Conservatory will take place June 4 - 22 (with full performances of Sister Act on June 22 and 23), while the Junior Conservatory will take place July 9 - 27 (with full performances of The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers' Edition on July 27 and 28).

Other camp options include a one-week Scooby Doo-themed afternoon musical theatre camp (June 4 - 8), a one-week Monsters, Inc.-themed afternoon musical theatre camp (June 11 - 15) and a one-week Toy Story-themed afternoon musical theatre camp (June 18 - 22), all for grades K - 2 and 3 - 5; three sessions of one-week Dance Intensive Camps for grades 6 - 12 (June 25 - 29, July 9 - 13 and July 30 - August 3); a Winnie the Pooh-themed musical theatre camp for grades K - 2 and a SpongeBob camp for grades 3 - 5, followed by an afternoon Winnie the Pooh-themed camp for grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 (June 25 - 29); a four-day Drama Dragon-themed camp, followed by an afternoon camp for grades K-2 and 3-5 (July 2 - 6); a week of afternoon Wizard of Oz-themed camp for grades 3 - 5 (July 9 - 13); and a Finding Nemo-themed camp for grades K - 2 and Kung Fu Panda-themed camp for grades 3 - 5, followed by an afternoon Finding Nemo-themed camp for grades K-2 (July 30 - August 3).

Here's a look at upcoming vacation camp offerings at the Conservatory:

March 19 - 23 - The Incredibles Theme Spring Break Camp, grades K - 5

This spring break, explore acting with The Incredibles! Students will explore acting, voice, and movement with a The Incredibles theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on March 23 at 2 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $215.

March 19 - 23 - More Incredibles! Afternoon Spring Break Camp, grades K - 5

This spring break, continue the fun of The Incredibles! Students will explore acting, voice, and movement with a "More Incredibles!" theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on March 23 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100.

June 4 - 8 - Scooby Doo Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K - 2 and 3 - 5

Students in grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Scooby Doo theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 8 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

June 11 - 15 - Monsters, Inc. Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K - 2 and 3 - 5

Students in grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Monsters, Inc. theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 15 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

June 18 - 22 - Toy Story Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K - 2 and 3 - 5

Students in grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Toy Story theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

June 4 - 22 - Senior Conservatory, grades 6 - 12 - Sister Act

Students in grades 6 - 12 will rehearse and perform Sister Act on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage. The production camp includes three full weeks of instruction, rehearsals and costumes for both performances; all students will be a part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. The production will be led by Ricky Nahas, John Mercurio and Keagan Cerny. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $810. Performances will take place June 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.

June 25 - 29 - Winnie the Pooh Camp, grades K - 2

Students in grades K - 2 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Winnie the Pooh theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 29 at 2 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

June 25 - 29 - SpongeBob Camp, grades 3 - 5

Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a SpongeBob SquarePants theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 29 at 3 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

June 25 - 29 - More Winnie the Pooh! Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K - 2 and 3 - 5

Students in grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a "More Winnie the Pooh" theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on June 29 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

June 25 - 29 - Dance Intensive #1, grades 6-12

Under the guidance of Conservatory faculty member Alexa Evans, students in grades 6 - 12 will experience one week of "dance intensive" camp, focusing on ballet, jazz and tap. There will be no showcase performance; classroom content is technique-focused only. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

July 2 - 6 (no class July 4) - Four-day Drama Dragon Camp, grades K - 2

This summer, enjoy summer camp with Drama Dragon! Students in grades K - 2 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Drama Dragon theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on July 6 at 2 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday (no class Wednesday, July 4), 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $175.

July 2 - 6 (no class July 4) - Four-day Drama Dragon Camp, grades 3 - 5

This summer, enjoy summer camp with Drama Dragon! Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Drama Dragon theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on July 6 at 3 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday (no class Wednesday, July 4), 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $175.

July 2 - 6 (no class July 4) - More Drama Dragon! Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K-2 and 3 - 5

Students in grades K - 2 and 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a More Drama Dragon theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on July 6 at 6 p.m.in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday (no class Wednesday, July 4), 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $80

July 9 - 13 - Dance Intensive #2, grades 6-12

Under the guidance of Broadway professional Brian Andrews, students in grades 6 - 12 will experience one week of "dance intensive" camp, focusing on ballet, jazz and tap. There will be no showcase performance; classroom content is technique-focused only. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; $215.

July 9 - 27 - Junior Conservatory, grades 3 - 5 - The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers' Edition

Students in grades 3 - 5 will rehearse and perform The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers' Edition on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage. The production camp includes three full weeks of instruction, rehearsals and costumes for performance; all students will be a part of the production, with auditions held for placement only. The production will be led by Ricky Nahas and John Mercurio. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $810. Performances will take place July 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.

July 9 - 13 - More Wizard of Oz! Afternoon Theatre Camp, grades 3 - 5

Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a "More Wizard of Oz" theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on July 13 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

July 30 - August 3 - Finding Nemo Camp, grades K-2

Students in grades K - 2 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Finding Nemo theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on August 3 at 2 p.m. in the Conservatory. Explore musical theatre and "just keep swimming!" Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

July 30 - August 3 - Kung Fu Panda Camp, grades 3-5

Students in grades 3 - 5 will explore acting, voice and movement with a Kung Fu Panda theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on August 3 at 3 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

July 30 - August 3 - More Finding Nemo! Afternoon Musical Theatre Camp, grades K-2

Students in grades K - 2 will explore acting, voice and movement with a "More Finding Nemo" theme, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on August 3 at 6 p.m. in the Conservatory. Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m..; $100

July 30 - August 3 - Dance Intensive #3, grades 6-12

Under the guidance of Broadway professional Brian Andrews, students in grades 6 - 12 will experience one week of "dance intensive" camp, focusing on ballet, jazz and tap. There will be no showcase performance; classroom content is technique-focused only. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $215.

Registration is now open for the Conservatory's vacation camp programs. Call 561-575-2672 for more information or register online at www.jupitertheatre.org/education.

You also won't want to miss the classic musicals Disney MULAN JR. and 42nd Street in May, featuring students in the Conservatory's signature Musical Theatre Production classes:

Disney MULAN JR. - Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6

With story packed action and countless hit songs, Disney MULAN JR. brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility. Featuring students in grades 3 - 5. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

42nd Street - Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19

A musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written such as "We're in the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," and "42nd Street." Featuring students in grades 6 -12. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students for each of the performances. Call (561) 575-2223 for tickets or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

About the Conservatory

Drawing nearly 600 students per year, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts is a premiere professional Conservatory that offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the Conservatory's hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors. More than 25 percent of the Conservatory's students receive scholarships. For more information about the Conservatory including a full schedule of classes, visit www.jupitertheatre.org/education.

the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida's preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state's largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws 100,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 8,000 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida's highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence. For more information about the Theatre's upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

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