Twelve high school students collaborate on writing, producing, and editing an original short film under the guidance of a professional filmmaker. Participants will get hands-on experience with professional equipment, use current techniques, and learn life and job skills through the inspiring and collaborative process of creating media art.

This six-week day program meets Mondays through Thursdays, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. When the film is complete, BMFI will show it on the big screen at the world premiere.

Ages 14-18

Discover Notre Dame Summer Camps, featuring over a dozen offerings for boys and girls in grades 2-12! Give your Middle Schooler the tools to succeed at our Leadership Camp, or get the chance to learn from the #1 field hockey program in the country. Our new Musical Theatre and Dance Team options will elevate your child’s performance skills. Learn more and register at ndapa.org.summer!

7-17

Spacious summer weeks are the perfect time to take a deep dive into what makes theatre so special! Students entering grade 2 to those preparing for college work alongside our active professional theatre company, under the mentorship of experienced Teaching Artists. We begin with curiosity about ourselves and the world around us. No auditions, no script, no boundaries on what we can do or who we can be. Students take part in a wide range of theatre exercises to develop their skills, and create original performances. All activities take place in the rehearsal halls, stages, and green spaces of our beautiful campus in Malvern. 

Visit our website to enroll. Need-based scholarships are available for a limited number of participants. Contact us with questions through email at ArtsDiscovery@peopleslight.org, or by phone at (610)647-1900 ex. 187. 

Story Finders: Students entering grades 2 through 4

World Builders: Students entering grades 5 through 8

Theatre Toolkit: Students entering grades 6 through 9

Performance Lab: Students entering grades 9 through pre-college

Since 1976 Upper Darby Summer Stage has opened the magical world of musical theater to thousands of children and teenagers through a comprehensive program of classes, performing experiences and outstanding performances for the public. Summer Stage delights over 35,000 audience members each summer with six Children’s Theater shows and its broadway-quality Mainstage production. Over 750 participants from ages 10 to 28 take part in the various Summer Stage theater programs.

Get ready to engage in teamwork, forge amazing friendships, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime. Join us this summer!

Programs available for students finishing fourth grade through high school.

Lasting Memories, New Experiences, Best Friends, YMCA Camp!

From sports and swimming to arts and teen leadership, your child will discover a summer of exploration and fun at YMCA Camp UMLY at the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) in Berwyn, PA. You’ll find 54 acres of fun and camps designed to engage all ages from your curious preschooler to your independent teen.

Fun activities at Camp UMLY include daily swimming, gaga pit, pedal carts, slingshots, inflatables, archery tag, canoeing and arts and crafts. Set alongside Natural Lands’ Cassatt Preserve, campers can enjoy the fresh air with nature trails, Darby Creek and pond along with sports fields and playgrounds.

Ages 4 – 15

Join Uptown Studio where theatre inspires students, ages 4-18, become fearless, develop imagination, find their voice and make lifelong friendships. Industry Professionals lead and encourage students on and off the stage, and with a student/teacher ratio of 10 to 1 every student has our full attention. Our mantra “Exploration and connection leads to authenticity” helps young performers bring truth to every performance. The final day of camp brings with it a show for family and friends on either the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center Main Stage or the Black Box on the 2nd floor. Early Bird & Multiple Camp Discounts Available!

Ages: 4-18

For nearly 20 years, Wolf PAC has created unforgettable summers for hundreds of campers, from rising kindergarteners to 12th graders. With 10 weeks of exciting options, extended care for busy families, and a blend of creativity and team-building, our summer programs provide a unique and enriching experience. Led by experienced theatre professionals, our counselors bring years of expertise in educating and inspiring children through the magic of performing arts. Register today to experience shows such as “The Wizard of Oz”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Sherlock Holmes” and so many more! Camp is from June 16-August 29, 2025.

Rising Kindergarten – Rising 12th Grade