Summer Camps
ABOUT OUR CAMPS
Our summer camps are designed to be an introduction to various theatrical talents including acting, musical theater, technical theater, playwriting, improvisation, dance, film, and more! We offer camps to BARNIE BUDDIES (for 6-8 year olds) and MAIN STREET PLAYERS (9-11 year olds). Each day starts at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm, and the two age groups will come together for a 30–minute showcase on the last day of each week. Camps are taught by Barn staff and professional guest artists. We look forward to having your family join us this summer!
Theater is about collaboration, but it's also about cultivating skills that we can use on and off the stage. We can most certainly hone those skills – or tools, as we like to call them – to create a unique Actor’s Toolbox.
This summer’s camps will be located at the New London Historical Society.
NLBP Education presents:
2024 SUMMER CAMPS
YOU CAN’T STOP THE BEAT
June 24–28
Kick off the summer with a week of rhythm and music! Explore music theatre dance styles from jazz to tap and ballet, and sing your heart out to catchy showtunes that bring down the house. This music theatre education provides fundamentals like vocal projection, body confidence, and ensemble creation that apply to any theatrical endeavor, as well as other areas of life!
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Barn Playhouse Stage
Email camps@nlbarn.org to be added to the Barnie Buddies waitlist for this week.
BACKSTAGE BROS.
July 1–3
Embark on an epic adventure into the backstage world with our Super Mario Bros. inspired tech and design class! Unlock the secrets of stagecraft by building Mario Karts, designing new kingdoms, and creating costumes for Princess Peach, Toad, and all of your favorite characters. Get ready to level up your theatre skills, and let’s a-go!
*Note: This is a shortened week because of July 4th.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $210
Showcase location: New London Historical Society
MAGIC & ENCHANTMENT
July 8–12
Step into a world of wonder, and prepare to be amazed! Learn the power of illusion through magician’s tricks, and perform scenes from magical stories like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Percy Jackson. After embodying witch, wizard, and fairy characters, students will create magical realms and fantastical stories of their own. Anything is possible when you use your imagination!
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Whipple Hall
Email camps@nlbarn.org to be added to either waitlist for this week.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
July 15–19
Dive into the world of movies and TV with our first ever filmmaking summer camp! On screen, students will learn how to audition and act for the camera, perform scenes from their favorite shows, and use proper etiquette on set. Behind the camera, campers will discover screenwriting, camera techniques, and the art of video editing.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Barn Playhouse Stage
THEATER OLYMPICS
July 22–26
Embark on your own quest for the gold medal in our series of theatrical challenges! Navigate dramatic obstacle courses, improv showdowns, stage combat, singing duels, and more! As Olympic athletes are heading to Paris to compete, campers will compete here, while learning the arts of sportsmanship and teamwork.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Whipple Hall
ADVENTURE AWAITS!
July 29–August 2
Explore the wonders of the great outdoors and make nature your stage! Tell the stories of great explorers, travelers, and trailblazers, and put together a performance using environmentally-sustainable methods. Along the way, students will connect with the natural world through sensory walks, animal imitations, outdoor soundscapes, and celebrations of the beautiful wilderness around us.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Barn Playhouse Stage
MYSTERY DETECTIVES
August 5–9
Calling all aspiring Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drews! Join other young sleuths in solving gripping mysteries and uncovering the clues to a successful performance. Campers will enact whodunit stories, create escape rooms, and sharpen their acting skills through suspenseful plots. In preparation for Barn Academy, the Mainstreet Players age group will stage a brief scripted production for this camp’s showcase.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $350
Showcase location: Barn Playhouse Stage
BARN ACADEMY:
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
August 12–16
In our musical adaptation of the classic story, campers will be cast as forest creatures, grannies, lumberjacks, and more! Barn Academy is an intensive camp week for performers ages 6–11. This camp will rehearse, perform, design, and tech a one-act musical in just one week! This is a great preparatory camp before auditioning/applying for the Junior Intern Company.
9:00am–4:00pm
Tuition: $380
Showcase location: Whipple Hall
*Note: This camp will not be split into separate age groups. Performers and designers ages 6–11 are encouraged to work together in this fun week, putting on a show from start to finish!
SUMMER CAMPS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
RELEASE FORM
In order to participate in NLBP Camps, campers must have an annual release form on file. Download the 2024 Camps Release Form here soon.
The release form can be emailed to camps@nlbarn.org or brought to the first day of camp. We will also have copies available on the first day.
2024 HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES
We are developing our 2024 Health and Safety Guidelines following updated guidance from the CDC and the state of New Hampshire. We will update camp families with our full guidelines before summer camps begin.
WHAT TO BRING / WEAR
Campers should come to camp dressed in “play clothes” and closed-toe shoes. All campers should bring a water-bottle, sack lunch, and a snack (nut-free only).
SUMMER CAMPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What time does registration close?
A: Registration closes 24 hours prior to the first day of camp (Sunday at 9:00 AM). If registration has closed, you can register in person on Monday morning or email camps@nlbarn.org to secure your spot.
Q: My child is a little bit younger/older than the camp ages that are recommended. Is it okay for me to register my child anyway?
A: If your child is under 6 or over 11 years old, please send a quick email to our Camps Director (camps@nlbarn.org). You’ll be asked a few questions about your child to see whether or not camps would be a good fit at their current age.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: We understand plans change. All refunds must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of camp. In case of emergency or COVID-19 exposure of symptoms, partial or full refunds may be offered. Email camps@nlbarn.org to discuss your family’s situation.
Q: Do you offer discounts?
A: Yes – we have a family discount! This is for multiple family members who are taking camps in the same week. We also have a full-camper discount for students who are attending every week of summer camp. For more information, email our Camps Director at camps@nlbarn.org.
Q: What is the policy on getting tuition assistance?
A: We believe an education in the performing arts is for everyone. To apply for full or partial tuition assistance, please fill out a Tuition Assistance Form (available to download here) and email a completed copy to Camps Director (camps@nlbarn.org) before registering.
Q: The camp I want is full. What do I do?
A: We have several camps that we know your child will love! Many of the morning camps have a similar structure, so we encourage you to sign up for another available camp! If you still prefer your first choice, you can email our Camps Director (camps@nlbarn.org) to be put on the waiting list.
Q: How does the waiting list work?
A: Waiting lists for camps operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If a cancellation occurs in a camp, the first camper listed on the waiting list will fill the spot, and so on. We cannot guarantee that campers on a waiting list will be able to attend that camp.
Q: Can I fill out one release form for multiple children?
A: Absolutely – we love less paperwork! If multiple campers are siblings, just include the names/ages of all campers on the form.
Q: I’m having trouble signing the release form. Can you help me?
A: Absolutely! Please contact our Camps Director (camps@nlbarn.org) and they’ll be happy to walk you through the process.
Q: How do lunch breaks work?
A: We ask that all campers bring their own lunch (no nuts, please), and we have a relaxed, supervised lunch-hour from 12:30–1:30 PM.
Q: How do showcases work?
A: Each camp has one performance on the last day of the camp week. Families and friends will be invited to attend these showcases for free. Our Camps Director will send final information about each showcase on the Wednesday of each camp week.
Q: I'm not sure of my plans yet. Is it possible to reserve a spot?
A: Subject to availability, it may sometimes be possible to temporarily hold a spot in a camp; email camps@nlbarn.org to inquire about that possibility.
Questions?
For questions regarding NLBP Summer Camps,
please email our Camps Director at camps@nlbarn.org
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
We at the Barn believe an education in the performing arts should be available and accessible to everyone. We know many people are currently dealing with loss of income and financial instability in light of COVID-19 and the subsequent economic disruptions. So it is with great pride that we offer Tuition Assistance at any level needed.
We know how meaningful theater can be, and we understand the impact of that shared experience. Especially in these difficult times, coming together to sing, act, design, and laugh can be transformative.
Tuition assistance is available thanks to a generous donation from Bar Harbor Bank and Trust with a shared commitment to make theater education accessible to all. If you are in need of tuition assistance, please CLICK HERE to download our Tuition Assistance Form and email the completed form to education@nlbarn.org before registering for our education programs.