Camps
Join us at a Des Moines Performing Arts camp, where young people sharpen their skills, stretch their imaginations, and create unique memories through a variety of educational opportunities.
With theater professionals as the instructors, students gain a deeper understanding of the creative process, build confidence, and benefit from a fresh jolt of creative energy.
REGISTRATION DATES
- For donors: opens at 10 AM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
- For the general public: opens at 10 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Need a scholarship?
Click HERE to apply. Deadline: January 23, 2026.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for ways to volunteer?
Check out these two opportunities for high school, college students, and adults to work with younger children at our theater camps:
- Musical Theater Camp Swing/Camp Counselor - opportunity for high school students
- Theater in a Box Camp Counselor - opportunity for high school, college students, or parents
Questions? Contact Lynnae at LynnaeL@DMPA.org
DMPA SUMMER CAMPS
Hundreds of students each year discover the joy of performing through DMPA’s Summer Camps. Students experience production and performance training from industry leading professionals while building their skills and most importantly their confidence. Camp culminates in a weekly performance for a live audience.