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.
2025 summer camps will be announced early in the new year.
Recent camp offerings were available for the following ages and topics:
Theater in a Box: 1st-4th Grade
A miniature stage made from a table-top box becomes the home for your own theatrical creation - handmade characters, original scripts, and more bring your story to life.
Musical Theater Camp: 3rd-8th Grade
Audition on Monday, then spend the week putting together a musical with your fellow actors to be performed for family and friends on Friday evening. Everyone is guaranteed a part.
Broadway Academy: 6th-8th Grade
Guest Broadway teaching artists help you hone your musical theater skills. For middle school performers highly interested in musical theater.
Broadway Intensive: 9th Grade-First year in college
Guest Broadway teaching artists help you hone your musical theater and audition skills. For high school performers highly interested in musical theater.
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.