Camp Grades 4-6
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Create an original story for the stage or screen.
In Playmakers, students work as an ensemble to write, design, rehearse, and perform an original production, which they share with family and friends at the end of the two-week session.
Filmmakers students work as an ensemble to script, design, and act in an original film, which is shared with family and friends!
Playmakers and Filmmakers introduce students to different ways of creating and sharing theatrical stories, as well as skill-building workshops in acting, movement, and design.
For students who want to explore other skills, we also sessions in Improvisation.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (aftercare available in Silver Spring from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and in Bethesda from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Programming for 4 - 6 grade students take place in multiple locations. Please check the location for the individual sessions of camp.
See additional information at the bottom of this page.
“Our experience at Round House Theater Education has been wonderful. It is not a competitive environment, but rather, inclusive. Our son feels he can truly be his own goofy self, while at the same time we have observed him growing as an artist with the support of encouraging and knowledgeable teachers and staff. And though the kids seem to be having a lot of fun, the performances as well as the discipline of acting seem to be taken quite seriously.” - RHT parent
Playmakers: Mysteries in the Making
June 22 - July 2 (no camp July 3)
Civic Building, Silver Spring
$725
How will daring detectives solve the mystery? The ensemble collaborates to write, design, and rehearse a story to answer the question while also participating in skill building sessions. This two-week session will end in a live performance.
Filmmakers: Magic School
June 22 - July 2 (no camp July 3)
Round House Theatre Bethesda
$725
What would a school day be like if all the students were magical? Students create a film inspired by a magical school day while learning about acting, design and film-making. This two-week session ends in a film that will be shared with family and friends.
Playmakers: Magnificent Mashups
July 6 - July 17
Civic Building, Silver Spring
$825
What happens when characters we all know are mistakenly in the same story? The ensemble collaborates to write, design, and rehearse a story to answer the question while also participating in skill building sessions. This two-week session will end in a live performance.
Playmakers: Seriously Silly Superheroes
July 20 - 31
Civic Building, Silver Spring
$825
Do you love Dogman or Captain Underpants? This ensemble collaborates to write, design, and rehearse an original story inspired by silly superheroes while also participating in skill building sessions. This two-week session will end in a live performance.
Playmakers: Myths and Legends
Aug 3 - 14
Civic Building, Silver Spring
$825
How are legends made? The ensemble collaborates to write, design, and rehearse an fantastic story inspired by characters of myths and legend while also participating in skill building sessions. This two-week session will end in a live performance.
Filmmakers: Museum Mischief
Aug 3 - 14
Round House Theatre Bethesda
$825
What happens when a museum comes to life? Students create a film and explore a variety of visual art projects while learning about acting, design and film-making. This two-week session ends in a film that will be shared with family and friends.
Leap into Improvisation: Silver Spring
Aug 17 - 21
Civic Building, Silver Spring
$475
Students explore improv playing fun and fast improvisational games. Learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, take risks, make strong choices, and leave the audience laughing! This session will end in a sharing of some of our favorite games and scenes.
Leap into Improvisation: Bethesda
Aug 17 - 21
Round House Theatre Bethesda
$475
Students explore improv playing fun and fast improvisational games. Learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, take risks, make strong choices, and leave the audience laughing! This session will end in a sharing of some of our favorite games and scenes.
Aftercare
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Silver Spring
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Bethesda
Silver Spring students are walked to the Education Center at 925 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring.
A Day of Playmakers: Playmakers might arrive and begin working independently on design projects, before warming up through some light-hearted games. Their day could continue by attending sessions in movement or acting, before designing and painting their costume pieces. In the afternoon, they might explore how a script is different from a novel, and use improvisation to work on scripting the opening scene for their play or movie.
Filmmakers similarly might begin with design projects and warm-ups before attending sessions in acting, creating a new prop, or writing a new scene. They might then film each other in small groups, or work as an ensemble assisting with editing and choosing sound effects.
The day includes several snack and rest breaks, as well as other less-structured time.
Our Teaching artists have a passion for education and the art of theatre. All our teachers receive thorough background checks and are first aid and CPR certified.
Students with Unique Needs: Round House Education works hard to make camp accessible and available to all students. If you have questions about the program or its ability to meet your student’s unique needs, please get in touch with us at Education@RoundHouseTheatre.org.
Refund Policy: A full refund will be made when a program is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund, minus a $25 processing fee is available if the participant is withdrawn at least 30 days prior to the start date of the program. A 50% refund is available if withdrawing less than one month but more than two weeks prior to a program's start date. No refunds will be made within two weeks of program's scheduled start date and/or after a program has begun.
Scholarships for those with financial need are available. Please contact Education@RoundHouseTheatre.org for an application.
Questions? Email Education@RoundHouseTheatre.org or call 301.585.1225.
