We are so excited to release our 2021 Summer on Stage Camp Guide and announce that registration is now open through Shorecrest Preparatory School - where our top-rated drama and dance camps are conveniently located in St. Petersburg, FL. NOTE: Our Summer musical production requires a separate registration and is held at Radius Church.
Our 5-star, full-day camps run from June 7th through August 6th with exciting weekly themes for students in grades 1st - 7th seeking dance and acting opportunities. A full list of camps can be found below with the link to Shorecrest's online registration.
5/20/2021 Announcement: Summer Camp Scholarships for Essential Workers - To say "Thank you" we are offering scholarships to Hospitality/Restaurant/Grocery Employees, Educational Staff, Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Active and Retired Military.
4/22/2021 Update: Our summer musical for teens, Teen Beach Musical, is now full and a waiting list has been started. We are so excited about the overwhelming response we have had by returning and new families.
3/23/2021 Announcement: Our summer musical for teens has been announced and registration is now open for Teen Beach Musical. The cast size will be limited. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
3/19/2021 Update: Most of our dance camps only have 2-3 spaces remaining. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
2/11/2021 Update: We now anticipate that man of our camps will sell out by Spring Break due to the very small class sizes being offered. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
5/20/2021 Announcement: Summer Camp Scholarships for Essential Workers - To say "Thank you" we are offering scholarships to Hospitality/Restaurant/Grocery Employees, Educational Staff, Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Active and Retired Military.
4/22/2021 Update: Our summer musical for teens, Teen Beach Musical, is now full and a waiting list has been started. We are so excited about the overwhelming response we have had by returning and new families.
3/23/2021 Announcement: Our summer musical for teens has been announced and registration is now open for Teen Beach Musical. The cast size will be limited. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
3/19/2021 Update: Most of our dance camps only have 2-3 spaces remaining. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
2/11/2021 Update: We now anticipate that man of our camps will sell out by Spring Break due to the very small class sizes being offered. We highly recommend to register now to ensure you have a quality camp experience for your child this summer.
June 14 - 25
Monday - Friday, 9am - 4:30pm
Grades 6 - 10
Tuition $400
Performances June 24 - 26
*LOCATION FOR THIS CAMP IS RADIUS CHURCH (165 13th St. N 33705)
Surfing sweethearts are magically transported by a rogue wave inside the classic '60s beach party musical, Wet Side Story, where amidst a sea of surfing, singing and dancing a full-blown rivalry between bikers and surfers threatens to erupt.
Rehearse with professional acting, vocal, and dance coaches to bring the magic of this musical to stage. Our program showcases the areas top young talent alongside all experience levels. All students will be cast and challenged with roles and stage-time matching skills and goals. Performances on June 24 - 26.
Our summer musical for teens, Teen Beach Musical, is now full and a waiting list has been started. We are so excited about the overwhelming response we have had by returning and new families.
Small class sizes. PROVEN safety measures. Take comfort in attending camp at St. Pete's premier k-12 campus with outdoor spaces, state-of-the-art classrooms, and the same health and safety measures developed for Shorecrest students, staff, and families.
Perform and be your TRUE creative self. Meet kids just like you, do what you love, and join your new theater crew in the spotlight. Fun activities and goal-driven rehearsals build confidence, stage skills, and a structured performance outlet to grow talent and interest.
Learn from patient and POSITIVE Instructors. Our teaching team has a love for celebrating individuality and training the next generation of performers. Instructors are required to have stage and classroom credentials to deliver an inclusive, top-notch, unforgettable theater camp experience.
St. Pete MAD has given my daughter social and performance skills that have majorly increased her confidence and ability to make new friends.
Did you know? We've partnered with Shorecrest Preparatory School to provide a safe drama and dance camp experience on Shorecrest’s state-of-the-art campus. There will be no other theater camp experience in Pinellas County that comes close to this combination of our teaching team with Shorecrest’s amenities and attention to campers' health and safety.
Week 1 (6/7-11)
Grade 1 - 5
The Star Wars School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that make audiences want to swing a lightsaber in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. From scene study to character development, students engage in Star Wars-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels from Padawan to Jedi Master.
The Star Wars School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that make audiences want to swing a lightsaber in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. From scene study to character development, students engage in Star Wars-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels from Padawan to Jedi Master.
Grade 1 - 5
Once Upon a Dance... Princesses
Off to Neverland! Join Peter, Wendy, and Hook in this classic play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Travel to Neverland with games, crafts, and costumes that will make you say “I can fly! I can fly! Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Once Upon a Dance... Princesses
Off to Neverland! Join Peter, Wendy, and Hook in this classic play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Travel to Neverland with games, crafts, and costumes that will make you say “I can fly! I can fly! Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Grade 3 - 6
Peter Pan Acting Camp
Off to Neverland! Join Peter, Wendy, and Hook in this classic play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Travel to Neverland with games, crafts, and costumes that will make you say “I can fly! I can fly! Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Peter Pan Acting Camp
Off to Neverland! Join Peter, Wendy, and Hook in this classic play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Travel to Neverland with games, crafts, and costumes that will make you say “I can fly! I can fly! Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Week 2 (6/14 - 18)
Grades 1 - 5
The Disney Royal School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that made movies like Frozen, Descendants, Tangled, and Mulan into instant royal classics. From scene study to character development, students engage in Disney-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels.
The Disney Royal School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that made movies like Frozen, Descendants, Tangled, and Mulan into instant royal classics. From scene study to character development, students engage in Disney-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels.
Grade 1 - 5
Once Upon a Dance... Broadway
Live out your Broadway dream through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography for Broadway's biggest hits. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Once Upon a Dance... Broadway
Live out your Broadway dream through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography for Broadway's biggest hits. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Grades 3 - 6
Suess on Stage
Love Dr. Suess you say? Now you can be the star of a Suess-tastic play! Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Oh the Places you will go (on stage) as you rehearse, make costumes and props, and participate in Suess-inspired crafts and activities. Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Suess on Stage
Love Dr. Suess you say? Now you can be the star of a Suess-tastic play! Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. Oh the Places you will go (on stage) as you rehearse, make costumes and props, and participate in Suess-inspired crafts and activities. Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Week 3 (6/21 - 25)
Grades 1 - 5
The Wizarding School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that make Muggles desperate for an acceptance letter from Hogwarts and a pint of Butterbeer. From scene study to character development, students engage in Wizarding World-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels.
The Wizarding School of Drama
Now you can learn the acting secrets that make Muggles desperate for an acceptance letter from Hogwarts and a pint of Butterbeer. From scene study to character development, students engage in Wizarding World-inspired drama activities to build confidence, excite imagination, and develop acting skills. Perfect for all experience levels.
Grades 1 - 5
Dance like... Hamilton
Be in the room where it happens! Train with professional dancers to learn routines for your favorite songs from the musical, Hamilton. Learn choreography in the style of smooth hip hop and musical theater. Get fit with fun daily dance workouts. Students will explore dance terms, proper warm up/cool down, and rehearsal ettiquet. Perfect for begginer to intermediate dancers.
Dance like... Hamilton
Be in the room where it happens! Train with professional dancers to learn routines for your favorite songs from the musical, Hamilton. Learn choreography in the style of smooth hip hop and musical theater. Get fit with fun daily dance workouts. Students will explore dance terms, proper warm up/cool down, and rehearsal ettiquet. Perfect for begginer to intermediate dancers.
Week 4 (6/28 - 7/2)
Grades 1 - 3
Week in the Wizarding World Jr.
A perfect 9 ¾ camp rating! Students transform from mundane muggles into Hogwarts inspired characters to craft and present an original magical story. Welcome to your new class at Hogwarts! Immerse yourself in the world of Butterbeer, House Sorting, Patronus Classes, Fantastic Beasts and lots more.
Week in the Wizarding World Jr.
A perfect 9 ¾ camp rating! Students transform from mundane muggles into Hogwarts inspired characters to craft and present an original magical story. Welcome to your new class at Hogwarts! Immerse yourself in the world of Butterbeer, House Sorting, Patronus Classes, Fantastic Beasts and lots more.
Grades 1 - 3
Trolls World Tour Dance Party
Dance your heart out like Princess Poppy while exploring different types of music and dance styles from all over the world- just like the movie! Help to spread happiness and make new friends with fun dance routines and magical craft activities. Perfect for new to beginner dancers.
Trolls World Tour Dance Party
Dance your heart out like Princess Poppy while exploring different types of music and dance styles from all over the world- just like the movie! Help to spread happiness and make new friends with fun dance routines and magical craft activities. Perfect for new to beginner dancers.
Grades 3 - 6
Wizard of OZ
We’re off to see the Wizard! Join Dorothy and her new friends in this timeless play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. You'll be off to see the wizard as you rehearse, make costumes and props, and participate in OZ-inspired crafts and activities. Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Wizard of OZ
We’re off to see the Wizard! Join Dorothy and her new friends in this timeless play. Students learn acting and movement as well as how to take stage direction. You'll be off to see the wizard as you rehearse, make costumes and props, and participate in OZ-inspired crafts and activities. Performance on Friday. Perfect for all experience levels.
Week 5 (7/5 - 7/9)
Grade 1 - 6
Page to Stage: Dogman & Dork Diaries
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Dogman series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Page to Stage: Dogman & Dork Diaries
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Dogman series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Grade 1 - 5
Once Upon a Dance... Fairy Tales
Explore the world of Fairy Tales through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography to bring favorite characters and stories to life. Perfect for beginner to intemediate dancers.
Once Upon a Dance... Fairy Tales
Explore the world of Fairy Tales through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography to bring favorite characters and stories to life. Perfect for beginner to intemediate dancers.
Week 6 (7/12 - 16)
Grades 4 - 7
Week in the Wizarding World
A perfect 9 ¾ camp rating! Students transform from mundane muggles into Hogwarts inspired characters to craft and present an original magical story. Welcome to your new class at Hogwarts! Immerse yourself in the world of Butterbeer, House Sorting, Patronus Classes, Fantastic Beasts and lots more.
Week in the Wizarding World
A perfect 9 ¾ camp rating! Students transform from mundane muggles into Hogwarts inspired characters to craft and present an original magical story. Welcome to your new class at Hogwarts! Immerse yourself in the world of Butterbeer, House Sorting, Patronus Classes, Fantastic Beasts and lots more.
Grades 1 - 5
Dance like Descendants
To the Core... Train with professional dancers to learn routines for the hit songs from Disney Channel 's Descendants. Learn choreography in the style of hip hop and jazz funk. Get fit with fun daily dance workouts. Students will explore dance terms, proper warm up/cool down, and rehearsal etiquette. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Dance like Descendants
To the Core... Train with professional dancers to learn routines for the hit songs from Disney Channel 's Descendants. Learn choreography in the style of hip hop and jazz funk. Get fit with fun daily dance workouts. Students will explore dance terms, proper warm up/cool down, and rehearsal etiquette. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Week 7 (7/19 - 23)
Grades 1 - 6
Page to Stage: Ivy + Bean and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Ivy + Bean series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Page to Stage: Ivy + Bean and Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Ivy + Bean series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Grades 1 - 5
Once Upon a Dance...Broadway
Live out your Broadway dream through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography from Broadway's biggest hits to tell the stories of the characters that made them famous. Perfect for beginner to intemediate dancers.
Once Upon a Dance...Broadway
Live out your Broadway dream through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography from Broadway's biggest hits to tell the stories of the characters that made them famous. Perfect for beginner to intemediate dancers.
Week 8 (7/26 - 30)
Grades 1 - 5
Page to Stage: Geronimo Stilton
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Geronimo Stilton series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Page to Stage: Geronimo Stilton
Bring your favorite books to life and learn to be an epic storyteller. Students will explore script writing and acting - from creating an outline to story arc to resolution. Through fun drama games, campers will work together to draft a script based on the Geronimo Stilton series to perform in a staged workshop on Friday.
Grades 1 - 5
Once Upon a Dance... Fairy Tales
Explore the world of Fairy Tales through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography to bring favorite characters and stories to life. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Once Upon a Dance... Fairy Tales
Explore the world of Fairy Tales through movement, dance, and acting. Students learn dance styles and choreography to bring favorite characters and stories to life. Perfect for beginner to intermediate dancers.
Week 9 (8/2 - 8/6)
Grades 1 - 5
Readers' Dance... Where the Wild Things Are
Take this childhood classic from the storybook to the stage through movement, dance, and acting. Students love this fun combo of dance and reading for fluency. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Readers' Dance... Where the Wild Things Are
Take this childhood classic from the storybook to the stage through movement, dance, and acting. Students love this fun combo of dance and reading for fluency. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Grades 3 - 6
Readers' Podcast: Greek Mythology
The legends that inspired Percy Jackson, as read by your child, in a podcast format. Students love this fun combo of acting and reading for fluency. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Readers' Podcast: Greek Mythology
The legends that inspired Percy Jackson, as read by your child, in a podcast format. Students love this fun combo of acting and reading for fluency. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Grades 3 - 6
Readers' Podcast: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
"The True Story of the Three Little Pigs", as read by your child, will turn the tale you know on its head. Students love this fun combo of acting and reading for fluency set in a courtroom drama. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Readers' Podcast: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
"The True Story of the Three Little Pigs", as read by your child, will turn the tale you know on its head. Students love this fun combo of acting and reading for fluency set in a courtroom drama. The perfect way to build confidence and reading skills in preparation for returning to school and stage.
Summer Camp FAQs
This information pertains to STPMAD camps held at Shorecrest. For the Summer musical, Teen Beach Musical, refer to the registration page for details.
- TIMES: 9am - 3pm, Monday - Friday, at Shorecrest (5101 First Street Northeast, St Petersburg, FL 33703)
- Tuition: $350/week
- REGISTRATION: Registration for camps at Shorecrest will be completed online through Shorecrest. You may need to complete the New user sign-up. New user registration with Shorecrest requires a one-time $10 fee per child.
- CAMP PAYMENT: Payment for camps will be collected via the Shorecrest registration process.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are limited and granted based on demonstrated need. Email info@stpetemad.com to be considered for scholarship opportunities.
- CANCELLATION: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@stpetemad.com. Refunds will only be given if:
- (1) A child’s enrollment is canceled at least two weeks prior to the camp start date. For example; if camp begins Monday, June 8, notification must be received prior to Monday, May 25.
(2) A camp is canceled due to minimum enrollment not being met.
*Camps/classes are not prorated based on child’s attendance. - CAMP SIZE: We will work with Shorecrest Leadership to follow CDC guidance and the state of Florida's guidelines. We work to create a camp experience where campers have meaningful interactions with each other and staff.
- LUNCH & SNACKS: Students will need to provide their own lunch, drinks, and snacks during the day. A cooler will be provided for food and drink storage. There will be no sharing of food or drinks.
- FRIDAY PERFORMANCES: Camps that culminate with a performance on Friday will have the performance plan communicated by Tuesday of that camp week.
- QUESTIONS: For the fastest response, contact us with questions via email at info@stpetemad.com.