The Theatre Lab Camps camp guide

The Theatre Lab Camps

Acting, improvisation and stagecraft progress from grade-based camps to longer productions and auditioned teen institutes.

Rising grades 1–8; separate teen institutes ages 13–19

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Location

900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

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Who it’s for

Kindergarten must already be completed. Groups follow rising grade, regardless of previous theatre experience.

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Hours & care

Grades 1–8: 9am–3pm; early arrival 8–9am $50/week and aftercare 3–6pm $150/week. Short sampler care is prorated.

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More practical details

2026 grades 1–6 examples

June 22–July 2: $865; July 6–17, July 20–31 or August 3–14: $960 per two-week session. August 17–21: $480. June 17–19 sampler: $100/day or $280 for all three.

Grades 7–8 productions

2026 four-week musical June 22–July 17 (closed July 3) or Shakespeare July 20–August 14: $1,620 each. Attendance and home preparation required; final evening performance.

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Teen admissions

Ages 13–19: application, essay and audition. Two-week performance or four-week acting/musical programs; next applications open January 2027. Confirm teen prices and hours separately.

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Food

Bring nut-free lunch without refrigeration/reheating. Morning/aftercare snacks provided for younger camps; discuss significant allergies.

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Cancellation discrepancy

2026 policy page: before April 15, refund minus $25/session; April 15–May 15, half tuition; later, none. FAQ instead mentions a $20 fee—confirm the applicable written terms.

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Affordability & groups

Need-based aid and payment plans available. Membership discounts do not apply. Ask about friend placement within the appropriate grade group.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Youth/teen formats and grade-based grouping

2026 reference · teen applications reopen January 2027 · Published program requirements; see source years

Location2026 reference; not a 2027 promiseYouth/teen formats and grade-based grouping
Who it’s for2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 readiness, food, aid and camp FAQ
2026 grades 1–6 examples2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 grades 1–6 sessions and care prices
Hours & care2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 grades 1–6 sessions and care prices2026 grades 7–8 production commitments
Grades 7–8 productions2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 grades 7–8 production commitments
Teen admissions2026 programs; announced January 2027 application openingTeen audition process and January 2027 opening
Food2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 readiness, food, aid and camp FAQ
Cancellation discrepancy2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 summer cancellation and registration policies2026 readiness, food, aid and camp FAQ
Affordability & groups2026 reference; not a 2027 promise2026 readiness, food, aid and camp FAQ

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 sessions, tuition, performance titles, camp application opening, teen daily schedule, friend requests and individual support.
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