June 22-26, 2026: Summer Stories
Do you lie in bed each night with ideas swirling through your mind? Do you long to create stories that make it to the big screen or up on stage? This is the camp for you! Under the guidance of our professional teaching artists, bring all your wildest imaginations from your mind to the page and, perhaps, to the stage! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
June 29-July 2, 2026: Comedy Central
Do you love to laugh? Join Encore for a hilarious journey as we explore improv, sketch comedy and more. You’ll be sure to leave any audience in stitches with the comedic antics you’ll learn in this side-splitting session. Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
June 29-July 10, 2026: Broadway Bootcamp
Can’t get enough of Encore onstage? Explore four shows from Encore’s 2024-25 season! Each day, we’ll focus on a script and skill set, including training in stage combat, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and more. This innovative camp is perfect for budding actors and eager audience members alike! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
July 13-17 2026: Stage Combat Adventures
Ever wonder how actors are able to fight ferociously on stage show after show without so much as a scratch? Well, here is your chance to find out! Watch as we open your student’s eyes to the magic that is staged combat and movement. Campers will leave with the skills necessary to begin their climb to the Stage Combat big leagues! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
July 20-31, 2026: Shakespeare's A Midsummers Night's Dream
Work together with your troupe to begin to unlock the meaning behind the Bard’s words, developing confidence with classical texts and acting styles. This two-week camp concludes with a final performance of A Midsummers Night's Dream for family and friends on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
July 3-7, 2026: K-Pop Dance Showcase
Get ready to move, groove, and shine like a K-Pop star! In this high-energy camp, dancers will learn exciting choreography inspired by popular K-Pop hits. Campers will build confidence, coordination, and performance skills as they practice dance routines, play rhythm games, and collaborate on a final showcase for family and friends. No prior dance experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm for all things K-pop! Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School* | 125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
July 27-31, 2026: Stage Combat Adventures
Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia! In this adventurous acting camp, students will bring iconic scenes from The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe to life while learning the fundamentals of stage combat in a safe environment. Young actors will explore character work, storytelling, and ensemble skills as they portray brave heroes, mythical creatures, and chilliest of villains.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church | 1801 Russell Rd Alexandria, VA 22301
August 10-14, 2026: Myths & Legends
Have you heard about the daring adventures of Percy Jackson? What if those heroes and heroines of Percy Jackson lived in today's world? In this one-week camp, students will devise and perform their very own modern-day myth, determining important morals, creating characters, and constructing stories all while building their theatrical skills!
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington VA 22207
August 17-21, 2026: Dungeons and Dragons Experience
Students will participate in thery very own game of Dungeons & Dragons Lead by their Teachers, In the First two days, students will play the classic roleplaying game creating their own characters, and go on a fantastical journey with their friennds, along with learning basic acting excercieses. For the rest of the week, the students will take the story they created while playing Dungeons and Dragons, and bring it to life in a short play they they will then present to their families and friends. Learning the basics of improv and collaborative storytelling!
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington VA 22207
August 18-22 2025: Live From Encore!
Close out your summer with a load of laughs and a round of applause! Team up with your fellow campers to create hilarious sketches using long-form improvisation techniques you’ll learn from our professional teaching artists. Remind me: whose line is it, anyway? Camp concludes with a Final Share for family on the last day of camp.
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 4000 Lorcom Ln Arlington VA 22207
Locations
*The locations marked with an asterisk are those requested by Encore Stage & Studio. Arlington County will confirm camp locations in February 2026.
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