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Holiday Mini Camps and Spring Break Camp
Holiday Mini Camps for Grades K-2
Play in a Day for Grades 3-5
When school's off, Encore's on...onstage, that is! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of a lifetime–into popular films/stories and literary destinations!
Students in grades K-2 will discover the world of theatre through different themes! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment. Students in grades 3-5 will craft, play and learn about theatre through storytelling and create a play in just one day!
North Arlington Location
Camp Hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Care: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Care: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Camp Fee: $95
$20 AM Extended Care
$20 PM Extended Care
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
South Arlington/Alexandria Location
Camp Hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Care: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Care: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Camp Fee: $95
$20 AM Extended Care
$20 PM Extended Care
Location: Encore @ Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302)
November 11, 2025: Lilo & Stitch Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Discover the world of theatre along side the dynamic duo of Lilo & Stitch. With characters like Pleakley, Nani, and Captain Gantu. This camp is sure to be out of the world! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment.
Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
November 11, 2025: Pokemon Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of theatre as you journey to become the Very best, Like no one ever was! Learn and discover alongside characters like Ash, Pikachu, Liko, Roy and your favorite Pokemon! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Tuesday, November 11 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Fairlington
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302))
November 26, 2025: Wicked Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Students will discover the world of theatre alongside characters like Glinda, Elphaba, and Fiyero in this Gravity Defying Camp! With a day full of theatre games, crafts, creative activites and storrytelling all in a safe and supportive environment your student is sure to be popular too!
Wednesday November 26, 2025 - Thanksgiving Break | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
December 22, 2025: The Grinch Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the World of theatre with the Grinch and the inhibaitants of Whoville. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment. As your students learns the Joy of theatre perhaps their hearts might grow 3 sizes this day!
Monday, December 22, 2025 - Winter Break | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
December 23, 2025: Elf Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the World of theatre with the Story of Elf. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment alongside characters like Buddy, Papa Elf, Santa, and More!
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - Winter Break | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
January 23, 2026: Seabrook Zombies Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre along side the Students of Seabrook High! Witch characters like Addison and Zed, along with a cast full of Werewolves, Aliens, Vampires, and Zombies, this adventure is sure to be spectacular. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Monday, January 23, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Fairlington
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302)
January 30, 2026: Zootopia Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre as your students enter the City of Zootopia where anyone can be anything. With characters like Judy Hops, Nick, Flash, and more! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment
Friday, January 30, 2026 - Grade Prep Day | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
March 20, 2026: Zootopia Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre as your students enter to the City of Zootopia where anyone can be anything. With characters like Judy Hops, Nick, Flash, and more! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Fairlington
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Encore @ Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302)
March 20, 2026: Zootopia Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre as your students enter the world of Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Machine gang! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Fairlington
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Encore @ Fairlington Presbyterian Church (3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302)
April 13, 2025: Lego Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre as your Students returns to the City of Zootopia where anyone can be anything. With characters like Judy Hops, Nick, Flash, and more! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
| 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
May 26, 2026: Lion King Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Explore the world of Theatre as your Students returns to the City of Zootopia where anyone can be anything. With characters like Judy Hops, Nick, Flash, and more! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive environment.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Memorial Day | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
May 27, 2026: Wild Robot Mini-Camp & Play in a Day
Discover the world of theatre alongside the heartwarming story of The WIld robot with characters like Brightbill, Roz and Fink! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Eid al-Adha | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Past Camps
Spring Break Camp
Join us for Encore’s spring break camp inspired by our favorite movies and stories! Enrollment is a la carte. Enroll for select days to fit your schedule or the entire week. Small groups of students will enjoy movement, theatre games and crafts led by Encore’s Teaching Artists.
Camp hours: 10am – 4pm
AM Extended Care: 8:30am – 10:00am
PM Extended Care: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Fees: $95 per day or
$20 AM Extended Care
$20 PM Extended Care
March 30, 2026: Encanto Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
Explore the World of Theatre through the story of Encanto! Learn along side the Family Madrigal with Characters like Mirabel, Abuela, Isabela, Luisa, and Bruno. Enjoying a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment.
Monday, March 30, 2026 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $95
March 31, 2026 Sonic & Mario Adventures Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
Explore the World of Theatre Along side Videogame legends Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment with characters like Luigi, Tails, Princess Peach, Shadow, Knuckles and more!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $95
April 1, 2026: Moana Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
Explore the World of Theatre Alongside Moana! as she explores the sea. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment with characters like Maui, Matangi, Hei hei and more! In this camp we'll see just how far your students will go!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $95
April 2, 2026: Minions Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
Explore the World of Theatre alonside the dispiciple cast of the Minions. Unlock your evil mastermind with characters like Bob, Dave, Carl and Gru! Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment
Thursday, Apri 2, 2026 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $95
April 3, 2026: Enchanted Mini-Camp & Play in a Day (Spring Break)
Explore the World of Theatre alongside the Talented characters form Sing! With characters like Johhny, Rosita, Meena, Mike, and Gunter, your student is sure to take thier place in the spotlight. Enjoy a day of theatre games, crafts, creative activities, and storytelling in a safe and supportive enviornment
Friday, April 3, 2026 (Spring Break) | 10:00am-4:00pm | Encore @ Cherrydale
AM & PM Extended Care available for an additional fee
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $95
2026 Summer Camp will be announced on December 1, 2025!
Preschool and Rising Kindergarten
Encore is excited to provide a summer experience for our youngest theatre lovers. In this morning program, students are engaged through activities tailored especially for them: song and movement, music and rhythm, storytelling and crafts. Our experienced teaching artists will welcome your little ones into the warm and wonderful world of theatre with a fun new theme each camp week. These camp programs will conclude with a final sharing on the last day of camp.
It's Elementary
For ages 5-9, we’re excited to offer a summer of brand-new themes to captivate your students’ minds and activate their energetic creativity through a jam-packed week of movement, character creation, problem solving, and more! These camp programs will conclude with a final sharing on the last day of camp.
Scenes for Tweens
For ages 9-12, it’s time to take your interest in theatre to the next level! Join our professional theatre artists to take a deep dive into diverse and fascinating topics. Bust a move in Broadway Bootcamp, battle villains in Tragedy vs. Comedy or join our newest camp, Costumes and Make-up Design. This is your chance to focus in on what captivates your attention and makes your creative spirits soar!
Stage Door and Tech Camp
For ages 12-15, this immersive camp experience will give students a glimpse of what it’s like to work as a theatre professional. Mornings are spent sharpening performance skills. In the afternoons, students put these skills into action, collaborating with other artists in the daily rehearsal process. Each camp production is led by Encore’s professional teaching artists, with the curriculum enhanced by workshops with guest artists. Past workshop topics have included stage combat, clowning, makeup design, and physical comedy. Students will have the opportunity to participate as either actors or designers/crew members as they channel their creative energy, talent, and enthusiasm into a production.
