June 23-27, 2025: 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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
June 30-July 11, 2025: Broadway Bootcamp (No Camp July 4)
Ready to work toward your personal greatest show? Let your musical theatre skills reach their peak during this training. Geared toward musical theatre lovers and newbies alike, this ensemble atmosphere will build dance and acting skills. Start on your path toward triple-threat status and learn all about what it takes to make it on Broadway. 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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $815 After January 31st
June 30-July 3, 2025: Encore Season Sampler
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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $340 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
July 7-11 2025: Costume & Make-up Design
You've landed the role. You meet with the costume designer, how do they make their choices? How do I apply my makeup? You will now become the designer, create the look and apply your own makeup to create your final show. This program will conclude with a final sharing 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: Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln. Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
July 14-18, 2025: Summer Stooges
Do you love to laugh? Join Encore for a hilarious journey as we explore physical comedy, clowning, 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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
July 21-25, 2025: Commedia Dell'Arte and Mask Work
Grab your Il Dottore mask and learn about the tradition of Commedia dell'Arte, the world’s oldest type of professional theatre! Actors will gain an appreciation for the stock comedic characters that have influenced beloved figures through the ages, work on exaggerated physical movements, and develop an understanding of the history of comedic theatre. 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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
July 28-August 1, 2025: 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: Kenmore Middle School (200 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204)*
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
August 4-8, 2025: Scene Stealers
Are you ready for hilarity, silliness, and a whole new style of theatre? Yes, and? The fun doesn’t stop during this week-long improvised comedy intensive. Develop characters, set the scene, and write your own story…all on the spot. Whether you’re completely new to improv or a seasoned comedy lover, every camp comes to life in brand new ways!
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
August 11-15, 2025: Legends Come to Life
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: Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
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?
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Extended hours available 8:30am - 10:00am, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)
Price: $425 Early Bird Deal | $450 After January 31st
Students will experience 30-minute sample classes of Encore’s award-winning camps. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet teaching artists and Encore staff. Teens ages 16 and older can learn about our camp job opportunities!
PreK Camp Sampler for ages 3-5 (10:15-10:45)
Saturday, January 11, 2024 | 10am-11:30am
Encore @ Cherrydale
Summer 2025 at a Glance
Dates | Ages 3-5 | Ages 5-9 It's Elementary | Ages 9-12 | Ages 12-15 Stage Door + Tech Camp | Enroll |
June 23-27, 2025 | The Great Cellphone Castastrophe (Part 1) | ||||
June 30-July 3, 2025 | The Great Cellphone Castastrophe (Part 2) OR Aladdin Jr. (Part 1) | ||||
July 7-11, 2025 | Aladdin Jr. (Part 2) | ||||
July 14-18, 2025 | Aladdin Jr. (Part 3) | ||||
July 21-25, 2025 | The Dumbest Play Ever (Part 1) | ||||
July 28-August 1, 2025 | The Dumbest Play Ever (Part 2) or Combat & Adventure Acting for the Stage | ||||
August 4-8, 2025 | The Ultimate Audition Experience | ||||
August 11-15, 2025 | Usher A Totally Teen Comedy (Part 1) | ||||
August 18-22, 2025 | Usher A Totally Teen Comedy (Part 2) |
Locations
*The locations marked with an asterisk are those requested by Encore Stage & Studio. Arlington County will confirm camp locations in February 2025.
Full list of Addresses Coming Soon!
Cherrydale United Methodist Church
3701 Lorcom Ln Arlington, VA 22207
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