Summer Music Theatre Camp
July 12–18, 2026
Experience the excitement of building a fully staged musical in just one week at the LVC Summer Musical Theatre Intensive! Designed for rising 9th–12th graders who are eager to grow as artists, this immersive program runs July 12–18 and brings students together with Lebanon Valley College’s distinguished faculty, staff, and guest industry professionals.
Participants may register for either the Performance Track or the Technical Theatre Track (learn more below).
Both tracks offer a true, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a musical from the ground up. The experience culminates in two public performances on July 18, showcasing the talent, commitment, and creativity of the entire company.
Additional Information
Jonathan Walker-VanKuren, Director of LVC Music Theatre
- Resident Campers: $625
- Commuter Campers: $350
Rising 9th–12th grade students
Casting offers will be sent to participants by May 1 to allow for show materials to be sent. However, we will allow participants to register as late as June 1.
Once we receive your camp payment, Health Information Form and Waiver Form, you will be automatically added to our roster of enrolled students! All students who register will be a part of the production, casting decisions will be sent following May 1.
A sample weekly schedule is below:
7:30–8:15 a.m. Breakfast // Commuter Camper Arrival 8:30 a.m.
8:45–10 a.m. Professional Development Classes (dance classes, technical theatre, masterclasses)
10 a.m .–Noon Show Rehearsals
Noon–1 p.m. Lunch
1–5 p.m. Show Rehearsals
5–5:45 p.m. Dinner
5:45–6:45 p.m. Theatre Workshop Classes
6:45–8:30 p.m. Show Rehearsals
8:30–9:30 p.m. Evening Camp Social Activities // Commuter Camper Departure
9:30–11 p.m. Free Time in Dorms
11 p.m. Curfew – All campers must be in rooms
- Check-in: July 12, Noon–2 p.m.
- Check-out: July 18 following the performances
Students should bring linens and a blanket (for a twin bed), a pillow, towels, toiletries, clothes, etc. Computer access will be provided for all camp activities; however, students are welcome to bring their own laptop or tablet to use in class or in the dorm (a Wi-Fi access code will be distributed). Although all meals will be provided, campers may wish to bring snacks and/or drinks to keep in their dorm room. The cost of all activities, classes, and meals is included with camp tuition, but campers may wish to bring money with them for bookstore purchases or souvenirs.
Campers will live in a college residence hall with Camp Counselors. Camp Counselors are current music theatre and/or music students at Lebanon Valley College who have been selected by the Camp Director based upon their expertise in the musical theatre field, as well as their maturity and experience mentoring younger students. The dormitory will be locked at all times, Lebanon Valley College campus safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week, and the Camp Director may be contacted at any time by camp counselors.
Parents/guardians will be contacted in case of any injury or illness to their child. In emergency situations, the safe transport of campers to the nearest hospital will be ensured.