Week 1 – June 15th-19th 9am-3pm Completed Grades 1-9 cost – $260
“Road to Broadway” – This clinic style camp is designed to provide an interactive learning path through all the exciting aspects of Musical Theater! Academy students will be led by talented instructors through experiences in Music and Vocals, Choreography, Acting and Performance, Technical Theater and more. Camp will conclude with a student led presentation for family and friends to wrap up their week Friday the 19th at 2pm.
Week 2 – June 22nd-26th 9am-3pm Completed Grades 1-6 cost – $260
“Seussical Kids Production Camp” – This fast paced production camp will see students build a full 30min musical in one week’s time! Putting all their acting, singing, dancing, and show design skills to the test, this camp will be a wild ride of zany Dr Seuss characters and catchy songs taking Academy Students through the entire process of putting on a show. Camp will conclude with the presentation of their musical for family and friends at 3pm on Friday the 26th.
Weeks 3&4 – July 6th-10th & 13th-17th 9am-3pm Completed Grades 4-9 cost $500
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr Production Camp” – This two week Academy opportunity will challenge musical theater students as they fly high with everyone’s favorite magical car! Working together to learn all the aspects of putting on a show both on and off stage, campers will become cast and crew to this timeless family tale. From audition day to opening night this dual week opportunity is one amazing ride for any aspiring young performer. Camp will conclude with a presentation of their musical for family and friends at 3pm on Friday the 17th.
Week 5 – July 27th – 31st 9am-3pm Completed Grades 1-9 cost $260
“Road to Broadway 2” – A second clinic style camp offering for both new and returning performers. Students will move through a differentiated rotation of skill building in Music and Vocals, Choreography, Acting and Performance, Technical Theater and more, with advanced class options for returning campers. Camp will conclude with a student led presentation for family and friends to wrap up their week Friday the 31st at 2pm.
All Belmont Academy Summer opportunities will see campers paired with talented and professional staff from all areas of the theater world. Campers can choose one or many weeks to participate and still walk away with an excellent theater experience to elevate their summer break and their performance skills.
All Summer Camps include a Belmont Summer Academy camp t-shirt!
Campers are responsible to provide a temperature controlled lunch for themselves each day of camp. No refrigeration or microwaves are available to students. Please be aware of potential food allergies and provide campers with plenty of water for their day of camp.
“From the very first moment I sat in a darkened auditorium and watched a talented director bring a piece of theater to life, I knew that was “home” for me. As a homeschool student earning a Performing Arts diploma I was able to design an entire high school education around creating and running a new community theater troupe. After high school I apprenticed with many working professionals in directing, choreographing, playwriting and theater design, working with theaters and schools throughout Central PA.
I developed and launched a myriad of educational theater programs for youth of all ages, igniting a sense of “home” on stage for other young people to share using performance skills, circus arts, vintage film, choreography and creative writing. I love nothing more than sharing the boards with other creative individuals and watching young artists find their love for theater as well. I currently share my creative life by being mom to two energetic boys, a part-time author, a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Red Lion Area School District, and Director/Choreographer for their high school musical program.
How exciting to join this historical theater as Director of The Belmont Summer Academy!”
-Sarah Greek
Cody Messersmith is a dynamic music educator, performer, conductor, and inclusivity advocate from the state of Pennsylvania. Messersmith currently serves as Director of Secondary Choirs for the Spring Grove Area School District. Outside of public-school teaching, Messersmith frequently serves as a guest clinician, vocal coach, and educational consultant to performing arts programs throughout Pennsylvania. In addition to teaching music, Cody enjoys a prosperous freelance career as a first-call low brass musician and vocalist throughout the Northeastern United States. Cody’s primary areas of research interest include identity development, special education, and music’s impact on communicative disorders. Messersmith is currently pursuing a PhD in Music Education at Temple University. Messersmith earned a Master of Education degree from The Pennsylvania State University in curriculum and instruction, a graduate certification in educational leadership from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Marywood University (Scranton, PA). Cody resides in York, Pennsylvania with his partner, Carly, and three furbabies, Benji, Bernard, and Rue.
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Do you have a passion for theater and working with young performers? We’re looking for instructors, assistants, and creative collaborators to help bring The Belmont Summer Academy to life. Fill out the form below to tell us more about your experience and how you’d like to get involved.
Creative York offers 40+ summer camps for ages 5–18, with a wide range of hands-on art experiences to explore. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and more, there’s something for every young artist. View the full lineup and register through Creative York, and be sure to check out the camp brochure for all the details. View the PDF HERE