EIU’s Junior Musical Theatre Camp will run June 4-20, 2026. Camp runs 9:30-3:00 Monday through Friday
at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Camp is for rising 3rd through 9th graders.
Does my child need any theatre experience?
No! All experience levels welcome.
Will there be an audition?
There will be an audition during the first week for our performance of The Little Mermaid Jr. No need to be nervous: all campers will be cast!
Do you offer scholarships?
We offer need-based assistance, based on availability and your application date.
What will my child do at camp?
We will rehearse for the show in the morning and haveclasses in Acting,Voice,Singing and/or Stagecraft after lunch.
What will my child need to bring?
Each child will be required to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle as well as an afternoon snack.
My child has stage fright. Can they still participate?
Yes! We will work on techniques for managing stage fright, but ultimately we will make it work if your child does not want to do the final performance. There are backstage opportunities as well.