Camp ACA

Camp ACA is a one-week Broadway camp that has kids clamoring to come back each summer.

Workshops with Broadway Actors:
Campers take workshops with multiple Broadway actors throughout the week

Musical Theatre Technique
On-Camera Workshop
Broadway Dance
Vocal Training
Intro to Shakespeare
Intro to Stage Combat
Intro to Stage Make-up

Broadway Matinee & Talk Back:
Campers also see a Broadway Matinee and have a “Talk Back” with actors after the show!

Off-Broadway Debut – The Final Showcase:
At the end of the week, campers make their Off-Broadway Debut in a Final Performance at an exciting theatre in the heart of the Great White Way and Long Island campers make their debut at the JCC’s state-of-the-art 200 seat theatre!

During lunch break, Broadway actors visit with campers to answer questions and sign autographs!

Camp ACA is offered in Manhattan and in Roslyn, Long Island.
NYC July Session:

When: July 15 – 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16 (two groups split up according to age)
Where: Nola Studios – 250 W. 54th St.
Cost: $695

NYC August Session:

When: August 12 – 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16 (two groups split up according to age)
Where: Nola Studios – 250 W. 54th St.
Cost: $695

Long Island August Session:

When: August 19 – 23, 2013
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with early drop off option
Ages: 7 – 16 (two groups split up according to age)
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC-300 Forest Dr, Roslyn, NY
Cost:$695 members / $770 non-members

*Cost includes ticket to the Broadway matinee and transport to and from Manhattan.
To register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545 OR call 212.315.3010 with questions.

Thespian Theatre Camp

As Mr. William Shakespeare said, “the play’s the thing!”

In this craft based straight acting camp, Broadway performers work with budding thespians on scenes and monologues which will later be performed for family and friends at an exciting Off-Broadway Theatre in Manhattan!

Workshops with Broadway Actors:

When not in rehearsal for the Final Showcase, campers take one-hour workshops with Broadway actors all throughout the week.

Workshop Topics Include:

Improvisation
Shakespeare
On-Camera Acting
Text Analysis
Character Development
Audition Technique

Broadway Matinee & Talk Back:

On Wednesday, kids are treated to a Broadway Matinee and have a “Talk Back” with actors after the show!

Off-Broadway Debut: The Final Performance:

At the end of the week, campers perform their pieces for family and friends at an Off-Broadway Theatre in NYC.

NYC July Session:

When: July 22 – 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 – 16 (depending on size, two groups split up according to age)
Where: Nola Studios – 250 W. 54th St.
Cost: $695

NYC Broadway Boot Camp

This is a five day camp that meets from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Campers work with a Broadway actor on popular song and dance combinations from Broadway hits. On the last day of camp, kids make their Off-Broadway Debut for family and friends at the studio.

When: July 8 – 12, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Nola Studios – 250 W. 54th St.
Ages: 7 – 16
Cost: 510.00

Allentown Broadway Boot Camp

This is a five day camp that meets from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Campers work with a Broadway actor on popular song and dance combinations from Broadway hits. On the last day of camp, kids make their Off-Broadway Debut for family and friends at the JCC’s state-of-the-art theatre.

When: Monday, June 24- Friday, June 28
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: JCC of Allentown, PA: 702 N. 22nd St.
Ages: 7 – 16
Early Bird Special: 500.00 Members of the JCC / 600.00 Non-Members
Cost: 550.00 Members / 660.00 Non-Members After Feb. 28


Utica Broadway Boot Camp

This is a five day camp that meets from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Campers work with a Broadway actor on popular song and dance combinations from Broadway hits. On the last day of camp, kids make their Off-Broadway Debut for family and friends at the JCC’s state-of-the-art theatre.

When: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley – 2310 Oneida St, Utica, NY
Ages: 7 – 16
Early Bird Special. Good Thru April 12: 500.00 Members of the JCC
Cost: 550.00 Members After April 12 / 600.00 Non-Members
To Register: Contact Lindsay Meislin at 315.733.2343


Albany Broadway Boot Camp

This is a five day camp that meets from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Campers work with a Broadway actor on popular song and dance combinations from Broadway hits. On the last day of camp, kids make their Off-Broadway Debut for family and friends at the JCC’s state-of-the-art theatre.

When: Monday, August 26 - Friday, August 30
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Sidney Albert Albany JCC – 300 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY
Ages: 12 – 16
Early Bird Special. Good Thru April 12: 500.00 Members of the JCC
Cost: 550.00 Members After April 12 / 600.00 Non-Members
To Register: call 518.438.6651 ext. 113


NYC Little Guys Camp

Introduce your little one to the magic of the performing arts! A Broadway Actor works on songs and dance combinations from Broadway hits as well as improvisation in which students learn complex terms in a fun way!

Then, campers make their “Off-Broadway” Debut in a recital for family & friends at the studio!

When: July 8 – 12, 2013
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Nola Studios – 250 W. 54th St.
Ages: 5 – 6
Cost: 510.00
Space is limited. For dates and general questions, email us now.

Read about Camp ACA 2012
Campers worked with Broadway actors, such as Bryan Lablitz (Memphis), Tony Mansker (Mary Poppins), Eddie Pendergraft (Wicked), John Patrick Hayden (Tartuffe), Kat Ventura (Chicago), Alex Gemignani (Sweeney Todd, Les Miserables, Sunday in the Park with George), Heather Parcells (Wonderland, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty), and Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) who also served as Co-Camp Director alongside Artistic Director, Jessica Rofé. NYC July campers saw Broadway’s smash hit SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK while August campers saw BRING IT ON! Long Island campers saw PETER AND THE STARCATCHER! After the show, campers were treated to a TALK BACK with stars from both shows.