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Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12)

Northeast Dallas · $400/week

Dallas Children's Theater offers a Musical Theater Camp for ages 9-12, focusing on acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a performance.

▌ Editor's read The Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) website loads successfully, offering various summer camps, including a Musical Theater Camp for ages 9-12. DCT is a non-profit organization, founded by Robyn Flatt, and has been operating for 39 years, since 1984. The camps are day programs, running Monday through Friday, with specific hours listed for each age group. While the website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff, it emphasizes experienced teaching artists. Google reviews for Dallas Children's Theater show an impressive 4.8-star rating based on over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence and performance skills. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles are @dallaschildrenstheater on Instagram and DallasChildrensTheater on Facebook.
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Since 198739+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right theater/music fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1987 (39 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 5938 Skillman St, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Two-week sessions.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12)

What ages does Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) accept?
Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) cost?
Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Two-week sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12)'s hours?
Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12)?
Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 39 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) provide lunch?
Dallas Children's Theater - Musical Theater Camp (Ages 9-12) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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