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Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive

VPS Theatre, 102 E 4th Ave, Vancouver B.C. · $375/week

Musical theatre intensive camp focusing on singing, dancing, and acting, culminating in a performance.

▌ Editor's read The website performingstars.ca loads successfully and details various summer camps, including the 'Defy Gravity Musical Intensive.' The camp is located in Ontario, Canada, not the US, as initially suggested. Performing Stars has been operating for 15 years, founded by Laura Pin, and offers day camps focused on performing arts. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, which is expected as it's a Canadian camp. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. The program type is day camp. Social media handles found are @performingstars.ca on Instagram and PerformingStars.ca on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Performing Stars' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging instructors and positive impact on their children's confidence and skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2011 (15 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 11:30am - 5:30pm
  • Address: 1000 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3J 2V5, Canada
  • Phone: (416) 663-3333
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CAD, $750 for 2 weeks

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive

What ages does Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive accept?
Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive cost?
Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive publishes $375/week for the standard session. CAD, $750 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive's hours?
Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive runs 11:30am - 5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive?
Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive is operated by a private business, with 15 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 Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive provide lunch?
Performing Stars - Defy Gravity Musical Intensive 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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