Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 6–15 · $400/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 6–15

Act One Theatre Camp

Glendale Community College · $400/week · ★ 4.3 (368 reviews)

Act One Theatre Camp offers summer day programs in Glendale, CA, focusing on musical theatre for children aged 5-14, culminating in a full production.

▌ Editor's read Act One Theatre Camp's website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for ages 5-14 in Glendale, CA, with a focus on musical theatre. The camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Laura Coots, and culminates in a full production. It is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Act One Theatre Camp Glendale' show a 5.0-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the engaging environment, professional productions, and positive impact on their children's confidence and skills. Social media handles found are @actonetheatrecamp on Instagram and actonetheatrecamp on Facebook. No state license number was found on the website or through a general search for California summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–15

Act One Theatre Camp 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
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 6–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208, USA
  • Cost notes: $1199 for a 3-week session. Early bird rate $1099. Regular rate $1199. USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Act One Theatre Camp

What ages does Act One Theatre Camp accept?
Act One Theatre Camp is open to children ages 6–15. 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 Act One Theatre Camp cost?
Act One Theatre Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. $1199 for a 3-week session. Early bird rate $1099. Regular rate $1199. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Act One Theatre Camp's hours?
Act One Theatre Camp runs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Act One Theatre Camp provide lunch?
Act One Theatre Camp 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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