First Act Summer Camp

Each summer, more than 700 kids and teens experience Chanhassen's First Act Theatre Camp. First Act is a unique camp because it is taught by the professionals seen on stage and those behind the scenes at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
This fun-filled camp features one-week-long, half-day summer sessions for kids aged 8 to 18. Kids are divided into groups and all experience levels are welcomed.
In addition to being a confidence builder, Chanhassen's camp teaches the various fundamentals of theatre in a professional theatre environment. Learn about costumes, scenery, voice, movement, acting, auditioning and more!
Kids have fun learning about the wonderful world of theatre, and making new friends!
Youth Camps (ages 8-12)

- June 15-19, 2009 AM Session
- June 15-19, 2009 PM Session
- June 22-26, 2009 AM Session
- June 22-26, 2009 PM Session
- June 29 - July 3, 2009 AM Session
- July 6-10, 2009 AM Session
- July 13-17, 2009 AM Session
- July 20-24, 2009 AM Session
Teen Camps (ages 13-18)
- June 29 - July 3, 2009 PM Session
- July 6-10, 2009 PM Session
- July 13-17, 2009 PM Session
- July 20-24, 2009 PM Session
- July 27-31 SPECIAL Teen Intensive ALL DAY Session
Camp Information
- Registration for 2009 will begin February 2
- Dates may only be exchanged prior to the June 1, 2009 deadline (a $20 processing fee will be assessed)
- No cash refunds will be given
- Youth aged 8 through 12 (must be age 8 by Sept. 1, 2009)
- Teens aged 13 through 18 (must be 13 by Sept. 1, 2009)
- Morning sessions are held from 9am to noon / Afternoon sessions are held from 1pm to 4pm
- 2009 Registration Fee for 1/2 day sessions is $225
- Fee for Special ALL DAY Teen Session is $425
- Teen Special ALL DAY Session is Mon-Fri from 9am - 4pm
- Sorry, no extended care offered
- The theme for 2009 will be announced