The summer camps hosted by Red Mountain Theatre, scheduled for May 27-Aug. 1, give kids of all ages and skill levels an amazing outlet to use their creativity and imagination in dramatic ways.
Whether it’s one of our littlest actors stepping on stage for the first time or high schoolers honing their skills for the next big step, camps help kids with so much more than just singing and dancing. They’re about teamwork, discipline, confidence and friendship, as well as a lot of fun.
Most camps end with short performances in which students can show off what they’ve learned for family and friends.
In addition, the Teaching Artists at Red Mountain Theatre are highly skilled instructors who have both practical theatre and teaching experience. They meet exacting safety and learning standards to provide students with a secure environment in which to learn, grow and express themselves.
Most camps take place on the Red Mountain Theatre Arts Campus, located at 1600 Third Ave. S. in Birmingham, but there’s something new this year.
For the first time, Red Mountain Theatre will take its show on the road for two weeks of camps at Thompson High School in Alabaster and the Community Center in Chelsea.
Check out the wide array of options available to young campers this summer:
Play Making (Ages 4-6): Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes in the morning or afternoon teach inventiveness, collaboration and creativity using familiar characters, such as Ariel, Spiderman or Bluey.
Triple Threats (Ages 6-8): Campers become “triple threats” by working on their singing, dancing and acting skills. During the week, students learn 3-5 production numbers to be performed at the end of the week for an audience of friends and family. Songs are chosen from the pop charts, Broadway musicals and Disney movies.
Theme Camps (Ages 7-12): In this fun-filled week, students will learn basic theatre fundamentals and create original characters while exploring a familiar book or movie world. Whether it’s Hogwarts, Narnia, Arendelle, the MCU, or fantasy lands, these themes will come to life through all kinds of creative play.
Blast Camps (Ages 9-14): Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps that put musical theatre performance skills to the test. Over the week, students rehearse a short script, including choreography and production numbers. At the end, they’ll perform for a supportive audience of family and friends.
Summer Intensives (Ages 12-18): For students who love musical theatre and want to hone skills. Intensives will allow campers to dive deep into a specific element of performance, including auditions, focused work and college applications for musical theatre programs.
The camp cost ranges from $156 to $450 for half- and full-day camps. Financial aid is available for all who qualify. Extended care options and lunch plans can be added on.
The summer camps fill up quickly so don’t delay. For details and registration, call 205-324-2424 or go to redmountaintheatre.org/summer-camps-2025.
