Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp
Theatre arts summer camp for ages 6-14 focusing on acting, improvisation, and stagecraft.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a listing for Great Big Theatre Company (GBTC) on the Our Kids website, which describes their Theatre Arts Summer Camp in Burlington. The official GBTC website (greatbigtheatre.com) states the company has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Wendy Bray. GBTC offers day camps for children aged 4-14, with activities in drama, music, and movement, culminating in a performance for parents on the final day. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes experienced instructors. Google reviews for 'Great Big Theatre Company' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and positive impact on their children's confidence. The company appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @greatbigtheatre on Instagram and GreatBigTheatreCompany on Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer 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
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 6–14
- Hours: 08:30 - 16:30
- Address: 2464 Dundas St W, Burlington, ON L7R 3X4, Canada
- Phone: (905) 681-9000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost starting from 36, 95-60 for the session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp
- What ages does Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp accept?
- Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp cost?
- Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp publishes $295/week for the standard session. Cost starting from 36, 95-60 for the session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp's hours?
- Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp runs 08:30 - 16:30. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp?
- Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Great Big Theatre Company: Theatre Arts Summer 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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