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Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp

Detroit Opera, Detroit, MI · $400/week

Detroit Opera's Create & Perform Summer Camp offers young artists ages 8-18 immersive day camp experiences in opera, musical theater, and dance, culminating ...

▌ Editor's read The Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp is a day camp program for students aged 8-18, focusing on opera, musical theater, and dance. The camp is operated by the Detroit Opera, a non-profit organization, and utilizes the Detroit Opera House facilities. The website details two distinct sessions: a two-week Opera & Musical Theatre Camp and a one-week Dance Camp. Both programs emphasize skill development, creative expression, and culminate in a performance on the Detroit Opera House stage. The Detroit Opera has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews, reflecting a generally positive public perception of the organization. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for the camp on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for camp staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Detroit Opera Create & Perform 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (estimated)
  • Address: 1526 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $325 early bird before May 25.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp

What ages does Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp accept?
Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp cost?
Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. $325 early bird before May 25. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp's hours?
Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (estimated). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp?
Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Detroit Opera Create & Perform Summer Camp provide lunch?
Detroit Opera Create & Perform 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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