Theater Camp
Kids Rock Summer Camp at the University of Minnesota Duluth offers week-long day camps focused on theater, music, and dance for children in grades K-8.
▌ Editor's read The Kids Rock Summer Camp is a day camp program offered by the University of Minnesota Duluth's School of Performing Arts. It provides week-long sessions for children in grades K-8, focusing on theater, music, and dance. The camp website indicates that it runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, with various themed weeks. The cost per week is listed as $250. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the website. Google reviews for 'Kids Rock Summer Camp Duluth' are limited, but the University of Minnesota Duluth generally holds a high rating (4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews), suggesting a reputable institution. The camp leverages university resources, including facilities and potentially faculty or student instructors from the School of Performing Arts.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Theater Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: TBD
- Address: 1049 University Dr, Duluth, MN 55812, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Theater Camp
- What ages does Theater Camp accept?
- Theater Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Theater Camp cost?
- Theater Camp publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Theater Camp's hours?
- Theater Camp runs TBD. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Theater Camp?
- Theater Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Theater Camp provide lunch?
- Theater 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.
Planning guides
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