Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp
Theater camps for various ages and skill levels, offering acting, musical theater, and technical theater experiences.
▌ Editor's read The Northwest Children's Theater and School (NWCTS) website loads successfully, detailing a variety of summer day camps for different age groups and interests, including specific themes like 'Paddington.' The organization is a non-profit, founded by Judy Kafoury, and has been operating for 32 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the community. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While not ACA accredited, NWCTS has a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 179 reviews. Camps are primarily day programs, with options for before and after care. The camp descriptions highlight skill development in acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a performance for family and friends.
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Since 199432+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 4–18
Northwest Children's Theater & School 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
- 1994 (32 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 4–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 1000 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, USA
- Phone: 503-222-4480
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp
- What ages does Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp accept?
- Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp is open to children ages 4–18. 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 Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp cost?
- Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp publishes $249/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp's hours?
- Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp?
- Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 32 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 Northwest Children's Theater & School Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Northwest Children's Theater & School 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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