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PETER PAN: An Original Musical

Walnut Street Theatre · $325/week

Walnut Street Theatre's summer camp offers a two-week intensive program for young performers to rehearse and perform an original musical, focusing on acting,...

▌ Editor's read The Walnut Street Theatre's 'PETER PAN: An Original Musical' camp is a two-week day program designed for students aged 8-18, culminating in a performance on the Walnut's Mainstage. The camp website mentions that all staff and teaching artists undergo background checks. While the specific camp program does not have independent Google reviews, the Walnut Street Theatre itself has a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on 1,400 reviews, with patrons frequently praising the quality of performances and the historic venue. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program focuses on developing acting, singing, and dancing skills within a professional theatre setting, offering a unique opportunity for young performers to experience a full production process.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

PETER PAN: An Original Musical 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
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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, Four-week camp for $1,300.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about PETER PAN: An Original Musical

What ages does PETER PAN: An Original Musical accept?
PETER PAN: An Original Musical is open to children ages 8–11. 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 PETER PAN: An Original Musical cost?
PETER PAN: An Original Musical publishes $325/week for the standard session. USD, Four-week camp for $1,300. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are PETER PAN: An Original Musical's hours?
PETER PAN: An Original Musical runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does PETER PAN: An Original Musical provide lunch?
PETER PAN: An Original Musical 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.
How does PETER PAN: An Original Musical compare to other theater/music camps in Philadelphia?
PETER PAN: An Original Musical is one of 9 theater/music camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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