Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14)
Camp Walnut offers young performers aged 8-14 a comprehensive day camp experience in musical theatre, acting, and dance at the historic Walnut Street Theatre.
▌ Editor's read The Walnut Street Theatre's Camp Walnut is a day camp for ages 8-14, focusing on musical theatre, acting, and dance, culminating in a Mainstage showcase. The Walnut Street Theatre, as an organization, has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 2,000 reviews, with many praising the quality of performances and the historic venue. The camp website mentions that all staff members undergo background checks and clearances. The program is offered in two-week sessions, with tuition at $1,000 per session. The Walnut Street Theatre is a non-profit organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state license number for the camp was found. Social media handles for the theatre are @walnutstreettheatre on Instagram and WalnutStreetTheatre on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) 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
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Four-week session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14)
- What ages does Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) accept?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) cost?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) publishes $500/week for the standard session. USD. Four-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14)'s hours?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) runs 9:00 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.
- Who runs Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14)?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) 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 Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) provide lunch?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) 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 Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) compare to other theater/music camps in Philadelphia?
- Walnut Street Theatre - Camp Walnut (Ages 8-14) 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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