Make new friends, use your imagination, create original artwork and experience the thrill of performing with Summer Creative Arts Camps at Danceworks!
Our popular Summer Creative Arts Camps for ages 2.5-12 integrate dance and visual arts, along with music, creative drama and creative writing, into one fun-filled program. Taught by experienced professionals, each week offers an age-appropriate theme that sparks imagination and creativity, with an informal performance for friends and family as the grand finale!
>View our 2020 Summer Creative Arts Camp Brochure.
>View our Camp Policies & FAQ here.
>Required Forms & Information for Summer Creative Arts Camps
*Please fill out all forms at least one week prior to camp’s start.
2020 Camp Descriptions:
Wheels on the Bus
June 8-12 | 9:30am-11:30am
The wheels on the bus, and the truck, and the car, and the bike all go ’round. Hop on board and let’s explore all the fun places our imagination can take us!
Wheels on the Bus
July 27-31 | 9am-12pm
The wheels on the bus, and the truck, and the car, and the bike all go ’round. Hop on board and let’s explore all the fun places our imagination can take us!
Register for “Wheels on the Bus”
No Place Like Space
August 10-14 | 9am-12pm
Jump like an astronaut. Laugh like an alien. Make some out of this world art on this spaced out adventure.
No Place Like Space
June 15-19 | 9am-3pm
Jump like an astronaut. Laugh like an alien. Make some out of this world art on this spaced out adventure.
Register for “No Place Like Space”
Animal Planet
June 29-July 2* | 9am-3pm
*Please note this is a 4 day camp due to the holiday.
It’s a wild, wild world! We have many fuzzy, scaley, slimey, and feathery neighbors on Planet Earth. We’ll get to know some of our favorites through dance, art and more!
Artful Antics
July 6-10 | 9am-3pm
Get your art on! This camp will have an extra focus on visual art as well as getting you moving the Danceworks way.
Musical Theater
July 20-24 | 9am-3pm
The curtain is rising so don’t miss your chance to be center stage. Enjoy the magic of musical theater through dance, music and art.
Register for “Musical Theater”
Wisconsin Adventures
August 10-14 | 9am-3pm
We’re the dairy state, but it’s more than just a bunch of cows. Come explore what makes Wisconsin great as we learn more about our great state through visual art, dance and theater.
No Place Like Space
June 15-19 | 9am-4pm
Jump like an astronaut. Laugh like an alien. Make some out of this world art on this spaced out adventure.
Register for “No Place Like Space”
Wisconsin Adventures
June 22-26 | 9am-4pm
We’re the dairy state, but it’s more than just a bunch of cows. Come explore what makes Wisconsin great as we learn more about our great state through visual art, dance and theater.
Register for “Wisconsin Adventures”
Musical Theater
June 29-July 2* | 9am-4pm
*Please note this is a 4 day camp due to the holiday.
The curtain is rising so don’t miss your chance to be center stage. Enjoy the magic of musical theater through dance, music and art.
Register for “Musical Theater”
Myth and Magic
July 13-17 | 9am-4pm
Myth and Magic take the stage with Danceworks Performance MKE members to embark on a mythical journey! Princesses, knights, ogres, dragons, fairies and mermaids join together to create a Fairytale Adventure!
Urban Beats
July 20-24 | 9am-4pm
Let the heartbeat of the city lead you on a rhythmic journey. Tap, hip-hop, art and more will be the focus on this week of Urban Beats.
Artful Antics
August 3-7 | 9am-4pm
Get your art on! This camp will have an extra focus on visual art as well as getting you moving the Danceworks way.
Musical Theater
July 6-10 | 9am-4pm
The curtain is rising so don’t miss your chance to be center stage. Enjoy the magic of musical theater through dance, music and art.
Register for “Musical Theater”
Myth and Magic
July 13-17 | 9am-4pm
Myth and Magic take the stage with Danceworks Performance MKE members to embark on a mythical journey! Princesses, knights, ogres, dragons, fairies and mermaids join together to create a Fairytale Adventure!
Urban Beats
July 27-31 | 9am-4pm
Let the heartbeat of the city lead you on a rhythmic journey. Tap, hip-hop, art and more will be the focus on this week of Urban Beats.
Danceworks Dance Intensive
June 22-26 | 9am-4pm
Are you an intermediate or advanced dancer between the ages of 12-18 looking for a challenge this summer? If so, audition for Danceworks’ Summer Dance Intensive! During this week long experience, dancers will study with Danceworks versatile professional dancers and teaching artists. Taking a variety of classes, learning choreographed combinations, and discussing topics important to the growth of an artist, this event is sure to inspire.
Audition required*. For consideration, please email a video clip (1:00-1:30 minutes in length) demonstrating skills, choreography, or improvisation to Gina Laurenzi, Artistic Manager of Youth Programs. Please allow a week for video to be reviewed. If your preference is to audition in person, contact Gina for available options.
*19-20 DYPC members do not need to audition.
2020 Camp Fees & Policies:
Camp for ages 2.5-3.5 (9:30-11:30am)
Before 6/1/20: $90/week
After 6/1/20: $105/week
Camps for ages 3-4 (9am-12pm)
Before 6/1/20: $135/week
After 6/1/20: $150/week
Camps for ages 5-6 (9am-3pm)
Before 6/1/20: $235/week
After 6/1/20: $250/week
Camps for ages 7-8, 9-11 & 12-18 (9am-4pm)
Before 6/1/20: $275/week
After 6/1/20: $289/week
Four-day camp (June 29-July 2, 9am-4pm)
Before 6/1/20: $220/4 days
After 6/1/20: $235/4 days
Sibling Discount: Save $15 when you enroll two or more children in any camp. This discount will only apply toward siblings, not per individual. Siblings do not have to be registered for the same camp, however, registration for all camps must take place at the same time. This discount can only be applied when registering over the phone or in person, and can only be used once – the $15 will be taken off the total tuition.
Camp Deposit A $25 per camp non-refundable deposit is required when registering for a camp. The deposit will be applied to the camp tuition and can be transferred to another camp week, but will not be refunded. Any balance due on camps must be paid in full before the first day of camp.
Withdrawing from a camp: If a student should need to withdraw from a camp and we receive notice at least three weeks prior to the start of that camp, a full refund will be issued, less the $25 deposit. Cancellations received with less than a three week notice will receive a 50% account credit. Credits can be used for any Danceworks class or program and will remain on the student’s account for one year from the date the credit is issued. Transferring camp fees from one week to another week is possible depending on availability of the individual week. Advance notice is required to transfer to another week.
Extended Care Fees & Policies
*Available only for camps 9am-3pm or 9am-4pm.Before-camp care from 8-9am: $35/week
After-camp care from 3-5pm or 4-5pm:$35/week
Both before and after care:$50/week
Additional child:$20/week
View our Camp Policies & FAQ here.
Required Forms & Information for Summer Creative Arts Camps
*Please fill out all forms at least one week prior to camp’s start.
For inquiries or additional registration info, please call Teresa Drews, Youth Programs & Facilities Coordinator, at 414.277.8480 x6006.
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