Youth Performing Arts Academy 2026

Step into the spotlight this summer with the Stephen Foster Drama Association Youth Performing Arts Academy! With three exciting camps inspired by beloved productions, young performers will sing, dance, act, and create while building confidence and making new friends. Whether they’re new to the stage or born to perform, every camper will experience the magic of theatre in a fun, supportive environment.

Campers will learn from passionate, experienced educators who bring the stage to life! Teaching artists Allen Brooks and Katie Brooks lead each camp with energy and expertise. With backgrounds in directing, performing, and teaching theatre, these educators create environments where students can grow their skills, build confidence, and shine on stage.

View our 2026 camp details and register below!

Annie one day camp: Friday, July 10 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. 

Experience a full day of Annie magic! From start to finish, this immersive experience brings the excitement of live theater to life, ending with a special showcase and an evening performance of Annie. Open to 2nd – 8th graders, students will have opportunities to engage in:

  • Backstage Tour of the Annie Production
  • Vocal Workshop with a song from Annie
  • Learn Hard Knock Life Choreography
  • Acting Workshop of Characters from Annie
  • Creative Lab: Designing Props and Playbills
  • Mini Annie Showcase for Parents @ 3:30 p.m. 
  • Attend the Stephen Foster Story’s Production of Annie @ 8 p.m. 

Camp price is $150 and includes ONE adult ticket and ONE student ticket to the production of Annie at 8 p.m. on July 10. Additional tickets can be purchased through the Box Office.

Dare to dream: Mon. July 20 – Sun. July 26 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages. Open to 2nd – 12th graders, students will have opportunities to engage in:

  • Acting & Vocal Workshops
  • Solo and Ensemble Singing
  • Choreography
  • Ensemble Work

Camp price is $250 and includes TWO complimentary parent tickets to the public performance @ 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. Tickets for the show alone are $5 and it is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash on the night of the performance.

Winnie the Pooh: Mon. Aug. 24 – sat. Aug. 29 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course… sharing snacks.

Filled with all of their favorite characters, Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a favorite for children to perform. There is ample opportunity for adding a large ensemble and filling your stage with as many creatures of the Hundred Acre Wood as possible. Open to 2nd – 8th graders, students will have opportunities to engage in: 

  • Acting & Vocal Workshops
  • Solo and Ensemble Singing
  • Choreography
  • Ensemble Work


Camp price is $250 and includes TWO complimentary parent tickets to the public performance on Saturday, August 29 @ 6 p.m. Tickets for the show alone are $5 and it is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash on the night of the performance.