JOIN AJT THIS SUMMER FOR CAMPS!

Summer camps at Asheville Junior Theater are a great way for kids to try acting, singing or dancing. Whether it’s to improve their talents in preparation for our fall show, or to simply join us for some summer fun, your junior actor is welcome here!

FULL payment for summer camp is due upon registration. This includes a non-refundable $100 deposit. If you do not pay in FULL, we cannot hold a spot for your child.

Each camp has a minimum requirement of ten kids. We reserve the right to cancel and refund you if these minimums are not met.

Camps will fill up and move to a wait list, so register your child today!

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE SUMMER OF 2025 IS NEW THIS YEAR!

You will need to log into our new software, get an account started and then enroll in camps. No need to pay a registration fee for camps only.  

WICKED: Choreo

AGES 8-18

June 16-20, 2025

9:00am-4:00pm

$350
Location:  South Asheville

  • Campers will focus on learning choreography inspired by this hit Broadway musical and 2024 movie. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
  • Campers will also explore scenes from WICKED and learn songs as well. 
  •  This camp will focus on setting choreography and learning confidence while dancing. Camp will be taught by AJT’s Director of Dance, Jarret Ditch. 
  • For those interested in focusing on the singing in WICKED, see the camp below this. Dancers will be singing in this camp, but greater emphasis is placed on the dancing for this week. 
  • Kids will work on rhythm, dance combos, and confidence.
  • Kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase.
  • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
    A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm.
  • If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves by listening to the soundtrack and seeing the movie/Broadway show. 

WICKED: Music

AGES 8-18

June 23-27, 2025

9:00am-4:00pm

$350
Location:  South Asheville

  • Campers will focus on the music from this hit Broadway musical and 2024 movie. Campers will also explore scenes from WICKED. Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
  •  This camp will focus on singing technique, the importance of projection and exploring one’s belt voice versus head voice. Camp will be taught by everyone’s favorite AJT Musical Director, Melena Dillingham. 
  • Light choreography will be included, but for those interested in the dancing of WICKED, see the camp above. Singers will be dancing in this camp, but greater emphasis is placed on the singing for this week. 
  • Kids will work on confidence and poise. 
  • Kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase.
  • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
    A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm.
  • If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves by listening to the soundtrack and seeing the movie/Broadway show. 

Moana 2

AGES 8-18

July 7-11, 2025

9:00am-4:00pm
$350
Location:  South Asheville

  • Campers will learn choreography, songs and scenes based both on the hit film, Moana, and its 2024 sequel. Set three years after the first Moana, the sequel follows the titular character reuniting with the demigod Maui and assembling a wayfinding crew in order to find the lost island of Motufetu, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.
  • This camp will focus on singing, dancing and scenes from Moana 2
  • Kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase.
  • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
  • A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm.
  • *If possible, it helps if the campers listen to the soundtrack and watch the movie ahead of time. 
  • Campers will mostly do activities separate from the younger kids in Moana 2 – Minis camp, but there will be some overlap.

Moana 2 - MINIS (age 4-7)

AGES 4-7
July 7-11, 2025

 9:00am-12:00pm
$185

Location:  South Asheville 

  • Campers will explore songs, choreography and scenes based both on the hit film, Moana, and its 2024 sequel. Set three years after the first Moana, the sequel follows the titular character reuniting with the demigod Maui and assembling a wayfinding crew in order to find the lost island of Motufetu, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.
  • This camp will introduce our littlest members to movement, acting and singing in an age-appropriate, play-based curriculum.
  • Kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase.
  • Please only bring a snack (no lunch) and a large water bottle. This age group will be separate from the older kids.
  • A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week, and will begin at 11:30am.
  • If possible, it helps if the campers listen to the soundtrack and watch the movie ahead of time.
  • Campers will mostly do activities separate from the older kids in Moana 2 camp, but there will be some overlap. 

    Newsies

    AGES 8-18
    July 14-18, 2025

    9:00am-4:00pm
    $350

    Location:  South Asheville

    • Campers will explore songs and scenes from everyone’s favorite newsboy Broadway hit musical, Newsies. Inspired by the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike, Newsies is an ebullient, joyful, and entertaining musical capturing the strength that young people have when they join together and stand up against injustice. 
    •  This camp will explore choreography, music and scenes from this show, and will be taught by AJT’s Director of Dance, Jarret Ditch. 
    • Kids will also spend time making props for the showcase on Friday. 
    • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
    • A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm. 
      *If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves with some of the soundtracks to this hit Broadway musical ahead of time.

    Six the Musical

    AGES 10-18
    July 21-25, 2025

    9:00am-4:00pm
    $350

    Location:  South Asheville 

     

    • Campers will explore songs, scenes and dances from Broadway’s hit musical, Six.
    • Six is a modern retelling of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives: Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. They have come together as a band to stage a pop concert and invite the audience to hear their stories. This musical won the Tony Award for Best Musical Score.
    • Kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase. 
    • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
      A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm. 
    • *If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves with some of the soundtracks to this and the movie ahead of time.
    • The subject matter of this musical is a bit more mature. Please take note when signing up for camp. Kids ages 8-10 will be allowed to enroll with approval. 

    STOMP - The experience

    AGES 10-18
    July 28-Aug 1, 2025

    9:00am-4:00pm
    $350

    Location:  South Asheville 

    • Dive into the explosive world of percussive artistry with our STOMP-inpsired workshop. 
    • Unleash your inner groove as everyday objects transform into instruments, creating a symphony of sound and movement. 
    • Having originated in 1994, STOMP uses brooms, garbage cans, the body and more as percussive instruments. 
    • This camp explores the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
    • Because this will be directed by AJT’s Director of Dance, Jarret Ditch, this camp is great for kids who love dance, movement and and rhythm or those wanting to learn more about it. Kids with sensitivity to loud noises should not enroll in this summer camp. 
    • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
    • Tap shoes are recommended, but not required.
      A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm. 
      *If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves with videos of STOMP performances. 
    • See this video of AJT’s STOMP challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE67IG7hE8o

    Taylor Swift Eras tour

    AGES 8-18
    August 4-8, 2025

    9:00am-4:00pm
    $350

    Location:  South Asheville 

    • Campers will learn songs from the 2023 The Eras Tour, which paid homage to Taylor Swift’s 10-album discography with 151 shows across five continents. The Eras Tours, Swift’s most expansive tour yet, is the highest grossing tour of all time and the first to surpass $1 Billion in revenue. 
    • This camp will focus on singing technique, memorizing songs and learning the difference between performances for musical theater and for a concert. 
    • Kids will work on confidence and poise as they embody their inner rockstar!
    • This camp will be taught by AJT’s Musical Director, Melena Dillingham.
    • In addition to Swiftie crafts and games, kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase. 
    • Please bring a snack, a large water bottle or two and a lunch.
      A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week. This is NOT a full show, but instead a 30-minute showcase of what the children worked on all week. This showcase will begin Friday at 2:00pm. 
      *If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves with songs from the Eras tour. 
    • Campers will mostly do activities separate from the younger kids in the Eras camp, but there will be some overlap. 

    Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Minis (age 4-7)

    AGES 4-7
    August 4-8, 2025

     9:00am-12:00pm
    $185

    Location:  South Asheville

    • Campers will explore songs from the 2023 The Eras Tour, which paid homage to Taylor Swift’s 10-album discography with 151 shows across five continents. The Eras Tours, Swift’s most expansive tour yet, is the highest grossing tour of all time and the first to surpass $1 Billion in revenue. 
    • This camp will focus on an age-appropriate introduction to singing technique and learning to embody a character.
    • Kids will work on confidence and poise as they embody their inner rockstar!
    • In addition to Swiftie crafts and games, kids will also spend time making props for Friday’s showcase. 
    • Please only bring a snack (no lunch) and a large water bottle. This age group will be separate from the older kids.
    • A mini performance on Friday will allow kids to show their parents what they have been working on all week, and will begin at 11:30am.
    • *If possible, it helps if the campers familiarize themselves with songs from the Eras tour. 
    • Campers will mostly do activities separate from the older kids in the Eras camp, but there will be some overlap. 

    Ultimate Dance Camp

    AGES 8-18
    August 11-15, 2025

    9:00am-4:00pm
    $350

    Location:  South Asheville 

    • INFO AND VISITING TEACHER INFO COMING SOON!