Stage Door Dance: Lake Boone Summer Programming
SUMMER CAMPS | THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES | TECHNIQUE ACCELERATORS | CLASS SERIES
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New for Summer 2026:
Before and After Camp Care
Available for: Full-Day Camps, Intensives & Theatrical Experiences.
Before Camp Care is 9 - 9:30am M - F ($20 per student per week)
After Camp Care is 4 - 5pm M - F ($40 per student per week)
Half Day and Full Day Camps
Our Summer Camps are carefully designed to create a play meets learning summer enrichment experience. Here, young artists discover and activate their artistic talents , explore their curiosity, and activate their minds.
Designed to promote physical activity, encourage proper dance technique in a variety of styles, and ignite your performer’s inner creativity and imagination, each camp will culminate in an informal parent observation.
Campers should wear clothing comfortable for movement and socks, dance shoes, or barefeet. A detailed info sheet will be emailed the week prior to your Full or Half Day Camp.
What to Expect at Summer Camp Info Sheet (Half Day)
What to Expect at Summer Camp Info Sheet (Full Day)
**A $100, non-refundable deposit is required for each half-day camp at the time of registration. A $150, non-refundable deposit is required for each full day camp at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to the final balance, which will be due prior to the camp’s start date. Note: All Camp Participants must also have a current, paid registration fee ($60 per individual or $80 per family). While deposits are non-refundable, you may transfer your camp enrollment at any time for a $10 transfer fee.**
Theatrical Experiences
What to Expect at Theatrical Experiences Info Sheet
This summer is your time to perform! If you are interested in the process of creating a show from start to finish, we encourage you to consider our amazing and unique Let’s Put On A Play Experience and our NEW Page to Stage Experience!
**A $150, non-refundable deposit is required for each camp at the time of registration to reserve your spot. This deposit will go towards your total balance due. Final payment will be due prior to the first day of the camp. While deposits are non-refundable, you may transfer your camp enrollment at any time for a $10 transfer fee.**
Technique Accelerator
What to Expect at Technique Accelerator Info Sheet
NEW! We are bringing a Performance Troupe to SDD: Lake Boone for the 2026-2027 Dance Season. Members of the troupe will be required to take this Technique Accelerator to prepare for their season. This program drills the basics through ballet and jazz technique, emphasizes foundational strength through flexibility and conditioning, and encourages attendees to explore, adapt, and perform a variety of dance styles from the ballet/jazz sphere.
Dancer should be the age range indicated during the designated Technique Accelerator date(s).
Interested performers should email events@stagedoordance.com for more details.
**A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required for each Technique Accelerator at the time of registration to reserve your spot. This deposit will go towards your total balance due. Final payment will be due prior to the first day of the Technique Accelerator. While deposits are non-refundable, you may transfer your camp enrollment at any time for a $10 transfer fee.**
Summer Class Series at SDD Lake Boone
What to Expect at Summer Classes Info Sheet
Our Limited Summer Classes at SDD: Lake Boone will be offered in 4-Week Sessions. These sessions begin the week of June 9th and will end the week of August 10th. This is a great opportunity to try out our classes before the 2026-2027 Dance Season begins on Monday, August 17th!
For students interested in becoming more involved in our programming, we also recommend our camps, intensives, theatrical experiences, and technique accelerators.
Additional Camp Info & FAQ?
General Info
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The Thursday morning prior to each camp week, you will receive a detailed info email with specifics regarding drop-off and pick-up.
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Please label all items with your camper’s name.
A bag with food (lunch, snack(s), refillable water bottle), show and tell items or camp materials (details in your info email sent the week prior), and appropriate footwear.
Food will not be provided. Please pack your lunch, 1 snack for half-day camps, and 2 snacks for full-day camps.
Please do not send any food in for camp that contains nut products or nut butters.
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Can Participate:
No symptoms of any contagious illness, including COVID-19
Cannot Participate:
Diagnosed with any contagious illness, including COVID-19
Showing symptoms of any contagious illness, including, but not limited to: fever, coughing, vomiting within the last 24 hours, pinkeye, diarrhea, lice, etc.
Please note: these are merely guidelines and suggestions to keep our community well. If you have specific wellness concerns, we recommend consulting your pediatrician for the best guidance.
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You will receive a detailed camp email the Thursday morning prior to your camp week.
If you have opted out of communication from Stage Door Dance Productions in the past, you may not receive all camp information.
During camp days, we will be monitoring our phones and email; however, if you do not receive an immediate response, please know we are likely working with our campers.
If there is an emergency or urgent need, we will contact you.
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Stage Door Dance Productions is committed to providing a high quality, safe, fun, and engaging camp experience for our performers. As an important part of this, we focus on emotional well-being through positive behavioral expectations.
Community:
Throughout each camp, we will regularly offer check-ins to make sure each camper is engaged and enjoying the day’s activities. If there is a concerning need, we will contact a grown-up. Remember: you may also view your camper at any time via Spot TV.
Care:
During camp, we will take care of ourselves, each other, and our space. This includes exhibiting kindness through actions, choices, and words, picking up and cleaning up after each activity, and meeting group behavioral expectations.
Listening Ears On:
On the first day of each camp, camp counselors will review group expectations.
Our staff will use positive behavioral support through:
Communicating clear and appropriate expectations
Supporting campers in practicing and mastering these guidelines
Discussing concern(s) openly with the child and the parent(s)
Relying on families to share openly about their camper(s) so we can support them to the best of our ability.
We will reach out to you, the adult, if and when:
Your camper is hurt or is involved with another camper getting hurt.
Your camper is having trouble following directions and evoking safety concerns.
Your camper is having a hard time adjusting to the camp or getting along with their peers.
Your camper has a bathroom accident. (note: we will not be changing pull-ups or wiping campers.)
We believe collaboration is key and will always work with families to determine a plan of action that best meets the camper’s needs. If significant behavioral issues arise and are unable to be resolved, we reserve the right to ask a camper to leave. In this case, no refunds will be issued.
Lunch & Snack
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Our camps are nut-free. Please do not send lunch or snacks containing peanut products.
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Each group will eat a time that fits their daily routine. As the camp date nears, you may view your camp’s tentative agenda under “Resources” on your SDD Parent Portal.
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We are a nut-free camp. If there are other allergies, please alert us ASAP and we will make accommodations as needed.
The Camp Experience
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Campers will engage in weekly themed activities that are performance/ movement based and designed to activate imagination and creativity. Each camp has an in-house, curated lesson plan that is designed to adhere to the standards and expectations of Stage Door Dance Prpductions.
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Our Lead Facilitators are from our core staff at Stage Door Dance Productions. All staff are background checked and subscribe to the culture, core values, and expectations of the Stage Door Dance Productions Summer Camp Curriculum.
We have several Work Study Educational Leadership Program Students that will be assisting with summer camps and programming. Work Study Students are participants at Stage Door Dance Productions.
All of our camp staff enjoy creativity, play, and understand the power of childhood enrichment.
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Half Day Camps have a 1:7 facilitator to camper ratio
Full Day Camps have a 1:9 facilitator to camper ratio
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Only participants, staff, and scheduled guests are allowed in our facilities. If you feel that your child is unable to remain in camp without you, it may be best to wait until next year before you send them to camp. Our camp programs offer independent learning and socialization for participants.
Remember: you may view your participant at any time via SpotTV. The only time campers are not available for viewing are during outside activities or activities in common areas.
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Participants will be charged a late pick-up fee at the rate of $1 per minute after the 5-minute grace period at the conclusion of camp (e.g. if a camp ends at 1pm, the late pick-up fee will activate at 1:05pm). This will be automatically posted and charged to your studio account.
Chronic or recurring late pick-ups may result in a participant forfeiting the remainder of a camp week with no refund.